Nothing’s Impossible in the Trailer for The Boroughs
Netflix announced the upcoming series *The Boroughs*, set to debut on May 21. The show follows a group of retirees in a seemingly idyllic community who confront a mysterious, possibly supernatural threat. It boasts a high‑profile cast including Geena Davis, Alfred Molina, Alfre Woodard, Bill Pullman, Clarke Peters and Denis O’Hare. Creators Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, known for *The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance*, helm the project, signaling Netflix’s push into horror‑drama territory for older audiences.
Is Clifford Street the New Mount Street?
Clifford Street in Mayfair has transformed from a quiet link between Savile Row and Bond Street into a premier luxury‑retail corridor, rivaling the once‑iconic Mount Street. The street now hosts elite tailors such as Connolly, Anderson & Sheppard, Kiton and Cifonelli,...
Is He a Match, or a Future Abuser? Feminist Advice
The post warns that many men feign feminist beliefs to attract partners, only revealing misogynistic attitudes later. It argues that verbal claims are cheap and that true character surfaces through behavior, especially under stress or conflict. Readers are urged to...
The Lagniappe Sessions :: Shane Parish
Shane Parish, known for fluidly moving between original composition and reinterpretation, releases the latest Lagniappe Sessions, a series that reimagines songs from diverse artists. In this installment he tackles late‑90s southern gothic Cat Power, the cinematic pop of Lana Del Rey, early‑career...
See Activities as Privileges, Not Obligations
You don't HAVE to run, you GET to. You don't have to write, you get to. Simple shifts in mindsets can make a big difference in the activity itself.
Targeted Donations Could Level the Playing Field for Universities Beyond the Elite | Letters
The article argues that university fundraising success hinges more on governance structures than on prestige, citing the University of Buckingham’s democratic model that attracted a $7 million gift before a 2017 charter change crippled its fundraising. It contrasts this with elite...
Kepler Communications Deploys 40‑GPU Orbital Cluster, Adds Sophia Space as First Software Partner
Canada’s Kepler Communications has put the biggest orbital GPU compute cluster into service – 40 Nvidia Orin edge processors on ten satellites – and announced Sophia Space as its newest customer to run software on six of those GPUs. The...
Coastal Republicans Back Offshore Wind Despite Trump Opposition
In this week's Current Climate newsletter: 🌬️Trump hates offshore wind. Republicans in coastal states don’t 🔋A Google spinout is using AI to create better batteries 🌿MIT’s Kate Brown on the environmental impact of grassy lawns https://www.forbes.com/sites/current-climate/2026/04/13/trump-hates-offshore-wind-coastal-republicans-dont/
App Turns Phones Into At-Home Ultrasound Devices
A new app called DopFone transforms a smartphone’s speaker into a fetal Doppler radar, letting pregnant women listen to their baby’s heartbeat at home. Developed by Georgia Tech researchers, the prototype was tested on 23 patients and achieved a ±4.9...
Decide First, Grow Into the Woman Who Can
You don’t wait until you feel ready. And you definitely don’t wait for proof that it’s going to work. You decide first. You decide this gets to be possible for you, even before the evidence shows up. And then? You grow into the woman who...
A Japanese Denim Brand Gave the Vans Authentic a Jika-Tabi Makeover
Japanese denim specialist FDMTL has teamed with Vans to reimagine the Authentic sneaker as a split‑toe Jika‑Tabi. The capsule showcases FDMTL’s signature indigo patchwork and layered denim tones, echoing the traditional Japanese boro aesthetic. A white‑upper version adds a more...
U.S. Grid Mix Shows Renewables Overtake Natural Gas for First Time
U.S. grid data released this week revealed that renewable sources supplied a greater share of electricity than natural gas for the first time, with renewables accounting for roughly 34% of generation versus 33% for gas. The milestone reflects accelerating wind...
Easy Hacks Guide Targeting Different Biomarkers (BMI, apoB, Blood Pressure, HbA1c, eGFR, Etc)
A user reports losing about 5 lb since July while taking empagliflozin 12.5 mg daily, noting increased thirst and a modest calorie loss from urinary glucose excretion. They stopped a supplement called Glylo after experiencing tingling, which coincided with a rise in...
How Ghana Party in the Park Became a Launchpad for Ghanaian Artists Abroad
Ghana Party in the Park, a London‑based festival founded by Akwaaba UK in 2005, now attracts 8,000‑10,000 Ghanaian diaspora fans each August. Over two decades it has become the premier overseas stage for Ghana’s top acts—from Stonebwoy and Sarkodie to...
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” World Premiere to Livestream on Hulu & Disney+
Disney announced that the world premiere of 20th Century Studios’ “The Devil Wears Prada 2” will be live‑streamed on Disney+ and Hulu on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. ET. The event, held at New York’s Lincoln Center, will feature the film’s star‑studded cast—including Meryl...
Sarcopenia -- New Clues
Recent preclinical and clinical work links low‑grade inflammation to age‑related muscle loss, or sarcopenia, and shows that ibuprofen can blunt this process. In 20‑month‑old rats, a five‑month ibuprofen regimen cut inflammatory markers by up to 60% and boosted post‑prandial muscle...
Dacre Montgomery On Lack Of Power Rangers Sequels
Dacre Montgomery, who played the Red Ranger in the 2017 Lionsgate reboot of *Power Rangers*, explained why the film never spawned sequels. The movie cost roughly $100‑105 million and grossed $142.5 million worldwide, falling short of the studio’s profit targets. Montgomery noted...
A Happy Thought for a Dark Time
The essay juxtaposes Bernardo Kastrup’s analytic idealism, which treats consciousness as the fundamental ontological substrate, with Bernard Stiegler’s continental view that consciousness emerges from a technical and social ambience. It traces the historic split between analytic and continental traditions, highlighting...
I Did Red Light Therapy for 3 Months So You Didn’t Have To
The author spent three months using a $1,000‑$2,000 red‑light blanket, 15 minutes five times a week, to test the hype around photobiomodulation. While research confirms modest benefits for skin wound healing, hair regrowth, and localized joint pain, the experiment yielded...
Biggest Gains Come From Training Below Your Limits
When you look at Fostervold’s training week after the restructure, you can see he spent the majority of time barely pushing himself, almost cruising along. It’s astounding, isn’t it? Fostervold got his biggest gains working way below his potential. And...
Fragments vs the E3 Ligase KLHL12
Researchers at Vanderbilt screened 13,824 fragments against the E3 ligase KLHL12, a protein overexpressed in many cancers but absent from heart tissue. The campaign yielded 35 initial hits, with compound 7k emerging as the most potent, displaying sub‑micromolar affinity in...
Californian Hybrid Honeybee Population Has Evolved Natural Defense Against Varroa Mites: Study
A new study of a Southern California hybrid honeybee population shows natural resistance to the Varroa destructor mite. Colonies headed by locally bred hybrid queens carried about 68% fewer mites and were over five times less likely to reach treatment...
Mubi CEO Says Subscriber Base Rebounds to Record 1.7 Million After PR Storm
Mubi’s chief executive Efe Cakarel told the Wall Street Journal that the arthouse streaming service has recovered from a fallout that cost it 200,000 subscribers, climbing to a record 1.7 million users in the first quarter. The rebound underscores the platform’s...
Kids Mirror Your Actions, Not Your Advice
Your kids won’t become what you tell them to be. They become what they watch you be. ( @arthurcbrooks )
Person Functionally Cured of HIV After Bone Marrow Transplant From Sibling
A 63‑year‑old man achieved functional cure of HIV after receiving a bone‑marrow transplant from his brother, who carries two copies of the CCR5 Δ32 mutation that blocks the virus’s primary entry point. The donor cells fully engrafted in the recipient’s blood,...
X-Energy Files IPO for SMR Venture, Eyes $2.3 Trillion Market
X-Energy has submitted a draft registration statement to the SEC for an IPO under the ticker XE, positioning its Xe-100 small modular reactor technology to serve a projected $2.3 trillion market. Backed by Amazon, Dow and other investors, the company aims...
$60M Surf Farm Wave Pool Supercharges Australia's Sunshine Coast
Wavegarden is building a $60 million Surf Farm wave‑pool complex on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, targeting a 2028 launch. The 10‑hectare site will host a 62‑module Cove system, the largest Wavegarden installation on Australia’s east coast. World‑champion surfer Joel Parkinson backs the...
Russia Calls for Expanded International Space Cooperation on Gagarin's 65th Anniversary
On the 65th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s historic flight, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and Roscosmos chief Dmitry Bakanov urged expanded international cooperation in space. The appeal comes as Russia reports $6.5 bn in industry revenue, 17 launches last year and plans...
How Do Art Collectors Handle Long-Distance Moves in 2026?
Moving a personal art collection across state lines demands more than a standard mover. Collectors must use specialized packing—acid‑free paper, custom crates, and X‑tape on glass—to guard against temperature, humidity, and vibration. Climate‑controlled transport and all‑risk fine‑art insurance, often covering...
The Cellular Incinerator: How Interventions Like Rapamycin Hijack Autophagy to Hack Aging
A recent review by Ebata and Hansen (2026) synthesizes evidence that dietary restriction, intermittent fasting, spermidine‑rich foods, exercise, sleep hygiene, and hormetic temperature stress all stimulate autophagy—a cellular recycling process linked to longer healthspan. In model organisms, these interventions require...
MDPI's Nanomaterials 2026 Conference Draws 100+ Global Experts to Barcelona
MDPI convened more than 100 researchers and industry leaders from 25 nations at the Nanomaterials 2026 conference in Barcelona, featuring 160 abstract submissions, 27 talks and 43 posters. The three‑day event underscored the rapid pace of nanomaterials research and its...
SpaceX Deploys 25 Starlink V2 Mini Satellites on Falcon 9 From Vandenberg
SpaceX lifted 25 Starlink V2 Mini Optimized satellites aboard a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, using booster B1100 on its fourth flight. The launch highlights the company's push to treat orbit as a manufacturing line, accelerating global broadband...
Upcoming Metal Releases: 4/12/26 – 4/18/26
A slate of underground metal releases is set for April 12‑18, 2026, featuring Darkthrone’s first official live album, Reeking Aura’s sophomore death‑metal record, and new offerings from Mylingar, Pilori, Pissrot, Beneath Purgatory, and Lividus. The Darkthrone live set, pressed on...
When Leaders Go to War, Their Psychology Goes With Them
The article examines how fragile egos, narcissism and authoritarian traits shape leaders’ decisions to go to war. Psychological research shows that such leaders often mistake self‑confidence for competence, turning military power into an extension of their personal ego. When the...
Advanced Meditation Techniques Linked to Younger Brain Age During Sleep
Researchers measured sleep EEGs of 34 long‑term meditators and found their brains appeared biologically about six years younger than their chronological age. The younger brain age was driven by high‑amplitude bursts during light sleep, despite the meditators sleeping fewer hours...
Prioritize Family Time over Higher Income
We can spend more time with our kids. We can be there more than we are. We just have to be comfortable making less money.
Watch: SpaceX Launches Cygnus XL Cargo Ship to Resupply ISS Crew
SpaceX's Falcon 9 lifted off from Cape Canaveral at 7:41 a.m. EDT on Saturday, carrying Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft. The Cygnus XL is bound for the International Space Station to deliver scientific experiments, food, and equipment for the crew....
Psychology Says the Adults Most Likely to End up in Therapy Aren’t the Ones Who Had Dramatic or Obviously Painful...
Therapists report a surge in adults seeking help who grew up in seemingly "fine" households, where basic needs were met but emotional support was scarce. Psychologists label this pattern emotional neglect, a subtle yet pervasive form of childhood adversity that...
Full Album Stream: Abrams – “Loon”
Denver sludge band Abrams is set to release their sixth album, Loon, later this week on independent label Blues Funeral. Decibel Magazine is offering an exclusive early stream of the full record, which was recorded by Felipe Patino at Green...
Boundaries Are Doors, Not Walls, in Relationships
Boundaries were never meant to replace the hard work of being in relationship with people. They're doors with locks, not walls. There's a difference between protecting yourself and just... opting out whenever things get uncomfortable.
Tackle Systemic Burnout with Self‑Care and Open Dialogue
Burnout involves the system, the administration, leaders, rules, regulations, and process. Working at the system level is key. While working on changing the system, which we often have little control over, we can work to protect our own peace of...
The Best Moments From the Artemis II Mission
NASA’s Artemis II mission launched on 1 April 2026, sending a four‑astronaut crew on a ten‑day deep‑space flight around the Moon—the first crewed mission beyond low Earth orbit in 50 years. The flight validated the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft, confirming critical systems...
Celebrating Al Green’s 80th with 400th Deep Cuts Playlist
my 400th deep album cuts playlist is Al Green, whose 80th birthday is today: https://t.co/shD4ceo18e https://t.co/vTe4npytzC
Wealthy Execs Fleeing Unrest, Seeking Rural Havens
I predict very rural and isolated (and still beautiful places) are going to start becoming a lot more popular as wealthy executives flee this kind of bizarre propaganda fed violence in this country
‘Mile End Kicks’ Review: Barbie Ferreira Stars in Witty Rom-Com That Feels Like an Indie ‘Almost Famous’
"Mile End Kicks," Chandler Levack’s sophomore feature, opens in U.S. theaters on April 17, 2026 after debuting at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. The indie rom‑com stars Barbie Ferreira as Grace Pine, a restless Montreal‑based music writer navigating sexism...
Pancreatic Cancer Drug Nearly Doubles Survival in Trial
Revolution pancreatic cancer drug nearly doubles survival in key trial https://t.co/SvJicU0LIz @ByJonGardner $RVMD + 38%
Leaders Must Heed Early Warning Signals, Not Just Guardrails
Before the Guardrails: The Rumble Strips #Leaders Can’t Afford to Ignore https://t.co/DTf1SmHoFj Guardrails exist to prevent catastrophe. Smart drivers don’t just rely on guardrails but respond to rumble strips, i.e., early warning signals that tell you you’re drifting. #culture https://t.co/WDJU5HyYgs
People Pleasers Lose Themselves When Guilt Dominates
When guilt and fear are always turned up high, people pleasers end up prioritizing everyone else and slowly disappearing from their own life. #selfawareness #boundaries #worklife #therapy #psychology https://t.co/wFirWIPpjU
Social Context Fuels Creative Breakthroughs, Says Keith Sawyer
Watch my fun, fascinating conversation with Keith Sawyer on "Unlocking Creativity: The Power of Social Context" https://t.co/sXI6YwhRSy via @YouTube. You can also listen to it as a podcast. Just go to https://t.co/pZ582slFMN. #creativity #motivation #psychology
Review Goals Thrice Daily, Visualize Success, Attract Results
Review your goals three times a day. Morning. Lunch. Dinner. Be in the energy of already having it. That’s how you pull it toward you.