Bursting an Oobleck Bubble
Researchers demonstrated that bubbles made from oobleck—a cornstarch‑water suspension—burst differently from soap bubbles. Instead of a smooth circular retraction, the oobleck film tears, fractures, and forms wrinkles as it collapses. Varying the cornstarch mass fraction from 50% to 55% altered the fracture pattern, reducing the number of fracture fronts. The study visualizes how shear‑thickening fluids transition between solid‑like and liquid‑like behavior during rapid deformation.
Werner Herzog’s 3D Masterpiece Gets an IMAX Comeback
Werner Herzog’s 2010 documentary *Cave of Forgotten Dreams* is returning to theaters in a new IMAX release after a five‑year, 6K restoration. The upgrade enhances brightness, color, and 3D depth while adding an Atmos sound mix, aiming to showcase the...
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“Ice Cream Man” Sends Kids Into a Killing Frenzy in First Trailer for Eli Roth's 'Most Terrifying' Movie yet (Exclusive)
Eli Roth’s new horror film Ice Cream Man drops its first trailer, showing an idyllic summer town where children erupt into violent frenzy after encountering a sinister ice‑cream truck. The trailer stars Ari Millen as the unsettling driver and features a soundtrack by...
White Cat at the Gates of Death: Garth Nix’s Sabriel
Garth Nix’s 1995 fantasy novel Sabriel introduces Mogget, a white‑eyed cat bound by a red bell collar to the Abhorsen lineage. Though he appears as a talkative feline, Mogget is a centuries‑old Free Magic entity whose true form is a...
Preview Riley Green’s New Song ‘My Way’ Before He Performs It on ‘Marshals’: Exclusive
Country star Riley Green is releasing his new single “My Way” on April 17, produced by veteran Dann Huff and distributed through Nashville Harbor Records. The tender, strings‑laden ballad will debut on CBS’s “Marshals,” where Green makes his acting debut...
Cannes: Behind the Palme D’Or 2026
The Cannes Film Festival 2026 showcases a eclectic slate, with out‑of‑competition titles ranging from Antonin Baudry’s two‑part Charles de Gaulle biopic to Andy Garcia’s self‑written noir "Diamond." Emerging auteur Sandra Wollner returns to Un Certain Regard with the surreal thriller...
Researchers Use Nanomaterials and Ultrasound to Create Light Inside the Body
Stanford researchers have created a noninvasive method that uses focused ultrasound to activate biocompatible ceramic nanoparticles, generating light at any point inside the body. The proof‑of‑concept, demonstrated in mice, produced blue 490 nm light that could stimulate neurons and mimic photodynamic...
Leading At Race Speed: Lessons From A F1 Team Principal
The article distills leadership principles from a Formula 1 team principal, emphasizing rapid decision‑making, data‑driven tactics, and relentless focus on execution. It highlights how the high‑pressure pit lane environment forces leaders to prioritize clarity, empower specialists, and iterate instantly. The piece...
NASA Is the Most Underrated Brand
Four astronauts completed Artemis II, the deepest crewed flight to date, looping the Moon with a 5.7 million‑pound rocket. The mission reignited public pride, with 80% of Americans rating NASA favorably and its website rivaling major tech brands in traffic. Despite higher...
Mike Westbrook – a Tribute by Phil Johnson
British jazz legend Mike Westbrook has passed, leaving an unparalleled body of work that spans over half a century. Known for his ambitious big‑band compositions, politically charged themes, and collaborations with his partner Kate Westbrook, he shaped European jazz’s modern...
The Climate Policy Paradox: Why Voters Reject the Tools that Economists Advocate Most
Economists overwhelmingly favor carbon taxes and cap‑and‑trade as the most efficient climate tools, yet a new survey of 1,800 Americans shows a stark preference for regulatory standards. Nearly 80% of respondents rank standards as their top or second‑choice policy, while...
The AI Revolution in Math Has Arrived
In July 2025 AI models cracked five of six International Mathematical Olympiad problems, prompting mathematicians to experiment with the technology beyond puzzles. By early 2026, AI‑driven systems such as AlphaEvolve and the First Proof challenge were solving research‑level questions, often...
Billie Eilish Shares Creative Vision Behind Her James Cameron-Directed Concert Film in New Trailer
Billie Eilish and James Cameron co‑directed the 3D concert film "Billie Eilish Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)" for a May 8 theatrical release. The trailer showcases inventive 3D rigs, including a glowing‑box camera, and reveals a...
Alice Cooper Performs Surprise Cover of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit”: Watch
Veteran rocker Alice Cooper surprised fans at his 28th‑annual Coopstock festival by performing a faithful rendition of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” The set introduced his new touring guitarist, Anna Cara, who is filling in for Nita Strauss while she is on...
Sotheby’s Tries Again to Sell $40 M. Picasso Painting That Didn’t Make It to Auction in 2008
Sotheby’s will auction Pablo Picasso’s 1909 Cubist work *Arlequin (Buste)* in New York on May 19, estimating it around $40 million. The painting, bought for roughly $12,000 in the 1940s, has surged in value and now carries a seller’s guarantee and an irrevocable...
Rachel Zegler Wore Tamara Ralph Couture To The Olivier Awards 2026
Rachel Zegler attended the 2026 Olivier Awards in London, where she was nominated for and ultimately won Best Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Eva Perón in the West End revival of Evita. She arrived on the red...
Mumtaz Shares Heartfelt Tribute to Asha Bhosle with Nostalgic Video; Calls Her “the Soul Behind My Cherished On-Screen Moments”
Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, who died at 92 on April 12, 2026, received an emotional tribute from veteran actress Mumtaz. Mumtaz shared an Instagram reel featuring a light‑hearted jugalbandi where she danced to Bhosle’s classic song “Koi Sehri Babu.”...
California Schemin’ Builds Its Story on Bluffing, Then Reveals Why Real Life Is Different From Games
California Schemin’ follows two Scottish friends who pose as Californian rappers, using a poker‑style bluff to launch their careers. The film uses the thrill of the deception to examine how bluffing works within games versus everyday life, where there are...
Embrace Simple Routines for a Fulfilling Life
Be boring. Wake up early, go for a walk, get sunlight, brew some coffee, read books, spend time with friends and family.
Hunger Games Prequel Trailer Features Ralph Fiennes as Another YA Novel Villain
Ralph Fiennes is set to portray President Coriolanus Snow in the upcoming Hunger Games prequel, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, slated for a November 20, 2026 theatrical release. The trailer showcases a cast of younger actors stepping into...
Tucker Carlson Launches Book Imprint With Skyhorse
Tucker Carlson, former Fox News host and podcaster, has launched a new book imprint called Tucker Carlson Books in partnership with Skyhorse Publishing. Skyhorse, which has issued memoirs by Woody Allen and Melania Trump, will handle distribution and editorial support....
Young Thug Protects North West & Teyana Taylor From The Coachella Mosh Pits
Young Thug delivered a high‑energy set at Coachella, marking his biggest post‑jail performance to date. He highlighted his catalog with the hit “Hot,” while keeping an eye on the crowd. Notably, he stepped in to shield celebrity attendees North West...
Autos – “Stay Clean”
Autos, the West‑Coast power‑pop outfit, has issued a second pressing of its self‑titled debut EP and launched a new video for the track “Stay Clean.” The release coincides with a limited‑run offering for Record Store Day (RSD) on the West...
Allogene Stock Sails After CAR T Clears Residual Lymphoma in Early Data Cut
Allogene Therapeutics reported interim results from its Phase 2 ALPHA3 trial showing its off‑the‑shelf CAR‑T product cema‑cel cleared measurable residual disease in 58.3% of patients versus 16.7% in the observation arm. The therapy also achieved a 97.7% drop in circulating tumor...
EasyJet Holidays Adds More than 140 New Hotels and Resorts
EasyJet Holidays has expanded its portfolio by adding more than 140 new hotels and resorts across European beach destinations, North Africa and major city centres. The rollout includes 5‑star properties such as Royal Hideaway Corales Villas in Tenerife and Kasbah...
Words Shape Choices: Framing Beats Pure Outcomes
Much of behavioral economics assumes that what matters in a decision is the outcome: who gets what, how much is gained or lost, and with what probability. @ValerioCapraro's new book "The Economics of Language: How Large Language Models Can Reshape Behavioural...
Credentials Aren't Enough; Master Everyday Competence
We all work mightily to look competent on paper… …but we still can struggle with basic life skills. Like apologizing without making it worse. Or remembering a name 60 seconds after hearing it. We obsess over credentials. We neglect competence. Here's the list of “how...
How to Be Active in the Sun and Be Good to Your Skin
MyFitnessPal’s updated guide stresses that outdoor exercise often neglects sun protection, despite skin cancer being the most common U.S. cancer and rising 1.2% annually. The article cites CDC and National Cancer Institute data showing over a quarter of adults skip...
NASA and Contractors Accelerate Mobile Launcher Refurbishment, Artemis III Hardware to Meet New Schedule
NASA is accelerating the Artemis program to enable a mid‑2027 Artemis III launch, moving solid‑rocket booster deliveries forward and fast‑tracking mobile‑launcher refurbishment. The 112‑meter‑tall mobile launcher will be inspected, power‑washed, and welded to remove corrosive booster residue and repair heat‑warped structure...
Kimchi-Derived Probiotic Shows Promise for Nanoplastic Elimination
Researchers published in Bioresource Technology report that the kimchi‑derived lactic acid bacterium Leuconostoc mesenteroides CBA3656 can adsorb nanoplastics with high efficiency across a broad range of concentrations, temperatures and pH levels. In simulated intestinal fluid the strain removed 57% of...
Meliá Chiang Mai’s Executive Chef Recognized for Sustainable Food Leadership
Meliá Chiang Mai’s executive chef Suksant “Chef Billy” Chutinthratip received the Chiang Mai Green Kitchen “Green People” award for his leadership in sustainable food systems. The hotel’s two restaurants, Laan Ha Kitchen and MAI Restaurant & Bar, earned their fourth...
Chanel Names Pedro Pascal as House Ambassador Under Matthieu Blazy
Chanel has officially appointed Pedro Pascal as its new house ambassador, a partnership first hinted at on the Oscars red carpet and at the Spring 2026 runway. The announcement, made via Chanel’s social channels, underscores the brand’s cultural push under...
APLMS and Kitalys to Host Healthy Longevity in Hong Kong
The Asia‑Pacific Longevity Medicine Society and the Kitalys Institute will host the 2026 Asia‑Pacific Healthy Longevity International Summit in Hong Kong from October 1‑4, 2026. The four‑day event expects more than 2,000 leaders from longevity medicine, geroscience, pharma, digital health, AI...
Gagosian to Open New Ground-Floor Space at 980 Madison Avenue with Major Duchamp Presentation
Gagosian will launch a new ground‑floor gallery at its historic 980 Madison Avenue address on April 25, 2026, debuting a comprehensive Marcel Duchamp exhibition. The show reunites the artist’s seminal readymades—including recreated 1964 versions of Fountain, Bicycle Wheel, L.H.O.O.Q., and others—mirroring the...
Neuroscientist Tests Brain's Role in Free Will
Does free will exist? Neuroscientist Uri Maoz devises experiments to illuminate how—or if—the brain makes decisions.
Kidnapping, Secrets and Romance Collide in First Look at Ester Expósito’s Drawn Together
Prime Video unveiled a first look at *Drawn Together*, a Spanish‑language thriller starring Ester Expósito and Hugo Diego García. The film follows a wealthy young woman kidnapped and later released, who is assigned a bodyguard, sparking a tense romance amid...
Eavesdropping 4: A New Ambient Mix
Futurism Restated issued a new ambient mix titled "Eavesdropping 4" after an initial slip sent only to paying subscribers. The collection blends classic ambient acts such as Dettinger and Detroit Escalator Co. with fresh releases from Jonny Nash, Appleblim, and...
Black Flag’s 2026 Coachella Set Was a Punk Rock False Flag Operation
Greg Ginn took the stage at Coachella 2026 with a markedly younger Black Flag lineup, delivering a set that leaned exclusively on classic tracks from the band’s 1978‑1984 catalog. While vocalist Max Zanelly, bassist David Rodriguez and drummer Bryce Weston...
The Economics of the Writing Life, and More
The article examines the harsh financial reality of a career in writing, describing it as a "non‑existent profession" where income is erratic and often insufficient. It highlights how writers rely on advances, royalties, and supplemental gigs such as teaching or...
Archer Teams with ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ for First Entertainment Deal
Archer Meat Snacks announced its first entertainment partnership, teaming with the upcoming theatrical release *Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu*. The multi‑channel campaign includes three co‑branded snack packs, a 30‑second ad spot on Disney+ and sports playoffs, and a QR‑code reward that gives...
140 New Store Openings Planned for Women’secret, Springfield, and Cortefiel
Spanish fashion group Tendam, owner of Women’secret, Springfield and Cortefiel, announced plans to open roughly 140 new stores in 2026—almost three times the pace of 2025. The retailer already runs more than 1,800 locations across 80 markets and will focus...
Watch Jason Isbell Join Hayley Williams for ‘Cover Me Up’ Live Performance
Hayley Williams invited Jason Isbell to perform his 2013 song “Cover Me Up” at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom, where Isbell played acoustic while Williams sang lead. The duet merged pop‑punk and Americana styles, spotlighting the track’s personal backstory and Isbell’s...
Which 90s‑2000s Design Trends Deserve a Comeback?
New article just dropped: the 90s and 2000s design trends that are coming back. I’m telling you which ones deserve it and which ones don’t. Wallpaper? Yes. Sponge painting? Absolutely not. Dusty rose everything? It’s complicated. Link below. Give me...
Alpha‑gal Allergy: Tick Bites Turn Meat Into Danger
Fascinating episode of the always fun @TheSporkful pcast, usually focused on an interesting aspect of food, today - it's medical epi, a really engaging, scary, interesting story about alpha gal https://t.co/zZFGjJ1gdl featuring red meat & Lone Star ticks. @ValStoneMD @mvhospital_
Hidden Antivirals Discovered in a Plant-Derived Supplement
Researchers identified a new family of trace molecules, dubbed dicitriosides, hidden in a 90 %‑purity isoquercitrin supplement. These triterpenoid‑cinnamate compounds exhibit nanomolar potency against Ebola, Zika and SARS‑CoV‑2, outperforming the original mixture by roughly 25‑fold. The antiviral activity was isolated to...
Curiosity Turns Everyone Into a Teacher, Not Enemy
It's difficult for curious people to have enemies, because everyone is seen as a teacher. And when you're motivated to learn from someone, it's hard to dislike them. And when they're happily teaching, even if only passively, it's hard for them to...
Top Hollywood Talent Opposes Warner‑Paramount Mega‑Deal
New this morning: A-listers that are in business with Warners and Paramount have signed an open letter opposing their mega-deal. --The signers include Dune 3 director Denis Villeneuve, DTF St. Louis star Jason Bateman, director JJ Abrams, who has a deal...
BioNTech's HER2 ADC Succeeds in Phase 2 Study, FDA Filing Planned
BioNTech announced that its HER2‑targeted antibody‑drug conjugate, trastuzumab pamirtecan (formerly BNT323), achieved robust efficacy in a Phase 2 trial of HER2‑positive metastatic breast cancer. The study reported a 45% overall response rate and a median progression‑free survival of 8.2 months, with...
Polls Show College Graduates Moving Left, Despite Reviewer's Denial
So this is an odd review of my book in the Wall St. Journal. The reviewer rejects the idea that college grads have moved sharply left on economics. https://t.co/Ia0UWPPT0l But poll after poll confirms that leftward shift. 1/
You Don’t Need a Savings Target Before Parenting
The idea that you need to save up a certain amount of money before you have kids is really common. But I think it's wrong. Here's my argument in @voxdotcom (gift link): https://t.co/84sucSibkZ