Federico Menapace on Healing Trauma and Fixing a Broken System | Believe in Aliens Episode 3
Federico Menapace, a former bridge engineer turned mental‑wellness advocate, survived the suicide of his mother and later healed through a psilocybin‑assisted session. Leveraging his MBA from Stanford and experience as COO of MAPS, he now challenges the profit‑driven mental‑health model exemplified by Spravato. Menapace is launching a public‑benefit corporation that pairs insurance‑reimbursed psychedelic treatments with group therapy to address root causes of suffering. His outsider, design‑thinking perspective aims to reconnect policy, science, and patient access in a fragmented industry.
How America Forgot Its First Black Literary Star
Phillis Wheatley, enslaved as a child and raised in Boston, became the first African‑American poet to publish a book in 1773, earning praise from colonial leaders like George Washington. While celebrated in her era, she fell into obscurity and was...
Constantine Cavafy, Inbreeding Neanderthals, and More
The post examines the precarious state of narrative nonfiction, citing Paul Elie’s warning that the genre is both essential and imperiled. It uses Constantine Cavafy’s enigmatic legacy to illustrate how literary figures continue to captivate readers despite shifting cultural tides....
Spin-Flip Emitter Harvests Doubled Excitons for Higher Solar Cell Efficiency
Researchers at Kyushu University and JGU Mainz have created a molybdenum‑based spin‑flip emitter that harvests singlet‑fission triplet excitons with a quantum yield of about 130%. By tuning the metal complex’s energy levels, they suppressed competing Förster resonance energy transfer, allowing...
Why Solid-State Batteries Keep Short-Circuiting
MIT researchers have uncovered that metallic dendrites in solid‑state batteries grow under far lower mechanical stress than previously believed, with stress levels as low as 25% of expected values. Using birefringence microscopy, they directly measured stress around actively forming dendrites...
What Ethical Leadership Grows
The article argues that ethical leadership is inseparable from everyday business decisions, shaping the culture and outcomes of an organization. It uses the tree metaphor to illustrate how leaders’ actions produce visible "fruit" such as trust, employee engagement, and customer...
Psilocybin Treatments for Treatment-Resistant Depression with Compass Pathways’ Dr. Steve Levine — Episode 248
The Xtalks Life Science Podcast featured Dr. Steve Levine, Chief Patient Officer at Compass Pathways, discussing the company’s push to develop psilocybin‑based therapies for treatment‑resistant depression (TRD). Levine, a board‑certified psychiatrist and founder of Actify Neurotherapies, highlighted the clinical promise...
Mowalola, Soldier Boyfriend, And Obongjayar Discuss The Significance Of Nigerian Modernism
In November 2025 Tate Modern opened the Nigerian Modernism exhibition, showcasing over 50 artists from the 1940s to the 1990s who forged a post‑colonial visual language. A conversation hosted by art historian Alayo Akinkugbe featured three contemporary Nigerian creators—Soldier Boyfriend,...
5 Years of Lessons From Running My Own Bookstore
Ryan Holiday and his wife opened The Painted Porch, an independent bookstore in Bastrop, Texas, in March 2020 despite the pandemic and prevailing digital‑retail trends. Over five years the shop has not only survived but become a profitable community hub...
Netflix Spending Spree: ‘Prestige Envy,’ Cheap Hits — and an Ellison War to Come
Netflix is accelerating its content spend to $20 billion by 2026, adding a slate of high‑profile series, films and a new VFX studio in India. The push comes as Paramount‑Warner Bros. Discovery negotiates a $111 billion merger that could create a true...
Everything We Know About ‘Time Out,’ Adam Sandler’s Star-Studded New Netflix Thriller
Adam Sandler headlines Netflix’s upcoming thriller “Time Out,” a psychological family drama directed, written and produced by Scott Cooper. The film is a remake of the 2001 French movie “L’Emploi du temps” and features a star‑studded cast that includes Willem Dafoe,...
Jessie Altman – Sleepwalking
Emerging Maryland pop artist Jessie Altman dropped her four‑track EP "Sleepwalking" on March 6, 2026, following her 2024 album "Aftermath" and EP "Aftermath II." The record moves from hazy, introspective opening vibes to high‑energy, synth‑driven closers, weaving 90s pop, EDM,...
C.R. Knight – She Got A Bad Thang
Arkansas‑born R&B vocalist C.R. Knight has issued his first full‑length album, She Got A Bad Thang, on indie label Bongo Boy Records. The ten‑track record fuses 1970s soul and disco textures with contemporary R&B, opening with the Valentine’s Day single...
Aging Impairs Activation of Muscle Stem Cells, with MG53 as a Potential Target for Therapies
Researchers have shown that age‑related muscle loss stems primarily from a decline in the activation of resident muscle stem cells, not from their depletion. Early activation of these satellite cells is a stress‑sensitive, rate‑limiting step that becomes impaired in older...
Monique Grimme – I Will Be Alright
Monique Grimme has dropped her new single “I Will Be Alright,” a cinematic‑pop anthem produced with Sapphire Star Studios and released on her Bongo Boy Records label. The track fuses soaring choirs, punchy beats, and soulful vocals reminiscent of Florence + The Machine...
Lukka – Fabric of the Cosmos
Lukka, a New York City trio, released the single “Fabric of the Cosmos” in 2026, pairing shuffling percussion with a dreamy pop sensibility. The track’s space‑themed title and ethereal production have drawn praise for creating a levitating listening experience. Distributed...
Bill Screening Student Athletes for Heart Conditions Clears Committee
Connecticut's Public Health Committee unanimously approved Senate Bill 194, mandating cardiac screening forms for every student athlete in intramural and interscholastic programs. The form probes chest pain during exercise, unexplained fainting, prior cardiac events, and family heart‑disease history. Students who...
Priyanka Chopra Wore Nicolas Jebran Couture To The Bvlgari Eclettica High Jewelry Event
Priyanka Chopra attended Bvlgari’s Eclettica High Jewelry event in Milan wearing a yellow satin strapless gown by Nicolas Jebran, complemented by a feather‑like organza stole. The look was anchored by a striking Bvlgari necklace and earrings, underscoring the event’s focus on...
If You’re On GLP-1s Like Wegovy You Need to Know This Before You Get On a Plane
GLP‑1 drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro require cool storage, yet airlines do not offer refrigeration for passenger medication. Flight attendants cannot place these injectables in aircraft fridges, which are intended for food and may vary in temperature. Travelers must...
BREAKING STUDY: COVID-19 “Vaccines” DISRUPT THE BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER — 63 Serious Brain & Spinal Cord Safety Signals Identified
A recent Substack post cites a study claiming COVID‑19 mRNA vaccines increase reports of rare neurological disorders by dozens to thousands of times compared with flu shots, based on VAERS data from 1990‑2024. The post lists specific conditions such as...
Electrically and Optically Controlled Silicon-Based Quantum Device Created by Simon Fraser University (SFU) Physicists
Simon Fraser University physicists, together with Photonic Inc., have demonstrated a silicon‑based quantum device that can be controlled both optically and electrically. The new diode nanocavity structure produces the first electrically‑injected single‑photon source using silicon T‑centre qubits, as reported in...
Castle Howard Celebrates Sir John Vanbrugh with ‘Staging the Baroque’ Exhibition
Castle Howard launches the "Staging the Baroque: Vanbrugh at Castle Howard" exhibition on 26 March 2026, coinciding with the 300th anniversary of Sir John Vanbrugh’s death. The show features, for the first time, public display of Vanbrugh’s original letters alongside 18th‑century play...
‘The Old Stories: Moses’ Trailer – Ben Kingsley Stars in ‘House of David’ Companion Series
Wonder Project released the trailer for “The Old Stories: Moses,” a three‑part companion series to the faith‑driven drama “House of David.” Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley headlines as Moses, with O‑T Fagbenle playing Pharaoh and a supporting cast that includes Louis Ferreira...
Jo Nesbø, Tobias Santelmann, Joel Kinnerman & Ellen Helinder on Bringing Harry Hole to Life in Netflix’s Detective Hole
Netflix will stream "Detective Hole," a new adaptation of Jo Nesbø’s Harry Hole novels, globally on March 26 2026. The series stars Tobias Santelmann as the tormented Oslo detective, with a supporting cast that includes Joel Kinnaman and Ellen Helinder. Nesbø co‑writes the show, aiming to...
Zendaya Wore Matières Fécales Promoting ‘The Drama’
Zendaya appeared at the Paris photocall for the upcoming film *The Drama* wearing a pink‑draped gown from Matières Fécales Spring 2026. The design features a floral shoulder bouquet, scattered appliqués and a deliberately raw, pieced‑together finish that departs from the usual bridal‑white aesthetic...
Your Closet Called: Time for a Spring Reset
Spring is prompting a closet reset that goes beyond tidying; it’s about aligning clothing with the life you currently live. The article introduces a three‑pile system—Hell Yes, Not Right Now, and Let It Go—to curate items that fit your body,...
Eren the Southpaw by Toshimasa Suzuki Trailer
Japanese anime "Eren the Southpaw" directed by Toshimasa Suzuki and produced by Signal.MD and Production I.G premieres on Japanese television on April 7, 2026. The story follows Koichi Asakura, an unrecognized ad‑agency designer, and Eren Yamagishi, a left‑handed graffiti prodigy in New...
Anniversary Review (2026 Kinoteka Polish Film Festival)
Jan Komasa’s English‑language debut, Anniversary, premiered at the Kinoteka Polish Film Festival and is now streaming on Netflix. The dystopian drama follows a politically divided DC family as a fascist movement, The Change, rises from a controversial thesis, leading to...
That’s All, for Now
Asimov Press announced a temporary hiatus beginning in April, after expanding from 7,000 to roughly 42,000 subscribers and publishing 149 original articles that attract about half‑a‑million readers each month. The press has released two sold‑out anthologies and a groundbreaking DNA‑encoded...
Premiere: Strange Pains Share New Single “Walking With Yves”
Boston‑born singer‑songwriter Ted Bradley, performing as Strange Pains, premiered his new single “Walking With Yves” on Under the Radar. The track marks a stylistic shift toward 90s‑era indie rock, contrasting the alt‑country vibe of his earlier releases. It serves as...
Paul Walter Hauser Cast in Netflix’s Live-Action ‘Scooby-Doo’ Series
Netflix announced that Paul Walter Hauser will appear as a series regular in its upcoming live‑action Scooby‑Doo series. The untitled show reimagines the classic franchise with a darker, serialized tone focused on the gang’s formative summer at camp. Hauser joins...
Sara Parkman Reveals New Album 'Aster, Atlas' Plus Two More Songs
Swedish folk luminary Sara Parkman announced her fourth studio album, *Aster, atlas*, slated for release on May 8 through her own Supertraditional imprint. The rollout includes two new singles, “Paradiset” and “Ora et labora,” which she describes as opposing day‑and‑night motifs....
Colleen – Libres Antes Del Final
French avant‑garde musician Colleen releases *Libres antes del final* on Thrill Jockey, marking a decisive move from viola da gamba to fully electronic production. The album, recorded in Barcelona, leans heavily on the Moog Matriarch synthesizer and bright arpeggiated textures....
Two Polyunsaturated Lipids Demonstrate Senolytic Activity
Researchers identified two conjugated polyunsaturated fatty acids, α‑eleostearic acid (α‑ESA) and its methyl ester (α‑ESA‑me), as potent senolytics that selectively eliminate senescent cells. In mouse models, short‑term dosing reduced senescence markers and SASP factors across liver, heart, kidney, and lung...
Angelo De Augustine Transforms New Single "Empty Shell" Into a Score for Short Film
Singer‑songwriter Angelo De Augustine released "Empty Shell," the lead single from his forthcoming album Angel in Plainclothes, due May 1 on Asthmatic Kitty. The track opens the record and is accompanied by a short film, Can I Come Back To Earth?,...
Nature in the Classroom: Enhancing Tranquility in a Classroom
The post highlights how incorporating natural elements and mindful pauses in classrooms can instantly calm frustrated students, turning a brief respite into a lasting coping strategy. It describes a teacher’s personal experience living in a trailer community, emphasizing gratitude and...
Serpent’s Path: An Unseen Revenge Drama From Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Imperial Era
Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s 1998 revenge thriller *Serpent’s Path* finally receives a US theatrical rollout, opening at New York’s IFC Center and expanding nationwide through April, paired with his experimental 2024 short *Chime*. The film was shot in a single week as...
New Children’s Imprint at Sourcebooks
Sourcebooks has announced a new children’s imprint, Joyful Pen Books, in partnership with author‑educator Lavaille Lavette. The imprint will publish inclusive stories that emphasize empowerment and diverse perspectives. Lavette will serve as editorial lead, guiding the acquisition of titles for...
Trailer – “Forgotten Island”
Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation have dropped the first trailer for the upcoming animated feature “Forgotten Island,” slated for a theatrical debut on September 25, 2026. The film follows two Filipino‑American teens who stumble through a portal onto Nakali, an...
Now That's Friendship ...
Coffee & Crumbs announces "You’re In Good Company," a new book that serves as a collective love letter to female friendship. The title is positioned as a celebration of women’s bonds, featuring personal essays and reflections. It is being marketed...
Raise Your Assertiveness Dramatically in 90 Minutes
Alan Weiss promotes a 90‑minute live workshop on May 23 that teaches participants how to adopt assertive behavior by shifting underlying self‑worth beliefs. The session, priced at $500, includes role‑playing, language scripts, and case‑study demonstrations. Early registrants (first 15) receive...
Big Girls Don’t Cry Review (2026 BFI Flare)
Big Girls Don’t Cry, a New Zealand coming‑of‑age drama directed by first‑time filmmaker Paloma Schneideman, premiered at BFI Flare on March 26, 28 and 29, 2026. The film follows 14‑year‑old Sid, played by newcomer Ani Palmer, as she navigates sexuality, friendship and family in a...
Lil Wayne's 'Tha Carter' Turns 22 — Will His 2026 Live Shows Mature Too?
Lil Wayne unveiled a 2026 North American tour celebrating the 20th (technically 22nd) anniversary of his seminal Tha Carter album series, kicking off in June and spanning more than 30 venues through October. The lineup pairs the rapper with frequent collaborator 2 Chainz...
Bedouine Announces New Album, Shares Video for New Song “Long Way to Fall”
Bedouine, the folk‑rock project of Azniv Korkejian, announced her fourth studio album, *Neon Summer Skin*, slated for release on June 5, 2026 via Thirty Tigers. The lead single, “Long Way to Fall,” arrived with a video directed by Jackie Bao...
Henry Greenleaf – Brawn
Henry Greenleaf’s four‑track EP *Brawn* marks his debut on Bjarki’s bbbbbb imprint, delivering a visceral blend of early Pearson Sound rhythm and peak Ed Banger swagger. The record revels in aggressive sound design, stretching basslines like rubber bands and slamming...
Robert Pattinson Wore Dior To ‘The Drama’ Paris Premiere
Robert Pattinson attended the Paris premiere of the thriller *The Drama* in a black Dior ensemble, pairing a wool jacket with silk lapels alongside co‑star Zendaya. While the jacket drew praise, fashion critics highlighted the unusually short trouser length, putting...
Programmable DNA Origami Nanodevice Reveals Force-Dependent Protein Interactions
Yale researchers have engineered a DNA‑origami nanodevice equipped with programmable hairpin springs that apply 5–9 pN tension to target proteins. The platform generates millions of identical units, enabling bulk pull‑down assays and mass‑spectrometry identification of force‑dependent binding partners. Using the talin1...
New Trailer and Poster for Sci-Fi Thriller BOREALIS
The new trailer for the Puerto Rican sci‑fi thriller *Borealis* debuted this month, showcasing director Heixan Robles' vision of a world erased by a massive solar flare. The film follows Thalía, played by Gretza Merced, who awakens with a fresh...
Bioconvection
Researchers have demonstrated that the sulfur‑laden Thiovulum bacteria generate convection patterns without temperature gradients. Their negative buoyancy and asymmetric moment of inertia cause flow‑induced torques that steer swimming direction. In a thin‑gap Hele‑Shaw cell with decreasing oxygen concentration, the microbes...
The 6 Rules of a Great Workout
Two Percent announced a $1 price increase for new Two Percent Memberships, while existing members keep legacy rates. The post introduces a six‑step framework for crafting effective strength‑training workouts, complete with equipment‑agnostic templates, set‑rep guidance, and video demonstrations. It also...