Violet Grohl Appears on the Latest Episode of AltPress: In Session
Violet Grohl, daughter of Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, appeared on the latest AltPress: In Session episode to promote her upcoming debut album, Be Sweet To Me, slated for release later this month. She discussed her lifelong musical obsession, tracing influences from the Beatles to 90s alt‑rock icons like the Breeders and Pixies. Grohl also revealed how a shared admiration for Kim Gordon’s recent record led to a partnership with producer Justin Raisen, infusing her songs with a surreal, David Lynch‑inspired vibe. The interview offers a preview of her evolving sound ahead of the album launch.
Eartheater Reveals New Album, ‘Heavenly Body: If I’m The Bottle You’re The Message’
Eartheater, the experimental electronic project of Alexandra Drewchin, announced her next album, *Heavenly Body: If I’m The Bottle You’re The Message*, slated for release on July 14, 2026 via Chemical X. The 11‑track record includes a guest appearance by French...
Microalgae Can Photosynthetically Produce and Secrete Biofuel Precursors
Researchers at Saitama University engineered a cyanobacterial strain of Synechococcus elongatus that photosynthetically produces and secretes free fatty acids, key precursors for sustainable aviation and diesel fuels. By disabling the native Aas gene and overexpressing an endogenous efflux transporter plus...
The Milky Way Ate a Galaxy Called Loki, and Scientists Think They Found Its Bones
Astronomers identified 20 very metal‑poor stars orbiting close to the Milky Way’s disk, indicating they likely originated from a dwarf galaxy nicknamed “Loki” that merged with our galaxy roughly 10 billion years ago. Chemical fingerprints and orbital dynamics point to a...
Genetic Risk for Schizophrenia Diverges Brain Growth in Teens
A new longitudinal study of 6,228 adolescents shows that high polygenic risk for schizophrenia triggers a decline in frontal cortical surface area during ages 9‑14, while low‑risk peers exhibit normal growth. The effect is specific to surface area in the...
Astronomers Directly Detect How Turbulence Between Stars Distorts Light
Astronomers have achieved the first direct detection of how turbulence in the interstellar medium bends and scatters starlight. Using high‑resolution spectroscopy from the Harvard‑Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, the team measured minute variations in the light of distant stars as it...
Quantum Geometry Provides Theoretical Limits on Measurable Properties of Solids
Two physicists at Japan’s RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science have used quantum‑geometry concepts to set theoretical limits on three measurable properties of solids. By analyzing the quantum geometric tensor—a matrix describing distances and curvature in the space of quantum...
Single Brain Connection Pinpointed as the Starting Point of Learning
Researchers at Duke University identified a single cortico‑basal ganglia synapse as the initial locus where song learning begins in zebra finches. Using AI‑driven analysis of thousands of vocalizations and optogenetic manipulation, they showed that silencing this connection reverts mature song...
The One Therapy That Really Helps People Through Grief (M)
A comprehensive meta‑analysis of 169 clinical trials identified Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT) as the only intervention consistently reducing grief severity. Across diverse populations, CGT lowered standardized grief scores by roughly 30%, outperforming CBT, mindfulness, and support groups. The study also...
Roots of Resilience: The Experts Working to Bolster Apples Against the Climate Crisis
Cornell University and the USDA are accelerating a decades‑long breeding effort to create apple rootstocks that can survive extreme temperature swings, drought and salty soils. The program, known as the Geneva Apple Rootstock Breeding Program, has already produced new varieties...
We’re Done With My Wife’s Brother After How He Treated Our Son. Her Mom Insists We’re Being “Precious.”
A father writes to Slate’s Care and Feeding column after his brother‑in‑law’s children mocked his 7‑year‑old son for wearing an Elsa shirt and expressing traditionally feminine interests. The uncle reacted defensively, accusing the parents of a "woke agenda," while the...
Five Highlights From the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize
The Loewe Foundation Craft Prize, launched in 2014 and first awarded in 2017, marks its tenth anniversary in 2026. The award, now overseen by newly appointed creative directors Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough, continues to champion inventive contemporary craft. This...
Illegal Gold Mining Causes Surges in Malaria in the Amazon, and the Association Is Far Worse than We Suspected
Researchers from Stanford and Brazilian universities quantified how illegal gold mining has driven a malaria explosion among the Yanomami in Brazil's Amazon. Between 2016 and 2023, a 0.03% rise in mining activity corresponded to a 20‑46% increase in malaria cases...
Which Italian Lake Is Right for You?
Italy’s three famed lakes—Como, Maggiore and Garda—cater to distinct luxury‑travel niches, from the celebrity‑studded glamour of Como to the Alpine romance of Maggiore and the versatile, sport‑friendly vibe of Garda. Each lake boasts iconic hotels such as Grand Hotel Tremezzo,...
Shadows on Sidewalks by James Grady
James Grady, famed for the 1974 bestseller Six Days of the Condor, returns at 77 with Shadows on Sidewalks, a neo‑noir novel tinged with erotic‑thriller elements. The story follows Montana native James Traven, who cares for his aging mother and...
How to Book a Great National Park Campsite Every Time
Graham Averill explains how to consistently secure a top‑rated campsite in U.S. national parks by leveraging the six‑month advance reservation window on Recreation.gov, studying detailed campground maps, and mining site‑specific reviews. He warns that even seasoned campers can end up...
Brain Signal Predicts and Restores Attention in Children
Researchers at SickKids identified a millisecond‑scale brain signal that predicts attention lapses in children. Using machine‑learning on intracranial recordings, they created a closed‑loop system that delivers a brief electrical pulse exactly when the signal appears, instantly restoring focus. The same...
Q&A: Headspace Debuts New Apple Watch App for Mental Health Support
Headspace has unveiled a dedicated Apple Watch app, extending its meditation and mental‑health platform to a wearable that 50% of its members already own. The app leverages the watch’s haptic feedback and heart‑rate sensors to deliver timely nudges for breathing...
The Sheer Joy of Cut Flowers
British gardener and author Sarah Raven has published her 14th book, "A Year of Cut Flowers," chronicling three decades of her passion for growing cut flowers. Drawing on meticulous records from her organic Perch Hill garden, the guide offers practical...
ALBUM REVIEW: Peter Frampton Comes Alive Again on 'Carry the Light'
Peter Frampton returns with "Carry the Light," his first album of all‑new material in 16 years. He teams up with his son Julian, who co‑writes and co‑produces every track, and enlists a star‑studded lineup that includes Sheryl Crow, Graham Nash, Tom Morello, Bill Evans...
Asteroid Set to Fly Very Close to Earth
Near‑Earth asteroid 2026JH2 is slated to fly past Earth next week at an estimated distance of 90,917 kilometres, roughly a quarter of the Moon’s orbit. The object’s mass is sufficient to cause city‑scale devastation if it were to impact. Astronomers...
New Paper Shows Surges of Concentrated Precipitation Can Lead to Dryer Landscapes
A new Nature study by Dartmouth and UQAM researchers shows that when annual precipitation becomes concentrated in fewer, intense storms, soils become saturated, leading to surface pooling and increased evaporation. This process reduces water reaching rivers and reservoirs, effectively drying...
Adopting Creative Chemistry to Optimize Bioprocessing Workflow
Professor Sunny Zhou of Northeastern University argues that creative chemistry can mitigate unique bioprocessing challenges of antibody‑drug conjugates (ADCs). He highlights two major vulnerabilities: light‑sensitive payloads that cause aggregation and linker cleavage by host‑cell enzymes, both of which can compromise...
Iron-60 Discovery in Antarctic Ice Reveals How Local Interstellar Cloud Leaves Its Mark
Scientists have identified traces of the radioactive isotope iron‑60 in Antarctic ice, confirming that debris from the Local Interstellar Cloud has settled on Earth. Measurements from deep ice cores spanning the last three million years reveal a peak concentration around...
Two Spacecraft Observed Both Hemispheres of Interstellar Comet Simultaneously
Two space‑based observatories—NASA's Parker Solar Probe and ESA's Solar Orbiter—successfully imaged both hemispheres of the interstellar comet 2I/Borisov at the same time. The coordinated campaign delivered high‑resolution visible and ultraviolet data that captured distinct outgassing jets on the comet's northern...
NASA Outlines Preliminary Artemis III Mission Plans
NASA released preliminary plans for Artemis III, an Earth‑orbit test flight slated for next year. The mission will launch four crew members aboard Orion on an SLS rocket that uses a non‑propulsive “spacer” in place of the interim upper stage. While...
Tiny Bacteria in the Fog May Be Helping Clean the Air
Researchers observed that bacteria inside radiation fog droplets over central Pennsylvania are not only present but actively growing, using toxic pollutants such as formaldehyde as food. Across 32 fog events, less than 1% of droplets contained microbes, yet the aggregate...
5 Shows Not to Miss at Frieze New York 2026
Frieze New York returns for its 15th edition, running May 13‑17 at The Shed in Chelsea. The fair will host more than 65 galleries from 26 countries, presenting a broad spectrum of contemporary art. Among the hundreds of booths, the editorial...
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Announces 314 New Acquisitions During 50th Anniversary Year
The Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden marked its 50th anniversary by announcing 314 new acquisitions for 2025, pushing its holdings past 13,000 works. The additions span large‑scale mixed‑media pieces by Lorna Simpson, Sarah Sze and Mickalene Thomas, as well...
ALBUM REVIEW: Kevin Morby Walks Off Into the Sunset on the Expansive ‘Little Wide Open’
Kevin Morby’s eighth album, *Little Wide Open*, concludes his Midwest‑to‑Los Angeles trilogy and signals a personal turning point as he prepares for fatherhood. Produced by Aaron Dessner, the record blends expansive indie‑rock arrangements with intimate lyricism, offering a more relaxed tone...
As Designer Bags Become Increasingly Expensive, Tribes of Cool Women Are Carrying Specific-Yet-Simple Canvas Tote Bags Instead
Designer tote bags from everyday retailers are eclipsing luxury labels as cultural signifiers, with Trader Joe’s, Daunt Books, Jimmy Fairly and Anya Hindmarch’s Universal Tote topping the Lyst Index in Q1 2026. The $2.99 Trader Joe’s bag is reselling for about $12 on...
Fatherhood Is a Protective Factor, But Only When Safety Leads
The article argues that fatherhood can be a powerful protective factor for children, but only when safety and accountability are prioritized. It calls for a nuanced, father‑inclusive framework that evaluates the quality of father involvement rather than assuming any presence...
Why Astrology Retreats Are The Next Big Wellness Travel Trend
Astrology retreats are emerging from a niche curiosity to a distinct wellness‑travel segment, offering guests personalized rituals tied to lunar cycles, eclipses, and birth‑chart insights. TripAdvisor’s Trendcast shows searches for "astrology," "tarot" and "full moon" have risen over 500 percent in...
The Northern Lights Are Back Over the UK Tonight — Here’s When and Where to Look
A recent solar flare and associated coronal mass ejection have driven geomagnetic activity far enough south to make the auroral oval visible over the UK tonight. The Met Office and NOAA forecast unsettled to active conditions, with the highest chances...
A Marine-Inspired Sunscreen Ingredient Made by E. Coli
Researchers at Jiangnan University engineered Escherichia coli to biosynthesize the marine UV‑protective molecule gadusol, achieving a 93‑fold yield increase to 4.2 g per litre. The bacterially produced gadusol demonstrated strong UV‑blocking and antioxidant properties comparable to vitamin C in early tests. By...
Honeybees Teach Drones How to Navigate
Researchers at Delft University of Technology have unveiled "Bee‑Nav," a bio‑inspired navigation system that lets tiny drones find their way home using only a 42 KB neural memory. The method mimics honeybees' short learning flights and visual odometry, enabling drones to...
Heavier Storms and Longer Dry Spells Are Drying California and the West
A new study in Nature shows rainfall across California and the western United States is becoming increasingly clustered into fewer, heavier storms separated by longer dry periods. This concentration dries soils, limits groundwater recharge, and intensifies drought despite stable or...
AI Generates First Complete Models of Proteins in Motion
Scientists at EPFL have unveiled LD‑FPG, an AI‑driven generative framework that creates full‑atom, dynamic models of proteins, moving beyond static predictions like AlphaFold. The system leverages graph neural networks and latent diffusion to generate ensembles that capture side‑chain motions and...
Dry Soils Weaken Cotton’s Carbon Sink
New climate research shows that rising temperatures and drought are diminishing cotton’s ability to act as a carbon sink. Dry soils in major cotton‑growing regions retain less water, which directly lowers soil carbon storage. The findings highlight a gap in...
A Madelon Vriesendorp Retrospective Is Coming to Sir John Soane’s Museum This Summer
Sir John Soane’s Museum in London will host “Madelon Vriesendorp: Mind Games,” a summer exhibition featuring 50 artworks drawn from the Dutch artist’s personal collection. Vriesendorp, a co‑founder of OMA and 2025 Soane Medal recipient, is known for surreal illustrations and...
We Love Eileen Fisher’s Linen. May I Introduce You to Her Crushed Silk?
Eileen Fisher, long‑favored for its breathable linen, is now spotlighting a new line of crushed silk garments. The collection features 100% pure silk pieces that are lightweight, wrinkle‑friendly, and priced about half of comparable designer alternatives. The brand emphasizes easy...
Bathrooms Are Being Turned Into Wellness Havens
Bathrooms are evolving from purely functional spaces into wellness sanctuaries, driven by consumer demand for hotel‑style relaxation at home. Designers now embed steam generators, compact infrared saunas, and chromotherapy lighting into showers and tubs. Smart fixtures such as bidet‑equipped toilets...
Raffles to Open First Alpine Resort in Courchevel
Raffles Hotels & Resorts announced its first alpine property, Raffles Courchevel, slated to open for the 2028 winter season in the exclusive Jardin Alpin area of Courchevel 1850. The 50‑room resort, developed with Art de Vivre and designed by JMV...
New Instrument Will Map the Formation of Early Galaxies
Cornell University has unveiled a new near‑infrared spectroscopic instrument designed to map the formation of early galaxies at redshifts beyond six. The device combines integral‑field spectroscopy with a wide field of view, allowing astronomers to resolve structures as small as...
Scientists Use AI to Interpret the Sun’s Acoustic Heartbeat
A team of solar physicists has deployed a deep‑learning algorithm to decode the Sun’s acoustic oscillations, often called its “heartbeat.” By training the AI on thousands of simulated helioseismic datasets, the model can identify subtle wave patterns that reveal the...
AstraZeneca Reports Positive Phase 3 Data for Eneboparatide in Chronic Hypoparathyroidism
AstraZeneca announced that its investigational PTH‑1 receptor agonist eneboparatide met the primary endpoint in the Phase 3 CALYPSO trial, with 31.1% of patients achieving normalized serum calcium and independence from active vitamin D and high‑dose calcium supplements at 24 weeks. The placebo...
A New Way to Spot Signs of Dark Matter
MIT researchers have unveiled a new dark‑matter detection method that exploits ultra‑cold atom interferometry to sense minute forces caused by passing particles. The technique measures subtle shifts in atomic spin precession, delivering sensitivity up to 100 times better than conventional detectors....
NASA’s Planet-Hunting TESS Reveals Dazzling Night Sky
NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has released an all‑sky mosaic compiled from 96 observation sectors spanning April 2018 to September 2025. The image marks 679 confirmed exoplanets and 5,165 candidate worlds, filling gaps left by earlier surveys. TESS’s four‑camera system continuously...
Can AI Chatbots Reason Like Doctors?
A study published in Science on April 30 found that OpenAI’s o1‑preview large language model outperformed two internal‑medicine physicians on clinical reasoning tasks using real emergency‑room records, achieving an exact or near‑exact diagnosis 82% of the time versus 79% and...
Is Napping a Sign of a Deeper Health Problem?
A new study by Mass General Brigham and Rush University examined wrist‑monitor data from 1,338 older adults over up to 19 years. It found that excessive daytime napping, especially longer or more frequent naps, correlates with higher mortality risk. Each...