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I Tried This Underrated, Unsexy Shoe Hack—And My Foot Aches and Pains Basically Disappeared Overnight
InStyle’s senior editor Eva Thomas reviewed Fulton’s new Universal Insole, a half‑insole designed to fit a wide range of shoes including loafers, boots and flats. Priced at $36 and offered at a 25% discount with code INSTYLE25, the product promises shock‑absorbing cork, cushioning foam and a cactus‑leather surface that adapts to all arch types. Thomas reports that after a brief break‑in period the insoles eliminated her foot, knee and back pain. The article positions the insoles as a cost‑effective alternative to custom orthotics.
Oasis Reunion Documentary Coming to Cinemas and Disney+
Disney, Magna Studios and Sony Music Vision are releasing an untitled Oasis documentary that will debut in select IMAX cinemas on September 11 before moving to Disney+ later in 2025. The film, directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace and written...
Portrait of Iluwanti Ken by Richard Lewer Wins $100,000 Archibald Prize
Melbourne‑based artist Richard Lewer has captured the $100,000 Archibald Prize with his portrait of Pitjantjatjara elder and ngangkari Iluwanti Ken. Lewer spent a week on Country in the scorching 47 °C APY Lands, immersing himself in Ken’s community before completing the life‑size...
Re: Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression versus Placebo Surgery for Subacromial Pain Syndrome: 10 Year Follow-Up of the FIMPACT Randomised, Placebo Surgery...
The author applauds the FIMPACT trial’s 10‑year follow‑up, which retained 87% of participants, but argues that extensive crossovers blur the original "ASD versus placebo" comparison. By year ten, the analysis effectively compares patients who received arthroscopic subacromial decompression (ASD) early...
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How to Stop Lying
The article outlines how habitual lying erodes trust and can harm personal and professional relationships. It cites research showing most people lie once or twice a day, while a small 5% of prolific liars account for half of all falsehoods....
Doctors Warn This Popular Vitamin May Quietly Disrupt Cancer Care
Biotin supplements have become a popular self‑treatment for hair loss among cancer patients, despite limited scientific proof of benefit. Oncologists warn that biotin can skew blood‑test results used to monitor prostate, thyroid, ovarian and breast cancers, potentially delaying or altering...
Katseye Bring Global Pop Buzz to Universal Music Australia’s Ignite Showcase
Universal Music Australia’s Ignite showcase in Sydney featured global pop sensation Katseye alongside rising acts Violet Grohl and Devon Again. Katseye arrived fresh from a sold‑out North American tour, having been named TikTok’s Global Artist of the Year and earning...
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What I Learned From a 7-Day Silent Meditation Retreat
A seven‑day silent retreat at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Marin County gathered about 75 participants for a week of noble silence, guided by meditation teacher Oren Jay Sofer. The program centered on the four brahmavihāra—loving‑kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity—through...
Where to Eat in Tucson, According to a Local
Betty Hurd, a Tucson native and travel blogger, has compiled a guide to her 34 favorite restaurants across the city, spanning a range of cuisines and price points. She highlights Tucson’s distinction as one of only two U.S. cities designated...
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This Stunning River Canyon Has the Highest Concentration of Waterfalls in North America—Just 20 Minutes From Portland
The Columbia River Gorge, a 80‑mile‑long National Scenic Area just 20 minutes from Portland, boasts North America’s highest concentration of waterfalls, including the iconic 620‑foot Multnomah Falls. Shaped by volcanic activity and Ice Age floods, the canyon offers diverse ecosystems—from...
5 Of America's 10 Best Amusement Parks For 2026 Have One Thing In Common (And It's Location-Based)
USA Today’s 2026 Best Amusement Parks list highlights a Midwest dominance, with half of the top ten located in the region. Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri, clinched the #1 spot for the fourth straight year, praised for its blend...
Nutrition and Body Image Program Improves Recovery for Women with Substance Use Disorders
A new study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior evaluated the Healthy Steps to Freedom (HSF‑10) program, a 10‑week group intervention for women in substance‑use treatment. Among 607 participants, the program led to measurable gains in nutrition habits,...
NSF Green Bank Observatory Shares Images, Data From Artemis II Mission
The National Science Foundation’s Green Bank Observatory has released high‑resolution radio images and S‑band telemetry data captured during NASA’s Artemis II crewed lunar‑flyby mission. Using its 100‑meter Robert C. Byrd telescope, the observatory tracked the spacecraft in real time and now...
Research Links Muscle Loss, Weaker Grip and Slower Walking Pace to Higher Risk of Stroke
A new UK Biobank analysis published in *Stroke* links muscle loss, weaker grip strength, and slower walking pace to a markedly higher risk of stroke. Adults with low muscle strength faced a 30% rise in overall stroke risk, while a...
Biocomputing: The Race for Energy Efficiency, Storage Capacity, and Machine Sentience
Biocomputing splits into molecular DNA storage and neural organoid intelligence, each targeting niche roles in the computing stack. DNA can store up to 17 exabytes per gram but still costs roughly $800 million per terabyte, positioning it as a high‑density, deep‑archive...
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Explore Austria: The Optimal Seasons to Visit and What to Expect
Austria’s tourism calendar is divided into distinct seasons that cater to different traveler preferences. Shoulder months in April‑May and September‑October deliver mild weather and thin crowds, making city sightseeing pleasant. Summer months (June‑August) are ideal for Alpine hiking, while March...
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Discover the Best Seasons to Visit Boston for Budget Travel and Beautiful Weather
Travel experts recommend Boston’s fall shoulder season—September through November—as the optimal time for budget‑conscious visitors. During these months travelers enjoy vibrant foliage, mild 60‑70°F temperatures, and hotel rates that are lower than the summer peak. Winter offers the...
Slippery Oven Knobs? Here's How To Completely Remove That Grease And Grime
A greasy stovetop can be revived by fully removing the oven knobs and soaking them in warm, soapy water for up to 15 minutes. The guide advises planning an hour, using gentle cleaners like dish soap or vinegar, and avoiding...
Parents Who Grew up in the 1960s Who Seem Emotionally Distant Aren’t Always Withholding — Sometimes They’re Offering Love in...
The article reveals that many parents who came of age in the 1960s appear emotionally distant because they were taught to express love through concrete actions rather than words. The author realized this when his father checked his car oil...
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Set Sail on the 10 Best Cruises Through the Greek Islands
Travel experts have compiled a list of the ten best cruise lines sailing the Greek islands, highlighting options from ultra‑luxury to family‑friendly vessels. Explora Journeys offers all‑suite accommodations, specialty dining and a year‑round youth program on a seven‑night Athens‑centric itinerary....
Tasty Awards: Violife on Solving the ‘Tension Between Taste & Nutrition’ with Plant-Based Dairy
Violife captured the most honors at the 2026 Tasty Awards, with four of its plant‑based products rated as good or better than their dairy counterparts. The brand credits its success to a simple coconut‑oil ingredient list, transparent labeling, and an...
Methylmercury May Harm Metabolism Beyond Its Known Neurological Effects
A new pre‑clinical study shows methylmercury can bind to specific apolipoprotein E (ApoE) isoforms, with ApoE2 and ApoE3 exhibiting stronger affinity than ApoE4. Using computer modelling and ApoE‑knockout mice, researchers found that methylmercury exposure triggers higher cholesterol, liver injury markers, oxidative...
Space Is Becoming Climate Infrastructure, And China Knows It
China is transforming space into a sovereign, multi‑layered infrastructure, rapidly expanding launch capacity, navigation, communications and Earth‑observation constellations. In 2025 it reported 92 launches, a 35% rise, and plans continued crewed missions, reusable rockets and satellite internet. The United States...
Blood Test May Improve Early Tuberculosis Detection Among Household Contacts
A prospective study of more than 2,000 household contacts in Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Mozambique evaluated the Cepheid Xpert MTB‑HR blood test, a three‑gene host‑response assay, for early tuberculosis detection. The assay demonstrated good accuracy in identifying active TB and showed...
The Gourmet California Donut Chain Known For Its Extravagant Eggs Benedict Creation
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee, a boutique chain with nine locations in California and Utah, has turned a traditional Portuguese‑style malasada into a daily menu item called the Basil Eggs Benedict donut. The savory treat features a poached egg, Benton's Country...
Rosheen Kaul’s French-Chinese Pop-Up, Little Rose, Opens Tomorrow in Fitzroy
Renowned Australian chef Rosheen Kaul launches her French‑Chinese pop‑up Little Rose at 274 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, from 9 May to 5 July. The neo‑bistro, run with operators James Tait and Luke Drum, showcases Kaul’s “Chinoiserie” menu that reinterprets Asian dishes...
Conversation Therapy Helps Dementia Patients Reconnect with Loved Ones
Norwegian speech‑language therapist Ingvild Winsnes launched the country’s first conversation‑therapy program for primary progressive aphasia, a rare language‑related dementia. The treatment adapts proven UK strategies, teaching patients and families techniques such as “talk around” missing words and using drawings. Early...
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13 Timeless Hairstyles From the ‘70s That Will Always Be In Style
The 1970s birthed a suite of iconic hairstyles—from voluminous disco curls and Farrah Fawcett’s feathered layers to afros, shag cuts, and early punk spikes. These looks reflected the era’s cultural shifts, including civil‑rights activism, women’s liberation, and the rise of disco...
Billie Eilish Has Gained New Fans With ‘Survivor’ Boomerang Idol: “Pretty Surprising And Incredible”
Billie Eilish’s "Boomerang Idol" debuted on Survivor’s 50th season, turning the pop star into a reality‑TV idol. The collaboration, overseen by host Jeff Probst, let Eilish choose the idol design and approve the clue. Viewers responded with an unexpected wave...
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Heavy Cream and Whipping Cream Are Not the Same—Here's Why
Heavy cream and whipping cream are often confused, but the FDA mandates distinct milk‑fat thresholds: heavy cream must contain at least 36% milkfat, while whipping cream falls between 30% and 36%. This difference creates noticeable variations in texture—heavy cream whips...
Researchers Create Detailed Map of Smell Receptors in Mouse Nose
Harvard researchers mapped 5.5 million olfactory neurons from over 300 mice, revealing that smell‑receptor neurons are arranged in precise horizontal stripes from the top to the bottom of the nose. This spatial organization mirrors analogous odor maps in the olfactory bulb,...
Half of Luxury Shoppers Prefer Resale, and The RealReal Saw It Coming
Luxury resale is moving from niche to mainstream, with nearly half of luxury shoppers now weighing resale value and almost 60% preferring the secondary market. The RealReal leveraged its AI‑driven Athena intake system to process 35% of items in Q1,...
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What Are Sulfites—And Should You Avoid Sulfite-Rich Foods?
Registered dietitians clarify that sulfites are widely used preservatives that appear naturally in foods like wine and fermented vegetables and are added to many processed products. For the majority of consumers they pose no health risk, but individuals with asthma...
Canada's Stunning Nova Scotia Town Is A Cozy Gem With Museums, Tasty Bites, And Peaceful Vibes
Shelburne, a coastal town on Nova Scotia’s South Shore, is emerging as a boutique tourism hotspot thanks to its well‑preserved historic district, maritime museums and the Black Loyalist Heritage Trail. The town’s culinary scene ranges from upscale tasting menus at...
Neurons for Seeing and Imagining
A study in Science recorded 714 neurons in the ventral temporal cortex of 16 epilepsy patients. Researchers found 456 category‑selective cells, with 80% encoding objects along low‑dimensional axes derived from deep neural networks. This axis‑based code enabled reconstruction of viewed...
Physiological Age and Homeostatic Dysregulation Following Child Maltreatment in Youth
Researchers examined 461 children aged 8‑13 to determine how child maltreatment influences two pediatric biological‑age measures: the Klemera‑Doubal Method (KDM) physiological age and homeostatic dysregulation (HD). While overall maltreatment did not shift KDM age, it modestly increased HD, indicating greater...
World-Leading Climate Centre Takes Trump Administration to Court
The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) sued the National Science Foundation (NSF) in March to halt the Trump administration’s plan to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder. The administration, via the NSF, seeks to transfer...
Screening for Photoreceptor Survival
Researchers used human retinal organoids to screen compounds that affect cone survival under glucose starvation. They identified two kinase inhibitors, CS‑KI‑1 and CS‑KI‑2, targeting CK1 and MAPK11, that protected cones and rods in vitro and in a mouse model of...
Radioactive Rain and Proving Relativity: Books in Brief
The May 8, 2026 book‑review column spotlights four new titles that tackle pivotal scientific and societal themes. Emily Seyl’s *Trinity* offers a visually rich account of the 1945 atomic test using newly restored Los Alamos photographs, including rare images of trinitite. Nick...
Three Mental-Health Claims From RFK’s Wellness Movement: What Scientists Say
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) summit, led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., accused widespread overprescription of mental‑health drugs in the United States. Kennedy cited that one in six adults takes an antidepressant and one in ten children uses prescription medication...
A Couple of Couplings
Landemard et al. used high‑density electrophysiology and functional ultrasound to map neurovascular coupling across the mouse brain. They found that bulk neural activity is a poor predictor of blood‑volume changes, prompting analysis of specific neuronal subpopulations. Both whisking‑related excited and inhibited...
The Choreography of Cerebral Vasculature Development
A new study published in Cell provides the first comprehensive map of post‑natal cerebral vascular development in mice. By integrating multimodal imaging and transcriptomics, the researchers delineated three sequential phases: an initial uniform vessel spread driven by Vegfa, a regional...
To Avoid Getting Sick, Our Lab Data Shows You Need This Air Purifier Model
CNET’s laboratory tests confirm that air purifiers can capture virus‑laden aerosols, making them a practical tool for flu and COVID‑19 mitigation. The Shark HP232 emerged as the fastest at removing 90% of fine particles on a low‑speed setting, while the...
“There Is No Separation Between the Visitor and the Environment”: How First Nations Values Are Reshaping Tourism on This Remote...
Haida Gwaii is entering a new era of First Nations sovereignty after the 2024 Haida Nation Recognition Act, prompting a shift toward Haida‑owned tourism that blends cultural education with environmental stewardship. Operators such as Haida Style Expeditions and the Old...
Nike LeBron 23 “Old Glory” May Release Date & Info
Nike will release the LeBron 23 “Old Glory” sneaker on May 8, 2026, with a retail price of $210. The low‑top basketball shoe honors LeBron James’s 25‑point performance against the Pistons in the 2007 playoffs, showcasing a pale ivory base accented by metallic...
Elevated Consumption of Soy and Legumes Associated with Reduced Risk of Hypertension
A new meta‑analysis of 12 prospective cohorts covering over 150,000 people finds that high consumption of legumes and soy foods is linked to substantially lower hypertension risk. Participants eating large amounts of legumes experienced a 16% risk reduction, while soy...
AI Tool Unifies Fragmented Cell Maps Into Spatial Atlases Across Tissues
A new AI-driven framework called SpaMosaic unifies fragmented spatial multi‑omics datasets by aligning RNA, protein, chromatin accessibility and histone‑modification layers across batches and technologies. The tool combines contrastive learning with graph neural networks, outperforming existing integration methods on mouse brain...
This Old-School New Orleans Restaurant Took Anthony Bourdain Back To His Roots
Antoine’s, the nation’s oldest family‑run restaurant, survived Hurricane Katrina’s devastation and reopened on December 31 2005 under fifth‑generation CEO Rick Blount. The historic French‑Creole eatery drew Anthony Bourdain to its tables for a nostalgic 2008 episode of *No Reservations*, where he praised its classic...
Children in Low-Income Countries Face Nearly Six Times Greater Risk of Death Following Emergency Surgery
A new global health study reveals that children undergoing emergency surgery in low‑income countries face a mortality risk nearly six times higher than peers in high‑income nations. The analysis, based on data from more than 200,000 pediatric cases across 50...
7 Ways to Increase Your Restorative Time on Oura
Oura’s Restorative Time feature quantifies how long users stay in a parasympathetic, relaxed state by analyzing movement, finger temperature, heart rate and HRV. The blog outlines seven science‑backed tactics—deep breathing, calming music, NSDR, reading, guided meditation, relaxing media, and tea—to...