PolyJoule’s 3rd-Gen Conductive Polymer Battery Self-Extinguishes at 3,600 °F and Delivers 10,000+ Cycles
PolyJoule unveiled its third‑generation conductive polymer battery, a large‑format prismatic cell that uses a proprietary polymer cathode and liquid‑salt electrolyte. In a UL 9540A test, the cell self‑extinguished when exposed to a propane torch at roughly 3,600 °F (1,982 °C), proving it does not enter thermal runaway. The chemistry delivers more than 10,000 charge‑discharge cycles and a ten‑fold energy‑density boost over the first generation, eliminating the need for active thermal management. The MIT spin‑out is now opening the product to solar, battery and generator installers for residential, commercial and industrial storage.
CCTA Brings Clarity, Better Outcomes to CTO PCI
A systematic review of 56 studies shows that coronary CT angiography (CCTA) performed before chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) enhances procedural planning and improves patient outcomes. The authors identified three concrete benefits: better case selection, more precise...
Ancient Grains, Legumes Make a Comeback with UPF Concerns
Ancient grains and legumes are re‑emerging in Western baking as a response to growing concerns over ultra‑processed foods. Experts at the BakingTech conference highlighted the higher fiber, mineral density, and phytonutrients these whole‑grain flours provide without drastic diet changes. Gluten‑containing...
Jimmy Butler’s Alo Yoga Hoodie-Tuxedo at the Met Gala Was a Wild Swing
NBA star Jimmy Butler turned heads at the May 2026 Met Gala by pairing an Alo Yoga hoodie with a cropped tuxedo jacket and black satin trousers. The look, highlighted by patent‑leather “Sunset” sneakers, blended athleisure with traditional red‑carpet formalwear. Alo Yoga...
Isaiah Rashad Says They Don't Make a Manual for Bi Black Men
Isaiah Rashad discussed his new album "It’s Been Awful" on The Breakfast Club, using the platform to address a 2022 leaked sex tape and his bisexual identity. He highlighted the lack of a "manual" for bisexual Black men and reflected...
Rethinking the Cambrian Explosion: Before Shells and Limbs, There Was the Brain
A new "Brain‑First" hypothesis argues that the Cambrian Explosion was driven primarily by the early evolution of complex nervous systems rather than shells or limbs. Professor Ariel Chipman suggests that rising ecological competition forced animals to develop regionalized brains, which...
Culture in Bloom: Three Museums to Visit in Tokyo This Spring
Tokyo’s spring cultural calendar now features three standout venues. The Edo‑Tokyo Museum reopened after a four‑year overhaul, with OMA revitalising its historic halls through immersive projections and restored artifacts that trace four centuries of city life. Mon Takanawa, Kengo Kuma’s...
This Luxury Hotel in Queensland Looks Out Across One of the World’s only Everglades
Elysium Noosa, a luxury hotel reopened in 2025 as part of the MGallery Collection, sits on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast overlooking one of the world’s only two everglade systems. The 176‑room property offers 30 suites, some with private plunge pools, and...
We Can Conquer It All: The Biffy Clyro Futique Tour Report
Biffy Clyro’s 2026 Futique world tour launched in January, delivering a critically acclaimed arena run across the UK, Ireland and 12 European countries. After bassist James Johnston withdrew three weeks before kickoff, session musician Naomi MacLeod was recruited and rehearsals were...
After Nykaa, Zee Files Rs 25 Crores Lawsuit Against JioStar; Alleges Unauthorised Music Usage
Zee Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against JioStar, the Reliance‑Disney joint venture, alleging unauthorized use of its music catalogue. The Delhi court filing seeks roughly $3 million in damages and an injunction to stop further infringement. Zee says its songs were...
The Overlooked Cycling Problem That Drains Power and Causes Pain—And How to Fix It
Cyclists often overlook posture fatigue, where weakened upper‑back and core stabilizers force the shoulders upward, shallow breathing, and an inefficient pedal stroke. As these muscles tire, the trapezius overcompensates, creating neck strain and reduced leg power. The problem is compounded...
The Oldest Museum In The US Is A South Carolina Landmark That Existed Even Before The American Revolution
The Charleston Museum, founded in 1773, is the United States’ oldest museum and predates the American Revolution by two years. It houses extensive colonial, Civil War, Native American, and natural‑history collections across permanent galleries and two historic homes. After multiple...
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The 20 Best Shower Curtain Liners You Can Buy Online
Real Simple’s latest guide ranks the 20 best shower‑curtain liners, sorting them into decorative, fabric, clear, heavy‑duty and sub‑$20 categories. The roundup evaluates each product on material, size, installation ease and price, and includes insights from interior designers Stephanie Mahaney...
CoCoGraph AI Model Generates Molecules that Comply with Rules of Chemistry
Researchers at Universitat Rovira i Virgili have unveiled CoCoGraph, an AI diffusion model that generates synthetic molecules while strictly adhering to fundamental chemical rules. By progressively disordering and reconstructing real molecules, the system ensures valid bond counts and produces chemically...
First Canada, Then the World: Nation’s Rocket Builders See a Bigger Opening in Space
Canadian rocket startups are rallying around a government‑backed push for sovereign launch capability after Ottawa committed roughly US$164 million to the effort. The funding includes about US$6 million in grants for each of three firms—Canada Rocket Company, NordSpace and Reaction Dynamics—aimed at...
Do Women Really Pace Marathons Better than Men?
A new study reexamines the widely‑cited 2015 analysis that claimed women pace marathons better than men. Using the same 91,929‑runner dataset, Tenan and Borg identify statistical quirks and argue that the original 12 % time‑adjustment inflates gender differences. Their revised analysis...
Taking a Deep Dive Into a Connecticut Ranch House
Janis Provisor and Brad Davis, a veteran artist duo, purchased a 1950s ranch house in Litchfield, Connecticut, and converted its 2,500‑square‑foot indoor swimming pool into a light‑filled studio. The single‑level layout suited the couple’s mobility needs, while the atrium’s skylights...
Lambchop Reveal New LP, ‘Punching The Clown’
Lambchop announced their new album, Punching The Clown, slated for release on August 21, 2026 through City Slang. The 12‑track record, produced by Ryan Olson, was recorded at Justin Vernon’s April Base studio and features Vernon’s banjo throughout. Lead single “Weakened”...
These Glute Exercises for Knee Pain Keep You Running Strong
Nearly half of U.S. runners report injury each year, and knee problems account for 27% of those cases. Experts say weak glutes shift load to the quads, heightening knee stress. A five‑exercise glute circuit—standing kickback, hip abduction, donkey kick, lateral...
How to Eye-Dentify Great Sunnies
Highsnobiety’s May 5 shopping newsletter spotlights practical sunglasses, arguing that cheap, well‑chosen shades often outshine expensive designer pairs. Editor Max Migowski shares personal anecdotes, including a $7 rest‑stop pair that earned more compliments than high‑priced options. He recommends timeless models from...
The Brain Processes Overheard Words Under Anesthesia, but It May Not Remember Them
A Nature study examined hippocampal activity in seven epilepsy patients undergoing anterior temporal lobectomy under propofol anesthesia. Using Neuropixels probes, researchers recorded neurons that distinguished oddball tones and encoded semantic features of spoken words, even predicting upcoming words. Participants reported...
How to Thrive in Cybersecurity Without Burning Out
Taylor Kelley, Business Development Director at GDIT, discussed how cybersecurity professionals can thrive without burning out. She highlighted the challenges of imposter syndrome, gender bias, and the pressure of high‑stakes tech roles, especially for working parents. Kelley offered practical tactics...
Voyager Optimistic About Starlab as NASA Reconsiders Commercial Station Plans
Voyager Technologies says it is prepared to support NASA if the agency alters its Commercial Low‑Earth‑Orbit Destinations (CLD) strategy. In March, NASA signaled doubts that a standalone commercial station market has materialized and is weighing a procurement of a new...
Light-Controlled Gene Expression Platform Reportedly Doubles Standard Fed-Batch Manufacturing Performance
Prolific Machines announced a 21 g/L monoclonal antibody titer after a 15‑day intensified fed‑batch CHO run, more than double the typical sub‑10 g/L industry benchmark. The company’s optogenetic platform uses light to dynamically regulate gene expression, giving manufacturers real‑time control over protein...
ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘These Are the Days’ Michaela Anne Finds the Sacred in the Everyday
Michaela Anne’s fifth studio effort, "These Are the Days," drops Friday as her first crowdfunded project, financed through a Kickstarter campaign and issued on her newly formed Georgia June Records. The album, recorded after the birth of her second child, delves...
NASA Volunteers Double Known Population of Brown Dwarfs
NASA’s citizen‑science initiative has enabled volunteers to sift through infrared sky maps and pinpoint a surge of previously hidden brown dwarfs, effectively doubling the catalog of known objects. Using data from the Wide‑field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) and a Zooniverse‑hosted...
Steel And Shadows Converge in “Larry Kagan: Men”
Louis K. Meisel Gallery will present Larry Kagan’s new exhibition “Men” from May 9 to June 20 in New York. Kagan, an engineer‑turned‑sculptor, creates steel assemblages that cast precise shadow images when illuminated from calculated angles, merging solid form with illusion. The...
Dark Proteome Yields 1,785 New Microproteins that Could Reshape Disease Research
Scientists have identified 1,785 microproteins hidden in the human dark proteome, a roughly 10% increase to the known protein catalog. These tiny proteins, 65% under 50 amino acids, were uncovered by mining 95,520 mass‑spectrometry experiments and 3.7 billion spectra. The team...
Ted Baker Returns to Physical Retail with Launch at Manchester's Selfridges
Ted Baker has re‑entered physical retail with a shop‑in‑shop boutique inside Selfridges Manchester Trafford Centre. The space showcases a summer‑focused collection that blends hand‑painted florals, park‑toile prints and ’90s‑inspired silhouettes. The launch is part of Authentic Brands Group’s plan to...
A New Kind of CRISPR Could Treat Viral Infection and Cancer by Shredding Sick Cells' DNA
Researchers have engineered a novel CRISPR protein, Cas12a2, that acts as a molecular shredder, destroying DNA in cells that express a specific RNA trigger. In vitro, Cas12a2 cut the growth of KRAS‑mutant lung‑cancer cells by 50% and eliminated over 90%...
Shoreditch Independent UJNG Celebrates a Decade Championing Avant-Garde Design
East London luxury boutique UJNG is marking its 10th anniversary, highlighting a decade of avant‑garde design curation in Shoreditch. The independent retailer has announced a growth trajectory that includes opening two new London locations by 2027 and launching a digital...
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Do You Really Need to Add Oil to Pasta Cooking Water?
A side‑by‑side test compared adding a tablespoon of extra‑virgin olive oil to boiling pasta water versus stirring the noodles without oil. The oil floated on the surface, failed to keep strands separate, and left a slick that hindered sauce adhesion....
Thomas Tessier (1947-2026)
Horror novelist Thomas Tessier, 78, passed away on March 26, 2026. Over a five‑decade career he published more than 20 novels, including the award‑winning Fog Heart (1997) and the Locus‑nominated Phantom (1982). His short‑fiction collections earned International Horror Guild, Locus...
IV Ketamine Shows Rapid Benefits for Suicide Risk, Depression in Major Depressive Episodes
A new meta‑analysis of 26 randomized trials involving 1,166 patients shows that intravenous ketamine rapidly alleviates both suicidal ideation and depressive symptoms in major depressive episodes. Single infusions cut suicidal scores by an SMD of –0.69 within 24 hours and depressive...
A Low-Cost Rotavirus Test Could Save Childrens’ Lives in Nigeria
Researchers at Obafemi Awolowo University have created a low‑cost, point‑of‑care rotavirus test that works without electricity or specialized training. The nanobead‑based kit showed 88% sensitivity in pilot hospitals, beating the standard ELISA test’s 60% sensitivity. Rotavirus accounts for nearly half...
Paprika: Erasing the Borders Between Dreams and Reality
The Reactor column revisits Satoshi Kon’s 2006 anime Paprika, highlighting how the film blurs the line between dreams and waking life through a device called the DC Mini and a surreal “Parade” sequence. It contrasts the novel’s darker psychological thriller with Kon’s...
NASA's Roman Poised to Transform Hunt for Elusive Neutron Stars
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, slated for launch in 2027, will conduct an unprecedented wide‑field infrared survey aimed at detecting isolated neutron stars through gravitational microlensing. Its 0.28‑arcsecond resolution and 2000‑square‑degree field of view surpass previous missions, enabling the identification of...
JWST and Hubble Find Massive Star Clusters Emerge Faster
The James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble Space Telescope have jointly observed massive star clusters forming far more rapidly than existing models predict. By targeting nearby starburst galaxies, the instruments captured clusters reaching millions of solar masses within a few...
Web Series Review: CITADEL SEASON 2 Is a Fast-Paced Thriller that Benefits From Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ Action Avatar
The review of Amazon’s "Citadel" Season 2 highlights a fast‑paced spy thriller anchored by Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s commanding action avatar and a strong turn from Stanley Tucci. While the series delivers slick set pieces, tight episode runtimes and high‑budget production values, it...
Solo Stove Touts the New 24” Summit Fire Pit As It's Best Yet. We Tested to Decide
Solo Stove introduced the 24" Summit Fire Pit, touting a cone‑shaped interior that boosts airflow for a taller, brighter flame. The unit uses a lightweight, corrosion‑resistant stainless steel body, a built‑in stand to protect decks, and an optional cover. Review...
The 6 Very Best Garden Hoses
The article reviews the six top garden hoses, evaluating length, interior diameter, material, and fitting durability. It highlights the trade‑offs between flow rate and weight, recommending 5/8‑inch hoses for most yards and narrower 7/16‑inch options for small spaces. Drinking‑water‑safe constructions—PVC,...
Government Cuts Are Testing Nonprofits, Creating New Opportunity
Government cuts are tightening public budgets while demand for social services surges, leaving more than a third of nonprofits ending 2025 with operating deficits and over half with fewer than three months of cash on hand. At the same time,...
Kyle Craft’s ‘Dolls of Highland’ Is Genuine Theater
Kyle Craft’s 2016 debut album *Dolls of Highland* arrived as a theatrical blend of glam‑rock, folk, and surreal storytelling, earning praise for its cinematic production and vivid character sketches. The record’s lyrical focus on death drive, voyeurism, and self‑destructive romance...
Six Books to Understand the Vietnam War
The Economist lists six essential books that illuminate the Vietnam War from multiple viewpoints—policy makers, intelligence operatives, soldiers, and Vietnamese civilians. One title, published a decade before the first Marines landed, warned of the United States’ idealistic overreach and foreshadowed...
This Kendrick Bangs Kellogg House Is on the Market for the First Time
A 40‑acre Valley Center estate in California, designed by organic‑architecture pioneer Kendrick Bangs Kellogg, has hit the market for the first time at $2.7 million. Completed in 1991, the two‑storey home sits amid a self‑planted avocado grove of more than 900 trees...
Building an Emotional Toolkit for CPAs: Why Soft Skills Are Actually Technical Skills
The article positions emotional intelligence as a core technical competency for CPAs, arguing that 90% of financial decisions are emotion‑driven. It introduces a six‑step emotional toolkit to navigate difficult tax conversations with calm, clarity, and proper documentation. The piece also...
The Most Powerful Way to Fight the Exhaustion of the Trump Era Was Figured Out Decades Ago
During the 1980s, New York’s East Village became a crucible for performance artists who blended dance, drag, and radical theater to resist neoconservative cultural attacks and the early AIDS crisis. Collectives such as the National Performance Network and venues like...
Mahesh Narayanan Reveals Kamal Haasan’s Reaction to Patriot Backlash over Mohanlal’s Arc: ‘Stars Had No Issues’
Mahesh Narayanan’s espionage thriller *Patriot* reunites Malayalam legends Mammootty and Mohanlal after a 17‑year gap, launching with a reported budget exceeding ₹125 crore (≈$15 million). The film opened to mixed reviews, praised for its technical craft but criticised for Mohanlal’s limited arc,...
Allied Vision EoSens Camera Captures the Physics of Metal 3D Printing at 20,000 Frames per Second
Allied Vision’s EoSens 3CL high‑speed camera captured laser powder‑bed fusion (LPBF) events at 20,000 fps, detecting spatter signatures that correlate with subsurface porosity. Researchers at KU Leuven demonstrated that spatter count and velocity measured in real time match keyhole porosity identified by...
Scientists Test How to Restart the Heart in Space: New Study
Concordia University engineers built a 3D‑printed cardiovascular mannequin that mimics human blood flow for CPR research in reduced gravity. The device was flown on parabolic‑flight campaigns, where automated chest compressions generated higher systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressures in hypogravity...