Organ-on-Chip Integrated Into Preclinical Glioblastoma Research
German biotech Dynamic42 and oncology firm EPO have formed a strategic partnership to embed organ‑on‑chip technology into preclinical glioblastoma research. The collaboration merges Dynamic42’s human‑based blood‑brain barrier‑on‑chip platform with EPO’s tumor models and translational expertise, targeting more predictive drug testing. Initial projects will compare human and animal BBB biology to explain low efficacy of many brain‑cancer drugs. Results are slated for presentation at the AACR 2026 meeting, with plans to broaden the approach to other indications.
Gwendolyn ‘Blondy’ Chisolm, the Sequence Co-Founder, Dead at 66
Gwendolyn “Blondy” Chisolm, co‑founder of pioneering hip‑hop trio The Sequence, died at 66 after a brief illness. The group broke ground in 1979 with the hit “Funk You Up,” becoming the first female act signed to Sugar Hill Records and...
Flea Makes His Solo Billboard Chart Debut, With ‘Honora’ Arriving on 6 Album Charts
Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has entered the Billboard arena as a solo artist with his debut jazz album Honora. The record opened at No.2 on both the Jazz Albums and Contemporary Jazz Albums charts and placed within the...
SpaceX Starship Engine Test Is Successful In Every Way, Except For All Of The Exploding
SpaceX’s latest ground test of the Raptor 3 engine, slated for the Starship V3 launch vehicle, ended in a dramatic explosion that destroyed the test article. The test, conducted at the Starbase facility in Texas, was intended to verify the performance...
Neanderthals Hunted Pond Turtles, But Not for Dinner
Archaeologists uncovered 92 European pond turtle shell fragments at the Neumark‑Nord site in Germany, dating to roughly 125,000 years ago. High‑resolution 3D scans reveal cut marks on the inner surfaces, showing that Neanderthals removed limbs, extracted organs and thoroughly cleaned...
Pond Confirms New Album ‘Terrestrials’ & 2026 North American Tour Dates
Australian psychedelic rock group Pond announced their 11th studio album, Terrestrials, slated for release on June 19 through their new Mangovision imprint. The record marks a stylistic shift, with the band imposing a “no fuzz pedal, no ballads, no Pink Floyd” rule...
Momentum-Engineered Photonic States Make Bulk Silicon Shine
Researchers at UC Irvine have shown that bulk silicon can emit bright, broadband light by engineering the momentum of photons rather than altering the material itself. By decorating silicon surfaces with sub‑2 nm metal particles, they create extreme light confinement that...
Machine Gun Kelly Puts on a Cocky and Confident Australia Tour Opener
Machine Gun Kelly opened his Lost Americana tour at Perth’s RAC Arena on April 8, turning early ticket‑sale doubts into a sold‑out show. The performance combined pop‑punk anthems, hip‑hop flair, and elaborate stagecraft, including a descending guitar and pyrotechnics. While his...
Pepa Šindel Climbs an Adam Ondra 5.14d
Czech prodigy Pepa Šindel sent Adam Ondra’s iconic Biologico (5.14d/9a) in Arco, Italy, on April 2, marking his thirteenth climb at that grade. The 18‑year‑old achieved the ascent on his first attempt, recalling the route’s bouldery start and a signature double‑dyno crux. Šindel,...
RACHEL BOLAN On SKID ROW's Ongoing Singer Search: 'We Probably Have Listened To About 300 Submissions At This Point'
SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan confirmed the band’s ongoing search for a new lead vocalist, conducted through a first‑of‑its‑kind partnership with online music retailer Sweetwater. About 300 audition tapes have been reviewed so far, and the band stresses they will not rush...
Low-Cost Care Model Reduces Blood Pressure in High-Risk Populations
A NIH‑funded trial tested a scalable, team‑based care model in 36 federally qualified health centers in Louisiana and Mississippi. The intervention, which combined intensive blood‑pressure management, home monitoring, health coaching and provider feedback, lowered systolic blood pressure by more than...
Tackling Translation: The Parker Institute Model
The Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy marks its tenth anniversary by spotlighting a deliberate approach to translating scientific discoveries into medicines. Founder Karen Knudsen notes that while U.S. discovery remains strong, the nation struggles with moving breakthroughs through development pipelines....
An Important Piece of Elvis Presley Lore Is Headed To Auction
Sotheby’s will auction the cherry‑red Hagstrom Viking II electric guitar Elvis used for his 1968 comeback special. The instrument, borrowed from session guitarist Al Casey and never played by Elvis again, is expected to fetch $1‑$2 million. Bidding runs April 9‑23, with a...
Caring for an Autistic Child Amid War and Uncertainty
Nataliia Ukrainets, a Kyiv mother, founded an autism center that has survived four years of the Russo‑Ukrainian war. Despite missile damage, power cuts and constant shelling, the center continues to deliver therapy and parent‑coaching for autistic children. Nataliia now runs...
Sod Vs. Seed: The Fastest Way to Get a Lush Lawn (And the Best One Long-Term)
Choosing between sod and seed determines how quickly homeowners can enjoy a lush lawn and how much they will spend. Sod delivers an established, weed‑free lawn in two to three weeks but requires installation within 24 hours of harvest and...
Tears for Fears’ Roland Orzabal Is Writing an “Astrological Memoir”
Roland Orzabal, co‑founder of Tears for Fears, is releasing an “astrological memoir” titled *Welcome To Your Life: Love, Death, And Tears For Fears* on August 4, 2026. The book intertwines his personal and professional history with astrology, covering the band’s 1980s...
MIT Develops 3D Printing Platform to Transform Manufacturing of Electric Machines
MIT’s Microsystems Technology Laboratories unveiled a multimaterial 3D‑printing platform that integrates four extrusion heads to deposit conductive, magnetic and insulating feedstocks in a single build. The system printed a fully functional electric linear motor in roughly three hours with only...
Teenage Brains Process Mechanical and Academic Skills Differently Across the Sexes
A new study of nearly 7,000 U.S. adolescents shows boys increasingly develop a mechanical tilt while girls lean toward academic strengths in math and reading. The mechanical advantage widens from age 13 to 17, whereas spatial tilt remains statistically similar...
Fear of God CEO Exits Label
Fear of God’s chief executive Bastien Daguzan is leaving the Los Angeles‑based luxury streetwear label after less than two years. The company announced it is eliminating the CEO position from its organisational chart, signaling a shift in governance. A source...
Napier: Twofold Bay Trawler Sinking and Reef Project Full Steam Ahead
A decommissioned 60‑year‑old trawler, the Twofold Bay, is slated to be sunk within three months to create Hawke’s Bay’s first artificial reef. The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council granted resource consent, permitting up to 50 concrete reef cones to protect the...
Kelli Valade of WFF on Why Leadership Development Is a Business Imperative for Foodservice
Kelli Valade, former CEO of Denny’s and Red Lobster, was named President and CEO of the Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF) earlier this year, bringing decades of industry leadership to the nonprofit. Her appointment coincides with a growing industry focus on...
K. Michelle Warns “Everybody” Could Go To Jail With What She Knows About R. Kelly
R. Kelly’s former partner, singer‑songwriter K. Michelle, told BET’s The Jason Lee Show that she learned music‑business skills from the convicted star and denied experiencing abuse. She shifted blame for his child‑sex‑trafficking convictions onto victims’ mothers and warned that if...
In Tight Quarters, Artemis II Astronauts Stay Fit with the Flywheel
NASA’s Artemis II crew is using a compact flywheel exercise device to counteract microgravity‑induced muscle and bone loss during the mission’s 10‑day flight. The handheld system fits in a carry‑on‑sized space, yet can deliver up to 400 pounds of resistance for squats,...
Girl Trouble Announce First Album 23 Years: Hear “Make It Mine”
Tacoma garage‑punk duo Girl Trouble announced their first full‑length album in 23 years, titled As Is, slated for a June 26 release. The record compiles songs recorded over the past 15 years in both professional studios and home environments. It will be issued...
Successful Fundraising: Beyond Persuasion
Fundraisers often blame weak decks or market conditions, but the real barrier is investors' hidden decision criteria. Prospective donors and venture backers evaluate opportunities against personal risk tolerances, values, and unconscious biases before hearing any pitch. By surfacing these criteria...
One Last Chance to See Dürer's Monumental Print in NYC
Albrecht Dürer’s monumental woodcut, the Triumphal Arch, measures about 13 feet high and is one of the largest prints ever produced. The New York Public Library holds roughly 50 first‑edition impressions and a complete 1799 third‑edition set, which have been on...
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Cover the Clash’s ‘Clampdown’ for First Time Since 2014
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band surprised fans at the Kia Forum by performing the Clash’s protest anthem “Clampdown” for the first time since a 2014 stint with Tom Morello. Morello, filling in for Steve Van Zandt, shared lead...
How Artemis II Astronauts Readjust to Earth
NASA’s Artemis II crew, launched April 1, is slated to splash down off San Diego on April 10, ending a ten‑day lunar flyby. The Orion capsule will be recovered by the U.S. Navy, with astronauts moved to a ship‑board medical bay within two hours...
I Tried These Trail Shoes and They Solved My Biggest Issue With Hokas
Tread Labs’ Dover RS Trail Shoes are engineered around the company’s podiatrist‑designed Pace Insole, delivering immediate arch support and a custom‑fit feel. The APMA‑certified insole comes in multiple arch heights, allowing users to swap it without compromising shoe structure. Featuring...
Don't Sleep on Nordstrom's Spring Accessories—You'll Regret Missing Out on These 28 Items When They Sell Out
Nordstrom’s spring accessory roundup spotlights 28 on‑trend items ranging from raffia bags to cat‑eye sunglasses, many priced under $100. The curated list features a mix of established names like Madewell, Coach, and Quay alongside emerging designers such as Damson Madder...
The Genesis GV90 Interior Leaks, Revealing Next-Level Luxury and Massive Screens
Genesis is preparing to launch the GV90, its flagship electric SUV, whose interior closely mirrors the brand’s Neolun Concept shown two years ago. The cabin features ultra‑luxe materials like Purple Silk leather and a massive rolling infotainment display that may...
Two Free Events to Check Out This Weekend at Capture
The Capture Photography Festival is hosting two free weekend events in Vancouver. On April 11, artist Michelle Sound will lead a talk and guided tour of her new exhibition at Ceremonial / Art, discussing her Indigenous‑focused practice and the commissioned piece “Wherever You...
Jacob Elordi Dressed Like a Movie Star for the 'Euphoria' Premiere
The third season of HBO’s hit series *Euphoria* premiered in Los Angeles on April 12, drawing attention not only to the show’s return after a four‑year gap but also to its fashion statements. Jacob Elordi, fresh from an Oscar nomination for...
Svedka's Fembot Returns With $5 Y2K Flip Phone To Ease Digital Burnout
Svedka has introduced the Svedphone, a $5 chrome‑blue flip phone that strips away all digital frills, offering only calling and texting. The low‑tech device is marketed as a remedy for digital burnout, encouraging users to be present at festivals and...
This Was All So Predictable
Kanye West, now known as Ye, launched a high‑profile comeback with his 12th album *Bully* and sold‑out shows at Los Angeles’s SoFi Stadium. However, the UK government barred him from performing after Prime Minister Keir Starmer raised concerns about his...
Aerosmith Considered This Album Their Real “Breakthrough,” Thanks to This Invisible Sixth Band Member
Aerosmith’s 1975 album *Toys In The Attic* is widely regarded as the band’s true breakthrough, delivering hits like “Walk This Way” and “Sweet Emotion.” The record’s cohesion stemmed from a new songwriting approach and the guiding hand of producer Jack...
Fretting Is Not a Service
The article argues that excessive checking‑in and micromanaging—referred to as "fretting"—doesn’t help loved ones and merely soothes the freter’s own anxiety. It urges readers to replace constant monitoring with genuine curiosity, respect for boundaries, and attentive listening. The piece emphasizes...
GIL MOORE Doesn't Rule Out New Music From TRIUMPH: 'We'll Just See'
Gil Moore told Sonic Perspectives that while Triumph’s 2026 North American tour marks the band’s 50th‑anniversary return to the stage, he isn’t ruling out new music, leaving the possibility open for future recordings. The tour, the first in more than...
Los Lobos & Los Lonely Boys Expand The Brotherhood Tour 2026
Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys have added a West Coast leg to The Brotherhood Tour 2026, extending the joint run from Sacramento on July 31 through Ridgefield, Washington on August 13. The expansion follows a successful eastern leg that visited Ontario, New Jersey and New York earlier...
2026 BMW 3-Series Review
BMW’s 2026 3‑Series continues to lead the compact luxury sedan segment by pairing a 2.0‑liter turbo‑four with mild‑hybrid assistance in the 330i and a 3.0‑liter turbo‑six in the M340i. The 330i xDrive hits 60 mph in just over six seconds while...
Why You Should Check the Air Quality Index Before Exercising Outdoors
The article urges outdoor athletes to check the Air Quality Index (AQI) before training, noting that wildfire smoke is eroding decades of air‑quality improvements achieved after the 1970 Clean Air Act. It explains how the EPA calculates AQI from five...
The Week the Arctic Slipped South
In March 2026 a major winter storm swept the U.S. Midwest after a deepening negative phase of the Arctic Oscillation disrupted the jet stream, allowing a massive Arctic air mass to plunge southward. The resulting sharp temperature gradient energized a low‑pressure...
Ancient Asteroid Detonates North Sea, Unleashing 330ft Mega-Tsunami
Scientists have confirmed that the Silverpit structure on the UK continental shelf is an asteroid impact crater dating back more than 43 million years. The impact displaced water and rock, creating a megatsunami that surged over 330 feet—taller than the Statue of...
'No One Knows What They Are': Researchers Discover New Type of Cell That's Seen only During Pregnancy
Scientists at UCSF have produced a comprehensive single‑cell atlas of the human placenta and uterus, analyzing roughly 1.2 million cells from weeks 5 to 39 of gestation. The study uncovered a previously unknown cell subtype, decidual stromal cell 4 (DSC4), which appears only during...
How to Have Your Follow-Up Email Written Before You Close Your Laptop
After every meeting there is a narrow window when follow‑up is most effective, yet most professionals delay writing the email, losing momentum. Early AI notetakers such as Fireflies and Otter capture and summarize conversations but stop short of automating next...
The New BMW M3 Will Probably Look Like This
BMW is teasing its first fully electric M3, with spy photos revealing a more aggressive, M‑inspired design. The prototype appears to feature a four‑motor, wheel‑by‑wheel drivetrain and a 100‑108 kWh battery capable of delivering over 1,300 hp. Production is expected to start...
What Is the Quantum ‘Ghost Murmur’ Purportedly Used in Iran? Scientists Question CIA’s Claim of Long-Range Heartbeat Detection
President Donald Trump and CIA Director John Ratcliffe hinted that a new tool called Ghost Murmur helped locate a downed Air Force officer in Iran. The device is described as a long‑range quantum magnetometer that can detect a human heartbeat...
Hardcore Music Has Great Healing Benefits for Overall Health, According to Upcoming Documentary
Producers Howie Abrams, Seth Abrams, and Jammi York have turned a planned book on hardcore music’s therapeutic power into the documentary *Heavy Healing*. The film interviews seminal hardcore acts—including Agnostic Front, Sick of It All, and K2—while spotlighting personal stories...
6 Ways Sleep Changes In Middle Age And What Truly Helps You Rest
Sleep quality often declines in the 40‑50 age range as hormonal fluctuations, emerging sleep disorders, and age‑related physical changes disrupt the ability to fall and stay asleep. The article outlines six key shifts—including hormone‑driven temperature swings, increased apnea risk, and...
How Harrowing Stories of Genital Mutilation (And a Bit of Reggae) Helped Inspire This 1994 Hit Song
Tori Amos’s 1994 single “Cornflake Girl” was born from a conversation about female genital mutilation and a love of reggae music. In a recent interview, Amos explains that the term “cornflake girl” refers to women who betray trust, mirroring the...