Nature Publishes First Experimental Randomness Amplification Breakthrough
Are you in need of some certified #randomness? Check out our newest paper entitled "Experimental randomness amplification" which appeared in @Nature today. The work was done in a collaboration between the Renner and Wallraff (@qudev) groups at the Department of Physics (@ETH_physics) of @ETH Zürich and the Quantum Center @ETHQuantumCntr by Anatoly Kulikov, @simonstorz, Josua D. Schär, Martin Sandfuchs, Ramona Wolf, Florence Berterottière, Christoph Hellings, @AndreasAtETH & Renato Renner. Check out the paper here: https://t.co/PyQsLwGBb4 or read more about it in the ETH Zürich press release: https://t.co/fIGbAzsfXZ
High Achievers Pause at Pride, Seeing Future Gaps
High achievers do this weird thing… They pause when you ask if they’re proud. Because they see the gap between here and where they’re going. That’s a gift. Not a flaw.
Judgment Steals ADHD Kids' Confidence First
A child psychologist trick: the first thing ADHD kids lose when they feel constantly judged
Cash Cobain on Sampling, Sexy Beats, and Real Aliens
We interviewed Cash Cobain about the art of sampling, making "SWAG" with Justin Bieber, the creation of "Fisherrr," wanting to create music for people to "dance & feel sexy," and why aliens are real and terrifying. On the new Truth Hurts. https://t.co/kXUSUuExnR...
Pause, Breathe Deeply to Stay Focused and Calm
Make time to pause and breathe deeply. In through your nose and out through pursed lips. Follow the downward movement of the breath and relax. Know when you are breathing in and know when you are breathing out. This simple practice...
Postpartum Thyroiditis Mimics Depression—Request Full Thyroid Panel
About 5-10% of women develop postpartum thyroiditis after birth. Most get told they have postpartum depression, anxiety, or are just exhausted from new motherhood. It shows up one of three ways: - Hypothyroid alone: fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, cold all the...
New Stem Cell Subtype Remembers Inflammation, Impacts Prognosis
New @nature. Discovery of a new subtype of blood stem cells—HSC-iM—which have memory to previous inflammation, such as with Covid or aging, and prognostic significance https://t.co/hRfp5xnJGj
Four Core Motivations Define Every Writer’s Identity
From working with hundreds of authors over my career, I've discovered that most writers fall into one of four types (or a blend of them). The key to figuring out which writer type you are comes down to one question: What drives...
Fear Lies in Accepting Success, Not Questioning Quality
Five days out. The thing surprising me: the nervousness isn't about whether the white paper is good. It's about whether I'll let myself receive that it's good. High achievers often launch with one foot already on the next thing. I'm trying to...
Longevity Experts Predict Lifespans Amid Organ Replacement Advances
So many incredible parts from this @SarahLizChar dispatch at a longevity conference, including organ replacement and her survey of how long these people think they'll live. https://t.co/2Pg55oXdV0 https://t.co/IpMq55atJB
Antiviral Valganciclovir Extends GBM Survival to 5 Years
🧠 GBM patients on continuous valganciclovir survived 56.4 months — nearly 5 years — vs. the typical 12–15. Years ago, Thomas Seyfried told me that CMV damages mitochondria and drives tumor initiation and growth. This NEJM study validated that insight in a...
Three Strategies to Detect Alien Life, One Near Breakthrough
Science’s three big hopes for finding alien life One of humanity's biggest hopes (and fears) is to find evidence of life beyond Earth. We now have three scientific methods for seeking it, with one likely to pay off soon. https://t.co/621jFQa01T
Cross-Species Transcriptomic Clocks Enhance Disease Risk Prediction
Just published @Nature Very impressive study of gene expression and hallmarks of aging across 4 mammalian species (including humans), by @gladyshev_lab. Transcriptomic clocks add to epigenetic, organ and cellular clocks for predicting health outcomes. Example of a few proteins found with...
Instantly Calm Stress with Simple Box Breathing
Today, try a simple strategy to reduce stress in the moment. When you feel your stress levels rise or your heart rate increases, stop. Take a break. Find a quiet space and practice box breathing. Breathe in for a count...
Gut Microbiome Remains Altered Years After Polyp Removal
The gut microbiome and colon cancer. Sustained changes (+metabolites) many years after an adenomatous polyp is removed. https://t.co/Q1hR6us7vS https://t.co/GhMlrOohVE
Paramount‑Warner Deal Could Close by End of July, WSJ Reports
The WSJ's @jtoonkel & @laurenthomas were first to report Paramount telling staffers Warner deal could close as early as end of July in this April 6 story. https://t.co/czUPH7YAwU Yes it's hard to keep up with coverage so just a reminder...
Wet Leg Drop Remix, Announce Deluxe “Moisturizer” Album
Wet Leg share an FDC DJs remix of "catch these fists" and announce 'moisturizer (deluxe),' out July 10, packed with remixes, rarities, and live recordings. https://t.co/9YqjJmJlbH
Americans Demand Bold Reform Over Incremental Liberalism
Liberal incrementalism has been the sector status quo, but what the U.S. public really wants is large-scale change. David Callahan Reports: https://tinyurl.com/4cs47chf Philanthropy
Run with a Friend: Boost Heart and Connection
Go for a run or walk with a friend today. This can help increase your cardiorespiratory fitness while simultaneously increasing your social connection. It's good for your heart in many different ways. 🏃♂️🏃♀️💙🙏🌞 #exercise #socialconnection #lifestylemedicine #pavingwellness #health #mentalhealth #Wellbeing
Police's Every Breath You Take Hits 3.5 B Streams
The Police's "Every Breath You Take" has surpassed 3.5 billion streams on Spotify. Released in May 1983 from the 'Synchronicity' album, the new wave classic hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 8 weeks, topped the UK chart for...
Flat Universe May Actually Have Donut Shape
“Our universe appears flat—but this observation still leaves plenty of options for its true shape. In fact, our cosmos could resemble a donut” https://t.co/ZFACWnXbXZ
Micronutrient Sufficiency May Curb Inflammaging via Gut Health
Inflammaging and the role of micronutrients as immunomodulators: a pathway to healthy aging "Micronutrient sufficiency may help reduce digestive inflammation, restore microbial balance, and modulate immune pathways implicated in inflammaging. However, translating these benefits requires robust assessment of micronutrient status and...
Gentle ADHD Reset Calms Kids Without Punishment
A gentle ADHD reset that helps kids calm down without punishments, threats, or long lectures
The Tirith Unveil “Save The Oak” Ahead of July Album
UK progressive rockers The Tirith release their new single "Save The Oak" and announce 'Quetzalcoatl,' out July 3. Four albums deep and still finding new ground. https://t.co/cnGmf9SeKx
Psilocybin Adds Fresh Snow, Reshapes Old Mental Tracks
A Harvard-trained Army Ranger described psilocybin to me like this: "Your brain is a snowy mountain. Every thought is a sled track. After 40 years you are riding the same five grooves down the same hill." "Psilocybin is fresh snow." The grooves do...
Muscle Damage Not Required for Hypertrophy Gains
I received the final proofs for the 3rd edition of my textbook, "Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy." Looking back, it’s remarkable to see how much hypertrophy science has advanced over the past decade. One of the ...
Why Self‑Compassion Feels Uncomfortable: Hidden Psychological Barriers
Why Self-Compassion Exercises Might Feel Uncomfortable At First: 1. Lack Of Internal Templates. 2. The "Backdraft" Effect. 3. Fear Of The Threat System. 4. Strict Psychological Inflexibility. 5. Deep-Seated Feelings Of Defectiveness.
Gentle Tone, Open Talk Improves Father‑daughter Relationships
Pro tip from Charlie: Approach your daughter with a gentler tone—open communication makes all the difference. #DadAdvice https://t.co/y4F1hHNZCS
First Universal Protein Model Promises New Therapies
Today Biohub is sharing a major scientific advance: our first world model for protein biology. This system can help scientists discover and design proteins that will hopefully lead to new medical therapies.
Life's Never Fully Figured Out; It's an Ongoing Journey
It makes no sense why people think that at 18, 22, 30, that they have to have their life figured out when “figuring everything out” is a forever game.
Top Blood Panel Scores Me #1 on Longevity Clock
Did a comprehensive blood panel - one of my best ones yet All results down below ⬇️⬇️ With this, I ranked #1 at the Longevity World Cup on the BortzAge clock (-21.1 from chronological age) Full interview about the results: https://t.co/AznAbdqYlT https://t.co/VbMGYG2lK1
Begin Now; Action Creates the Readiness You Seek
Waiting to feel ready is one of the easiest ways to stay stuck. The decision to begin is what creates the readiness you were waiting for. Start before certainty arrives.
Oxygenated Water Boosts Cycling Performance, Study Shows
Can oxygenated water improve athletic performance? In this blog, Dr Nick Tiller and I discuss findings from a study showing oxygenated water improves cycling performance... Read here: https://t.co/CdDx9avfs2 https://t.co/cYjadZ75cr
Hypoxic Training Cuts Fat, Boosts VO₂max
Does hypoxic training improve athletic performance outcomes? New meta-analysis 😮💨 This new meta-analysis compiled data from 43 studies (1154 participants) to establish the effects of hypoxic vs normoxic training on… 🩻 Body composition 🫀Cardiometabolic health ⚡️ Functional performance Results 📊 Overall, compared to normoxia, hypoxic training...
Correct ADHD Behavior Gently, Avoiding Shame and Anger
A child psychologist trick: how to correct an ADHD child without triggering shame or anger.
Harvard Releases First Comprehensive Longevity Report
Tweet 1: Harvard Medical School has just published its first-ever Special Health Report on Longevity. I served as Medical Editor. The first time an institution at this level has done a comprehensive treatment of longevity science for a mass audience. Full announcement: 🔗https://t.co/4L0fIJLSYb
Master Your Inner Voice, Unlock True Superpower
Being able to control how the voice in your head talks to you is the ultimate super power.
Measurement-Based Fourier Sampling Solves Hidden Symmetry Problems
What role do measurements play in quantum algorithms? We systematically explore this question in the context of a greatly simplified quantum algorithm for the abelian hidden subgroup problem for states (StateHSP), featuring substantially reduced circuit complexity. In this work, we...
Responding Calmly When ADHD Kids Shut Down After Correction
What to say when ADHD kids become rude, cold, or emotionally shut down after correction
Taeyang's 'Quintessence' Scores Career‑Best Sales Week
Following @RealTaeyang shouting out his upcoming solo album at the end of BIGBANG's Coachella set earlier this year, 'QUINTESSENCE' earned Taeyang his career-best sales week Full breakdown of the numbers, the great music and where Taeyang is today: https://t.co/zveRLXxwFC
Olive Leaf Extract Boosts Gum Health in Seniors
Adjuvant treatment with an oleuropein-enriched olive leaf extract improves periodontal outcomes in older adults with periodontitis: Metabolomic insights from a randomized controlled trial https://t.co/S4IctbQZBq https://t.co/jLM035FHEq
Practice Intentionally, Build Skill, Stay Calm Regardless
ICYMI: Remastered classic article: Intentional practice and experience is how you become capable and calm. So you don’t have that yet, for most things that you’d like to have. You could still be calm about it, though. https://t.co/hkcCbyzL3b
Support Levels Determine AI's Impact on Med Students' Well‑Being
I'm proud to share my PhD student, Nóra Árvai's, newest paper: Generative AI's Impact on the Mental Health of Medical Students: Scenario Analysis, just published in JMIR. She used scenario analysis to examine potential futures at the crossroads of generative AI...
Conviction, Ambition, Tenacity: Jump Beyond Mental Limits
Use conviction, ambition, and tenacity to push yourself over the edge in your mind to make the jump you want to make
Integrated PT & Training Boosts Performance and Longevity
My physical therapist opened a superb gym in a beautiful and intimate space in a great location at 32 East 57th Street next to Atria. The concept integrates physical therapy with weight training, cardio, sauna, steam, cold plunge, sensory deprivation,...
Supplement Users Show Reduced Epigenetic Biological Age
Supplements and Drugs Are Associated With Biological Age in a Cohort of Exceptionally Healthy Individuals @Aging_Scientist Vincenzo Sorrentino, Jan Gruber, @BKennedy_aging @Aging_Cell: “Supplement users have lower epigenetic biological age than non-users. Several supplements or supplement classes are associated with some benefit on epigenetic age in...
Perovskite Solar Cells Achieve 50× Thickness Reduction
Researchers develop perovskite solar cells about 50 times thinner than conventional devices #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/xWFRT0NW6Z
True Insight Requires Humility and External Validation
The answer doesn't have to be in your head; you can look outside yourself. If you're truly looking at things objectively, you must recognize that the probability of you always having the best answer is small and that, even if...
Nicky Hopkins: The Unsung Piano Maestro Behind 40 Legends
Nicky Hopkins played piano for The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Kinks, and 36 more legends. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame got it right in 2025—read about 40 unforgettable collaborations: https://t.co/tmqBnq6PK7
Chainsmokers' “Paris” Achieves 5× Platinum Status
The Chainsmokers' "Paris" is now 5x Platinum with 5 million copies sold in the U.S. Released in January 2017 as the lead single from the 'Memories...Do Not Open' album, the EDM and synth-pop track peaked at #6 on the Billboard...