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US Obesity Prevalence Rises to 69% with New Metrics
SocialMar 28, 2026

US Obesity Prevalence Rises to 69% with New Metrics

Obesity (in the US) is much more common than prev thought: 69% vs. old 43% stat Based on new better definition that uses not only BMI but also anthropomorphic measures such as waist & ratios of it, which more accurately shows higher...

By Karl Pfleger, PhD
20‑Year Methane‑CO₂ Comparison Flawed; Separate Targets Needed
SocialMar 28, 2026

20‑Year Methane‑CO₂ Comparison Flawed; Separate Targets Needed

Using a 20-year period to compare methane the CO2 is a terrible idea. It heavily discounts the future and locks in greater warming. New York should move away from it, and instead set separate targets for CO2 and short-lived climate...

By Zeke Hausfather
Clear Space First, Then Grow
SocialMar 28, 2026

Clear Space First, Then Grow

You can’t build something new on top of something that’s already too full. Your calendar. Your task list. Your mind. Before growth comes clarity. And before clarity… comes space. What do you need to clear out this week? 👉 Read more and make space for what matters:...

By Carl Pullein
Recover Smart: Sleep, Rest, Eat, Cut Intensity
SocialMar 28, 2026

Recover Smart: Sleep, Rest, Eat, Cut Intensity

What if you run *too hard* for *too long*? If you might have risked injury or excessive fatigue/soreness, the best things to do are: 1. Sleep as much as possible 2. Rest 1-2 extra days 3. Overeat for ~2-3 days 4. Cut intensity the...

By Jason Fitzgerald (Strength Running)
Understanding arXiv Is Key to Modern Digital Culture
SocialMar 28, 2026

Understanding arXiv Is Key to Modern Digital Culture

This is great I argued something complimentary in the alignDRAW book, that if you don’t know what arXiv is you very likely can’t fully comprehend the last 5 years of digital culture

By Mat Dryhurst
First AI-Enhanced Edge Computing Space Cruiser Rolls Out
SocialMar 28, 2026

First AI-Enhanced Edge Computing Space Cruiser Rolls Out

It is our new, high mobility, multipurpose, edge computing, AI enhanced space cruiser. This unit is the first one coming off the assembly line

By Tory Bruno
SXSW Hype Fails; Horror Opens Under $5M
SocialMar 28, 2026

SXSW Hype Fails; Horror Opens Under $5M

A splashy world premiere at SXSW did little to bring moviegoers out to new horror pic #TheyWillKillYou. Opening day FRI was just $2.25M with almost half of that from pre-shows and pure FRI being very slow. Opening wknd #boxoffice now looking...

By Gitesh Pandya
Stagnant Mindset Will Kill Your Data Science Career
SocialMar 28, 2026

Stagnant Mindset Will Kill Your Data Science Career

Your data science career is dead in 24-36 months if you say any of these: “I delivered the dashboard; my job is done.” “It’s in a Jupyter notebook — they can rerun it.” “I don’t own adoption, I just provide insights.” “If the business...

By Matt Dancho
Weak Friday Box Office Highlights WB's Scheduling Misstep
SocialMar 28, 2026

Weak Friday Box Office Highlights WB's Scheduling Misstep

Weak $2.3M Friday for #TheyWillKillYou as weekend will be in $5M range Colossal scheduling mistake by WB placing this one week after RON2

By Erick Weber
First Three Months: Your Baby’s Fourth Trimester
SocialMar 28, 2026

First Three Months: Your Baby’s Fourth Trimester

The first three months after birth are often called the "fourth trimester" because your baby is essentially still developing outside the womb. Human babies are born more helpless than almost any other primate, partly because our heads are too big...

By Preethi Kasireddy
Strides: Keep Heart Rate Low, Prioritize Cadence
SocialMar 28, 2026

Strides: Keep Heart Rate Low, Prioritize Cadence

Strides, when done correctly, shouldn't be long enough (or fast enough) to significantly elevate your heart rate. Shoot for... - Set cadence first - Progressively lengthen stride over ~10-15s - Gradually build to ~5k pace or a little quicker - Once you hit that pace,...

By Alan Couzens
Rest Reveals Who You Are Beyond Performance
SocialMar 28, 2026

Rest Reveals Who You Are Beyond Performance

The scariest part of rest? Discovering you don’t know who you are without overperforming. That’s the real work.

By Sarah (The Stress Resilient Leader)
Doing Nothing Sparked My Most Productive Day
SocialMar 28, 2026

Doing Nothing Sparked My Most Productive Day

No one will believe it, but the most productive day of my life happened when I did nothing

By Dr. Reviewer
Hormones Shape Emotions, Pain, Stress—Learn This Early
SocialMar 28, 2026

Hormones Shape Emotions, Pain, Stress—Learn This Early

Most women I know were never taught that their hormones affect how they process emotion, pain, and stress — not just their cycle. What’s something about your own biology you wish you’d learned 10 years earlier?

By Sara Gottfried, MD
Resistance Signals Limits; Flexibility Comes From Pausing
SocialMar 28, 2026

Resistance Signals Limits; Flexibility Comes From Pausing

Resistance in therapy isn't bad. It doesn't mean anyone's doing anything wrong. I would love for folks to think of resistance as similar to the feeling of the "edge" when stretching a muscle. That sensation is not bad - it's...

By Dr. Jessica Goodnight
Passion, Not Paycheck, Fuels Longevity in the Elderly
SocialMar 28, 2026

Passion, Not Paycheck, Fuels Longevity in the Elderly

The oldest living people have a craft. Something they love so much they do it without getting paid. Fulfillment creates human longevity.

By Nicole LePera, PhD
Join Us at Mount Rainier for September Astrophotography
SocialMar 28, 2026

Join Us at Mount Rainier for September Astrophotography

Not that anybody asked, but I just personally think you should come join us at Mount Rainier this September to learn astrophotography.

By Nate Luebbe
Atlas 5 Launch Delayed Due to Weather, Vehicle Healthy
SocialMar 28, 2026

Atlas 5 Launch Delayed Due to Weather, Vehicle Healthy

ULA is delaying tomorrow's Atlas 5 launch from the Cape because of predicted poor weather. "The launch vehicle and spacecraft are healthy. A new launch date will be provided upon finalization of range approvals and deconfliction with the NASA Artemis...

By Jeff Foust
Blue Ring Highlights GEO-Interplanetary Spacecraft Carrier Glory
SocialMar 28, 2026

Blue Ring Highlights GEO-Interplanetary Spacecraft Carrier Glory

Ok. Here she is in all of her GEO-Interplanetary Class, Spacecraft Carrier, glory. The Blue Ring… https://t.co/5iAPBEBKPG

By Tory Bruno
Turn Weekends Into Productive, Enjoyable Power Sessions
SocialMar 28, 2026

Turn Weekends Into Productive, Enjoyable Power Sessions

Weekends are a great chance to put in the extra work. Live it, breathe it, enjoy it 🫡🫡🫡

By Kris Sidial
Always on Your Side, Even When Frustrated
SocialMar 28, 2026

Always on Your Side, Even When Frustrated

Your child needs to hear, "Even when I'm frustrated, I am always on your side."

By Dr. Jazmine (The Mom Psychologist)
Broken Moments Reveal Our Unbreakable Strength
SocialMar 28, 2026

Broken Moments Reveal Our Unbreakable Strength

“Life will break you,” Louise Erdrich wrote in her passionate insistence that “you are here to risk your heart.” It can happen with a shattering, or with a thousand small fissures, but the great paradox — the great salvation —...

By Maria Popova
Intelligence Shows When You Embrace an Empty Cup Mindset
SocialMar 28, 2026

Intelligence Shows When You Embrace an Empty Cup Mindset

The willingness to change your mind is the ultimate sign of intelligence. Do you have an Empty Cup Mindset? #growth #mindset #energy #relationships

By Sahil Bloom
Prioritize Focus, Eliminate Distractions, Double Down on Value
SocialMar 28, 2026

Prioritize Focus, Eliminate Distractions, Double Down on Value

focus is my number 1 priority now. I am killing off distractions by recognising distractions as distractions. doubling down on value to add value. #love

By Kunle Campbell
Rethinking Reality: Distance May Not Exist
SocialMar 28, 2026

Rethinking Reality: Distance May Not Exist

“And now we have to ask, what is spacetime really? And we know it can’t be as simple as the way we perceive it … I kind of wonder if the next step in really understanding reality is that there’s...

By Donald D. Hoffman
Patina Reveals History and Depth in Design
SocialMar 28, 2026

Patina Reveals History and Depth in Design

PATINA. I always say that my design eye is drawn to patina because it carries so much history and depth. These chairs are the perfect example of what I mean: …inspo from @sophiepinet, @ejrbarnes https://t.co/33kxGuaZZf

By Kelly Wearstler
Take a Break; The World Keeps Turning
SocialMar 28, 2026

Take a Break; The World Keeps Turning

You are allowed to step back, disconnect, and disappear for a while. The world will go on without you, but you will come back to yourself.

By Cory Allen
Markov Blanket: The Physics of Observation and Sentience
SocialMar 28, 2026

Markov Blanket: The Physics of Observation and Sentience

“… a veil, something that is shared between the observed and the observer, but it is not the observed or the observer. We need a physics of observation. You could glorify that and say a physics of sentience. And that’s...

By Donald D. Hoffman
Eat High‑GI Early, Boost Minerals for Better Sleep
SocialMar 28, 2026

Eat High‑GI Early, Boost Minerals for Better Sleep

This blog looks at how nutrition may support sleep, from high GI foods eaten earlier in the evening to iron, zinc, and magnesium status. Read the blog: https://t.co/157rKQl3mI https://t.co/glgSbgxorT

By Asker Jeukendrup, PhD
Longevity Is Roughly Half Genetics, Half Lifestyle
SocialMar 28, 2026

Longevity Is Roughly Half Genetics, Half Lifestyle

You’ve probably heard that longevity is 20% genetics and 80% lifestyle But that would make it an outlier because almost every other human trait is closer to 50% genetic Dr. Uri Alon is a physicist and systems biologist whose recent research suggests...

By Siim Land
Self‑belief Can Trap You; Awareness Breaks Limits
SocialMar 28, 2026

Self‑belief Can Trap You; Awareness Breaks Limits

Over time, we build a picture of who we think we are. The ways we cope with stress and discomfort start to feel like proof of our limits. In this video, I explore why self-belief isn’t always working in our favor...

By Leo Babauta
How to Deter Chipmunks From Your Fenced Garden
SocialMar 28, 2026

How to Deter Chipmunks From Your Fenced Garden

First it was the deer that ate our veggie plants so we fenced in an area to grow stuff. Now it seems we have a chipmunk in our fenced in area. Chip ate my flowers. So, before I plant my...

By Cathy Morrow Roberson
Advancing Summit Attempt to Beat Impending Rain
SocialMar 28, 2026

Advancing Summit Attempt to Beat Impending Rain

Pushing my big summit attempt day up by one day to hit good weather before it potentially rains down south. Which means I leave tomorrow to drive to the trailhead… and start hiking at midnight 😬

By Halle Homel
Injured Runners Usually Keep Running, Just Scale Back
SocialMar 28, 2026

Injured Runners Usually Keep Running, Just Scale Back

When rehabbing an injured runner, is very rare that they need to completely stop running. There are a few injuries that require complete rest, but for the most part we use a reduction in intensity/volume before rest. For the most...

By rebuiltpt
Great Ideas Bloom when You Step Away
SocialMar 28, 2026

Great Ideas Bloom when You Step Away

It seems like everyone is obsessed with productivity and efficiency yet rarely get anything meaningful done. I'm convinced your best work is done when you're not working. When you have space for creative ideas to emerge that drastically change the...

By Dan Koe
United Upgrades Coach: Wi‑Fi, Meals, Softer Blankets
SocialMar 28, 2026

United Upgrades Coach: Wi‑Fi, Meals, Softer Blankets

United Is Betting Big On Premium — But Coach Is Getting Starlink, Better Food, And Softer Blankets Too - View from the Wing https://t.co/uZpTBHWyxF

By Gary Leff
Grow Your Own Food Amid Fertilizer Shortage
SocialMar 28, 2026

Grow Your Own Food Amid Fertilizer Shortage

Soooo.. in addition to no one to plant and harvest.. NOW there will be no fertilizer. Obama didn’t start a biblical famine Kamala Harris would not have started a biblical famine Plant some food. Grow bags are relatively inexpensive. My cousin just sent...

By Anise M Smith
When Seeing Yourself as Good Misguides You
SocialMar 28, 2026

When Seeing Yourself as Good Misguides You

Can your self-perception as a good person lead you astray? Tune in this week with social neuroscientist Lasana Harris (@lasana_harris) to learn some subtleties about our psychology. https://t.co/uyoIflNkYD https://t.co/k174hwzsxS

By David Eagleman
Pay for Time, Not Time for Money
SocialMar 28, 2026

Pay for Time, Not Time for Money

Spend money to save time, not time to save money. Spending two hours to save $20 is a terrible trade if your time is worth $200/hour.

By dmartell
Biological Age Outperforms Chronological Age in Outcome Prediction
SocialMar 28, 2026

Biological Age Outperforms Chronological Age in Outcome Prediction

In the era of molecular and organ clocks and marked inter- and infra-individual variability of the aging process, we need to move beyond chronological age. "biologic measures predict outcomes more robustly than chronologic age" @NEJM https://t.co/DKmIfdJJUF https://t.co/d5Gc6xGKqn

By Eric Topol
Thermometer Reveals Low Progesterone, Predicts Fertility Issues
SocialMar 28, 2026

Thermometer Reveals Low Progesterone, Predicts Fertility Issues

Your body temperature after ovulation tells you more about your fertility than most blood tests. If your temperature does not rise or stay elevated for at least 10 days after ovulation, your progesterone is likely too low to sustain a...

By Preethi Kasireddy
Alternate-Day Fasting Worsens Lung Disease in Schistosomiasis
SocialMar 28, 2026

Alternate-Day Fasting Worsens Lung Disease in Schistosomiasis

Alternate-Day Fasting Exacerbates Lung Inflammatory Disease Compared to High-Sucrose Diet in Experimental Schistosomiasis Mansoni 🤔"These findings suggest that caloric restriction through ADF aggravates pulmonary disease in schistosomiasis, possibly by enhancing ectopic egg dissemination." https://t.co/FwPjvxC9CI

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Blue Ring 1 Advances, Clears Safe‑to‑Mate Test
SocialMar 28, 2026

Blue Ring 1 Advances, Clears Safe‑to‑Mate Test

Blue Ring 1 is coming together nicely and is passing through Safe to Mate testing. Any interest in pictures?

By Tory Bruno
Austin's Public Art Boosts City Beauty and Value
SocialMar 28, 2026

Austin's Public Art Boosts City Beauty and Value

I know people think that pushing for a bunch of ugly buildings is fiscally responsible, but I for one applaud Austin's commitment to art in public places. I believe public art -- even if *you* don't like every installation-- enhances beauty,...

By Michael E. Webber
Human Agency Beats Tools for Truly New Challenges
SocialMar 28, 2026

Human Agency Beats Tools for Truly New Challenges

Remixing tasks that are in distribution is easy It’s doing new things that are still hard and require human agency and taste No amount of harnesses or special skills (including GStack) is a replacement for you knowing what you want and pushing...

By Garry Tan
GLP‑1 Drugs Could Help Prevent Cancer, Study Shows
SocialMar 28, 2026

GLP‑1 Drugs Could Help Prevent Cancer, Study Shows

As a medical school professor, I've watched GLP-1 drugs transform diabetes and obesity treatment. Now a Nature Cancer review reveals they may suppress cancer too. GLP-1 drugs reduce insulin resistance, lower inflammation, and cut body weight -- three of the biggest...

By Robert Lufkin, MD
Simple Habits Let You Outwork 97% of People
SocialMar 28, 2026

Simple Habits Let You Outwork 97% of People

Most people don't realize that being productive is f*cking easy. 1) Time block your day 2) Kill every distraction 3) Do your hardest task first Do this for 6 months and you'll outwork 97% of people.

By Pascio
Publishing Paths Vary: No One Method Is Superior
SocialMar 28, 2026

Publishing Paths Vary: No One Method Is Superior

Why is everyone constantly pitting traditional publishing and self-publishing against each other? One is not objectively better than the other – everyone’s path is different and each author’s experience is their own. You’re never going to get a satisfactory answer...

By Rachelle Gardner
Divine Narrative Meets Bellow: Chicago Jesus Reimagined
SocialMar 28, 2026

Divine Narrative Meets Bellow: Chicago Jesus Reimagined

As Above, Below: The Self-Narrated Adventures of Chicago Jesus, in the Letters of St. Paul So Below: By Saul Bellow https://t.co/lSA4OqENw5

By Lauren Balik