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New Book Traces DeepMind’s Rise in AI History
SocialApr 20, 2026

New Book Traces DeepMind’s Rise in AI History

This is a fantastically interesting ep of Ground Truth as @EricTopol interviews @scmallaby about Mallaby's new book The Infinity Machine - intellectual history of AI focused on @demishassabis & @GoogleDeepMind. https://t.co/uudKbqUKF6 cc @zakkohane @CadeMetz

By David Shaywitz, MD, PhD
Top Scientist Warns US Dismantling Biomedical Infrastructure
SocialApr 20, 2026

Top Scientist Warns US Dismantling Biomedical Infrastructure

Breakthrough Prize winner Dr. Stu Orkin: We were in a golden age of biomedical science. Universities were operating at high efficiency and speed. They’re disassembling [US] scientific infrastructure. I’m at a total loss to explain why people in leadership would...

By David Sinclair, PhD
Value People, Not Fix Them, Boosts Loyalty and Performance
SocialApr 20, 2026

Value People, Not Fix Them, Boosts Loyalty and Performance

“If people feel you are trying to 'fix' them, they will fight you tooth and nail. But if people know they are valued, they are more likely to be on your side.” #ForwardTogether The best boss taught me, through her...

By George Couros
Claim What’s Yours: Stop Settling for Less
SocialApr 20, 2026

Claim What’s Yours: Stop Settling for Less

Stop settling for scraps. You're better than that. Decide today, right now, To get what you know is yours.

By Alex Mathers
Paris Launches World’s First Sufi Art Museum
SocialApr 20, 2026

Paris Launches World’s First Sufi Art Museum

Paris is not short of museums, but in 2024, it welcomed a unique addition: the world’s first museum dedicated to Sufi art & culture. Read more in my interview with the Claire Bay, President of the Board, for @worldofFAD >>...

By Tabish Khan
Blue Origin Targets 8‑12 New Glenn Flights, Ready Hardware
SocialApr 20, 2026

Blue Origin Targets 8‑12 New Glenn Flights, Ready Hardware

Blue Origin sees a path to 8-12 New Glenn Flights and has the hardware to hit that. Interview with CEO @davill conducted prior to NG-3/ $ASTS https://t.co/4Et09kx235

By Ed Ludlow
Explore Manhattan’s Dutch Roots Through Art
SocialApr 20, 2026

Explore Manhattan’s Dutch Roots Through Art

I regularly recommend @RussellShorto's books about New York and Dutch history. Now you can take a walk through Manhattan's past with him through Dutch art at @NYHistory. Gift link: Recalling When Lower Manhattan Was New Amsterdam https://t.co/SjquafSi02

By Jeff Jarvis
All of Humanity Fits Within One Fragile Arc
SocialApr 20, 2026

All of Humanity Fits Within One Fragile Arc

Every person you’ve ever loved, every city, every ocean, every war, every dream, all of it fits inside that fragile arc. Captured on an iPhone from 252,000 miles away. The most advanced camera of 1969 couldn’t have taken this shot. Everything affects...

By Robert Friedland
Own Your Value, Not Just Social Media Visibility
SocialApr 20, 2026

Own Your Value, Not Just Social Media Visibility

One of the biggest mistakes professionals make is to confuse building a #PersonalLeadership brand with social media visibility. In an attention economy, this is understandable. The goal of building a personal brand is not for higher visibility. The goal is to Own Your...

By Dr. HUME (Hume Johnson)
Small Actions Beat Procrastination's Hidden Energy Drain
SocialApr 20, 2026

Small Actions Beat Procrastination's Hidden Energy Drain

That thing you keep putting off? It’s quietly draining your energy. Not doing it costs more than doing it. You don’t need a big plan… just a start. One small action today changes everything. Pick one thing. Start. 👉 Read more and subscribe to my LinkedIn...

By Carl Pullein
Art Inspires Spaceflight: Discover the Space Journal
SocialApr 20, 2026

Art Inspires Spaceflight: Discover the Space Journal

Missing #Moonjoy since #Artemis splashed down last week? Run, don't walk, to nearest bookshop to pick up this sumptuous book, Space Journal, from @dallascampbell on how art has inspired spaceflight, & vice versa. #AmazeAmazeAmaze https://t.co/yM1CuecEY2

By Tim Robinson
Mediterranean Diet Boosts VO2max in Endurance Athletes
SocialApr 20, 2026

Mediterranean Diet Boosts VO2max in Endurance Athletes

Mediterranean diet enhances endurance training adaptations 🫁 This new study recruited 60 competitive endurance athletes to a 12 week randomised controlled trial where they were assigned to consume either… 🥗 Mediterranean diet 🍽️ Maintain normal diet (control) Endurance adaptations and gut microbiota were...

By Tom Coughlin, MSc (Performance Nutritionist)
Certain Drugs Like SGLT2 Inhibitors Cut Mortality Risk
SocialApr 20, 2026

Certain Drugs Like SGLT2 Inhibitors Cut Mortality Risk

A 2024 study on half a million UK individuals analyzed the mortality effects of 406 medications 92% were seen to be associated with increased mortality risk because of the underlying diseases. However, 14 were surprisingly associated with reduced mortality. An overview by...

By Siim Land
Ageing Biomarkers Compared Across Humans and Primates
SocialApr 20, 2026

Ageing Biomarkers Compared Across Humans and Primates

Biomarkers of ageing of humans and non-human primates https://t.co/Cav2bIwrLX "A comprehensive overview of ageing biomarkers in humans and non-human primates, divided into three hierarchical levels: cellular, tissue and organism..." https://t.co/tT3JXBnj0S

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Rising Metal Costs Push Jewelers Toward Alternative Materials
SocialApr 20, 2026

Rising Metal Costs Push Jewelers Toward Alternative Materials

As metals prices continue to rise, jewellery brands are seeking out new ways to keep designs accessible to their existing clientele and retail networks. Some are turning to alternative materials Check out my edit in the March issue of Retail Jeweller https://t.co/SttRBTzHo6...

By Rachael Taylor
Low Testosterone Linked to Vascular Aging via Mitochondrial Dysfunction
SocialApr 20, 2026

Low Testosterone Linked to Vascular Aging via Mitochondrial Dysfunction

Endothelial Sirtuins and Mitochondrial Function Are Associated With Testosterone Status: Implications for Accelerated Vascular Aging in Middle-Age and Older Men With Low Testosterone https://t.co/pQna8PVe1t

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Own Your Actions: Prevent Others' Trauma
SocialApr 20, 2026

Own Your Actions: Prevent Others' Trauma

Your irresponsibility should not become someone else’s trauma. Leash your dog and supervise your children.

By SVaneIsLame
Principles Trump Methods; Foster Immersive Coach‑athlete Science Integration
SocialApr 20, 2026

Principles Trump Methods; Foster Immersive Coach‑athlete Science Integration

Inside the Norwegian method with @OyvindSandbakk Learn why the "method" matters less than principles, and how we need to better support scientific integration with athletes & coaches in immersive relationships. Must-listen for coaches, HP folk & athletes https://t.co/590gKRxASa

By Ross Tucker, PhD
Static Stretching Boosts Whole-Body Flexibility via Tolerance
SocialApr 20, 2026

Static Stretching Boosts Whole-Body Flexibility via Tolerance

Static stretching training programs do not just increase the flexibility of the stretched limb. They also increase the flexibility of unstretched limbs. This is because the flexibilty increase is underpinned by increased stretch tolerance, which is a global phenomenon. https://t.co/lOd295skvG

By Chris Beardsley
Protein Isn’t Essential with Carbs During Workouts
SocialApr 20, 2026

Protein Isn’t Essential with Carbs During Workouts

Do I need to take protein with my carbohydrate during exercise? We are all aware of drinks and the gels that are commercially available as carbohydrate sources. But should we be thinking of protein as well? Read the blog for...

By Asker Jeukendrup, PhD
Psychologist's Simple Trick to Reset ADHD Kids' Screens
SocialApr 20, 2026

Psychologist's Simple Trick to Reset ADHD Kids' Screens

A child psychologist trick: how to detox an ADHD child’s brain after too much screen time

By Anwen Farsley
Founder Manual: India's War Map, Not Silicon Valley Playbook
SocialApr 20, 2026

Founder Manual: India's War Map, Not Silicon Valley Playbook

Forget the generic Silicon Valley playbooks. The Founder Manual by @somani_utsav is officially out, and it’s less of a textbook and more of a "war map" for the Indian ecosystem. @offline_members https://t.co/OxCOlfQKJU

By Dhruvil Sanghvi
AI-Driven Drug Discovery: Current Landscape and Future Promise
SocialApr 20, 2026

AI-Driven Drug Discovery: Current Landscape and Future Promise

Cool review and perspective on the current state and the future of AI-powered drug discovery https://t.co/AgwqOlt4RU

By Alex Zhavoronkov, PhD
Endure the Grind, Invest Now, Brighter Days Ahead
SocialApr 20, 2026

Endure the Grind, Invest Now, Brighter Days Ahead

Smiling on the outside but dying on the inside. That was me in 2023. - Living with my parents to save on rent - 2 hour commute to my job in downtown Toronto - 10-14 hour work days - Woke up miserable, went to bed...

By Pivato Investing
Mediterranean Diet and Exercise Key for Mood Health
SocialApr 20, 2026

Mediterranean Diet and Exercise Key for Mood Health

The role of diet and physical activity in managing anxiety and depression: A scoping review 👉 “Mediterranean diet is the most mapped pattern for depressive outcomes…. Physical activity shows the largest evidence base for mood and cognition….” https://t.co/f5Cv1ofgjc https://t.co/bMA3GrMCTq

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
AI Can Mimic Acting, but Live Performance Stays Human
SocialApr 20, 2026

AI Can Mimic Acting, but Live Performance Stays Human

Charlize Theron draws a clear line between digital and human performance. She suggests AI could replicate on-screen acting, even for stars like Timothée Chalamet, but believes live performance will remain uniquely human. It captures a broader tension. AI may master replication, but...

By Spiros Margaris
Hard Work and Kindness Bring Unexpected Amazing Results
SocialApr 20, 2026

Hard Work and Kindness Bring Unexpected Amazing Results

“Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you’re kind, amazing things will happen.” - Conan O’Brien #Quotes #MondayMotivation

By Siddartha Khastgir
Discomfort Signals Growth, Not a Warning to Quit
SocialApr 20, 2026

Discomfort Signals Growth, Not a Warning to Quit

Discomfort has a bad reputation. We treat it like a warning sign. Like something is wrong. Like we should step back. But often, it’s the opposite. Discomfort shows up when something is changing. When you’re learning, stretching, trying something you haven’t mastered yet. That’s why it feels...

By Dr. Marcell Vollmer
Elite Origins Give Polo Shirts Business Legitimacy over Working‑class Sportswear
SocialApr 20, 2026

Elite Origins Give Polo Shirts Business Legitimacy over Working‑class Sportswear

It's because polo shirts trace back to polo, tennis, and golf, which were elite male activities. They were first worn by British colonial elites and then the American middle-class in suburban country clubs. During the 20th century, these two classes...

By Derek Guy
30‑m Cryogenic Microwave Link Enables Loophole‑Free Bell Test
SocialApr 20, 2026

30‑m Cryogenic Microwave Link Enables Loophole‑Free Bell Test

Are you curious about the insights we gained when building our 30-m-long cryogenic microwave-frequency quantum link which we used to do a loophole free Bell test with superconducting qubits? This system also serves as a role model for how to...

By Andreas Wallraff
Independence First, Wealth Follows Through Patience
SocialApr 20, 2026

Independence First, Wealth Follows Through Patience

Charlie Munger never set out to become a billionaire. He just wanted to never need permission from anyone. The money? That came from the same place the independence did — patience, compounding, and not doing dumb things. Financial freedom isn't a destination. It's...

By Mike the Value Investor
Daily Habits Separate Thriving SMEs From Struggling Ones
SocialApr 20, 2026

Daily Habits Separate Thriving SMEs From Struggling Ones

What separates thriving SMEs from those that struggle? It's not luck—it's a commitment to these daily habits of the smartest business minds. Are you in an SME? You can do them too.

By David Chuah
ADHD Struggles Stem From Feedback Mismatch, Not Laziness
SocialApr 20, 2026

ADHD Struggles Stem From Feedback Mismatch, Not Laziness

This video reveals something we have misunderstood for years. A child who can focus on games for hours but not on homework is not necessarily lazy. That is what stayed with me in Dr. Russell Barkley’s explanation. The issue is not effort. It is...

By Pascal Bornet
Your Body Isn’t Lazy—It Feels Unsafe to Exert
SocialApr 20, 2026

Your Body Isn’t Lazy—It Feels Unsafe to Exert

You are not lazy. Your body just does not feel safe enough to sustain effort.

By Douglas D.
Intense Interval Exercise Boosts Panic Disorder Treatment
SocialApr 20, 2026

Intense Interval Exercise Boosts Panic Disorder Treatment

Brief intermittent intense exercise as interoceptive exposure for panic disorder: a randomized controlled clinical trial “ These findings support the incorporation of structured exercise-based IE into PD treatment programs…” https://t.co/vUfchaSqzr https://t.co/UH9aMF120R

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Swarm Drones Lift Heavy Loads with Precision
SocialApr 20, 2026

Swarm Drones Lift Heavy Loads with Precision

#Drone Teamwork Breakthrough: TU Delft Swarm Lifts Heavy Loads with Precision by @spaceandtech_ #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/hbtJnRIW59

By Ron van Loon
Tribute to Guru on Anniversary of His Passing
SocialApr 20, 2026

Tribute to Guru on Anniversary of His Passing

On the anniversary of Guru's death, a re-up from the archives, paying tribute to the gifted unlimited rhymes universal. https://t.co/YxJd7MGAK9

By Jeff Weiss
Amateurs Train by Time, Pros Train by Calories
SocialApr 20, 2026

Amateurs Train by Time, Pros Train by Calories

The key question for an amateur endurance athlete: "How much time do you have to train?" The key question for a professional endurance athlete: "How much food can you eat?"

By Alan Couzens
MTV 120 Minutes Reveals Voodoo Lady Video Nightmare
SocialApr 20, 2026

MTV 120 Minutes Reveals Voodoo Lady Video Nightmare

WEEN on MTV's 120 Minutes 03/05/1995 describing the making of the Voodoo Lady music video. Nightmare fuel for sure. Always wishing these dudes the best, their music corresponds with a very happy period in my life in the late 90s/early...

By Lesli Anne
Special Artemis II Episode Released for Patrons
SocialApr 20, 2026

Special Artemis II Episode Released for Patrons

This past week, @inaneenglish, kerbal01, & I poured our hearts into a special episode on the Artemis II mission. It just went out to our patrons on Patreon.com/CosmoQuestX, & I could not be prouder.

By Pamela L. Gay
Salt Harms Arteries via Immune‑driven Senescence, Not Direct Toxicity
SocialApr 20, 2026

Salt Harms Arteries via Immune‑driven Senescence, Not Direct Toxicity

Salt has been blamed as the culprit for damaging your arteries. A new mouse study puts salt-sensitive hypertension in context. Salt doesn't do it directly, it triggers your immune system to do it. 4 weeks on a high-salt diet (8% NaCl) cut...

By Bryan Johnson
Black Dress Shirts: From Nightclub Badboys to Oval Office
SocialApr 20, 2026

Black Dress Shirts: From Nightclub Badboys to Oval Office

Not long ago, black dress shirts were associated with a certain kind of disreputable character — nightclub owners, criminals, and high school prom DJs. Now they're a formal shirt you wear to the Oval Office.

By Derek Guy
Trump Cuts Crucial Health Research Funding, Fueling Crisis
SocialApr 20, 2026

Trump Cuts Crucial Health Research Funding, Fueling Crisis

This piece in the WaPo summarizes what I've been say. The feds under Trump are choking off research dollars -- particularly for women's health, cancer and mental health. Young researchers are particularly hard hit, steering scientists into other work. It's...

By John Carroll
Teach Kids Effort Over Results; Grades Follow Passion
SocialApr 20, 2026

Teach Kids Effort Over Results; Grades Follow Passion

If you’ve got kids in sports, you have to teach them they win or lose *before* the game starts. Kids “win” by putting in countless hours of work, not by how they perform in any single game/competition. So, teach them to...

By Steve Deppe
El Niño Forecasts Push NOAA CFSv2
SocialApr 20, 2026

El Niño Forecasts Push NOAA CFSv2

With the latest set of El Niño forecasts, NOAA's CFSv2 model needs to get a larger y-axis scale 😯 https://t.co/8qwDrckPw8 https://t.co/agtkgoigpF

By Zeke Hausfather
Boosting Mitochondrial NAD+/NADH Extends Life, Eases Alzheimer’s
SocialApr 20, 2026

Boosting Mitochondrial NAD+/NADH Extends Life, Eases Alzheimer’s

Extension of Lifespan and Amelioration of Alzheimer's Disease Phenotypes by Genetic Manipulation of Mitochondrial NAD+/NADH Ratio https://t.co/m8K1Tm9sIR https://t.co/SU85G9FsgW

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
AMC Secures $425M Refinancing, Extends Debt Maturities
SocialApr 20, 2026

AMC Secures $425M Refinancing, Extends Debt Maturities

On Friday, we consummated a highly beneficial $425 million refinancing. AMC has once again taken decisive action to strengthen our financial position by extending our debt maturities by four full years, while simultaneously reducing our annual cash interest expense. I...

By Adam Aron
Your Free Time Shapes Your Future Success
SocialApr 20, 2026

Your Free Time Shapes Your Future Success

What you do in your free time matters How you focus your energy after hours can change the course of your entire future Investing your time in the right places can make all the difference

By Jake Claver
Zombie Immune Cells Linked to Fatty Liver, Inflammation, Aging
SocialApr 20, 2026

Zombie Immune Cells Linked to Fatty Liver, Inflammation, Aging

UCLA scientists identify zombie immune cells as a driver of fatty liver disease, inflammation and aging https://t.co/28Ql5er4kb https://t.co/IoAD5I6AJr

By David Barzilai, MD PhD