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Exploring Batuu: Highlights From My Galaxy’s Edge Adventure
SocialMay 8, 2026

Exploring Batuu: Highlights From My Galaxy’s Edge Adventure

Just a few more photos from my recent trip to Batuu (Star Wars Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios).

By Matt Richardson
Seeking Essential Non‑Longevity Reading for New LBF Cohort
SocialMay 8, 2026

Seeking Essential Non‑Longevity Reading for New LBF Cohort

thinking about (non-longevity / bio) required reading for the upcoming LBF cohort. What would you recommend? I'll go first:

By Nathan Cheng
Consistency Beats Flashy Workouts Every Time
SocialMay 8, 2026

Consistency Beats Flashy Workouts Every Time

RUNNERS - Don’t get distracted by fancy workouts. The key is to consistently put in solid, hard work week after week, month after month. I’d take months of steady, consistent effort over a few flashy workouts any day.

By Ben McCombs, PT, DPT, OCS
Growth Thrives Outside Comfort, Not Within It
SocialMay 8, 2026

Growth Thrives Outside Comfort, Not Within It

There’s no comfort in the growth zone, but there’s no growth in the comfort zone.

By Tim Elmore
Check Gene A–B Co‑Expression in Your Single‑Cell Data
SocialMay 8, 2026

Check Gene A–B Co‑Expression in Your Single‑Cell Data

1/ You have a clear question: Is gene A and gene B co-expressed in my cell type of interest? You feel ready. You have single-cell data. https://t.co/9ET61foUET

By Ming Tang
Your Ideal BMI Depends on Your Sport
SocialMay 8, 2026

Your Ideal BMI Depends on Your Sport

Of course, there are tradeoffs. My experience over 4 decades as an athlete (YMMV)... BMI 18-19 - I *will* be injured. BMI 19-20 - I'll run fast when not injured, but I'll be injured a lot. BMI 20-21 - Probably the sweet spot for...

By Alan Couzens
East Village Gets Japanese‑inspired Pizza, Skip the Tiramisu
SocialMay 8, 2026

East Village Gets Japanese‑inspired Pizza, Skip the Tiramisu

The East Village has a new pizza joint, selling pies that originated in...Japan. But skip the tiramisu, which may remind you of a damp green dog. https://t.co/M0pP4V1dfw https://t.co/kHlkhp3Yqz

By Robert Sietsema
Relationships Trigger Insecurity: Attachment, Control, and Vulnerability
SocialMay 8, 2026

Relationships Trigger Insecurity: Attachment, Control, and Vulnerability

Why You Feel Secure When You’re Single But Insecure & Anxious When You’re In Relationships:  1. Attachment Style Activation. 2. Loss of Control. 3. Vulnerability and Fear of Being Hurt. 4. "Mirroring" Past Trauma. 5. Self-Consciousness. 6. High Stakes.

By Hasti Afkhami, LMFT
Simple Habits Are All You Need for Health
SocialMay 8, 2026

Simple Habits Are All You Need for Health

It's crazy how much junk health advice there is, when most of it comes down to simple things: 1. Exercise regularly 2. Sleep 3. Eat mostly real foods 4. Don't smoke 5. Have friends 6. Pursue something meaningful 7. Don't drink too much 8. Get off your phone 9....

By Steve Magness
Aging Body, Timeless Soul: Embracing Freedom at 80
SocialMay 8, 2026

Aging Body, Timeless Soul: Embracing Freedom at 80

The body ages. Consciousness does not. Love does not. The soul does not. As I approach my 80th year, I want to share a personal reflection on freedom, vitality, and the chapter ahead. Watch the full message. https://t.co/TKk9i8bw0Q

By Deepak Chopra
Bruno Dumont Unveils ‘Red Rocks’ Trailer for Cannes
SocialMay 8, 2026

Bruno Dumont Unveils ‘Red Rocks’ Trailer for Cannes

First Trailer for Bruno Dumont's Film 'Red Rocks' Premiering in Cannes https://t.co/hfRxJfwHta #BrunoDumont #RedRocks #kids #Cannes2026 #cinema https://t.co/GzJa3bHoxe

By Alex Billington
Being Pleasant at Work Beats Talent for Opportunities
SocialMay 8, 2026

Being Pleasant at Work Beats Talent for Opportunities

One of the most underrated traits: being pleasant to work with. Most people assume success goes to the most talented person in the room. In practice, opportunities go to the people others trust, respect, and enjoy collaborating with. "Pleasant to work with"...

By Nir Eyal
AI Agents Poised to Automate End‑to‑end Scientific Research
SocialMay 8, 2026

AI Agents Poised to Automate End‑to‑end Scientific Research

AI is moving beyond assisting research to conducting parts of it autonomously. With agentic systems now able to plan, reason and use external tools, academic papers and scientific workflows can increasingly be automated end to end. The implication is profound. Science may...

By Spiros Margaris
Sometimes Helping Means Letting a Friend Feel Pain
SocialMay 8, 2026

Sometimes Helping Means Letting a Friend Feel Pain

The radical act of letting things hurt – how (not) to help a friend in sorrow https://t.co/fUkbvUKr60

By Maria Popova
Heart, Kidney, Metabolic Issues Raise Cancer Risk 30%
SocialMay 8, 2026

Heart, Kidney, Metabolic Issues Raise Cancer Risk 30%

Heart, Kidney, Metabolic Disease Linked to 30% Higher Cancer Risk As a medical school professor, I teach cardiovascular and cancer medicine as separate silos. A new study of 1.4 million adults says we have to stop. Circulation: Population Health and Outcomes, April...

By Robert Lufkin, MD
Compact Secondary Bedrooms Enable Affordable 3‑4‑bed Starter Homes
SocialMay 8, 2026

Compact Secondary Bedrooms Enable Affordable 3‑4‑bed Starter Homes

The key to designing a Starter House for FAMILIES? Small secondary bedrooms Bedrooms*just* large enough for kids, but not so large to inflate the size (and therefore price) of the home Our goal @americanhousing is to get 3-4 bedrooms in 1200-1600sf rowhomes...

By Bobby Fijan
Complete Rest Costs More Than You Think
SocialMay 8, 2026

Complete Rest Costs More Than You Think

The cost of complete rest is not zero. It is measurable, it compounds, and it is almost always worse than people expect. Injured? Have you stopped everything? Did you need to? Did you ask? We decondition so rapidly......

By Howard Luks, MD
Magnetic Fluid Cuts 93% Microplastics, Startup Scales
SocialMay 8, 2026

Magnetic Fluid Cuts 93% Microplastics, Startup Scales

From school project to startup 🌊🔬 In 2019, Fionn Ferreira invented a magnetic fluid that removes 93% of microplastics from water 💡 Now he's scaling his innovation through Fionn & Co. to tackle global wastewater. Science that sticks. Literally. 🧲 🖼️ InterestingEngineering #Microplastics #ClimateTech...

By Catherine Adenle
Highly Recommend @Bhgreeley's New Book The Almighty Dollar
SocialMay 8, 2026

Highly Recommend @Bhgreeley's New Book The Almighty Dollar

I'm hardly objective, because I already think that @bhgreeley is one of the best writers I've ever had the pleasure of editing. He's also a lovely person. But I can *objectively* and wholeheartedly recommend his new book The Almighty Dollar....

By Robin Wigglesworth
Consistent Exposure Beats Silence and Overthinking
SocialMay 8, 2026

Consistent Exposure Beats Silence and Overthinking

If you don't put your work in front of people consistently for years: Nobody will know you exist. And you'll blame "the algorithm" or "saturation" or "luck." When the real problem was silence and overthinking

By Jon Brosio
Third Edition Muscle Hypertrophy Textbook Now Open for Preorder
SocialMay 8, 2026

Third Edition Muscle Hypertrophy Textbook Now Open for Preorder

Super excited to share that the 3rd edition of my textbook, "Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy," is now available for preorder on Amazon. This revision has been several years in the making, reflecting the substantial body of new...

By Brad Schoenfeld, PhD
Momentum Comes From Consistent, Even Boring Work
SocialMay 8, 2026

Momentum Comes From Consistent, Even Boring Work

When I used to follow "what lights me up" in my business, I was changing offers and platforms every other week. IF you want to see momentum, many times you have to show up and do the boring, repetitive things...

By Makenna (To Live With Intent)
Essential X100VI Tips for Your Italy Photo Trip
SocialMay 8, 2026

Essential X100VI Tips for Your Italy Photo Trip

I’m borrowing this Fujifilm X100VI for a week and flying to Italy… what are some tips/tricks/ things I should know about it?

By Captured by Zak
Strategic Laziness: Work Hard, Delegate Smarter
SocialMay 8, 2026

Strategic Laziness: Work Hard, Delegate Smarter

Unpopular opinion: Real success in entrepreneurship comes from strategic laziness: knowing when to work hard and when to delegate.

By Matt Gray
Your Standards Shape Your Future—Never Settle
SocialMay 8, 2026

Your Standards Shape Your Future—Never Settle

Your entire life will change when you realize your standards decide your future. Every time you let something slide, you train yourself to accept less. That’s how goals erode. That's how principles slip. Set your standards. Then hold the line....

By Sahil Bloom
Most Fat Burners Lack Proven Weight‑Loss Benefits
SocialMay 8, 2026

Most Fat Burners Lack Proven Weight‑Loss Benefits

“Fat burners” are supplements marketed to boost fat metabolism and promote weight loss, but do they actually work? This blog examines the evidence behind these claims and what research really says about their effectiveness: https://t.co/tpBiX5YdCp https://t.co/UIlgD4nnS5

By Asker Jeukendrup, PhD
Identity in Christ Trumps Career and Worldly Success
SocialMay 8, 2026

Identity in Christ Trumps Career and Worldly Success

I love sports nutrition and genuinely enjoy being a dietitian, helping athletes fuel their bodies and perform at their best. But at the end of the day, my career as a dietitian is not my identity. I’m a daughter of...

By Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, CISSN
Budget Claims Clash with Therapy Funding Reality
SocialMay 8, 2026

Budget Claims Clash with Therapy Funding Reality

I know Jacob keeps saying the budget for s2 hasn’t increased, but then how are they gonna pay for all our therapy sessions?!

By Hieke
Commit to Change or Make Excuses—Choose Wisely
SocialMay 8, 2026

Commit to Change or Make Excuses—Choose Wisely

“If you're serious about changing your life, you'll find a way. If not, you'll find an excuse.” — Jen Sincero

By Ravi Shah
Gary Snyder's Wisdom: Unbreaking the World on His Birthday
SocialMay 8, 2026

Gary Snyder's Wisdom: Unbreaking the World on His Birthday

Gary Snyder – one of the great spirits of the past century, born on this day in 1930 – on how to unbreak the world https://t.co/K7I8kW7LYn

By Maria Popova
Join Sleep Week: New Meditations & Expert Guidance
SocialMay 8, 2026

Join Sleep Week: New Meditations & Expert Guidance

What's your biggest sleep struggle? Racing thoughts? Can't fall asleep? Wake up at 3am and can't get back down? Introducing Sleep Week on the 10% with Dan Harris app—six days of sleep-focused content, 10 new sleep meditations, podcast episodes with leading...

By Dan Harris
Hidden Traps Steal Hours Even when You Work Faster
SocialMay 8, 2026

Hidden Traps Steal Hours Even when You Work Faster

My newsletter used to take 8 hours. Now it takes 90 minutes. That’s 6.5 hours back every week. So why was I working more than ever? The answer was three traps I didn’t see coming: https://t.co/JReXSvsFjc

By Michael Hyatt
Fatherhood: It's About Showing Up, Not Perfection
SocialMay 8, 2026

Fatherhood: It's About Showing Up, Not Perfection

#Fatherhood isn’t about getting it all right. It’s about showing up. Get inspired here: https://t.co/qbgo2YZf4T

By Chris Lewis
Debunked Nudge Theory: Stop Meddling, Let Kids Unplug
SocialMay 8, 2026

Debunked Nudge Theory: Stop Meddling, Let Kids Unplug

Cass Sunstein's nanny-state nudge policy has been debunked but he never stops trying to meddle in others' lives. Leave the kids alone. The Way to Get Kids Off Screens https://t.co/ZAOFJRpTQS

By Jeff Jarvis
Moderna Launches mRNA Hantavirus Vaccine Development in 2024
SocialMay 8, 2026

Moderna Launches mRNA Hantavirus Vaccine Development in 2024

Did ya know… Moderna began working on an mRNA vaccine for hantavirus in 2024. $MRNA

By Samantha LaDuc
New Book Aims to Deepen Understanding of Nutrition
SocialMay 8, 2026

New Book Aims to Deepen Understanding of Nutrition

As the co-editor+co-author of different chapters in this 📗, I had to do a lot of work. This type of work brings me great joy. I hope people will benefit from this 📗+better understand #nutrition. https://t.co/IGzFLht6K9 #Health #WellnessJourney #HealthCoach #LifestyleMedicine...

By Beth Frates, MD
Beijing's Premier Experimental Music Night Shifts to Saturday
SocialMay 8, 2026

Beijing's Premier Experimental Music Night Shifts to Saturday

To my friends in Beijing, the Sally Can't Dance Tuesday shows have become, over the past nine months, one of the main focal points for experimental and improvised music in Beijing. Because of the holiday, we moved Tuesday's performance...

By Michael Pettis
Charli XCX’s ‘Rock Music’ Video Sparks Yes‑Answer Debate
SocialMay 8, 2026

Charli XCX’s ‘Rock Music’ Video Sparks Yes‑Answer Debate

Charli xcx Releases ‘Rock Music’ Video — Is It Rock, or Is It Not Rock? Fans Agree: The Answer Is Yes https://t.co/mZCdJ5ZkZb via @variety

By Chris Willman
AI‑enhanced Dog Breath Test Detects Cancers with 90%+ Accuracy
SocialMay 8, 2026

AI‑enhanced Dog Breath Test Detects Cancers with 90%+ Accuracy

New MCED / cancer screening test: Dogs smell human breathing + Bayesian AI detects multiple cancers with 90.8% sensitivity & 91.3% specificity (AUC 0.962), even in early stages. Phase II India study (1,502 people, 7 cancer types)- strong potential for affordable...

By Bijan Salehizedah
Simplicity, Patience, Humility: Core Traits of Successful Investors
SocialMay 8, 2026

Simplicity, Patience, Humility: Core Traits of Successful Investors

The timeless traits of good investors Simplicity, patience, and humility always matter. #InvestorMindset #Investing https://t.co/HRGlKJhy4l

By Robin J Powell
First Hold Reveals My Life’s Purpose
SocialMay 8, 2026

First Hold Reveals My Life’s Purpose

Title: A Letter To My son Landon, I remember the first time I held you. It felt as if the entire world stopped spinning for a moment just so I could meet you. You looked at me with such ease, as if...

By Lance
IGF‑1 Switch Drives Biphasic SASP Aging Model
SocialMay 8, 2026

IGF‑1 Switch Drives Biphasic SASP Aging Model

The IGF-1 senescence switch: a biphasic model for SASP-driven aging and precision senomodulation https://t.co/f0BoHbaeCK? https://t.co/NjDlT0O9hQ

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Carbs Boost Long, Fasted Resistance Training Volume
SocialMay 8, 2026

Carbs Boost Long, Fasted Resistance Training Volume

Do carbs enhance resistance-exercise performance? 🏋️ This new meta-analysis compiled data from 21 studies (351 participants) to establish the effects of acute carb feeding (pre- or during exercise) on resistance exercise performance 🔍 Here is what they found ⬇️ 🍞 Carbohydrate intake leads...

By Tom Coughlin, MSc (Performance Nutritionist)
Seek Contradictory Evidence Quickly, It's Your Duty
SocialMay 8, 2026

Seek Contradictory Evidence Quickly, It's Your Duty

"Charlie and I believe that when you find information that contradicts your existing beliefs, you’ve got a special obligation to look at it - and quickly." — Warren Buffett https://t.co/Vux6lTU7V0

By S. Joseph Burns
T‑Doped Clifford Circuits Efficiently Approximate Unitary K‑Designs
SocialMay 8, 2026

T‑Doped Clifford Circuits Efficiently Approximate Unitary K‑Designs

Recent years have enjoyed a strong interest in exploring properties and applications of random quantum circuits. In this work, we explore the ensemble of 𝑡-doped Clifford circuits on 𝑛 qubits, consisting of Clifford circuits interspersed with 𝑡 single-qubit non-Clifford gates. We establish rigorous convergence bounds...

By Jens Eisert
Rare Andes Virus Surfaces on Dutch Cruise, Still Limited Cases
SocialMay 8, 2026

Rare Andes Virus Surfaces on Dutch Cruise, Still Limited Cases

Now back to reality. The Andes Virus was discovered in Argentina in 1995. There have been only around 2000 documented cases in South America in 20 years. That virus wasn't a thing until 8 cases were discovered recently on that...

By CyclesFan
Embrace Boring Consistency: Your Biggest Growth Opportunity
SocialMay 8, 2026

Embrace Boring Consistency: Your Biggest Growth Opportunity

Most people quit because they get bored. This is why doing the boring things consistently is your greatest opportunity right now.

By Alex Mathers
The Beatles' Final Studio Album Let It Be Released Today
SocialMay 8, 2026

The Beatles' Final Studio Album Let It Be Released Today

Today in 1970, The Beatles released their 12th and final studio album Let It Be https://t.co/M33TzDjYzk

By Keith McCullough
From Permabear to Children of Time: New Travel Read
SocialMay 8, 2026

From Permabear to Children of Time: New Travel Read

Finished "Making of a Permabear" by Jeremy Grantham. It is OKKK. Now started a science fiction novel with lots of good recos- "Children of Time" by Adrian Tchaikovsky. I think I have found a good read for my long flights coming...

By Samir Arora