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Biology Needs Systems Thinking, Not Just Parts Cataloguing
SocialApr 15, 2026

Biology Needs Systems Thinking, Not Just Parts Cataloguing

Can a biologist fix a radio?—Or, what I learned while studying apoptosis Yuri Lazebnik’s classic 2002 paper hilariously exposes the flaws of reductionist biology. He imagines biologists studying a broken radio by removing random parts to see what breaks. If pulling...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
New Issue Explores Cutting‑Edge 2D Quantum Materials
SocialApr 15, 2026

New Issue Explores Cutting‑Edge 2D Quantum Materials

Special issue “Dimensional Frontiers: Physics and Applications of 2D Quantum Materials” in Quantum Frontiers welcomes cutting-edge work on graphene, TMDs, van der Waals heterostructures, quantum transport, spin-orbit coupling, moiré physics, and beyond. https://t.co/E3Cyd5XStT https://t.co/rlJC94C5iV

By Stephan Roche
Listening Builds Heart‑to‑heart Connections in Parenting
SocialApr 15, 2026

Listening Builds Heart‑to‑heart Connections in Parenting

Listening is such an important skill yet is so underrated😊🌷 It's the easiest way to connect heart-to-heart❤️ Follow @parentcounselor for more SHARE this reel with them❤️ DM to book a session . . . . [Childhood, talking, connection, parenthood motherhood fatherhood, best friends, teenager, soothing conversation, best part of...

By Rashmi Soin
Modern Health Advances Make 60‑year‑olds Feel Younger
SocialApr 15, 2026

Modern Health Advances Make 60‑year‑olds Feel Younger

Look at photos of 60 year olds from 1985. Then look at 60 year olds today. It's not even close. Something fundamentally shifted -- and it's not just skincare or fashion. We know more about sleep, metabolic health, strength training, and inflammation...

By Robert Lufkin, MD
Rooster Chooses Optimism Over Cynical Redemption Tropes
SocialApr 15, 2026

Rooster Chooses Optimism Over Cynical Redemption Tropes

One thing I like about #Rooster is what it doesn’t do. It’s not another streaming boom-era sad comedy (which I still like) about a broken dad seeking redemption. He’s already a great father trying to do his best. Optimism over...

By Brandon Katz
Six Mental Hacks Turned My Writing Into $20M Business
SocialApr 15, 2026

Six Mental Hacks Turned My Writing Into $20M Business

Writing online is one of the best habits you can build. But in my first 9 months: • I had under 100 followers • I wrote blogs no one read • I was ready to quit entirely So I found 6 mental hacks to keep...

By Dickie Bush
AI Agents and Next‑Gen Alzheimer’s Drugs Beyond CRISPR
SocialApr 15, 2026

AI Agents and Next‑Gen Alzheimer’s Drugs Beyond CRISPR

Endpoints' Drug Discovery Day is today — our own @RLCscienceboss will be talking about beyond CRISPR & future of Alzheimer's drugs I'm excited to talk with Stanford's @james_y_zou on his escalating research in building AI agents into co-scientists, labs, and now biotechs...

By Andrew Dunn
Stop Performing, Start Building Real Outcomes
SocialApr 15, 2026

Stop Performing, Start Building Real Outcomes

The moment you realize nobody's tracking your progress: You stop performing for an imaginary audience And start building for real outcomes

By Jon Brosio
Vaccines Don’t Cause Autism; Genetics Prove It
SocialApr 15, 2026

Vaccines Don’t Cause Autism; Genetics Prove It

Writing garbage in CAPS doesn’t make it true. Not only do we have overwhelming scientific evidence that vaccines don’t cause autism, there’s also the complete lack of plausibility based on what we’ve learned about the >100 autism genes and how...

By Peter Hotez
Joe Bradley’s Paradoxical Canvases Blend Familiar and Unsettling
SocialApr 15, 2026

Joe Bradley’s Paradoxical Canvases Blend Familiar and Unsettling

Painter Joe Bradley makes some of the most guilefully guileless marks and surfaces and compositions. The first time I saw his then-geometric assemblage “Robot” paintings I did not like them. Since then, I always have to ask myself...

By Jerry Saltz
MRNA Nanoparticles Teach Beta Cells to Prevent Type 1 Diabetes
SocialApr 15, 2026

MRNA Nanoparticles Teach Beta Cells to Prevent Type 1 Diabetes

As a medical school professor, I can tell you: what we've been doing for type 1 diabetes is managing, not curing. University of Chicago scientists just changed the game. They developed mRNA-loaded nanoparticles that deliver genetic instructions directly to insulin-producing beta cells,...

By Robert Lufkin, MD
Elderly Can Harbor Amyloid Yet Remain Cognitively Normal
SocialApr 15, 2026

Elderly Can Harbor Amyloid Yet Remain Cognitively Normal

“ In this group of participants without clinically significant impairment, amyloid deposition was not associated with worse cognitive function, suggesting that an elderly person with a significant amyloid burden can remain cognitively normal.” Small sample size, but with numerous confirmatory studies...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Tulip Wonder Never Fades: Fourth Dutch Visit
SocialApr 15, 2026

Tulip Wonder Never Fades: Fourth Dutch Visit

I’ve been the Netherlands many times and this is my 4th time seeing the tulips and… Every time I say wow 450 times. All unedited pics by the way.

By Helene Sula
Bakken Tempo Intervals Feel Easy at Low Heart Rate
SocialApr 15, 2026

Bakken Tempo Intervals Feel Easy at Low Heart Rate

Bakken for Fast Triathlon From my VO2 Block, I have a good idea of Tempo on the bike. Bike Tempo is 240-250w. I don't have a good idea on my current run profile. This session is at Ironman Core Pace. That is...

By Gordo Byrn
Amazon Leo to Launch LEO D2D Network by 2028
SocialApr 15, 2026

Amazon Leo to Launch LEO D2D Network by 2028

A logical, but still unconfirmed, conclusion is that this is what @Amazonleo referenced by having its own LEO D2D constellation starting in 2028 and operating alongside Globalstar's network.

By Peter B. de Selding
Swap “I Can’t” For “How Can I?” – It Changes Everything
SocialApr 15, 2026

Swap “I Can’t” For “How Can I?” – It Changes Everything

A lesson I wish I learned earlier: replace “I can’t” with “How can I?” it changes everything.

By Matt Gray
Simple Daily Habits Are My Ultimate Looksmaxxing Stack
SocialApr 15, 2026

Simple Daily Habits Are My Ultimate Looksmaxxing Stack

my real “looksmaxxing” stack: - sunlight - 225g protein + single ingredient foods - 6x per week lifting/running - in-person human interaction - sex - evening sauna - wild roman skincare - meaningful deep work - daily walks (no phone) - 7-8 hours of sleep that’s it.

By Sahil Bloom
Over‑editing Videos Is Procrastination, Not Dedication
SocialApr 15, 2026

Over‑editing Videos Is Procrastination, Not Dedication

Spending three hours editing a 60-second video is not dedication... it's procrastination, and not a good use of time as a business owner when you need to be making MONEY.

By Amber Figlow
Sleep: The Essential Step in 12-Point Wellness
SocialApr 15, 2026

Sleep: The Essential Step in 12-Point Wellness

PAVING THE PATH TO WELLNESS: ROCK SOLID STEPSS TO OPTIMAL HEALTH--The extra S is for Sleep. Check out the image below to learn all 12 steps. Would a workshop with this title interest you? Yes or No. Why or Why not? Thank...

By Beth Frates, MD
Working Parents Reveal Biggest Challenge of Business Travel
SocialApr 15, 2026

Working Parents Reveal Biggest Challenge of Business Travel

Parents who work outside the home: What’s the hardest part of work travel for you?

By Dr. Becky Kennedy (Good Inside)
Rare 1815 Derby Campagna Vases Featuring Pegg Flower Painting
SocialApr 15, 2026

Rare 1815 Derby Campagna Vases Featuring Pegg Flower Painting

A superb Pair of Early 19th Century English Regency Derby Campagna Vases, c. 1815 Flower painting attributed to William Pegg. Private Collection. #english #art #antiques #derby #porcelain

By Brett Ashmeade‑Hawkins
Writers Once Underpaid, Now Become AI-Driven Product
SocialApr 15, 2026

Writers Once Underpaid, Now Become AI-Driven Product

Sure. Before most writers (power law distribution) made less than minimum wage. Now, with AI, they are the product.

By Mike Harris
Today's Teen Could Become First 150‑year‑old
SocialApr 15, 2026

Today's Teen Could Become First 150‑year‑old

David Sinclair says the first person to live to 150 is a teenager who's alive today. He's taken flak from colleagues for years over this prediction. He doesn't care. He still stands by it. "The first person to live to 150 has...

By John Cumbers
Half of Adults Read No Books—Bookworms Endangered
SocialApr 15, 2026

Half of Adults Read No Books—Bookworms Endangered

A 2022 report from the NEA found that 51% of adults read 0 books a year. Bookworms have become an endangered species.

By Alex Wieckowski (Alex and Books)
Unconditional Cash Transfers Prove Powerful Poverty Solution
SocialApr 15, 2026

Unconditional Cash Transfers Prove Powerful Poverty Solution

Why I love @GiveDirectly. Giving cash to extremely poor people with no strings attached is a bold and effective idea. https://t.co/XA4f97haCL https://t.co/0wfRd3ksWC

By Marc Gunther
Embrace Mistakes: Generative Errors Fuel Creative Growth
SocialApr 15, 2026

Embrace Mistakes: Generative Errors Fuel Creative Growth

In praise of being wrong – fantastic read on the value of generative mistakes from one of my all-time favorite writers https://t.co/LULYWlJLjb

By Maria Popova
How You Resolve Conflict Predicts Marital Health
SocialApr 15, 2026

How You Resolve Conflict Predicts Marital Health

"It’s not about the amount of conflict we have in our marriages but rather how we resolve the conflict that is predictive of the health and vitality of the relationship." ~ Dr. Andrea Gurney https://t.co/aj2i397l0j @FamStudies

By W. Bradford Wilcox
Neuroscience-Backed Tips to Reduce Anxiety & Depression
SocialApr 15, 2026

Neuroscience-Backed Tips to Reduce Anxiety & Depression

What's the smallest possible thing you could do today to feel less anxious and depressed? To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 10% Happier podcast, I invited Dr. Wendy Suzuki and Dr. Amishi Jha to share their top 10 neuroscience-backed tips...

By Dan Harris
Energy Levels Reveal Early Healthspan Decline Signals
SocialApr 15, 2026

Energy Levels Reveal Early Healthspan Decline Signals

Energy isn't just a feeling. It may be one of the earliest biological windows into healthspan decline. New from @BuckInstitute's Healthspan Horizons, led by @NathanPriceSci, exploring how mitochondrial function, sleep, glucose stability, and inflammation converge as early warning signals. This matters for...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Senior Engineers Thrive by Learning, Not Knowing Everything
SocialApr 15, 2026

Senior Engineers Thrive by Learning, Not Knowing Everything

Being a senior engineer isn’t about knowing everything. It’s about being capable of learning anything. Drop me into a project with a tech stack I’ve never used. I’ll still find a way to make an impact.

By Roby (Coding with Roby)
Medical Debt Drives Suicide, Not Patient Non‑Compliance
SocialApr 15, 2026

Medical Debt Drives Suicide, Not Patient Non‑Compliance

Sixteen percent of suicides in the United States have medical debt as a contributing factor. We talk about patient non-compliance in medicine as if it is a behavioral problem. For a significant number of patients, it is a financial one....

By Kevin Pho, MD
Embrace Dimensional Traits Over Fixed Personality Types
SocialApr 15, 2026

Embrace Dimensional Traits Over Fixed Personality Types

Try seeing your personality as dimensional https://t.co/jKkSJBKQUF First Psyche Note to Self by @a_e_arthur @psyche_the_mag I recently learned the distinction between seeing personality in terms of types vs traits – the latter is liberating https://t.co/6mpWPGHrRR

By Christian Jarrett, PhD
Whisky Distillery Uses Stored Green Power for 1200°C Steam
SocialApr 15, 2026

Whisky Distillery Uses Stored Green Power for 1200°C Steam

Heat batteries delivering up to 1,200C using off peak electricity: A Scottish whisky distillery just claimed a world first — producing high-temperature steam for distilling using stored green electricity instead of fossil fuels. https://t.co/1A1cS5hLUt

By Jan Rosenow
Cautious Bench Press Progression After Labrum Tear
SocialApr 15, 2026

Cautious Bench Press Progression After Labrum Tear

Still proceeding post labrum tear with bench cautiously slow ramping volume. 5 x 10 and upper back work between sets. https://t.co/rYUFtQ7kdd

By William Wayland
Molecular Signature Differentiates Aging Cognitive Resilience vs Decline
SocialApr 15, 2026

Molecular Signature Differentiates Aging Cognitive Resilience vs Decline

Human hippocampal neurogenesis in adulthood, ageing and Alzheimer’s disease 👉"Together, our study points to a multiomic molecular signature of the hippocampus that distinguishes cognitive resilience and deterioration with ageing." https://t.co/rRkFg6HKO0

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Single Mom Juggles Grief and Work at Tesco
SocialApr 15, 2026

Single Mom Juggles Grief and Work at Tesco

Ralph McTell might do a song about this. Let me show you the young mother of two working in Tesco losing her husband but having to tough it up to now raise her family without him. She still has to...

By Roger Mitchell
Strength Training Beats Pills, Injections, Surgery for Knee OA
SocialApr 15, 2026

Strength Training Beats Pills, Injections, Surgery for Knee OA

Knee Osteoarthritis: Thread Number 3 The most powerful intervention for knee osteoarthritis is not a pill, not an injection, and not a surgery. It's not PRP and certainly not stem cells. It is the muscle above and below the joint. If you...

By Howard Luks, MD
Persistence and Discipline Drive Long-Term Success
SocialApr 15, 2026

Persistence and Discipline Drive Long-Term Success

“Persistence and discipline are key traits for long-term success in any field.” — Jim Simons https://t.co/lN3TkELdc4

By S. Joseph Burns
Five Habits That Erode Respect, Says Warren Buffett
SocialApr 15, 2026

Five Habits That Erode Respect, Says Warren Buffett

5 Common Habits That Make People Lose Respect For You, According To Warren Buffett https://t.co/NYsN1qvGZT

By S. Joseph Burns
Balanced Nutrition: Plants, Fiber, Carbs, and Flexibility
SocialApr 15, 2026

Balanced Nutrition: Plants, Fiber, Carbs, and Flexibility

Unpopular truths about nutrition: - You need plants in your diet and probably more servings than you think. - Fiber is good for your gut and heart health. It also plays a role in satiety. - Carbs aren’t the enemy. They’re...

By Allison Knott, MS, RDN, CSSD
Find Calm in Silence Amid Life's Noise
SocialApr 15, 2026

Find Calm in Silence Amid Life's Noise

"Go placidly amid the noise and haste And remember what peace there may be in silence"

By Emin K. Mokaya
Self-Checks Accurately Gauge Hydration via Urine Specific Gravity
SocialApr 15, 2026

Self-Checks Accurately Gauge Hydration via Urine Specific Gravity

Can athletes assess their own hydration status?💧 This new study investigated whether a combination of self-assessments of hydration status could accurately predict urine specific gravity (USG) 🔍 Using two different USG cut-offs: low ≤ 1.012, and high ≥ 1.020 📊 85 firefighters and athletes completed 2 x...

By Tom Coughlin, MSc (Performance Nutritionist)
Spring in Almaty: Blooming Beauty, Heartfelt Goodbye
SocialApr 15, 2026

Spring in Almaty: Blooming Beauty, Heartfelt Goodbye

Springtime in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It’s 22C (72F), the skies are blue, flowers are blooming, outdoor cafes are popping, snow-capped mountains are idling in the background. What a city. I love it here and am a bit heartbroken to leave for Uzbekistan tomorrow.

By Kate McCulley
Rolls‑Royce Unveils $9.5M Limited‑edition EV
SocialApr 15, 2026

Rolls‑Royce Unveils $9.5M Limited‑edition EV

Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale. 100 of these EVs will be made. Yours for just $9.5 million. https://t.co/wWg4OB8LMz

By Jaan
Art Collectors Lose ~2.5% Annually to Hidden Costs
SocialApr 15, 2026

Art Collectors Lose ~2.5% Annually to Hidden Costs

A painting bought for £100,000 sells ten years later for £150,000. That's a 50% gain. The collector still lost money. Buyer's premium, VAT, storage, insurance, seller's commission: the real bill was bigger than the profit. New research from @CambridgeJBS puts a...

By Robin J Powell
T.O.P Debuts at #20 on Billboard Solo Album Chart
SocialApr 15, 2026

T.O.P Debuts at #20 on Billboard Solo Album Chart

T.O.P makes his first-ever solo appearance on a @Billboard albums chart as 'TOP SPOT: Another Dimension' debuts at No. 20! Currently, 'TOP SPOT' charts solely from digital and streaming ahead of the physical album release @topspot_pic https://t.co/f9cIjKyro6

By Jeff Benjamin
Fiber Size, Not Type, Drives Unloading Atrophy Rates
SocialApr 15, 2026

Fiber Size, Not Type, Drives Unloading Atrophy Rates

Whether fiber type affects atrophy rates when all fibers in a muscle are unloaded is contentious. Yet, we can explain even the most confusing results if we make the assumption that fiber size determines atrophy rates and that fiber type...

By Chris Beardsley
Master Four Core Skills for Leadership Attunement
SocialApr 15, 2026

Master Four Core Skills for Leadership Attunement

Explore the four core skills that every leader and team member should hone. This is the insight that leaders and teams need to master attunement. https://t.co/5w48xuDobg #leadership #employeeengagement #employees

By Catherine Adenle
Fatty Liver Affects 1.3B Now, 2B by 2050
SocialApr 15, 2026

Fatty Liver Affects 1.3B Now, 2B by 2050

1.3 Billion Globally Have Fatty Liver Disease; Numbers To Reach 2 Billion By 2050: Lancet Study https://t.co/DqKS8L0hCx #research #fattyliver #disease #health

By Catherine Adenle