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Three Kids, 1,275 Sq Ft: Urban Family Success
SocialApr 28, 2026

Three Kids, 1,275 Sq Ft: Urban Family Success

My wife & I raised all 3 of our kids in this 1275sf apartment on the 22nd floor … until our oldest was 7 years old https://t.co/0T43AEjBvd

By Bobby Fijan
Book of the Month Stuck in Middle, Fails Personal Curation
SocialApr 28, 2026

Book of the Month Stuck in Middle, Fails Personal Curation

I left Book of the Month in 2018, when I was frustrated that I couldn’t curate based on my personal taste. Wild to see in this excellent piece by @gretarainbow.com that the selections are still middle of the road, while...

By Maris Kreizman
Enroll in Updated Global Climate Change Course This Fall
SocialApr 28, 2026

Enroll in Updated Global Climate Change Course This Fall

Hey @Penn undergrads: Concerned about the #climatecrisis? Want to learn more about the science, the impacts, and the solutions? Please sign up for my updated and revamped course on "Global Climate Change" this Fall: https://t.co/zCR2SUI4Nb

By Michael E. Mann
Starlink Turned Dial‑up Satellite Internet Into Gigabit Speeds
SocialApr 28, 2026

Starlink Turned Dial‑up Satellite Internet Into Gigabit Speeds

When SpaceX launched Starlink, traditional satellite internet was stuck at dial-up speeds using the same old spectrum. Elon went orbital... literally. Building a constellation of 6,000+ low-Earth orbit satellites delivering gigabit speeds to places cable companies won't touch. Elon doesn't stand still.

By Peter H. Diamandis
New Method Lets Runners Eat Carbs without Nausea
SocialApr 28, 2026

New Method Lets Runners Eat Carbs without Nausea

During his world record-smashing marathon on Sunday, Sabastian Sawe consumed the equivalent of four large bagels. My colleague @jasongay on a breakthrough in runners scarfing down energy-giving carbs without making themselves sick: https://t.co/ZlJzDoNPxm

By Rachel Bachman
From Humble Majority to 80% Self‑Important: Cultural Shift
SocialApr 28, 2026

From Humble Majority to 80% Self‑Important: Cultural Shift

Do you think you're an important person? In 1952, only 12% of Americans said yes. By 1990, that number was 80%. Keep in mind that this is before Millennials and Gen Z could answer that survey. Historian and generations expert...

By Simon Sinek
Maine Launches 12‑Week Paid Leave for All Workers
SocialApr 28, 2026

Maine Launches 12‑Week Paid Leave for All Workers

MAINE ROLLS OUT PAID LEAVE (Starting May 1st) Your Mamattorney explains: ✅ 12 weeks ✅ max $1,200 per week ✅ for recovery (including birth), medical caretaking, bonding, safety leave Self-employed folks can opt-in! Very cool -->

By Daphne Delvaux (The MamAttorney)
TurionSpace Redefines Space Architecture for Human Starlife
SocialApr 28, 2026

TurionSpace Redefines Space Architecture for Human Starlife

Amazing watching the @TurionSpace team change the architecture of space and prepare humanity for life among the stars:

By Bob Gourley
China Launches Nationwide Push to Revive Reading
SocialApr 28, 2026

China Launches Nationwide Push to Revive Reading

China’s new official obsession: Getting people to read more books. In February, China passed a new regulation to build more public reading facilities and spaces. In April, China had its first-ever national reading week. State media encourages people to put down their phones...

By Alex Wieckowski (Alex and Books)
Stress‑Free Investing Redefined in New Book Release
SocialApr 28, 2026

Stress‑Free Investing Redefined in New Book Release

I'm very pleased to announce that my new book, THE AWESOME PORTFOLIO, will be released on September 8th, 2026. It's a stress-free approach to investing, and it blows to smithereens the conventional wisdom about saving for retirement. Pre-order here: https://t.co/2ADIy8Jfh7

By Jared Dillian
Delighted by Unexpected Quality of The Devil Wears Prada 2
SocialApr 28, 2026

Delighted by Unexpected Quality of The Devil Wears Prada 2

I'm so glad I went to my press screening yesterday because like everyone else... I was delightfully surprised by how good The Devil Wears Prada 2 is and how much I enjoyed spending these 2 hours with them. What a...

By Alex Billington
Gwendolyn Brooks Hosted James Baldwin's Final Library of Congress Reading
SocialApr 28, 2026

Gwendolyn Brooks Hosted James Baldwin's Final Library of Congress Reading

40 years ago today, for the last event she hosted at @librarycongress as U.S. Poet Laureate, Gwendolyn Brooks chose to invite James Baldwin. It was his last appearance. He read one of his most timeless works. Her introduction is itself...

By Maria Popova
Theft World Powerfully Mirrors a Scam‑driven Culture
SocialApr 28, 2026

Theft World Powerfully Mirrors a Scam‑driven Culture

I wouldn't want to live in Lip Critic's headspace all the time, but Theft World is so potent because so many people do. It's a manic genre-spliced portrait of a culture run by scammers all the way down. https://t.co/graD6RoBan

By Chris DeVille
Fandango Adds Shoe Emoji for Prada 2 Seats
SocialApr 28, 2026

Fandango Adds Shoe Emoji for Prada 2 Seats

Here's a cute partnership between @Fandango & The Devil Wears Prada 2: Taken seats have a 👠 emoji https://t.co/U9NxfU5pHM

By Jack Appleby
Introducing Peanuts at 4‑6 Months Cuts Allergies 77%
SocialApr 28, 2026

Introducing Peanuts at 4‑6 Months Cuts Allergies 77%

"Peanut allergies plummet by 77% if they're added to babies' diets at 4-6 months of age." This statistic traces back to a 2023 modeling study: Early introduction of peanut reduces peanut allergy across risk groups in pooled and causal inference analyses🥜https://t.co/SHULN2n2X5 https://t.co/CCFCt6Uguu

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
One Small Habit Beats Overhauling Everything
SocialApr 28, 2026

One Small Habit Beats Overhauling Everything

Trying to change everything at once leads nowhere. Choose one small habit and give your full attention to it. Let it grow over time 🌱 #habits #focus #growth #simpleliving #buildhabits https://t.co/dgn7zSRVA2

By Leo Babauta
Mixing Memo, Business Wisdom, and Didion on My Nightstand
SocialApr 28, 2026

Mixing Memo, Business Wisdom, and Didion on My Nightstand

Currently on my nightstand: — The Memo (@mindaharts) — Conscious Business (Fred Kofman) — a Didion essay collection because I'm allowed to be a person who reads Didion in business attire What are you reading this week?

By Brittany (systems & culture ops)
Winning Requires Relaxed Concentration, Not Over‑Trying
SocialApr 28, 2026

Winning Requires Relaxed Concentration, Not Over‑Trying

Books are my go-to distraction when submerged in ice baths for a testicle-punishing 10 to 15 minutes. One night, the flavor du jour was The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey. One passage stopped me in my tracks a...

By Tim Ferriss
F1's Debut IMAX Race Sells Out in NYC
SocialApr 28, 2026

F1's Debut IMAX Race Sells Out in NYC

F1's first race in IMAX theaters is this weekend, and—at least in NYC—it's basically sold out. https://t.co/YLTGIhtLhr

By Jacob Feldman
Master Tune‑Up Race Strategy: Timing, Quantity, Distance
SocialApr 28, 2026

Master Tune‑Up Race Strategy: Timing, Quantity, Distance

NEW video is up all about tune-up race strategy: - How many? - When to schedule them? - What distance? - How to approach them? https://youtu.be/4jNZl5Du3y4

By Jason Fitzgerald (Strength Running)
Charting FDA‑Guided Trial Pathways for Merkel Cell Carcinoma
SocialApr 28, 2026

Charting FDA‑Guided Trial Pathways for Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Really enjoyed my fireside chat at MCC4 with Harpreet Singh, MD, the CMO at Precision Medicine, focused on establishing pathways for clinical trials in Merkel cell carcinoma. The physician-scientists in the audience were clearly excited about the prospect of working...

By John Carroll
AI‑assisted Psychiatrists Match Attending Quality, Boost Accuracy
SocialApr 28, 2026

AI‑assisted Psychiatrists Match Attending Quality, Boost Accuracy

Some AI progress for mental health support seen in a real-world prospective study (<-there are few of these) "In a real-world, two-arm prospective study, resident psychiatrists assisted by PsychFound demonstrated higher consultation quality, higher diagnostic accuracy, more appropriate medication selection...

By Eric Topol
Procrastination Shortens Work Time, Boosts Efficiency
SocialApr 28, 2026

Procrastination Shortens Work Time, Boosts Efficiency

if i procrastinate on starting a project that has a firm deadline, then i'm just reducing the amount of time i will spend working on it. it's more efficient, actually. https://t.co/RpgimNxnVI

By Al Shipley
Grandmother and Brother Shaped My Career Path
SocialApr 28, 2026

Grandmother and Brother Shaped My Career Path

Someone asked me: “Who influenced your career the most?” My answer surprised them… and will probably surprise you too.👇🏾 My grandmother and my elder brother, Muhammad Babar Swaleheen, WFRE (TM) Most people say parents, teachers, mentors, or sports stars. For me, it’s these two,...

By Dr. Muddassir Ahmed
Stay Safe From Ticks While Enjoying Nature
SocialApr 28, 2026

Stay Safe From Ticks While Enjoying Nature

Another day, another TickTalk (Day 7) How do you protect yourself and your loved ones from tick bites while still getting to enjoy the outdoors? Let’s talk about it!

By Jacquie B | The Sleepiest Scientist
Healthcare Needs Early Intelligence, Not Reactive Treatment
SocialApr 28, 2026

Healthcare Needs Early Intelligence, Not Reactive Treatment

Healthcare’s version of “prevention” is often hilarious. “We noticed the problem after it became expensive. Good news: we have a brochure.” The body was dropping hints for years. Sleep. Stress. Food. Movement. Air. Labs. Wearables. Microbiome. Mood. But we built a system that waits...

By Tatyana Kanzaveli
Bryson Tiller Drops New Music, Discussed on AM Radio
SocialApr 28, 2026

Bryson Tiller Drops New Music, Discussed on AM Radio

new music from Bryson Tiller today, we’re chatting about it on AM radio. see you there

By Zane Lowe
Train Year‑Round, Tailor Workouts, Eliminate Race Pitfalls
SocialApr 28, 2026

Train Year‑Round, Tailor Workouts, Eliminate Race Pitfalls

I think there are a lot of things recreational marathoners can do to race faster if they want to: 1. Start training for more of the year. If you’ve been starting in April/May, start in January. 2. Introduce some specificity...

By rebuiltpt
Mildred: Oakland’s Chill Quartet Echoes Silver Jews
SocialApr 28, 2026

Mildred: Oakland’s Chill Quartet Echoes Silver Jews

One of my most listened-to bands right now is Mildred, a quartet from Oakland that functions as a true band — all four guys write, most sing, and their music has a loose hangout vibe. Like Silver Jews if David...

By Steven Hyden
Swedish Edition of “When Everyone Knows” Arrives October
SocialApr 28, 2026

Swedish Edition of “When Everyone Knows” Arrives October

The Swedish translation of When everyone knows that everyone knows will be published by Fri Tanke ("Free thought") this October. https://t.co/doXjKpofar

By Steven Pinker, PhD
Frontier Launches Quebec Hub for Scalable Carbon Removal
SocialApr 28, 2026

Frontier Launches Quebec Hub for Scalable Carbon Removal

A few years ago Frontier started a search for scalable low-cost approaches to durable carbon removal that were under-invested in. Today we are launching the Quebec Surficial Mineralization Hub to kickstart one of the most promising: https://t.co/OyIIkctRJR

By Zeke Hausfather
Silence Reveals Your Inner Dreams and Destiny
SocialApr 28, 2026

Silence Reveals Your Inner Dreams and Destiny

“Silence is a channel to the sage within us. It’s in silence that we hear the call of the dreams of our hearts clearer & louder—a call that steers us to our destiny, if we have the courage & confidence to...

By Sigi Osagie
PAI‑1 Deficiency Extends Lifespan via Longer Telomeres
SocialApr 28, 2026

PAI‑1 Deficiency Extends Lifespan via Longer Telomeres

“🔘 Heterozygosity was associated with significantly longer leukocyte telomere length, lower fasting insulin levels, and lower prevalence of diabetes mellitus. 🔘In the extended Amish kindred, carriers of the null SERPINE1 allele had a longer life span. 🔘Our study indicates a causal effect...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Integrated Academic-Community Tumor Board Enhances Precision Medicine
SocialApr 28, 2026

Integrated Academic-Community Tumor Board Enhances Precision Medicine

Implementation & Utility of an Integrated Academic-Community #PrecisionMedicine Molecular Tumor Board [MTB] [Jul 5, 2017] @meburkard et al. @JCOPO_ASCO https://t.co/HOWIx826Lm https://t.co/1JmBdW6K5c

By Mike Thompson, MD PhD
Embrace the Present to Experience True Joy
SocialApr 28, 2026

Embrace the Present to Experience True Joy

When we focus on the here and now, we are able to enjoy the gift of the present. 🎁 #TuesdayMorning #JoyTRAIN #Mindfulness #MindBody #InnerPeace https://t.co/DCWoWHFNZW

By Beth Frates, MD
Low Mental Energy? Try a Simple Survival Plate
SocialApr 28, 2026

Low Mental Energy? Try a Simple Survival Plate

If your mental energy is low today, you don't need to pressure yourself to prepare a full meal. You just need a survival plate. As a mental-health focused dietitian, here's the some survival mode meal structure I'd suggest 👇

By The Well-Minded Plate (RDN)
Molecular Tumor Boards Cut Costs, Reduce Recommendation Discordance
SocialApr 28, 2026

Molecular Tumor Boards Cut Costs, Reduce Recommendation Discordance

Quantifying the Value of Molecular Tumor Board: Discordance Recommendation Rate & Drug Cost Avoidance [10/20/22] Walters @JimW9200 @antonyruggeri @mullane_michael Hunt, Wilson, Ramczyk, @mtmdphd @JCOPO_ASCO https://t.co/OORXChBGjx #PrecisionMedicine #hpeonc @Aurora_Cancer https://t.co/ZUQXq4npfh

By Mike Thompson, MD PhD
BPL-003
SocialApr 28, 2026

BPL-003

Great piece from @Shea_ARK "AtaiBeckley is advancing BPL-003—an intra-nasal formulation derived from 5-MeO-DMT—in treatment-resistant depression, with positive Phase 2b results supporting a Phase 3 initiation in the second quarter of 2026.[11] With FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation, BPL-003 has the potential...

By Christian Angermayer
PurIST Classifier Validated for Tailored Pancreatic Cancer Therapy
SocialApr 28, 2026

PurIST Classifier Validated for Tailored Pancreatic Cancer Therapy

Real-World Validation of the Purity Independent Subtyping of Tumors Classifier for Informing Therapy Selection [PurIST @TempusAI] in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma [Sep 4, 2025] @stephwen et al. @JCOPO_ASCO https://t.co/R24DErvaB4 #pancsm #PrecisionMedicine https://t.co/KNJHtWovqT

By Mike Thompson, MD PhD
Bureaucratic Hurdles to Sudan Reveal Brilliant Women in Tech
SocialApr 28, 2026

Bureaucratic Hurdles to Sudan Reveal Brilliant Women in Tech

For one thing, the dammed government made it difficult to get there. I’ve been to Sudan - thrice. Getting a visa was the first challenge. That’s when I learnt about an Apostille. Then upon entry, after passing immigration,...

By Mukom Tamon
Biliary Cancer Subtypes Show Distinct Immune Signatures
SocialApr 28, 2026

Biliary Cancer Subtypes Show Distinct Immune Signatures

Clinical, Genomic, and Transcriptomic Data Profiling of Biliary Tract Cancer Reveals Subtype-Specific Immune Signatures [Jun 8, 2022] @kabir_mody et al. @MarkYarchoan @JCOPO_ASCO https://t.co/IN6UsL5jvN #hpbcsm #PrecisionMedicine https://t.co/p3BzJ82oxA

By Mike Thompson, MD PhD
BRAF Class II/III Mutations Represent Unmet Clinical Need
SocialApr 28, 2026

BRAF Class II/III Mutations Represent Unmet Clinical Need

Real-world clinical genomic analysis of Pts w/ BRAF mutated cancers identifies BRAF class II & III as a population of unmet medical need [3/7/22] Severson etal #ESMO2240P @TempusAI https://t.co/s5PEBEczlv @Annals_Oncology DOI: https://t.co/c3wxWyUuX0 #PrecisionMedicine #caxtx

By Mike Thompson, MD PhD
ASCO Endorses Somatic Genomic Testing for Advanced Cancers
SocialApr 28, 2026

ASCO Endorses Somatic Genomic Testing for Advanced Cancers

Somatic Genomic Testing in Patients With Metastatic or Advanced Cancer: @ASCO Provisional Clinical Opinion [Feb 17, 2022] @CDebyaniPhD et al. @JCO_ASCO https://t.co/hfHUBS3Unx #PrecisionMedicine https://t.co/GwYOMRD1hh

By Mike Thompson, MD PhD
BRAFV600E‑mutated Pediatric Gliofibroma Shows Fleeting Therapy Response
SocialApr 28, 2026

BRAFV600E‑mutated Pediatric Gliofibroma Shows Fleeting Therapy Response

Rare Pediatric Invasive Gliofibroma Has BRAFV600E Mutation and Transiently Responds to Targeted Therapy Before Progressive Clonal Evolution [Mar 27, 2019] @KanevaMD et al. @JCOPO_ASCO https://t.co/oNbfrK7EZr #PrecisionMedicine #btsm https://t.co/V7k9vEiqKm

By Mike Thompson, MD PhD
KRASG12C Mutations Linked to Distinct Immuno‑oncology Biomarkers
SocialApr 28, 2026

KRASG12C Mutations Linked to Distinct Immuno‑oncology Biomarkers

Landscape of KRASG12C, Associated Genomic Alterations, and Interrelation With Immuno-Oncology Biomarkers in KRAS-Mutated Cancers [Mar 23, 2022] @SalemGIOncDoc et al. @JCOPO_ASCO https://t.co/iehC82lyA4 #ImmunoOnc #PrecisionMedicine @TempusAI https://t.co/wZzfdnBoXU

By Mike Thompson, MD PhD
Real‑World Data Uncovers Unique Profile of Metastatic ILC
SocialApr 28, 2026

Real‑World Data Uncovers Unique Profile of Metastatic ILC

Molecular Characterization of Patients with Metastatic Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Using Real-World Data to Describe This Unique Clinical Entity [Sep 10, 2025] Davis et al. @CCR_AACR https://t.co/eY0etUfQhQ #bcsm #PrecisionMedicine #camoldx @TempusAI https://t.co/WBcB4uGito

By Mike Thompson, MD PhD
Comprehensive Genomic Panel Broadens Community Oncology Treatment Options
SocialApr 28, 2026

Comprehensive Genomic Panel Broadens Community Oncology Treatment Options

Unique Features of a Comprehensive Genomic Profiling Panel: Expanding Treatment Options in a Value-Based Community Oncology Network [Mar 9, 2026] La Porte et al. @DrEzraCohen @JCOPO_ASCO https://t.co/tDi3kbxdvX #PrecisionMedicine #hemeonc @TempusAI https://t.co/6QKo7c3oH2

By Mike Thompson, MD PhD
Mentor Joins Harvard's Inaugural Lifestyle Medicine Immersion
SocialApr 28, 2026

Mentor Joins Harvard's Inaugural Lifestyle Medicine Immersion

Honored and delighted that one of my major mentors was able to join us for the inaugural Lifestyle Medicine and Coaching Immersion program at Harvard Medical School. It was a discussion-based program with round tables and 91 participants. Dr. Robert Brooks...

By Beth Frates, MD
Repetition Creates Subtle Microtension in Storytelling
SocialApr 28, 2026

Repetition Creates Subtle Microtension in Storytelling

Microtension is story tension on a micro level, or in small, barely noticeable increments. And repetition of words is one of the most common way to produce it. Insight from C.S. Lakin: https://janefriedman.com/creating-microtension-through-repetition/

By Jane Friedman