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A.M. Edition for June 29. Researchers find a new Chinese AI model is able to match the performance of Anthropic's Mythos, a development WSJ tech reporter Sam Schechner says is likely to pressure the White House in its overhaul of U.S. AI policy. Plus, we'll look at how your unsecured home devices like computers and digital photo frames are linked to major cyberattacks. And Venezuela desperately searches for some 50,000 people still believed missing after last week's earthquakes. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The US lifted its block on Anthropic's Mythos 5, clearing it for 100+ institutions. Researchers said China's GLM-5.2 matches US models on security bugs. South Korea pledged ~$590B for chips, and the memory crunch turned existential for small makers. Letter: the US lifts its block on Mythos 5, allowing Anthropic to release it to more than 100 US institutions; sources: talks about Fable 5 are ongoing (Semafor) Researchers say Z.ai's GLM-5.2 matches latest US models at finding security bugs, as critics question the US' lax approach in restricting Chinese open models (WSJ) South Korea, Samsung, and SK Hynix say they plan to invest ~$590B to build a new chip complex, including four chipmaking plants and a chip packaging cluster (FT) Soaring memory costs are posing existential threats to small electronics makers, amid thin margins, low supply chain leverage, and little room for price hikes (CNBC) Sports clips' rise on platforms like YouTube has left broadcasters debating whether to use them to attract younger viewers or protect their subscription revenue (CNBC) Subscribe to the ad-free feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adults with higher cardiorespiratory fitness had significantly lower risks of dementia, depression, and psychotic disorders, showing that your long-term brain health is strongly tied to how efficiently your body uses oxygen during movement Researchers found that even small improvements in exercise capacity reduced dementia and depression risk, meaning your brain responds to gradual fitness gains long before major physical changes become obvious Stronger aerobic fitness improved blood flow, stress regulation, mitochondrial energy production, and neuroplasticity, which helps your brain maintain memory, emotional stability, and cognitive resilience as you age A long-term study that followed adults for more than 26 years found that participants with the highest endurance capacity had a 53% lower dementia risk compared to the least fit group Consistent aerobic exercise combined with proper recovery, adequate carbohydrates, and daily movement habits helps strengthen cardiorespiratory fitness without triggering the excessive stress and burnout that come from overtraining
This week we are joined by Daniel Schwalbe, Chief Information Security Officer & Head of Investigations at DomainTools, discussing their work on "ZionSiphon OT Malware First Attempts? Psyops? Both?" Researchers at DomainTools take a closer look at ZionSiphon, a purported operational technology malware sample targeting the water sector, and find that despite its alarming appearance, it lacks many of the capabilities needed to function as a credible cyber-physical weapon. They break down the malware's architecture, its operational shortcomings, and why it may be more of a prototype or proof of concept than a deployable threat. With heightened concern surrounding attacks on critical infrastructure amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, the research offers timely insight into separating genuine OT threats from overhyped malware. The research and executive brief can be found here: Threat Intelligence Report: ZionSiphon OT Malware First Attempts? Psyops? Both? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fish Oil Supplements And Alzheimer's-Related Decline A two-year randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial led by researchers at USC tested whether 2,000 mg of DHA fish oil daily could slow Alzheimer's-related brain changes in 365 adults ages 55–80 who rarely consumed fish and had at least one Alzheimer's risk factor. Researchers confirmed the supplement reached the brain by measuring a roughly 17% increase in cerebrospinal fluid DHA after six months. Despite successfully increasing brain DHA levels, participants taking fish oil showed no significant improvements in memory, global cognitive function, or hippocampal volume compared to placebo after two years. Host Dave Asprey explains why raising a single biomarker doesn't always translate into better brain performance, why nutrition works differently inside a complete dietary pattern than as an isolated supplement, and what this study means for anyone relying on fish oil as an Alzheimer's prevention strategy. Sources: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-fish-oil-supplements-alzheimer-decline.pdf https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/18/health/omega-3-fish-oil-algae-supplement-wellness ~~ DASH Diet Showed the Strongest Link to Long-Term Brain Health Researchers from Harvard analyzed dietary data from 159,347 participants across three long-running U.S. health studies to examine how eating patterns influence cognitive aging. Participants completed dietary questionnaires every four years over several decades, allowing investigators to compare six healthy dietary patterns, including the DASH and Mediterranean diets. While all six were associated with better cognitive health later in life, adherence to the DASH diet produced the strongest association, with participants showing roughly a 40% lower risk of subjective cognitive decline and stronger performance on objective cognitive testing. The protective relationship was strongest when healthy eating habits began during midlife. Host Dave Asprey breaks down why blood sugar control, lower inflammation, and healthier blood vessels may be the real drivers behind long-term brain resilience, and why your dietary choices in your 40s and 50s may have an outsized impact on cognitive aging decades later. Sources: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/article-abstract/2845466 https://www.health.harvard.edu/diet-and-nutrition/harvard-study-six-healthy-diets-linked-with-better-long-term-brain-health https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1117225 ~~ Scientists Identified an Ancient Brain Circuit That Filters Distractions Johns Hopkins researchers discovered a small population of inhibitory neurons within an evolutionarily ancient brainstem region that appears to control selective attention by determining which sensory information deserves focus and which distractions should be ignored. Mice trained on visual attention tasks consistently ignored irrelevant stimuli until researchers temporarily silenced these neurons, causing even weak distractions to hijack their attention while leaving vision and movement otherwise unaffected. Similar brain circuits exist in birds, reptiles, and other vertebrates, suggesting this attentional filtering system evolved long before the modern human cortex. Host Dave Asprey explains why attention may depend on much older brain circuitry than previously believed, how this discovery could reshape our understanding of ADHD and autism, and why future therapies may target the brainstem instead of the prefrontal cortex. Sources: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260624025426.htm ~~ Nearly Half of Older Adults Improved With Age Instead of Declining A Yale-led study followed 11,340 adults age 65 and older for up to 12 years using repeated measurements of cognition and walking speed to better understand how aging changes over time. Rather than finding universal decline, researchers discovered that 45% of participants improved in either cognitive function, physical performance, or both. Nearly one-third experienced measurable cognitive improvements, while over one-quarter improved physically. Researchers also found that participants with more positive beliefs about aging were significantly more likely to improve, even after accounting for education, chronic illness, depression, and other health factors. Host Dave Asprey explores why expectations about aging may become biologically embedded, why decline is far less inevitable than conventional medicine often assumes, and how mindset may directly influence healthy longevity. Sources: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260620100428.htm ~~ Glyphosate May Be Contributing to Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs Researchers publishing in Frontiers in Microbiology examined 102 bacterial strains collected from hospitals, agricultural land, and protected wetlands to investigate whether glyphosate exposure contributes to multidrug antibiotic resistance. Hospital bacteria demonstrated extensive resistance to both antibiotics and glyphosate, while even bacteria living inside protected nature reserves displayed measurable glyphosate resistance despite no direct herbicide application. Genetic analysis suggested resistant bacterial strains may move between agricultural environments and hospitals through shared waterways and sediments. The researchers argue pesticide safety testing should also evaluate whether chemicals encourage antibiotic resistance, one of the world's fastest-growing public health threats. Host Dave Asprey explains why environmental toxins may have unintended effects on the human microbiome, how herbicides could influence antimicrobial resistance beyond farming, and why environmental biology increasingly belongs in conversations about human health. Sources: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260620100434.htm https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/common-weedkiller-glyphosate-linked-to-rise-in-superbugs-scientists-warn/207515/ ~~ Butterflies That Barely Age Could Unlock New Longevity Pathways Researchers from the University of Bristol found that Heliconius butterflies live dramatically longer than closely related butterfly species while aging much more slowly. In one comparison, Heliconius hewitsoni survived up to 348 days, while a closely related species lived only 14 days. Unlike most butterflies, Heliconius feed on pollen throughout adulthood, providing amino acids that help preserve muscle function and physical performance with age. However, even when pollen was removed, these butterflies still significantly outlived their relatives, suggesting evolved genetic and metabolic mechanisms also contribute to their exceptional longevity. Host Dave Asprey explores why nature continues to provide unexpected models for slowing biological aging, what scientists hope to learn from species that naturally maintain function over time, and how comparative biology may uncover entirely new pathways for extending human healthspan. Sources: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260622014302.htm ~~ This episode is designed for biohackers, longevity enthusiasts, and high-performance listeners who want mechanism-level insights into omega-3 supplementation and Alzheimer's prevention, nutrition strategies for preserving cognitive health, newly discovered brain circuits controlling attention, the surprising biology behind healthy aging, environmental drivers of antibiotic resistance, and what one remarkably long-lived butterfly can teach us about extending healthspan. Host Dave Asprey connects randomized clinical trials, large population studies, neuroscience discoveries, microbiology research, and evolutionary biology into practical frameworks for improving brain performance, resilience, and longevity. New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. Keywords: fish oil Alzheimer's study, DHA supplements memory, omega-3 brain health, DASH diet cognition, dementia prevention diet, cognitive decline nutrition, selective attention brainstem, focus neuroscience, ADHD brain research, positive aging beliefs, healthy aging study, cognitive improvement older adults, glyphosate antibiotic resistance, superbugs glyphosate, environmental toxins microbiome, butterfly longevity research, Heliconius aging, longevity science, biohacking news 2026, Dave Asprey, The Human Upgrade Thank you to our sponsors! - Suppgrade Labs | Grab your DAKE and Minerals 101 duo at shopsuppgradelabs.com and use code DAVEPOD for 15% off today - Neuronic | Go to www.neuronic.online Code DAVE for $100 off - iRestore | Reverse hair loss at www.irestore.com/DAVE and get exclusive savings on the iRestore Elite, use code DAVE Resources: • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/ • Get My 2026 Biohacking Trends Report: https://daveasprey.com/2026-biohacking-trends-report/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/ • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:18 – Story #1 Fish Oil 02:31 – Story #2 DASH Diet 03:49 – Story #3 Brain Stem Attention Filter 05:59 – Story #4 Cognitive Decline Lies 08:24 – Story #5 Glyphosate 10:16 – Story #6 Butterfly Lifespan Research 12:16 – Biohacking Criticism Response See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Trump administration is deploying military assets and a specialised team, as well as millions of dollars in financial aid to help relief efforts in Venezuela. The country's health minister says at least 235 people are now known to have died in Wednesday's powerful earthquakes, and large numbers of people are still unaccounted for. Also: hundreds arrested across Kenya as demonstrators mark two years since a deadly crackdown on youth-led protests. King Charles and Queen Camilla won't move into Buckingham Palace when a $500m refurbishment is completed next year. Scientists discover twin "super-puff" planets that are less dense than candy floss. Researchers manage to read a scroll that was burnt to a crisp in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2000 years ago. And we look at how the tiny nation of Cape Verde has invested in football... as its exceptional run at the Men's Football World Cup continues.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk Photo: People work to rescue casualties from the rubble of a building in La Guaira after earthquakes hit Venezuela Credit: REUTERS/Gaby Oraa
In this episode of Sasquatch Odyssey, Brian welcomes author, explorer, and cryptozoology researcher Adam Davies for a wide-ranging conversation about Bigfoot, strange creatures, and the deeper mysteries that may surround unexplained encounters in the wilderness. Adam shares how childhood loss, a serious leg injury, and a lifelong drive to explore the unknown pushed him toward cryptozoology and into some of the most remote and dangerous places on earth in search of creatures that science has yet to fully explain.Adam traces the beginning of his North American Bigfoot research to his work with Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum and discusses the investigations that followed across the United States, including powerful experiences in Washington State involving wood knocks, roars, unexplained laughter in the woods, and the controversial campfire photo that continues to spark debate. He also reflects on time spent in the field with researchers including Brian Sykes, Russell Acord, and Thomas Stewart, while offering a candid look at the strengths, weaknesses, and frustrations within modern Bigfoot research.The conversation takes a much stranger turn as Adam recounts a disturbing multi-night experience at Matthew Johnson's habituation site, where he says he witnessed a beam of light, a red mist, and small black red-eyed entities that appeared to move through or emerge from something he could only interpret as interdimensional. Brian and Adam dig into the uneasy overlap between Bigfoot reports, portal claims, strange lights, red-eyed creatures, and the limits of what witnesses are willing to say publicly.Adam also challenges parts of the habituation community, especially claims that rely on extraordinary stories without hard evidence, while discussing cognitive priming, witness underreporting, and why many people stay silent after seeing something they cannot easily explain. He also shares updates on his work with Relic Films, including a dramatic Land Between the Lakes encounter, along with projects like The Vanished and The Awakened. The episode closes with a look at Adam's books and his upcoming nonfiction release, Ghosts and Beasts, which explores the unsettling territory where cryptids, folklore, and paranormal experiences collide.This is a must-listen conversation for anyone interested in Bigfoot, cryptozoology, red-eyed entities, wilderness mysteries, portals, strange mist, and the cases that sit just beyond the edge of conventional explanation.Relic Films YouTube Channel Get Adam's Books Email BrianJoin Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.Have you had a Bigfoot encounter, Sasquatch sighting, Dogman experience, or other cryptid or paranormal encounter? We'd love to hear your story. Email brian@paranormalworldproductions.com to be featured on a future episode of Sasquatch Odyssey.Sasquatch Odyssey is a leading Bigfoot and cryptid podcast exploring real encounters, field research, and scientific analysis of the Sasquatch phenomenon.Follow the show and turn on automatic downloads so you never miss an episode.
Why do mosquitoes seem to love some people and completely ignore others? It isn't your imagination. Researchers have identified several factors that make certain people especially attractive to mosquitoes—and some of them are things you have little control over. https://theweek.com/articles/462191/5-things-that-make-irresistible-mosquitoes Most of us believe we make rational decisions when we shop. But behavioral scientists have discovered that many purchasing decisions are influenced by factors we barely notice. The way a product is described, where it is placed, how many alternatives are offered, what price is shown first, and even seemingly irrelevant details can dramatically affect what we buy. Richard Shotton has spent years studying the hidden psychological forces that shape consumer behavior. In this conversation, he explains why our choices are often less objective than we think, how marketers use these insights to influence us, and what you can do to become a smarter consumer. Richard is a behavioral scientist and author of The Illusion of Choice: 16½ Psychological Biases That Influence What We Buy (https://amzn.to/3q2Vne9). Ice seems so ordinary that it's easy to forget what a miracle it once was. Today, ice is available instantly at the push of a button. But not that long ago, obtaining ice was a massive undertaking involving dangerous harvests, international shipping routes, fortunes made and lost, and an industry that helped reshape the modern world. In fact, long before electric refrigeration existed, people were cutting huge blocks of ice from frozen lakes and transporting them thousands of miles. How did this unlikely commodity transform the way we eat, drink, preserve food, and live? Amy Brady, executive director of Orion magazine and author of Ice: From Mixed Drinks to Skating Rinks—A Cool History of a Hot Commodity (https://amzn.to/3MKX7Rc), reveals the remarkable story behind something most of us never think twice about. Finding a green potato chip in the bag can be a little unsettling. Is it safe to eat? And what about those unusually dark brown chips that occasionally show up? The answers have everything to do with how potatoes grow, how they're stored, and what happens before they ever become chips. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/30746/whats-those-green-potato-chips-you-sometimes-find PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS POCKET HOSE: For a limited time, when you purchase a new Pocket Hose Ballistic, you'll get a FREE 360 degree rotating pocket pivot and a FREE thumb drive nozzle! Just text SYSK to 64000 AIR DOCTOR: Head to https://AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code SYSK to get $250 off select AirDoctor air purifiers, including the 3500, 4000, and 5500 models. Plus, you'll receive a free 3year warranty! RULA: Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit https://Rula.com/sysk to get started. QUINCE: Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to https://Quince.com/sysk for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! SHOPIFY: It's time to turn those "what ifs" into CHA CHING with Shopify Today! Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at https://Shopify.com/sysk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Artificial Intelligence is advancing at a dizzying pace. One analysis shows it doubling its abilities every seven months.And it's surpassed humans in more than just trivia and Chess. Last year, an AI from Microsoft solved complex medical cases with 85% accuracy, far about the 20% average for experienced physicians. And a recent Stanford report found that some of the newest A-I systems now match or beat the average human expert on PhD-level science questions.But what happens when A-I is better and smarter than the brightest among us at every task? That's called superintelligence.Researchers disagree about how close we are to that sci-fi goal: is it years, or decades—or possible at all? And what happens if that genie-in-a-bottle is let loose? Some say the risk is as existential as total human extinction.We'll discuss the biggest promise – and peril – of AI's advancement beyond humans.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
Researchers found that every 10% increase in ultraprocessed food intake linked to measurable declines in attention performance, even in adults without dementia Attention problems such as brain fog, distractibility, slower thinking, and mental fatigue often appear long before obvious memory loss and may reflect early metabolic stress in the brain The study found that ultraprocessed foods harmed attention independently of overall diet quality, suggesting that industrial food processing itself creates biological stress beyond poor nutrition alone Researchers identified inflammation, unstable blood sugar, impaired cellular energy production, and cardiometabolic dysfunction as major pathways linking ultraprocessed foods to higher dementia risk Removing seed oils and packaged ultraprocessed foods while rebuilding your diet around whole foods, healthy carbohydrates, movement, and sunlight helps restore steadier energy, sharper focus, and better long-term brain resilience
International operation disrupts Amadey and StealC malware infrastructure. Australian spy chief warns nation-state hackers are prepositioning for future sabotage. Stealthy new backdoor may be tied to initial access broker. Researchers uncover "Cordyceps" supply chain flaw. Iran-linked MuddyWater disguises espionage as ransomware attack. Cal Water says Handala's hacking claims were overstated. Report says Russia continued using Cellebrite phone-cracking tools after the ban. Chinese cybersecurity firm unveils AI tools to rival Anthropic's Mythos. DraftKings hacker is sentenced to eighteen months. Our guest is Erich Kron, CISO Advisor at KnowBe4, sharing the details of the CAPY program. And more Than Meets the Eye-P. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Erich Kron, CISO Advisor at KnowBe4, sharing the details of the CAPY (Cyber Awareness Program for You) program that offers free cybersecurity training for families. Selected Reading Three ‘cybercrime as a service' operations undercut by Microsoft, law enforcement (The Record) Scaling cybercrime disruption through innovation and AI (Microsoft) Nation-state actors cracked critical Australian infrastructure to ‘cripple it at a time of their choosing' (The Register) Backdoor.Mistic: New Backdoor May be Linked to Ransomware Access Broker (Security.com) Cordyceps: The Silent Parasite Consuming Your Supply Chain (Novee) Iran-Linked MuddyWater Poses as Ransomware Gang to Mask Cyber Espionage (Infosecurity Magazine) Cal Water Finds No Evidence of OT Activity After Hackers Claimed They Could Disrupt Water Supply (SecurityWeek) Russia used Cellebrite phone-hacking tool to crack down on dissident after firm cut off country (The Record) China's 360 says it has developed tools to match Anthropic's Mythos (Reuters) DraftKings hacker 'Snoopy' sentenced to 18 months in prison (BleepingComputer) Nearly Half of LG Smart TV Apps Contain Residential Proxy SDKs (Spur Intelligence) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health.Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com_____Belinda and I dive into the hidden history behind our dietary guidelines, tracing how a 19th-century religious health movement helped shape the modern demonization of meat and the rise of fiber, breakfast cereal, and plant-based dogma. She breaks down how the Seventh Day Adventist Church, John Harvey Kellogg, and powerful food and academic institutions worked together to manufacture the "Blue Zones" longevity story, and why the real history of Sardinia, Okinawa, Ikaria, and Loma Linda tells a very different tale about meat, pork, and animal fat. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.Belinda Fettke is an independent researcher known for investigating the historical, religious, and commercial influences on modern dietary guidelines. After her husband, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gary Fettke, was investigated for advising patients to reduce sugar and refined carbohydrates, she began researching the origins of nutrition policy and public health messaging. Her work focuses on the intersections of religion, industry, and dietary recommendations. The interview explores how these factors may have shaped modern views on meat, plant-based diets, and chronic disease. We discuss the following: Belinda Fettke's backgroundKellogg, fiber, and sexual repressionBirth of the dietetics industryReligious roots of nutritionAdventist studies and veganismDebunking the Blue Zones dietOkinawa longevity under scrutinyIkaria's fasting and snail dietLoma Linda's "fifth blue zone" myth Harvard's role in dietary guidelinesNutrition messaging in schoolsEllen G. White's hidden writingsAdventist influence on guidelinesThe demonization of pork_____EPISODE RESOURCESNutritionist's Guide to the Carnivore DietEFH Carnivore Diet ResourcesExposing the Secrets of the Plant-Based Vegetarian Guidelines – Interview with Belinda FettkeUnveiling the Corruption of Our Dietary Recommendations – Interview with Dr. Gary FettkeBelinda Fettke's TruthZones SubstackDr. Gary Fettke's WebsiteSupporting Dr. Gary Fettke_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
For years, mangrove forests were seen as one of the world's fastest disappearing coastal ecosystems. Cleared for development, shrimp farming, and agriculture, these unique forests seemed locked in a steady decline. But a new global study tells a much more hopeful story. Researchers have found that mangroves are recovering in many parts of the world, offering one of the most encouraging conservation success stories in recent years. In this episode, I break down why mangroves are so important for the health of our oceans and the people who depend on them. You'll learn how these coastal forests protect communities from storms, provide critical nursery habitat for fish, and store massive amounts of carbon that help fight climate change. We'll also explore why scientists believe nature can recover when we give it the opportunity. Finally, we'll look at what this recovery means for the future. While the findings are encouraging, mangroves still face threats from coastal development, pollution, and climate change. This episode is a reminder that conservation works, restoration can succeed, and protecting coastal ecosystems remains one of the smartest investments we can make for both people and the planet.
The Lebanese president says he will not accept any peace deal that does not include the full withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon. The two sides met in Washington on Tuesday for a fifth round of talks. Hezbollah has accused Israel of violating the recently-agreed ceasefire claiming IDF soldiers opened fire on a group of civilians in Lebanon killing two people. Also in this podcast: A United Nations-backed commission accuses Israel of deliberately targeting and killing Palestinian children in what it calls a "genocide". Kim Jong Un announces that he's equipping North Korea's navy with nuclear weapons. People across western Europe brace for what's forecast to be the hottest day of the year. Researchers in Australia discover why some memories are more vivid than others. And we hear from the men being paid $50,000 to watch the World Cup. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk Photo: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun attends a press conference in February 2026 Credit: Reuters/Mohamed Azakir
LastPass says Klue breach affected customer information, but passwords remain secure. Attackers begin exploiting Cisco Unified CM vulnerability. CISA flags actively exploited Ubiquiti and Lantronix flaws, urges rapid patching. DifyTap flaws could expose private AI conversations across tenants. Researchers find AI plugin registry let unofficial tools masquerade as trusted software. xpl0itrs launches leak site, signaling shift toward full-service cyber extortion. Ransomware attack hits Indian auto giant Bajaj Auto. U.S. presses Meta to submit AI models for national security reviews. Alleged criminal marketplace administrator extradited to the US. U.S. expands sanctions against Cambodian scam network tied to cyber fraud operations. On today's Industry Voices segment, we are joined by Mike Masciulli, Managing Director, Migration Products and Services at Semperis, discussing RC4 and AD Migration: The Break Scenarios Hiding in Your Source Domain. And a lesson in access control. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest On today's Industry Voices segment, we are joined by Mike Masciulli, Managing Director, Migration Products and Services at Semperis, discussing RC4 and AD Migration: The Break Scenarios Hiding in Your Source Domain. If you enjoyed this conversation, check out the full interview here. Selected Reading Password manager maker LastPass says hackers stole customer support case data during Klue breach (TechCrunch) Klue says hackers stole credential from 2022 that led to customer data breaches (TechCrunch) Cisco Unified CM flaw CVE-2026-20230 now exploited in attacks (BleepingComputer) U.S. CISA adds Ubiquiti UniFi OS and Lantronix EDS5000 plugin flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (SecurityAffairs) DifyTap: Zafran discovers how attackers can silently wiretap AI data across tenants on a platform powering 1M+ apps (Zafran) 23 ClawHub Plugins Squat Official Org Scopes (Manifold Security) Cyber Intel Brief: xpl0itrs Leak Site Launch (Dataminr) Indian auto giant Bajaj Auto hit by ransomware incident (The Record) U.S. Presses Meta to Agree to A.I. Reviews as Security Concerns Rise (NY Times) Algerian Man Extradited to US for Running Cybercrime Marketplaces (SecurityWeek) US adds sanctions against accused Cambodian scammers Prince Group (Reuters) Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation (The White House) Meta Exposed Data Internally From Its Controversial Employee-Tracking Program (WIRED) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week's caller works in psychedelic medicine, and Gethard has questions. They talk about ketamine, psilocybin, what it really means to do this work responsibly, how therapy changes when the problem is the world around you, and why real connection might be the thing we all need most right now. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week's caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to chrisgeth.com for tickets to Gethard's upcoming shows. To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to MINTMOBILE.com/BEAUTIFUL. Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free and connect with top talent ready to help your business grow. If your glasses are overdue for a refresh, now is the time. Go to ZENNI.com/PODCAST and use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order.
Five Eyes warns AI could supercharge cyberattacks within months. Tata Electronics confirms breach as stolen data allegedly includes Apple and Tesla documents. Researchers publish new analysis of FortiBleed. Gizmodo breach exposes readers to ClickFix malware campaign. BootROM exploit can bypass Apple's SecureROM. Scattered Spider members plead guilty in the UK. Attackers exploit Gravity SMTP flaw to harvest secrets From WordPress sites. Executive Order accelerates federal shift to post-quantum cryptography. Dave Bittner sits down with Ellen Boehm, the Senior Vice President of IoT Strategy & Operations at Keyfactor, to discuss NIST's progress in its PQC efforts. Keeping tabs on the tab-keepers. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today Dave Bittner sits down with Ellen Boehm, the Senior Vice President of IoT Strategy & Operations at Keyfactor, to discuss NIST's progress in its PQC efforts and where more effort needs to be made to get the U.S. and its critical infrastructure quantum-ready. Selected Reading 'Five Eyes' intelligence alliance warns that new AI models pose urgent cyber risk (Reuters) Intel agencies: Frontier AI models will reshape cybersecurity faster than expected (CyberScoop) Anthropic's Mythos AI broke into almost all NSA classified systems in hours (SecurityAffairs) Tata Electronics, a major tech supplier to Apple and Tesla, confirms data breach (TechCrunch) FortiBleed campaign used custom FortiGate sniffer to steal credentials (BleepingComputer) Gizmodo readers hit with ClickFix malware prompts after account compromise (The Register) New Exploit Bypasses Apple's Boot Defenses, Affects Millions of iPhones (SecurityWeek) TFL Hackers Admit Carrying Out Cyberattack That Cost £39M (Law360) Attackers Actively Exploiting Sensitive Information Exposure Vulnerability in Gravity SMTP Plugin (Wordfence) Trump Signs Executive Order Accelerating Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration (Security Week) Madison Square Garden Made Dossier on Activists Who Opposed Facial Recognition (404 Media) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club exclusive deal (buy two bottles, get a third free): https://freshpressolive.com/4xX1Vtw Pre-order Keto Flex Revised and get free bonuses at: https://bit.ly/4wKG1sM Your skin isn't sagging because you're getting older. It's sagging because the collagen holding it together is being destroyed from the inside out, and most of the money people spend on creams and lasers never touches the real cause. In this episode I break down the compound researchers keep returning to for collagen, elasticity, and skin aging. It isn't a prescription or an exotic ingredient. It's high quality olive oil, and specifically three polyphenols inside it: hydroxytyrosol, oleuropein, and oleocanthal. One behaves like an anti-inflammatory drug. One protects your collagen. One is rated a stronger antioxidant than vitamin C. I walk through the human research, the realistic timeline for results, and exactly how to tell whether the bottle in your kitchen has the polyphenols or none at all. Key takeaways: Skin sagging is driven by three internal enemies: oxidative stress, glycation from sugar, and fibroblasts slowing down with age In lab studies, olive polyphenols made human collagen factory cells multiply and migrate faster In a French cohort of nearly 3,000 adults, the highest olive oil eaters had measurably less facial aging, even after controlling for sun, smoking, and weight Oleocanthal works on the same inflammatory pathway as ibuprofen Realistic timeline: four to six weeks for hydration, eight to twelve weeks for texture and elasticity Most grocery store olive oil has lost its polyphenols to heat, light, time, and cheap processing The protocol: two tablespoons of fresh, single origin, dark glass bottle olive oil daily Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Notes and Links to Devin O'Shea's Work Devin Thomas O'Shea is the author of The Veiled Prophet: Secret Societies, White Supremacy, and the Struggle for St. Louis, publishing with Haymarket Books on June 23, 2026. His writing is in The Nation, the Iowa Review, Slate, LA Review of Books, Boulevard, and elsewhere. Buy The Veiled Prophet Devin Thomas O'Shea's Website Review and Informative Article for The Veiled Society in St. Louis Magazine At about 1:45, Devin details book tour information and ordering information for his book, The Veiled Prophet At about 2:50, Devin talks about the truth and fiction that goes with the book At about 3:30, Devin describes his work with QAnon-related podcasts and reporting At about 5:10, Jim Caviezel (!!!) Talk At about 6:15, Devin and Pete reflect on the state of QAnon in 2026 and the American public's viewpoint At about 13:30, Pete makes connections between the Veiled Prophets and history “rhyming” At about 18:20, The two discuss famous people from St. Louis and the McCloskey's At about 21:40, Devin responds to Pete's asking about seeds for the book At about 24:10, The two discuss the high-level capitalists, policymakers, and "landed gentry”-Devin discusses the key years of the 1870s and beginnings of the Veiled Prophet Society At about 27:15, At about 29:45, Pete notes the Orientalism associated with the symbology of the Veiled Prophet, and Devin expands on the early Prophet At about 32:10, The two reflect on class solidarity and racism and the “aggrieved white male” in early and modern times, with connections to the Veiled Prophet Society At about 35:00, Devin details Alonzo Slayback, a founder of the Society, and early philosophy and symbology and capitalistic views At about 36:55, Devin responds to Pete's musings about American political parties and past and present ideas of progressivism At about 38:10, Devin traces some early leadership in the Society and the ways in which “Mardi Gras-centric” clubs evolved/devolved At about 41:35, Devin expands upon the idea put forth in the book, adapted from Edward Said, of Orientalism as “projected feelings into an Aladdin…framework” At about 42:55, Devin talks about Alonzo Slayback's killing At about 45:45, The two reflect on the importance of the 1904 World Fair in Saint Louis, and the fact that 11/12 board members were part of the Veiled Prophet Society At about 49:30, Mary Smith and her controversy regarding her marriage is discussed At about 51:00, Patriarchy and connections to the Society are discussed At about 52:00, The commodification of the history of the Society and Societal connections to the Manhattan Project At about 54:30, Devin responds to Pete asking about Clark Clifford and Harry Truman and connections to local and federal governments At about 56:50, Devin reflects on the life and legacy of Thomas Dooley At about 58:50, Monsanto and other St. Louis connections and Black communities' protests, including ACTION, are discussed At about 1:02:40, The famed 1972 unmasking of the Veiled Prophet is discussed At about 1:04:00, Devin talks about going to the VP Fair as a kid At about 1:04:40, The two discuss the book's ending and St. Louis “potential” You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode. Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Jeff Pearlman, a recent guest, is up now at Chicago Review. Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content! This month's Patreon bonus episode is the trailer episode for Pete's limited podcast series, Rage is a Gift: Evil Empire at 30. Pete reflects on the Importance (and the power of this capital "I") of Rage Against the Machine and their seminal Evil Empire album, which is celebrating 30 years of resistance. The limited podcast series will do a deep exploration of, and reflection on, the lyrics and context of each of the 12 powerful songs on the album. Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show. The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com. Please tune in for Episode 346 with Julie Buntin, whose debut, Marlena, was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle's John Leonard Prize and longlisted for the Center for Fiction's First Novel Prize. The novel was released in ten territories worldwide and named a best book of the year by over a dozen outlets, including The Washington Post, NPR, and Kirkus Reviews. The episode airs on July 14, Pub Day for her novel, Famous Men. This book is so, so good. Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people. You can also donate at chuffed.org, World Central Kitchen, and so many more, and/or you can contact writer friend Ursula Villarreal-Moura directly or through Pete, as she has direct links with friends in Gaza.
What if much of what you've been told about plastics, microplastics, and recycling isn't the complete story? In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Dr. Chris DeArmitt, internationally recognized scientist, author, materials expert, and founder of the Plastics Research Council, to explore one of the most controversial environmental topics of our time. Current research suggests that Americans may ingest and inhale between 74,000 and 121,000 microplastic particles annually, with exposure coming from the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe. Researchers note that these estimates are likely conservative because many common food sources have yet to be fully studied. Harvard Medical School's Harvard Medicine Magazine has also highlighted growing concern about microplastics in the human body and the need for further research into their potential health impacts. According to Harvard Medicine Magazine (2023; Environmental Science & Technology, 2019.) At the same time, the United States generates approximately 35.7 million tons of plastic waste annually, while studies have estimated that only about 5% of plastic waste is effectively recycled, raising important questions about waste management, public policy, and environmental stewardship. (as noted by the: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Beyond Plastics/The Last Beach Cleanup, 2022.) Drawing upon decades of research and his review of more than 5,000 scientific studies, Dr. DeArmitt challenges conventional narratives surrounding plastics and the environment. As the author of The Plastics Paradox and Shattering the Plastics Illusion, he has built a reputation for separating evidence-based science from popular misconceptions, helping policymakers, businesses, and consumers better understand the realities of plastics, recycling, sustainability, and environmental impact. During our conversation, we discuss: • The science behind microplastics and what researchers actually know today • Common myths surrounding plastics and recycling • Why public perception often differs from scientific evidence • The environmental trade-offs associated with alternative materials • How misinformation can shape policy decisions • What an evidence-based approach to sustainability should look like Whether you're an environmental advocate, policymaker, business leader, or simply someone seeking a deeper understanding of the plastics debate, this episode offers a fascinating look at the data, the science, and the stories driving one of today's most important global conversations. For more information: https://plasticsresearchcouncil.com/ LinkedIn: @ChrisDeArmitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we have Lauren. She is 39 years old from Chicago, IL and took her last drink on November 22nd, 2019. This episode is brought to you by: Sign up and get 10% off: Better Help Bozeman 2026 – August 12th-16th, 2026 Stay tuned here for some upcoming travel opportunities in 2027-2028 If you're wondering what you can expect in your first seven days alcohol free, check out our FREE 7-day guide. [02:58] Thoughts from Paul: This week, Paul talks about GLP-1s and the growing evidence that these medications can help with cravings for opioids, cigarettes and alcohol in addition to their effectiveness' in assisting with weight loss and diabetes. The research is in the initial phases, but there have been studies showing that GLP-1s can lower alcohol cravings. Researchers found that GLP-1 plus therapy can reduce heavy drinking. And a clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry found that GLP-1s significantly reduced weekly alcohol cravings compared to placebo. This may not be the magical cure for alcoholism that we've been looking for, but it could give the jump start we may need. Since the drinking problem is more like the canary in the mine saying something in your life is out of balance, a GLP-1 will not fix that. We've always said at RE that there is no one-size-fits-all path to sobriety. For some people it's AA. For some it's therapy. For some it's community, nature, spirituality, movement. Maybe for some people, the path starts with a GLP-1. [11:29] Paul introduces Lauren: Lauren lives in Chicago, she is single, and she lives close to her family. She is a director of business processes for car wash equipment manufacturing. For fun, Lauren is a member of multiple clubs and enjoys taking painting classes. Lauren says the first time she drank was while on a date when she was 16. She recalls that she blacked out and that blacking out was common for her throughout her drinking career. In college, Lauren was in sorority where they hosted a lot of drinking activities. This continued after she graduated and got a job. Drinking on the weekends, after work and at work events was common for Lauren. Lauren's drinking got bad in 2018 when she began traveling often for work. When she wasn't traveling, she found herself drinking more frequently, often early in the day. She was driving while in blackouts, damaging her car and waking up the next day not knowing what happened. Over time Lauren realized she needed to quit. She began watching YouTube videos about quitting drinking and concluded that she needed to get off the road and find a job that was more stable if she was going to be able to quit. Lauren tried moderation and it rarely worked. She was letting people down and not following through on commitments. She finally broke down with her sister on the phone on the morning after a blackout and told her she had a drinking problem. Lauren says this was when she surrendered. She said a prayer, vowed that she would try to quit and if she was successful, she would help others. Lauren didn't know anyone that was sober, so she Googled sober podcasts and found RE. She began listening to episodes while walking. Lauren began to notice the similarities in everyone's' stories, instead of the differences. Lauren thought to herself "one day I'm going to be on this podcast". In addition to listening to the podcast, Lauren started practicing cognitive behavioral therapy. She is a member of Café RE and a local group in Chicago that meets every week. The first few years were hard for Lauren. She reflects that maybe it was because she wasn't connected to a community at the time. As time has gone on, she has got more involved and is giving back to communities by hosting meetings and started her own coaching business called Sober Professional Club. Lauren's parting piece of guidance: Don't wait. Do it today. Do it right now. You could have your last drink right now. Recovery Elevator You took the elevator down. You've got to take the stairs back up. We can do this.
Further reading: Faceless Fish and the deep-sea voyages that found it Long-Lost ‘Faceless’ Fish Shows Up Near Australia Ipnops: The faceless cusk [photo taken from the second article linked above]: A tripod fish: Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I'm your host, Kate Shaw. It's a fish episode! These are also deep-sea fish, and you know how much I love deep-sea animals. Let's talk first about some fish in the family Ipnopidae, including one deep-sea fish with the pleasing name of Ipnops. We know of three species of ipnops so far, but there may be more that scientists just haven't found yet. Some scientists think there's actually only one species, since all three species look almost identical but just live in different parts of the deep sea. Ipnops is sometimes called the grideye spiderfish. If you don't know what it looks like, you may think the word spider in its name is the weird part. It's not, and in fact I'm not sure where that comes from. It could be that the fish's transparent fins look kind of like spiderwebs. Other fish in its family are called spiderfish too but are also sometimes called lizardfish. It feels like someone was in a goofy mood when naming these fish and just started saying random animal names. Ipnops only grows a little over 6 inches long at most, or 16 cm. It's slender for its size, although its head is wider than its body. Its head is black but the color fades on the body until the tail is light gray. No, the weird thing about ipnops is its eyes. It doesn't precisely have eyes, certainly not eyeballs. Instead it just has a thin layer of retinal cells spread across a divot in the top of its head, also called a photosensitive membrane or plate. These plates show up as yellow against the black head. Researchers think the fish can't see the way we think of seeing, but it can probably sense bioluminescent light. Since it lives at the bottom of the deep sea where little to no light penetrates from the surface, it makes sense that ipnops doesn't really need eyes. We still don't know very much about ipnops or most of its relatives. It eats small crustaceans and all individuals produce both eggs and sperm. Ipnops eggs hatch into tiny larval fish that live near the surface of the ocean and have extremely large ordinary eyeballs. How these eyeballs transform into a retinal membrane is a mystery known only to ipnops. The family that ipnops belongs to, Ipnopidae, includes many species that are called tripod fish, and tripod fish are very weird too even though they have regular eyeballs, usually tiny ones. There are quite a few tripodfish known, many of them only discovered recently by deep-sea rovers. Most are no larger than ipnops, but some have fins that are much longer than their body. This is the case for the tripod spiderfish—look, it's another spiderfish—that lives at the bottom of the deep sea in many parts of the world. It's been found at a depth of almost 3 miles, or 4,700 meters, which is so deep that it's also sometimes called the abyssal spiderfish, although that's also a name given to a different type of tripod fish that's closely related. It's big compared to many of its close relations, up to 17 inches long, or 43 cm, but its fins can grow over a yard long, or about a meter. Its tail and pelvic fins have elongated rays that allow it to stand on the bottom of the ocean, and since the bottom of the ocean is usually pretty oozy and muddy, it needs the fins to be really long so it doesn't end up sinking into the ooze. It also has little pads on the end of the fins that help keep it from sinking. Scientists think the struts that lengthen the rays can be stiffened so that the fish can stand on them for long periods of time, but when the fish needs to swim, it can loosen the struts so they're flexible. If you're not familiar with the word tripod, it means ‘three feet' or ‘three legs.' You've probably seen one before because that's the thing that people use to prop up a camera. A camera tripod has three long legs that you can adjust so that your camera sits at just the right height to take good pictures, and it's sturdy so the camera won't shake. This is exactly how the tripodfish uses its elongated fins except that it's not taking pictures. It's just trying to find food. It stands motionless facing into the current, and spreads its pectoral fins out. It can't see in the darkness of its deep-sea home, but it feels small fish or crustaceans that come near and stumble into its fins. It uses the pectoral fins to guide the animal toward its mouth, and then it goes chomp with its needle-like teeth. Like ipnops, the tripodfish produces both eggs and sperm and can fertilize its own eggs if it can't find a mate. This is important in the deep sea, especially when your main way of finding food is standing completely still for very long periods of time. Another weird fish isn't related to the family Ipnopidae. It's called the faceless cusk or faceless cusk-eel, because its body is shaped sort of like an eel's. Like ipnops, its body is slender but its head is larger, and in fact quite a lot larger in the case of the faceless cusk. Its head is rounded and bulbous, and the fish looks at first glance like it doesn't have any of the ordinary sensory organs we expect to find on a face, except for nostrils. The faceless cusk's mouth is tiny and is on the underside of its head, with the head actually drooping down so that it hides the mouth. It has eyes, but they're covered in skin and only visible in small individuals. It has a pale body but black fins and it can grow more than 18 inches long, or over 46 cm. The faceless cusk is a deep-sea fish and was discovered in 1874. This was when the HMS Challenger expedition brought one up in its dredging nets from a depth of about two and a half miles down, or over 4 km. After that it wasn't seen again until 1951, when a different scientific expedition collected five individuals. In 2017, yet another scientific expedition, this one off the eastern coast of Australia, found a weird-looking fish that looked like it didn't have a proper face. The scientists could tell it was a type of cusk-eel, but not one they'd ever heard of. It wasn't until one of the expedition members was flipping through an old book about the Challenger expedition that they realized this fish was already known to science. We know almost nothing about the faceless cusk. We don't even know what it eats or how it finds its food. It lives near the bottom of the sea where the water is barely above freezing temperature. The deepest-living fish ever discovered is a different species of cusk-eel. It's been found living in the Puerto Rico Trench over 5 miles below the ocean's surface, or 8 km. It's called Abyssobrotula galatheae and it typically only grows about 6 inches long, or 15 cm. It resembles the faceless cusk in many ways even though they belong to different genera. It has tiny eyes that are covered with skin and probably don't function, its mouth is also tiny and is underneath its head, and its head is oversized compared to its slender body and droops to hide the mouth. It's mostly yellowish in color. We know a little more about Abyssobrotula than we do the faceless cusk. It eats polychaete worms along with small crustaceans, which it finds on the ocean floor. Even though its mouth is quite small, it has lots of pointy teeth that help keep its prey from escaping once it bites down. Because the faceless cusk is so similar, it's probable that it eats the same type of food. The great thing about the fish we've talked about today is that they're not especially spectacular. They're just regular fish doing regular fish things, they just happen to be adapted to the deep sea. Because the deep sea is such an extreme environment in many ways, the fish evolve to look and act very different from the fish we're used to seeing. If we lived in the deep sea ourselves, we'd probably look at a trout and think it was the weirdest fish we'd ever seen. Thanks for your support, and thanks for listening!
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Falls Prevention After Stroke: What the Latest Research Reveals About Staying Safe and Mobile For many stroke survivors, the fear of falling is a constant companion. It’s there when you get up from the couch, when you navigate the kitchen, when you try to walk further than you did yesterday. That fear is rational, falls after a stroke are common, and their consequences can be serious. But according to Associate Professor Kate Scrivener, a stroke rehabilitation researcher at Macquarie University, that fear doesn’t have to define your recovery. In Episode 409 of the Recovery After Stroke podcast, Kate returns to the show where she first appeared in Episode 257 to discuss her HiWalk walking program and share the results of two major research projects: the published Phase II results of HiWalk, and a new systematic review focused specifically on exercise-based falls prevention after stroke. Who Is Kate Scrivener? Associate Professor Kate Scrivener leads stroke rehabilitation research at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. Her work sits at the intersection of real-world clinical practice and rigorous research. She doesn’t just study stroke recovery, she designs and tests the programs that can change it. Kate first appeared on this podcast to talk about HiWalk, a high-dose walking intervention designed to push the limits of what long-term stroke survivors can achieve. Now, with the results published, she’s back to talk about what the data actually showed and what it means for survivors who want to reduce their fall risk. The HiWalk Results: What Happened When 47 Survivors Walked Hard HiWalk was built on a straightforward but ambitious premise: what happens if stroke survivors, who have been living with their disability for years, are given a truly high-dose walking program? Not a gentle weekly session, but 43 hours of structured walking across just three weeks. The Phase II randomized trial enrolled 47 participants and produced results worth paying attention to. Attendance was 91%. Retention was 98%. For a physically demanding trial involving chronic stroke survivors, those numbers are remarkable, and they tell their own story about what survivors are capable of when given a real opportunity. For participants who were not already in active rehabilitation at the time of the trial, walking speed improved by 0.24 metres per second, a clinically significant gain. Self-efficacy, a measure of how confident participants felt in their own ability to walk and function, also improved significantly. The overall group walking speed trend was positive but did not reach statistical significance across the full cohort, partly because HiWalk was a Phase II feasibility trial, designed to test whether the program could be delivered safely and whether participants would complete it. It was not powered to detect large group-wide effects. What it demonstrated is that this kind of high-dose program is feasible, achievable, and produces real gains for the right participants. Why Falls Prevention After Stroke Is Harder Than It Sounds Falls after stroke are not simply a balance problem. They involve fatigue, reduced sensation, spasticity, cognitive changes, and the interaction between all of those things in the unpredictable terrain of daily life. Most stroke survivors are told to be careful. Very few are given a structured, evidence-based program designed specifically to reduce their risk. Kate’s systematic review, published in Clinical Rehabilitation in 2026, searched the global literature for exercise-based trials targeting falls prevention in community-dwelling stroke survivors. Only three trials worldwide met the inclusion criteria. That number alone says something significant. Falls after stroke are widely acknowledged as a major problem. The research base for solving it is thin. Of the three trials identified, exercise trended toward reducing the rate of falls, but the effect on the total number of people who fell was less clear. The standout result came from the FAST trial, which reduced fall rates by 33%. All three qualifying trials were conducted in Australia, raising important questions about whether these findings can be replicated in different healthcare systems with different levels of access to physiotherapy and structured exercise. What This Means for Stroke Survivors Right Now Kate’s research points to two things survivors and their families can act on. First, walking intensity matters. The HiWalk results suggest that long-term survivors who have plateaued in conventional rehabilitation may have more capacity than they or their clinicians assume. High-dose, structured walking appears to produce gains that lower-intensity programs don’t reach. If you’re a survivor who has been told to keep active but hasn’t been given a specific, progressive program, that’s worth a conversation with your physiotherapist. Second, exercise for falls prevention works, but it needs to be the right kind, delivered consistently. Gentle movement is valuable. But the evidence base Kate’s review maps out points toward structured, progressive exercise as the mechanism that shifts fall rates meaningfully. The FAST trial’s 33% reduction didn’t come from telling people to be more careful. It came from changing what they were physically capable of doing. Bill’s book, The Unexpected Way That A Stroke Became The Best Thing That Happened, explores the tools and mindset shifts that underpin a recovery built on action rather than waiting. You can find it at recoveryafterstroke.com/book. The Gap Between Research and Practice One of the most important threads in this conversation is the distance between what the research supports and what most survivors actually receive. Kate’s systematic review found only three qualifying trials globally. HiWalk’s feasibility results are published, but the next step, a large-scale Phase III trial, requires funding, time, and institutional will. For survivors, that gap can feel frustrating. The science is pointing in a clear direction. The programs aren’t yet widely available. Kate’s work is part of closing that distance. Listen to the Full Conversation Episode 409 with Associate Professor Kate Scrivener is available on all major podcast platforms, search Recovery After Stroke and on the Recovery After Stroke YouTube channel. If this show has helped you on your recovery journey, you can support it financially at patreon.com/recoveryafterstroke. This blog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your health or recovery plan. The post Walking More, Falling Less – A Researcher’s Mission to Stop Stroke Survivors Hitting the Ground appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.
A breach at market intelligence platform Klue allowed attackers to steal OAuth tokens linking Clue to customers' Salesforce environments, enabling quiet API-driven data extraction from firms including Huntress, Recorded Future, Tanium, and Jamf; Clue revoked tokens, removed the legacy integration credential involved, and engaged CrowdStrike as Icarus threatens extortion, echoing earlier Salesforce token-theft campaigns affecting nearly 1,000 companies. Researchers also detail AriStinger, a new botnet infecting 4,000+ end-of-life D-Link routers to scan, proxy, tunnel, execute commands, and hijack DNS, with many infections in South Korea and China. The episode covers federal cyberstalking charges against Anthony Belford for allegedly using fake accounts and AI-generated nude images, and ESET's report that the "Gentleman" ransomware crew is developing modular EDR-killing tools to disable endpoint defenses. 00:00 Top Stories Teaser 00:29 Clue OAuth Token Breach 02:32 Salesforce Token Attack Trend 04:14 AryStinger Router Botnet 05:33 AI Deepfake Cyberstalking Case 07:50 Gentleman EDR Killer Arsenal 09:37 Wrap Up And Sign Off
On the heels of the 400th TLG episode, and it being Fathers Day, I get a little nostalgic talking about my two legit kids and my baby The Lone Gunman Podcast. Looking back at the genesis and good old days... Join me!To view this episode https://youtu.be/tJ0QB0sFNbUBBBBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lone-gunman-podcast-jfk-assassination--1181353/support.
New Zealand is a land formed by volcanoes, including some still active. Claire Concannon meets a researcher analysing ash deposits to determine if a future eruption might have dangerous levels of hazardous chemicals. Plus, she learns about a voyage to Vanuatu and the Solomen Islands to study the gases and ash of an active volcanic chain there. Sign up to the Our Changing World monthly newsletter for episode backstories, science analysis and more.Learn more:Researchers continue to study New Zealand's active volcanoes like Whakaari and Ruapehu to try to understand their patterns of eruptions.When Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha‘apai, just north of Tonga's main island, erupted in 2022 it caused a worldwide tsunami. Ellen Rykers dug into the science behind the phenomenon.The work of the National Geohazard Monitoring Centre is to keep on eye on earthquake, volcano, landslide and tsunami hazards 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Auckland is built on a network of volcanoes, and underground lava caves.Guests:Dr Jenni Hopkins, Victoria University of WellingtonDr Ian Schipper, Volcano Waka LabGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
In this episode of Why Distance Learning, your hosts talk with Kristen DeBruler — Assistant Director of the Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute — about what makes online learning work for K-12 students, and what quietly undermines it. Drawing on survey data from over a thousand virtual teachers and fresh findings on student and teacher AI perceptions, her work reveals where the conventional promises of online learning diverge from what the data actually shows. The episode centers on a tension that practitioners rarely name directly: the flexibility that makes online learning valuable for some students can work against those who are still developing the self-regulation skills to use it well.Together, the hosts and Kristen explore how a researcher inside a state virtual learning organization sets and pursues a research agenda — including the unusual advantage of having direct access to student data. They examine common failure modes in classroom-level research, particularly how vague research questions leave teachers vulnerable to the biases they're trying to surface. Kristen walks through her team's findings on the gap between how students and teachers define acceptable AI use, and why that ambiguity is already showing up in the classroom. The conversation turns to teacher feedback as the connective tissue of asynchronous online learning — and what the data shows about what makes it work and what makes it hollow. And Kristen makes a pointed case about applying adult learning research to K-12 populations: the data doesn't transfer as cleanly as the field sometimes assumes, and the consequences land on students who are still building the executive functioning skills that adult learners already have. Her pacing research is illustrative: students who cross unit boundaries — not just move around within one — end up with final grades 9.5 points lower on average, a gap large enough that teachers should treat it as a warning signal, not background noise.Key topics:Researcher role inside a state virtual learning organizationSetting a research agenda: legislative directives vs. internal needsAvoiding bias in classroom-level researchThe AI acceptable-use gap between students and teachersTeacher feedback as the primary relationship-building mechanism in async coursesWhat makes feedback substantive (personal, formative, actionable) vs. hollowAI-generated feedback and trust erosion in online learningStudent pacing deviation and its effect on learning outcomesExecutive functioning support for K-12 online learnersCautions in applying adult learning research to adolescentsLinks & ResourcesMichigan Virtual: https://michiganvirtual.orgMichigan Virtual Digital Backpack (blog): https://michiganvirtual.org/blog/Michigan Virtual research publications: https://michiganvirtual.org/research/publications/Cuccolo, K. & DeBruler, K. (2024). A Look Back At 3 Years of Michigan Virtual Research. Michigan Virtual. — Source of the AI policy gap data (30%/80%) and AI facilitator vs. task-completion findings. https://michiganvirtual.org/research/publications/a-look-back-at-3-years-of-michigan-virtual-research/Cuccolo, K. & DeBruler, K. (2024). Out of Order, Out of Reach: Navigating Assignment Sequences for STEM Success. Michigan Virtual. — Source of the 9.5-point pacing deviation finding. https://michiganvirtual.org/research/publications/out-of-order-out-of-reach-navigating-assignment-sequences-for-stem-success/DeBruler, K. & Harrington, C. (2024). Key Strategies for Supporting Disengaged and Struggling Students in Virtual Learning Environments. Michigan Virtual. https://michiganvirtual.org/research/publications/key-strategies-for-supporting-disengaged-and-struggling-students-in-virtual-learning-environments/Harrington, C. & DeBruler, K. (2021). Key Strategies for Engaging Students in Virtual Learning Environments. Michigan Virtual. https://michiganvirtual.org/research/publications/key-strategies-for-engaging-students-in-virtual-learning-environments/Michigan Virtual report on student and teacher AI perceptions (2026): [LINK — get from guest; published ~2 weeks before recording]Jared Borup's ACE for Community Framework: https://edtechbooks.org/encyclopedia/academic_communities_of_engagement_ace_framework Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance (VLLA): https://virtuallearningalliance.org/Karle Delo, Michigan Virtual (AI policy): https://michiganvirtual.org (search staff directory)Why Distance Learning Michigan Virtual Episodes: See list for episodes with Dr. Tovah Sheldon and two with MV alum Chris Harrington. https://www.cilc.org/News-(1)/Why-Distance-Learning-Podcast.aspxMake It Mindful Michigan Virtual Episodes: See list from Seth's other podcast for episodes with Karle Delo and two with Aaron Baughman. https://mim.bepodcast.network/episodesGuest Bio: Kristen DeBrulerKristen DeBruler is the Assistant Director of the Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute, where she has spent more than 14 years studying K-12 online learning — including student pacing, teacher communication, mentor support, special populations, and AI use in virtual environments. Her research is oriented toward practitioners: she publishes findings in formats designed for teachers, administrators, and program leaders to act on, not just cite. She holds a PhD in Educational Psychology and Educational Technology from Michigan State University.About the HostsSeth Fleischauer is the founder of Banyan Global Learning and host of Why Distance Learning. Through Banyan, he designs live virtual programs that connect K-12 classrooms to global peers and expert facilitators — building the kind of structured, human-centered distance learning the podcast explores. See https://banyangloballearning.com/Tami Moehring and Allyson Mitchell work with CILC, the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration, to help educators implement high-quality live virtual learning experiences across grade levels. Discover more at CILC.org.
Researcher at the Faculty of Engineering and Design Ayla Hoeta joins Rosetta and Milly for a kōrero about her research in the Maramataka, and it's connection to te taiao. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to UoA!
This and all episodes at: https://aiandyou.net/ . I am talking with Katja Grace, founder of AI Impacts, a forecasting and risk research project focused on AI safety and governance. She has leveraged her passion and concern about AI risk into a significant role in, for instance, surveying the AI community for its evaluations of risk, which got her named to Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in AI for 2024. She is an expert on technological trajectories, model scaling, and anthropic reasoning. In our conclusion, we talk about predicting superintelligence, Katja's p(doom), regulation, the Great Filter argument, and Katja's childhood calculations for dealing with lethal snake encounters. All this plus our usual look at today's AI headlines! Transcript and URLs referenced at HumanCusp Blog.
Megan Lynch talks with KMOX Media Expert Julie Smith to discuss how we use AI.
Pippa Hudson is joined by Thembelani Mazibuko, Researcher at the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa, EISA to give us a breakdown of what happened over this weekend's voter registration. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Allen covers Invenergy returning four offshore wind leases for $765 million, a Block Island study finding turbines became reefs, RES’s Smart Pilot drone inspections, RWE’s three new French wind farms, and a $12 billion Japan-UK floating wind compact. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly newsletter on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’s StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on YouTube, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary’s “Engineering with Rosie” YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Good Monday everyone. There is a deal being made in Washington today … and the ocean is watching. Invenergy, the largest privately held power developer in North America, has agreed to hand back four offshore wind leases to the federal government. The price tag … seven hundred sixty-five million dollars. Those leases covered waters off New York, the Gulf of Maine, and Morro Bay off central California. One of those projects … Leading Light Wind … a two-point-four gigawatt development in the New York Bight … had already been canceled last November due to economic and regulatory pressure. The remaining three lease areas represented another four-point-eight gigawatts of potential capacity. All of it … gone. In exchange, Invenergy will redirect that capital into natural gas plants in Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri … and into geothermal projects across the Western United States. This is now the eighth offshore wind lease the Trump administration has bought out. Total cost to the federal government across all eight deals … more than two-point-five billion dollars. Seven state attorneys general are already suing over an earlier buyout with another developer, arguing the administration lacks legal authority to use federal funds this way. Invenergy is already pivoting toward geothermal. Just last week, the company acquired a five thousand-acre geothermal parcel in New Mexico through a federal lease sale. That brings its total federal geothermal footprint to forty-five parcels … one hundred forty-four thousand acres … across five western states. While Invenergy’s offshore leases are being canceled … the ocean beneath those kinds of projects may be quietly thriving. Scientists have spent seven years studying the Block Island Wind Farm off the coast of Rhode Island … America’s first offshore wind installation. They tracked nearly a million marine animals across seventy-one species. What they expected to find was damage. What they found instead … was astounding. Black sea bass abandoned their old wandering patterns and began clustering around the turbine foundations to feed. Blue mussels colonized the steel pylons. Macroalgae spread across the submerged surfaces. Cod, lobster, and reef fish moved into the rock piled around the bases. The turbines became reefs. Accidental … but unmistakable. Researchers at the University of St. Andrews strapped GPS trackers to harbor seals expecting them to flee offshore wind farms. Instead … the seals swam straight lines through the turbine rows … stopping to forage at each foundation … like a delivery driver working a route. One seal traced the turbine layout so precisely that researchers said you could have mapped every foundation from that single animal’s trail alone. Researchers are finding a sobering conclusion: whether a turbine helps the ocean or hurts it depends almost entirely on how old it is … and where it stands. New foundations going in … disruptive. Old foundations with fifteen years of growth on them … something closer to a reef. The science is finally precise enough to say which is which. The seals figured it out years ago. They just went where the food was … in very straight lines. Meanwhile, on dry land … RES, the global renewable energy company, has launched a new tool called Smart Pilot that automates wind turbine blade inspections using drones. RES says it will take twenty-five percent less time. And it runs on standard DJI consumer drone hardware … no proprietary equipment required. RES currently supports approximately forty-five gigawatts of installed renewable capacity worldwide. And over in France … RWE has officially opened three new wind farms in northern France. Combined capacity: sixty-eight-point-eight megawatts. Together, they will power approximately thirty-eight thousand French households with electricity from the wind. The projects took a decade from development to inauguration. The turbines are spinning now. And over in the UK, Japan and the United Kingdom have signed an Offshore Wind Compact committing Japan to facilitate up to nine billion British pounds … roughly twelve billion dollars … in investment for five-point-nine gigawatts of floating offshore wind in British waters. Three projects underpin the deal. Ossian … three-point-six gigawatts … Green Volt … five hundred sixty megawatts … and Erebus … a one hundred megawatt demonstration project planned for the Celtic Sea. The United Kingdom called it a long-term structural measure. Not a reaction to the moment. But a bet on the future. There are many roadblocks ahead for offshore and onshore wind. That is clear. Invenergy turning over their offshore leases feels more like financial leveraging than an internal philosophy shift. At some point in the relatively near future Invenergy can probably buy back those leases at a fraction of the cost. Because wind energy — along with solar energy — is only getting cheaper. And economics eventually wins. And the worry about sea life due to offshore turbines — that worry seems misplaced. And that’s the state of the wind industry for the 22nd of June 2026. Join us tomorrow for the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast.
Good morning from Pharma Daily: the podcast that brings you the most important developments in the pharmaceutical and biotech world. Today, we're diving into some of the most exciting stories shaping the industry right now. Let's start with a groundbreaking advancement in gene therapy. Researchers have achieved a significant milestone by successfully using CRISPR technology to treat a rare genetic disorder in humans. This marks one of the first times that CRISPR has been applied directly to patients in such a way, offering hope for those suffering from conditions previously thought untreatable. This development is not just about treating one disorder; it opens up a world of possibilities for addressing various genetic diseases. By precisely editing genes at their source, scientists are paving the way for therapies that could revolutionize how we approach genetic disorders. Shifting gears to regulatory news, the FDA has granted accelerated approval to a new Alzheimer's drug that targets amyloid plaques in the brain. This drug, through its unique mechanism of action, aims to slow down cognitive decline in patients diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. While there remains debate about the amyloid hypothesis itself, this approval signals a hopeful step forward in treating a condition that affects millions worldwide. As researchers continue to explore and understand Alzheimer's pathology, such approvals encourage further innovation and investment into neurodegenerative research. In clinical trial news, a biotech company has announced promising results from its Phase 3 trial of an mRNA-based vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The trial demonstrated high efficacy in preventing severe RSV infections among older adults, a population particularly vulnerable to this virus. These results not only underscore the versatility of mRNA technology but also highlight how quickly platforms developed during the COVID-19 pandemic can be adapted for other infectious diseases. This advancement suggests a future where rapid response to emerging viral threats becomes more feasible. Meanwhile, in the realm of oncology, there's been an exciting development with a novel immunotherapy showing potential in treating pancreatic cancer. This approach involves modifying patients' own immune cells to better recognize and attack cancer cells, a technique known as CAR-T cell therapy. Although traditionally successful in blood cancers, applying it to solid tumors like pancreatic cancer has been challenging due to their dense and protective tumor microenvironments. Early data indicate that this immunotherapy may penetrate these barriers more effectively, offering new hope for patients facing one of the deadliest forms of cancer. On a broader scale, the industry continues to see an increase in collaborative efforts between pharmaceutical giants and smaller biotech firms. These partnerships are essential for fostering innovation and speeding up drug development processes. By combining resources and expertise, companies can tackle complex health challenges more efficiently than ever before. Such collaborations also reflect an industry trend towards open innovation models that prioritize agility and shared knowledge over traditional competition. Finally, let's touch on an emerging trend that's capturing attention: personalized medicine's growing influence on drug development strategies. With advances in genomics and data analytics, pharmaceutical companies are increasingly tailoring therapies to individual patient profiles rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach. This shift not only improves treatment efficacy but also reduces the likelihood of adverse reactions, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes and more efficient healthcare systems. These stories illustrate an industry at the cutting edge of science and technology, driven by a relentless pursuit of new ways to improve human health. Each breakthrough not only represents progress but also carries profound implications for future research directions and therapeutic possibilities. That's all for today's edition of Pharma Daily. Stay tuned as we continue to bring you more updates on these exciting developments in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Thank you for listening, and we'll be back soon with more insights from this dynamic field.Support the show
Happy Sunday! Welcome to Heal Squad's The Sunday Set Up. Life lessons to help you start the week. This week, we're talking about a list most of us never make—and why it may be more important than the one we look at every day. The To-Done List. Most of us live inside our To-Do Lists. Pay the bills. Lose the weight. Build the business. Raise the kids. Heal the trauma. Get healthier. Get organized. Get somewhere. The problem? The list never ends. And because the list never ends, neither does the feeling that we're behind. But science tells us something fascinating: the human brain wasn't designed for gratitude. It was designed for survival. Researchers call it negativity bias. Our brains naturally give more attention, more memory space, and more emotional weight to problems, criticism, and unfinished business than to accomplishments, victories, or progress. In fact, studies show negative experiences can have three to five times more psychological impact than positive ones. Which means many of us are walking around forgetting the mountains we've already climbed while obsessing over the next one. This week, we explore why builders, caregivers, achievers, and over-givers are especially vulnerable to what Keven calls "achievement amnesia"—the tendency to forget what you've survived, built, contributed, and overcome. Most importantly, we introduce a simple but powerful practice: creating a To-Done List. A record not of what still needs fixing, but of what you've already done. What you've survived. Who you've helped. What you've learned. What you've carried. What you've become. Because maybe the problem isn't that you're behind. Maybe you've simply spent too much time staring at your To-Do List and not enough time honoring your To-Done List. This week, become the historian of your own life. The science says it can reduce stress, improve mood, increase resilience, and help restore perspective. More importantly, it may remind you of something you've forgotten: You've already come a lot farther than you think. Have a great week, Heal Squad. We'll talk shawtly. OCTOBER 2026 RETREAT TICKETS: https://www.canyonranch.com/lenox/retreats/heal-retreat-maria-menounos HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.
Cancer Caused by His Volunteer Work at a New York Attack: A 9/11 Volunteer's Fight Against Lung Cancer, Trauma, and Finding Hope. Those words summarize a journey that began with selfless service and evolved into a decades-long battle for survival. Twenty-five years after volunteering at Ground Zero following the September 11 terrorist attacks, Craig Sotkovsky continues fighting a different enemy, an aggressive form of lung cancer linked to toxic exposure at the World Trade Center. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast social media like their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. His remarkable story is featured on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and shared across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and other major News and podcast platforms. The episode is available to listen to Free. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartradio and most major podcast platforms. #LawEnforcementTalk #Free #Podcast #Radio One Decision Changed Everything On September 11, 2001, Craig Sotkovsky watched history unfold from his home in Jersey City, New Jersey. Supporting articles about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin. Like millions of Americans, he watched in disbelief as the Twin Towers collapsed after terrorists hijacked commercial airliners and carried out one of the deadliest attacks in U.S. history. But unlike most Americans, Craig didn't remain a spectator. A skilled carpenter and mason, he volunteered to help. He joined the bucket brigade at Ground Zero and spent two of the first five days working in the debris field following the collapse of the World Trade Center. Cancer Caused by His Volunteer Work at a New York Attack: A 9/11 Volunteer's Fight Against Lung Cancer, Trauma, and Finding Hope. The episode is available across major platforms including their website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, with highlights shared across their Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn profiles. At the time, he believed he was simply helping his country. He had no idea the toxic dust surrounding him would follow him for the rest of his life. "Twenty-five years ago, I answered a call for help." The Hidden Cost of Being a Volunteer Ground Zero contained a dangerous mixture of pulverized concrete, asbestos, glass fibers, lead, fuel residue, and countless other hazardous materials released when the towers collapsed. Available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and most major Podcast networks. Years later, Craig received devastating news. He had developed a rare and aggressive lung cancer connected to his exposure at the World Trade Center. The diagnosis transformed every part of his life. He underwent multiple cancer surgeries. He endured physical pain, emotional trauma, and overwhelming financial hardship. The illness eventually cost him nearly everything. "Cancer changed everything." More Than a Medical Battle Craig explains that surviving cancer became more than simply recovering from surgery. It became a complete rebuilding of his identity. He describes losing financial security, emotional stability, and the life he once knew. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartradio and most major podcast platforms. Yet amid tremendous hardship, he discovered something unexpected. Purpose. "Growth can come from pain." That philosophy became the foundation for what Craig now calls "Gro-Win Through Pain," a message encouraging others to find strength through life's darkest moments. Cancer Caused by His Volunteer Work at a New York Attack: A 9/11 Volunteer's Fight Against Lung Cancer, Trauma, and Finding Hope. Trauma Doesn't Always End When the Crisis Is Over Many people associate September 11 with the horrific events of that single morning. Craig reminds listeners that for thousands of responders, recovery workers, and volunteers, the disaster never truly ended. For many, the effects emerged years later through chronic illness, cancer, respiratory disease, and lasting emotional trauma. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast continues bringing listeners real conversations from the front lines of crime, policing, trauma, survival, and healing. His story highlights the reality that some of the greatest wounds are invisible for years. Research Continues to Show Elevated Cancer Risks Craig's experience reflects what researchers have documented for years. Studies examining World Trade Center responders have found elevated rates of several cancers among those exposed to Ground Zero dust. One study published in JAMA followed more than 12,000 World Trade Center responders. Researchers found that participants reporting heavier exposure experienced nearly three times the incidence of lung cancer compared with responders reporting minimal exposure, even after accounting for smoking history and other demographic factors. Cancer Caused by His Volunteer Work at a New York Attack: A 9/11 Volunteer's Fight Against Lung Cancer, Trauma, and Finding Hope. The complete interview is available as a Free Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, LinkedIn, and major podcast platforms. While every individual's medical history is unique, Craig's diagnosis illustrates the very real health consequences many volunteers and first responders continue to face decades later. A Mission Across America As the 25th anniversary of September 11 approaches, Craig is preparing for another mission. He plans to travel across America in an RV to honor those who lost their lives, recognize responders and volunteers still living with the consequences of that day, and share stories of resilience, perseverance, and hope. His journey is no longer defined by cancer. It is defined by purpose. An Inspiring Conversation On the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, Craig Sotkovsky shares the emotional details of witnessing the attacks, volunteering at Ground Zero, developing lung cancer, enduring repeated surgeries, and learning how to move forward despite overwhelming adversity. Cancer Caused by His Volunteer Work at a New York Attack: A 9/11 Volunteer's Fight Against Lung Cancer, Trauma, and Finding Hope. Listeners can hear the complete interview on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and other major Podcast, Radio, News, and Media platforms. His story serves as a reminder that true courage often continues long after the cameras disappear. Sometimes the greatest heroes are those who quietly keep fighting years after the world has moved on. Listen Free Today Hear Craig Sotkovsky's incredible story on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast. The episode is available Free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and is promoted across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and other major podcast and News platforms. Cancer Caused by His Volunteer Work at a New York Attack: A 9/11 Volunteer's Fight Against Lung Cancer, Trauma, and Finding Hope. 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Alcohol use disorder affects millions of Americans, but treatment options remain limited, and relapse is common. A UT Health San Antonio researcher is studying two unconventional approaches that he hopes could one day be combined into a single, more effective treatment.
On this episode of Think Theory Radio we discuss all the latest sound experiments and discoveries! Can ultrasound waves be used to cure Alzheimer's and reverse memory loss?! Researchers created sound that can bend itself through space and reach only your ear in a crowd! Can sound extinguish fire, alter your tasted buds, and cure tinnitus?! Plus, what are data symphonies, and how did scientists brew espresso using only sound?!
Most arguments seem to be about just one thing: money, chores, politics, parenting, work, or whatever sparked the disagreement. But according to experts in conflict resolution, there is often something deeper happening beneath the surface. In fact, many arguments become difficult to resolve because two separate problems are being confused as one. Understanding the difference can completely change the conversation. Source: Jim Ferrell author of The Anatomy of Peace (https://amzn.to/4erYLUP). Imagine grocery shopping every day because food spoiled almost immediately. Imagine no frozen food, no leftovers, no supermarkets stocked with fresh produce year-round, and no easy way to transport food across long distances. Just 150 years ago, that was normal life. Then refrigeration arrived and quietly transformed almost everything about how humans eat, live, work, and build cities. Yet this remarkable technology has also created unexpected consequences for our health, food systems, the environment, and even our relationship with nature. Nicola Twilley, writer, co-host of the popular Gastropod podcast (https://gastropod.com/category/podcasts/), and author of Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves (https://amzn.to/3VuXNP0), reveals the fascinating story behind one of the most important inventions in human history. Volcanoes are among the most destructive forces on Earth. They bury cities, disrupt climates, and unleash enormous power with little warning. Yet without volcanoes, life on Earth might never have evolved the way it did—and may not exist at all. Where does lava come from? Why do volcanoes erupt where they do? Why do some remain dormant for centuries before suddenly awakening? And what role have volcanoes played in shaping the planet we call home? Tamsin Mather, professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Oxford and author of Adventures in Volcanoland: What Volcanoes Tell Us About the World and Ourselves (https://amzn.to/3xk4DyI), explains why volcanoes are not just geological curiosities but one of the fundamental forces that made Earth what it is today. Most purses travel everywhere their owners do—restaurants, public restrooms, grocery stores, offices, airports, and countless other places. Along the way, they collect far more than receipts, lipstick, and keys. Researchers have found that purses can become surprisingly dirty, and what accumulates on them can be more than just kinda gross—it may pose a legitimate health concern. https://finderskeypurse.com/blogs/finderskeypurse-com-blog/how-dirty-is-your-purse-plus-how-to-keep-it-clean PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS POCKET HOSE: For a limited time, when you purchase a new Pocket Hose Ballistic, you'll get a FREE 360 degree rotating pocket pivot and a FREE thumb drive nozzle! Just text SYSK to 64000 AIR DOCTOR: Head to https://AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code SYSK to get $250 off select AirDoctor air purifiers, including the 3500, 4000, and 5500 models. Plus, you'll receive a free 3year warranty! RULA: Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit https://Rula.com/sysk to get started. QUINCE: Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to https://Quince.com/sysk for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! DELL: With the Dell Pro laptop powered by Intel Core Ultra with vPro, no matter how many interruptions you have, your laptop won't be one of them. With battery that's optimized for the way you work, and built-in intelligence that quiets distractions the moment you're trying to focus, your tech won't slow you down. Find out more at https://Dell.com/Dell-Pro SHOPIFY: It's time to turn those "what ifs" into CHA CHING with Shopify Today! Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at https://Shopify.com/sysk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, we are joined by Tom Kellermann, Trend Micro's VP of AI Security and Threat Research, discussing their work on "Inside SHADOW-WATER-063's Banana RAT: From Build Server to Banking Fraud." Researchers from Trend Micro's MDR team uncovered the full operation behind Banana RAT, a sophisticated banking trojan they track as SHADOW-WATER-063, by analyzing both attacker infrastructure and infected victim systems. The malware uses fileless PowerShell execution, layered obfuscation, and remote-control capabilities to steal credentials, manipulate banking sessions, intercept Pix QR code payments, and facilitate financial fraud targeting Brazilian banks. The campaign appears to be operated by a Brazilian Portuguese-speaking cybercriminal group with ties to the broader Tetrade banking malware ecosystem and may be evolving toward a malware-as-a-service model. The research and executive brief can be found here: Inside SHADOW-WATER-063's Banana RAT: From Build Server to Banking Fraud Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Russell Van Brocklen is a New York State Senate-funded dyslexia researcher with severe dyslexia. His articulation-first writing program moved students from a middle-school writing level to graduate level on the GRE Analytical Writing Assessment — a 7–8 grade-level leap in one school year. He was told he'd never read at grade level, but he reads at graduate level, and he's helping others do the same! For more, check out: https://dyslexiaclasses.com/author/admin/Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe to our YouTube channel This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Researchers have developed a breakthrough nerve conduit that uses rotating magnetic fields to generate electrical pulses for healing damaged nerves -- achieving results comparable to surgical nerve transplants. In this episode, I explore how controlled electromagnetic fields can actually promote healing, what this means for our understanding of EMF bioeffects, and why the key isn't avoiding all electromagnetic exposure but understanding frequency, intensity, and biological context. In This Episode How rotating magnetic fields generate healing electrical currents in nerve conduits Why this breakthrough offers a less invasive alternative to nerve transplant surgery What therapeutic EMF research tells us about electromagnetic bioeffects Featured Study Read the full study: Magnetic Field-Driven Electrogenic Scaffold Enhances the Nerve Regeneration See all studies at shieldyourbody.com/research
In this episode, Brian welcomes Kyle back to the show for a raw, boots-on-the-ground conversation about Kyle's new venture, Backcountry Bigfoot, a YouTube channel built around the real-life experience of Sasquatch research in the wild. Rather than presenting a polished, overly produced version of the subject, Kyle explains that his goal is to bring viewers directly into the backcountry with him, capturing the everyday reality of expeditions, campfire conversations, tree breaks, footprints, strange sounds, unexpected moments, and the humor, exhaustion, awe, and uncertainty that come with searching for Sasquatch in some of the most active wilderness areas he has worked.Kyle shares how Backcountry Bigfoot came together, including Brian's role in helping him land on the name and shape the idea into something that could become more than just a channel. He talks about wanting to fully immerse himself in filming, editing, guiding, and documenting his research, even though it is all new territory for him. The heart of the project is authenticity: walking through the woods, talking through evidence as it is found, sitting around the fire after a long day, and giving viewers the kind of raw access that many people will never be able to experience in person.The conversation moves into Kyle's research area near Radium, where Brian previously spent time in the field and had experiences that left a lasting impression. They discuss the remote journey into the area, the powerful feeling of being truly away from civilization, and the kind of activity reported there, including rock throwing, wood knocks, strange vocalizations, “samurai chatter,” trailer movement, eerie night walks, and multiple alleged Sasquatch sightings. Kyle also recounts several personal and witnessed encounters, including his father seeing a Sasquatch near camp and a guest watching one cross a trail just as darkness settled in.A major part of the discussion focuses on the evidence found throughout the area, especially the overwhelming number of tree breaks and the unusual footprints preserved in the thick mossy substrate. Kyle explains how the moss reacts to normal human traffic compared with the deep impressions he believes were left by extremely heavy beings, some lasting for years because the moss is crushed, torn, and effectively killed in the shape of a foot. Brian reflects on how difficult it is to appreciate the scale and strangeness of the tree breaks without seeing them firsthand, especially when they appear high off the ground, methodically broken, and far beyond what an average person could reproduce.Brian and Kyle also revisit some of the most memorable locations from the expedition, including the area known as Pinner Playground, a strange section of forest filled with unusual stick formations, teepee-like structures, possible trackways, and an energy that both men describe as hard to explain. They also discuss the discovery of a massive structure involving enormous trees placed against an ancient tree deep in an area where machinery could not realistically access, raising more questions than answers about how it could have been made.Back Country Bigfoot YouTube ChannelEmail BrianJoin Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.Have you had a Bigfoot encounter, Sasquatch sighting, Dogman experience, or other cryptid or paranormal encounter? We'd love to hear your story. Email brian@paranormalworldproductions.com to be featured on a future episode of Sasquatch Odyssey.Sasquatch Odyssey is a leading Bigfoot and cryptid podcast exploring real encounters, field research, and scientific analysis of the Sasquatch phenomenon.Follow the show and turn on automatic downloads so you never miss an episode.
Joined by guest Logan Thompson, this episode of BCI Cattle Chat covers a wide range of topics, beginning with updates on current cattle research projects underway during the summer. Researchers discuss ongoing work in areas such as semen evaluation technology, stocker cattle supplementation, grazing system optimization, and respiratory disease investigation. A key theme is how research helps refine management practices over time, even though results often require multiple trials to confirm reliability. The conversation then shifts to a listener question about vitamin A stability, highlighting how vitamin levels can degrade over time—especially in mineral mixes—and emphasizing strategic purchasing and seasonal supplementation. The team also discusses magnesium supplementation, noting that risk depends heavily on forage type, with cool-season grasses posing the greatest threat for deficiencies like grass tetany. They emphasize tailoring supplementation to specific conditions such as lactation stage and pasture type rather than applying blanket recommendations. Another major topic examines the feasibility of raising cow-calf pairs in confinement systems. While possible, this approach introduces challenges including increased labor, higher feed costs, ventilation requirements, and greater disease risk—especially during calving. Experts suggest that confinement may work best when used strategically, such as outside of calving season or in combination with grazing systems. Overall, the episode stresses the importance of adapting management decisions to specific operations, balancing economics, animal health, and available resources.
According to researchers at the University of Texas at Austin, employees at high-trust organizations are 50% more productive and report 106% more energy at work compared to those in low-trust workplaces. • Meanwhile, the science of human connection continues to reveal how deeply our conversations shape our biology. Researchers at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute explain that love, trust, attachment, and social bonding are driven by intricate interactions between neurotransmitters, hormones, and neural pathways that influence how we think, feel, collaborate, and lead. Today's guest, Keith Greer, has spent more than four decades helping individuals, families, leaders, and organizations better understand the power of conversation and connection. As an Executive Coach, Family Therapist, Trainer, Speaker, and Podcast Host, Keith brings together neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and leadership development to help organizations create cultures rooted in trust, safety, inclusion, and authentic communication. Holding a Professional Certified Coach (P.C.C.) designation through the International Coach Federation, Keith works across corporate, nonprofit, and family-owned business sectors, helping leaders develop conversational strategies that strengthen relationships, increase engagement, and inspire meaningful performance. His “Conversationally Intelligent Leadership Process” integrates evidence-based practices from Conversational Intelligence®, Psychological Safety, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, and Family Systems Theory. The result is a leadership framework that empowers individuals and teams to communicate with greater empathy, clarity, trust, and authenticity. Keith's work focuses on helping leaders understand that conversations are not simply exchanges of information. They are biological and emotional experiences that can either trigger fear and defensiveness or create safety, collaboration, creativity, and human connection. Through intentional communication practices, organizations can unlock deeper loyalty, stronger cultures, healthier teams, and higher productivity. As the host of The Helping Conversation podcast, Keith continues to share practical tools and neuroscience-based insights designed to help people create safer and more trusting relationships, one conversation at a time. For more information: https://www.keithgreercoaching.com/ Email: keith@keithgreercoaching.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's episode is one of the most eye-opening conversations about marriage, love, and relationships you will ever hear. Whether you're married, dating, single, divorced, or in a long term relationship, get ready for the gift of the Gottmans. Dr. John and Dr. Julie Gottman are the world's leading relationship researchers. For over 50 years, they have studied thousands of couples, published hundreds of research papers, written 52 books, and changed the way the world understands love. And what they are sharing today is simple but life-changing: It's not whether you have conflict that determines if your relationship lasts. It's how you handle it. Today you are going to learn: -How the first 3 minutes of a fight can predict divorce -The 4 most common behaviors in every relationship that drive people apart -3 simple questions for your next date night that create real connection -The #1 predictor that a marriage will last (it's not chemistry or sex) -One 10-minute Sunday habit that makes you both feel like you're on the same team -“Turning away” vs. “turning against” - the tiny moments that make your partner feel loved… or alone If you're feeling like you and your partner have become roommates who barely see each other, you're not alone. Nobody taught you how to do this. And even if you had great role models, marriage comes with challenges no one can fully prepare you for. So let this episode be your wake-up call – and the way back to each other. For more resources related to today's episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked the episode, check out another great episode about relationships, with divorce attorney James Sexton: The Most Eye-Opening Conversation on Marriage & Love You will Ever Hear Connect with Mel: Order Mel's product, Pure Genius Protein Get Mel's newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration. Get Mel's #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Travis Christofferson is the science writer behind Tripping Over the Truth, and the case he makes is one of the most quietly radical ideas in modern medicine: that we may already have the tools to treat most cancers, most of the time, and that the reason we don't use them has more to do with entrenched paradigms than with the limits of science.In this episode, Travis walks Aubrey through the metabolic theory of cancer, the century-old insight (first glimpsed by Nobel laureate Otto Warburg in the 1920s) that cancer behaves less like a genetic accident and more like a disease of broken cellular energy. They get into why cancer cells ferment sugar instead of breathing oxygen, why that single difference flips the entire treatment model on its head, and why a PET scan, which lights up tumors using radiolabeled glucose, is staring at the answer every single day. Travis explains how starving cancer cells with fasting and the ketogenic diet makes healthy cells more robust while putting malignant ones under lethal stress, and how repurposed generic drugs (ivermectin, fenbendazole, metformin) may be quietly doing the same thing through mechanisms almost nobody is studying.The conversation widens into something bigger than biology: why a system built on FDA monotherapy trials and patent incentives ignores cheap combination therapies that could change everything, how fear short-circuits our ability to think clearly when a diagnosis lands, and why the most hopeful reframe of all is to stop waging war on our own sick cells and start trying to heal them. Aubrey shares the personal loss that drew him to this work, and the strange peace that came from realizing there might actually be a path.We discuss: the metabolic theory of cancer and how it differs from the genetic model, Otto Warburg and the golden age of unencumbered science, why cancer cells ferment glucose (the Warburg effect), the mitochondria as little sick patients rather than enemies to be killed, how fasting and ketosis starve tumors while strengthening healthy cells, the role of insulin and IGF-1 as growth signals, hexokinase two and how repurposed drugs may block it, the ivermectin and mebendazole observational cancer data, why generic drugs never get the trials they deserve, the "plagues of prosperity" and the modern toxic load, how fear and tribalism distort medical decision-making, and Travis's prophylactic protocol (quarterly keto plus hyperbaric oxygen) for staying ahead of disease.Check out Travis Christofferson's books | https://tinyurl.com/y6d7n5pk| Travis Christofferson | ►Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/travis_christofferson/This episode is sponsored by►Metal Mark Gold Aurum Collectable Art | https://mtlmrk.com/►Korrect Life | https://korrectlife.com/| Aubrey Marcus |►Website | https://www.aubreymarcus.com/►Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/aubreymarcus►Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/AubreyMarcus/►X | https://x.com/aubreymarcus►Substack: https://www.aubreymarcus.com/blogs/substack► Love To The Seventh Power: https://chakaruna.com/collections/booksSubscribe to the Aubrey Marcus podcast:►iTunes | https://apple.co/2lMZRCn ►Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2EaELZO ►IHeartRadio | https://ihr.fm/3CiV4x3 ►Partner with the Aubrey Marcus Podcast | https://www.aubreymarcus.com/pages/booking
What if becoming smarter had less to do with intelligence and more to do with a handful of everyday habits? Researchers are discovering that many of the things that most influence brain performance are surprisingly simple—and often completely within your control. Research continues to show that the brain is far more adaptable than scientists once believed. It's become clear that the choices you make every day can have a significant impact on memory, focus, creativity, learning, and decision-making. The encouraging news is that improving brain performance doesn't require genius-level IQ or expensive biohacks. In many cases, relatively simple lifestyle changes can produce measurable improvements in how your brain works and how you feel. Dr. David Bardsley joins me to explain the science behind keeping your brain sharp, boosting cognitive performance, and protecting your mental abilities as you age. In our conversation, he discusses some of the most powerful—and often overlooked—factors that influence brain health, why many people unknowingly sabotage their own cognitive performance, and what you can start doing today to think more clearly, learn more effectively, and stay mentally strong for years to come. Dr. Bardsley is author of Smarter Next Year: The Revolutionary Science for a Smarter, Happier You (https://amzn.to/2tUXcK8). If you've ever wondered whether you could improve your memory, focus, mental sharpness, or overall brain performance, this conversation offers practical, science-backed insights that may help you get more out of the brain you already have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Researchers just published details of a massive undersea graveyard of whales deep in the Indian Ocean. Spanning about 1,200 kilometers (745 miles), it contains whale remains dating back more than 5 million years—and at least five active whale fall sites still teeming with life. Fossil whale expert Nick Pyenson joins Host Flora Lichtman to discuss these findings. Then, marine biologists Rachel Sipler and Sara Jobson join Ira Flatow to describe an unusual discovery in certain species of sea cucumbers: If a foot or tentacle becomes detached, the parts don't wither up and rot away. Even without a stomach, these parts appear to directly extract nutrients from the surrounding seawater. “Zombie” sea cucumber parts have been observed surviving for more than three years. Guests: Dr. Nick Pyenson is curator of fossil marine mammals at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Dr. Rachel Sipler is a senior research scientist in the Bigelow Laboratory in East Boothbay, Maine. Sara Jobson a PhD student at the Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. Johns, Canada. Other episodes you may enjoy: Remembering Roger Payne, Who Helped Save The Whales Can A Microbe Conservation Movement Take Off? Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Follow our show on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Bluesky @scifri and sign up for our newsletters. Got a science question that's keeping you up at night? Call us: 877-472-4374 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
For years, scientists worried that medical progress was slowing down. Drug development became more expensive than ever with more complex clinical trials, and even then, many new treatments offered only modest gains. But over the past month, a series of breakthroughs has raised hopes that medicine may be entering a new era. Researchers unveiled a massively promising new therapy for pancreatic cancer, a gene-editing treatment that could dramatically reduce the risk of heart disease, and an experimental obesity drug that not only produces unprecedented weight loss but also improves a huge range of related conditions. Cancer and heart disease are America's two biggest killers, but if these treatments fulfill their promise, they could transform public health and extend millions of lives. Today's guest is Matthew Herper, senior writer at STAT News. We discuss this remarkable month in medicine, why so many advances are arriving at once, and what they could mean for the future of human health. Subscribe to our YouTube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/@PlainEnglishwithDerekThompson If you have questions, observations, or ideas for future episodes, email us at PlainEnglish@Spotify.com. Host: Derek ThompsonGuest: Matthew HerperProducer: Devon BaroldiAdditional Production Support: Ben Glicksman All Matches Streaming Live. Watch 3 Days Free. Offers are subject to change. See fox.com for complete terms and conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices