# weekend read (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover weekend read. Page: Feed: --- ## [Ceramics journal pulls dozens of papers flagged for integrity concerns](https://retractionwatch.com/2026/08/20/ceramics-journal-pulls-dozens-of-papers-flagged-for-integrity-concerns/) _2026-08-20 · Avery Orrall · Retraction Watch_ A materials science journal has pulled 56 papers so far this year for transgressions including image overlap, concerns about data integrity and “suspicious” changes in authorship. Ceramics International began retracting the papers in July. More than 50 of the retractions were requested by an “impartial field expert acting in the role of an independent Publishing … Continue reading Ceramics journal… ## [Midlife Fitness Gift Guide for the Grown-ass Person (Updated for 2026)](https://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/fitness-gift-guide-for-the-grown-ass-person/) _2026-08-20 · Alison Gary · Wardrobe Oxygen | Real-Life Style Advice for Women in Midlife | Alison Gary_ Completely updated for 2026, the best midlife fitness gifts for beginners to advanced athletes and those who find joy in movement and being outdoors. ## [A New Zealand journal deleted a paper for potential harm to Māori months after publishing it](https://retractionwatch.com/2026/08/19/new-zealand-journal-clinical-psychology-maori/) _2026-08-19 · Lori Youmshajekian · Retraction Watch_ When Arna Mitchell submitted her article critiquing a proposal for different standards of practice for Māori and non-Māori clients in clinical psychology, she thought it would be too controversial to publish because it challenged views becoming influential among professional and academic circles. But the Journal of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists (JNZCCP) had … Continue reading A… ## [Wanted by the Vampire - Chapter 13](https://mirandathorn.substack.com/p/wanted-by-the-vampire-chapter-13) _2026-08-19 · Miranda Thorn · Miranda Thorn_ The fever took him two hours after I’d tended his wounds. ## [The Best Clothing Retailers for Women Over 40: Updated for 2026](https://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/best-clothing-retailers-women-over-40/) _2026-08-18 · Alison Gary · Wardrobe Oxygen | Real-Life Style Advice for Women in Midlife | Alison Gary_ Updated for 2026, IMO the best clothing retailers for women over 40. ## [Sage issues dozens of retractions from two journals it acquired](https://retractionwatch.com/2026/08/17/sage-issues-dozens-of-retractions-from-two-journals-it-acquired/) _2026-08-17 · Avery Orrall · Retraction Watch_ In recent weeks Sage has retracted batches of articles published in two journals it acquired from IOS Press in 2023. In each case, the retractions were for manipulation of, and concerns about, peer review. The first tranche of papers was retracted July 15 from Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems (JIFS) and constituted 43 papers, … Continue reading Sage issues dozens of retractions from two… ## [KIZIK Freedom Run Review: A Runner With Wide Feet Puts These Sneakers to the Test](https://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/kizik-freedom-run-review/) _2026-08-17 · Wardrobe Oxygen Community · Wardrobe Oxygen | Real-Life Style Advice for Women in Midlife | Alison Gary_ KIZIK is a popular sneaker brand for step-in ease, widths, and comfort for travel and work. But how do they do with running shoes? A community member tests them out for us. ## [Weekend Reads (August 15, 2026): John Wick, Data Centers, Blasphemy Laws, Gen Z](https://opus.substack.com/p/weekend-reads-20260815) _2026-08-15 · Jason Morehead · Opus_ Recommended weekend reading material for August 15, 2026. ## [Weekend reads: Tragic news on former Cambridge prof; A ‘never AI’ research company was AI after all; OpenAI’s math breakthroughs don’t add up](https://retractionwatch.com/2026/08/15/weekend-reads-jason-arday-research-gold-ai-openai-math-breakthroughs/) _2026-08-15 · Retraction Watch Staff · Retraction Watch_ As we were assembling this week’s Weekend Reads, we learned the tragic news that former Cambridge professor Jason Arday had been found dead in his home. Arday has been the subject of several news stories in recent weeks, including at Retraction Watch. We are shocked and saddened by the news of his death. Our hearts … Continue reading Weekend reads: Tragic news on former Cambridge prof; A ‘never… ## [Weekend Reads for the Middle of August](https://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/weekend-reads-for-the-middle-of-august/) _2026-08-15 · Alison Gary · Wardrobe Oxygen | Real-Life Style Advice for Women in Midlife | Alison Gary_ Music, art, books, TV, sales, style inspo, and the most interesting articles I read this week. ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1R4Uo2asdLnm) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## [Always Sniff the Tide Stick + your weekend reads](https://mirandathorn.substack.com/p/always-sniff-the-tide-stick-your-db1) _2026-08-15 · Miranda Thorn · Miranda Thorn_ So, I have a white dress with little blue flowers on it that I love. ## [Princeton student says she did not conduct the experiments described in her now-retracted paper](https://retractionwatch.com/2026/08/14/princeton-rishika-porandla-macromolecular-materials-engineering-experiments-retraction/) _2026-08-14 · Brendan Borrell · Retraction Watch_ Earlier this week, Retraction Watch reported on a Princeton student’s decision to retract her own paper from an engineering journal due to “significant methodological errors.” The student, Rishika Porandla, now tells us she never conducted the experiments described in the study. “The beam experiment described in the paper was a proposed experimental workflow with associated … Continue reading… ## [The Best Stores that Offer Petite Midsize Clothes Over Size 10 and Petite Plus Size Fashion](https://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/petite-clothes-over-size-10/) _2026-08-13 · Alison Gary · Wardrobe Oxygen | Real-Life Style Advice for Women in Midlife | Alison Gary_ The best list on the internet on where to shop for petite midsize clothes over size 10 and who sells petite plus size fashion ## [JAMA journal won’t retract oxycodone paper despite author request, citing no ‘falsification’](https://retractionwatch.com/2026/08/13/jama-archives-internal-medicine-oxycodone-osteoarthritis-pain/) _2026-08-13 · Alicia Gallegos · Retraction Watch_ JAMA Internal Medicine has rejected a petition by a group of clinicians calling for the journal to retract an article on oxycodone therapy for osteoarthritis. The request — which initially included two of the paper’s original authors — stems from 19-year-old court records revealing the sponsor of the study withheld evidence about opioid withdrawal that … Continue reading JAMA journal won’t retract… ## [$30 Soma Bra Sale is On! The Best Buys](https://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/soma-bra-sale/) _2026-08-13 · Alison Gary · Wardrobe Oxygen | Real-Life Style Advice for Women in Midlife | Alison Gary_ The Soma $30 sale is on, and this is a stellar time to stock up. I share my favorites and the bestsellers within the Wardrobe Oxygen community. ## [Biology journal pulls 100+ articles and counting from special issues for peer review manipulation](https://retractionwatch.com/2026/08/12/biology-journal-pulls-100-articles-and-counting-from-special-issues-for-peer-review-manipulation/) _2026-08-12 · Avery Orrall · Retraction Watch_ Elsevier’s International Journal of Biological Macromolecules has issued more than 100 retractions and counting for manipulated peer review in guest-edited special issues. The publisher has said one more retraction is coming. Since June the publisher has retracted 120 papers. According to the retraction notices, the journal identified “\[s\]ystematic, coordinated, and widespread manipulation of the… ## [BMJ Group retracts paper on COVID-19 vaccines and mortality featured in Senate hearing](https://retractionwatch.com/2026/08/11/bmj-public-health-retraction-covid-19-vaccines-death-senate-hearing/) _2026-08-11 · Avery Orrall · Retraction Watch_ BMJ Public Health has retracted a paper some — including a witness at a recent U.S. Senate subcommittee hearing — have used to link COVID-19 vaccines to deaths. The action comes more than two years after a researcher cited in the work flagged issues with the study. Published May 6, 2024, the paper used the … Continue reading BMJ Group retracts paper on COVID-19 vaccines and mortality featured in… ## [Fast Fashion Destroyed Our Concept of Price and Value](https://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/fast-fashion-destroyed/) _2026-08-11 · Alison Gary · Wardrobe Oxygen | Real-Life Style Advice for Women in Midlife | Alison Gary_ TL;DR The Quick Version Since 2000, gas, cars, and homes have all more than doubled in price yet the price of jeans barely moved. Fast fashion giants like Shein and Amazon trained us to expect low prices, and it's wrecked our sense of what clothes should actually cost. ## [Wanted by the Vampire - Chapter 12](https://mirandathorn.substack.com/p/wanted-by-the-vampire-chapter-12) _2026-08-11 · Miranda Thorn · Miranda Thorn_ Trying to get a man built like a Viking anywhere when he was barely walking under his own power was a struggle. ## [A college student had to retract her paper. The move was ‘the starting point for a better study’](https://retractionwatch.com/2026/08/10/college-student-rishika-porandla-retract-own-paper-wiley-macromolecular-materials-engineering/) _2026-08-10 · Alicia Gallegos · Retraction Watch_ Note, August 14, 2026: See an update to this story here. As a sophomore at Princeton University, Rishika Porandla took a course called “The Curious Scientist,” where students practice disciplinary research skills and act as a “PI” on a project of their choosing. Porandla didn’t have to think twice about what subject to dive into. … Continue reading A college student had to retract her paper. The… ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xEyV48AiczTJ) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [End of the Season Capsule Wardrobe: Wear Now and Later with Style](https://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/end-of-season-capsule-wardrobe/) _2026-08-10 · Alison Gary · Wardrobe Oxygen | Real-Life Style Advice for Women in Midlife | Alison Gary_ Inspired by a very cool print I recently added to my closet, a versatile capsule for now, into fall (and beyond). ## [The Weekend Read | Issue No. 64](https://prevostreaming.substack.com/p/the-weekend-read-issue-no-64) _2026-08-09 · The Weekend Read by PREVO_ The full Summer Showcase standings, five more Official Selections, Nicolas James on Spider-Man, and Read Receipts Vol. 11 ## [The Weekend Read | Issue No. 63](https://prevostreaming.substack.com/p/the-weekend-read-issue-no-63) _2026-08-09 · The Weekend Read by PREVO_ The highest-grossing actor of 2026 is… Benny Safdie? Plus the biggest box-office weekend in history, and five Showcase films to watch now. ## [2026 Gift Guide for 16-Year-Old Girls (by my teen daughter)](https://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/gift-guide-for-a-16-year-old-girl-by-my-teen-daughter/) _2026-08-09 · Alison Gary · Wardrobe Oxygen | Real-Life Style Advice for Women in Midlife | Alison Gary_ Updated for 2026, the best gifts for a 16-year-old girl curated by my teen daughter ## [Weekend Reads (August 8, 2026): William Orbit (RIP), Alan Ritchson, Midnight Madness, BrooklynVegan](https://opus.substack.com/p/weekend-reads-20260808) _2026-08-08 · Jason Morehead · Opus_ Recommended weekend reading material for August 8, 2026. ## [Weekend reads: Second gene editing death in China reported; Jason Arday’s resignation from Cambridge; Retraction Watch’s sweet 16](https://retractionwatch.com/2026/08/08/weekend-reads-second-gene-editing-death-in-china-reported-jason-ardays-resignation-from-cambridge-retraction-watchs-sweet-16/) _2026-08-08 · Retraction Watch Staff · Retraction Watch_ If your week flew by — we know ours did — catch up here with what you might have missed. The week at Retraction Watch featured: In case you missed the news, the Hijacked Journal Checker now has more than 450 entries. The Retraction Watch Database has over 66,000 retractions. Our list of COVID-19 retractions … Continue reading Weekend reads: Second gene editing death in China reported; Jason… ## [Weekend Reads for Rehoboth Girls Weekend](https://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/weekend-reads-for-rehoboth-girls-weekend/) _2026-08-08 · Alison Gary · Wardrobe Oxygen | Real-Life Style Advice for Women in Midlife | Alison Gary_ A bit shorter than most Saturdays, but I have good reason! ## [Clarivate removes hold on mega-journal Heliyon after internal audit, 650+ retractions](https://retractionwatch.com/2026/08/07/clarivate-removes-hold-mega-journal-heliyon-after-internal-audit/) _2026-08-07 · Avery Orrall · Retraction Watch_ Clarivate has lifted its hold on Heliyon after the journal’s internal audit led to over 1,000 retractions, expressions of concern and corrections. As a result, the journal will receive an impact factor in the coming cycle, a Clarivate spokesperson said. Clarivate decided in September 2024 new content from Heliyon would not be indexed in its … Continue reading Clarivate removes hold on mega-journal… ## [\*gasp\* should I get rid of books? + bookclub!](https://mirandathorn.substack.com/p/gasp-should-i-get-rid-of-books-bookclub) _2026-08-07 · Miranda Thorn · Miranda Thorn_ If you don’t know, like half my things have been in storage since… late 2022? ## [Elm Biosciences Review: Does Martha Stewart’s Skincare Line Live Up to the Hype?](https://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/elm-biosciences-review/) _2026-08-06 · Wardrobe Oxygen Community · Wardrobe Oxygen | Real-Life Style Advice for Women in Midlife | Alison Gary_ An honest review from the Wardrobe Oxygen community of Martha Stewart's skincare line, Elm Biosciences ## [Zero-Persistence E2EE (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/8kg7v5QApZ2j) _2026-08-06 · **Sponsored**_ End-to-end encryption with client-side WebCrypto and volatile memory. ## [How to Keep White Sneakers Clean: 8 DIY Hacks with Household Basics](https://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/keep-white-sneakers-clean/) _2026-08-04 · Alison Gary · Wardrobe Oxygen | Real-Life Style Advice for Women in Midlife | Alison Gary_ Don't buy new shoes, these tips will make the pairs you own look great again and you likely have all the supplies in your house. ## [Wanted by the Vampire - Chapter 11](https://mirandathorn.substack.com/p/wanted-by-the-vampire-chapter-11) _2026-08-03 · Miranda Thorn · Miranda Thorn_ Chapter 11 ## [Where to Shop for Petite and Midsize Clothing: The Best for Sizes 12-16 & 0X-12W](https://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/petite-and-midsize-clothing-brands/) _2026-08-03 · Alison Gary · Wardrobe Oxygen | Real-Life Style Advice for Women in Midlife | Alison Gary_ Midsize isn't as easy as one would think, and even harder when you're petite. But I've gathered the best places to shop for petites in sizes 12-16 and 10W-12W. ## [Opus Digest: July 2026](https://opus.substack.com/p/opus-digest-july-2026) _2026-08-01 · Jason Morehead · Opus_ Highlighting some of the best stuff posted on Opus in the previous month. ## [Weekend Reads (August 1, 2026): Comic-Con 2026, D’Addario, Glen Hansard (RIP), “Flight of the Navigator”](https://opus.substack.com/p/weekend-reads-20260801) _2026-08-01 · Jason Morehead · Opus_ Recommended weekend reading material for August 1, 2026. ## [Weekend Reads for the First of August](https://www.wardrobeoxygen.com/weekend-reads-for-the-first-of-august/) _2026-08-01 · Alison Gary · Wardrobe Oxygen | Real-Life Style Advice for Women in Midlife | Alison Gary_ Music, art by women, TV and books, the best sales this weekend, some style inspo, and of course the most interesting articles I read this week. ## [Subscriber Playlist, August 2026: Beats ‘n’ Bliss](https://opus.substack.com/p/subscriber-playlist-august-2026) _2026-07-31 · Jason Morehead · Opus_ A collection of ambient techno that’s perfect for focus, relaxation, and contemplation. ## [Pick my August hobby! + books for you](https://mirandathorn.substack.com/p/pick-my-august-hobby-books-for-you) _2026-07-31 · Miranda Thorn · Miranda Thorn_ I’m in the middle of taking the Unhinged Life Tracking course where you track your time 24/7, which has been a blast! ## [The Weekend Read | Issue No. 62](https://prevostreaming.substack.com/p/the-weekend-read-issue-no-62) _2026-07-29 · Ryder McNeal · The Weekend Read by PREVO_ Voting is open: your ballot decides who reaches our industry judges. Plus Miles on The Odyssey, and two Greek myths in the box office top five. ## [The Weekend Read | Issue No. 61](https://prevostreaming.substack.com/p/the-weekend-read-issue-no-61) _2026-07-29 · Ryder McNeal · The Weekend Read by PREVO_ Christopher Nolan just had the biggest opening of his career. Plus: Olivia Wilde's whip-smart new comedy and a PREVO short that keeps you guessing. ## [August 2026’s Best Streaming Titles: Reacher, Ted Lasso, Lanterns, Jurassic Park, Knight Rider](https://opus.substack.com/p/best-streaming-titles-august-2026) _2026-07-29 · Jason Morehead · Opus_ Alan Ritchson, A.F.C. Richmond, Green Lantern’s light, velociraptors, the Knight Industries Two Thousand, and more. ## [Wanted by the Vampire - Chapter 10](https://mirandathorn.substack.com/p/wanted-by-the-vampire-chapter-10) _2026-07-27 · Miranda Thorn · Miranda Thorn_ I found the mirror easily on Gavin’s alter, right where I’d picked it up the first time. ## [Weekend Reads (July 25, 2026): “Calvin and Hobbes,” World Cup 2026, “Dirty Pair,” Charlie Kirk](https://opus.substack.com/p/weekend-reads-20260725) _2026-07-25 · Jason Morehead · Opus_ Recommended weekend reading material for July 25, 2026. ## [Kittens! + weekend reads](https://mirandathorn.substack.com/p/kittens-weekend-reads) _2026-07-24 · Miranda Thorn · Miranda Thorn_ We have a barn cat who had kittens a couple of weeks ago, and they’re finally starting to get around outside and they’re super stinking cute. ## [Playlist Breakdown: “Faith” by Controlled Bleeding](https://opus.substack.com/p/playlist-breakdown-faith-controlled-bleeding) _2026-07-21 · Jason Morehead · Opus_ A surprisingly sacred song from the New York experimental outfit. ## [Wanted by the Vampire - Chapter 9](https://mirandathorn.substack.com/p/wanted-by-the-vampire-chapter-9) _2026-07-20 · Miranda Thorn · Miranda Thorn_ Dizziness blurred my vision and I closed my eyes when my stomach swooped. ## [Weekend Reads (July 18): “Warhammer 40K,” Sam Neill (RIP), Movie Posters, Em Dashes](https://opus.substack.com/p/weekend-reads-20260718) _2026-07-18 · Jason Morehead · Opus_ Recommended weekend reading material for July 18, 2026. ## [The Weekend Read | Issue No. 60](https://prevostreaming.substack.com/p/the-weekend-read-issue-no-60) _2026-07-14 · The Weekend Read by PREVO_ A Civil War documentary derailed by the director's love life, the Evil Dead fail to rise, and Moana takes on water. Issue 60 is here. ## [Weekend Reads (July 11): 2026 World Cup, “Super Mario Bros.,” “Backrooms,” Costco Hot Dogs](https://opus.substack.com/p/weekend-reads-20260711) _2026-07-11 · Jason Morehead · Opus_ Recommended weekend reading material for July 11, 2026. ## [The Weekend Read | Issue No. 59](https://prevostreaming.substack.com/p/the-weekend-read-issue-no-59) _2026-07-06 · The Weekend Read by PREVO_ Supergirl opened below Morbius – did it deserve to? Plus the Minions' worst opening (but best reviews!) ever, and more time to enter the Showcase.