SCROLL NEWS / DISCOVERY

Search headlines

Find the stories shaping the conversation.

Search mode
Refine results
Active filters Keyword All time

Results for " director " 2,972 found 🔀 AI-powered Shuffle

UCLA fires AD Martin Jarmond, hires ex-Lakers exec Tim Harris

UCLA chancellor Julio Frenk announced on Monday that Martin Jarmond's tenure as UCLA athletic director is over, replacing him former Lakers executive Tim Harris.

latimes.com logo
Aug 31 • 7:11 PM EDT • Sports • latimes.com
C.D.C. Director Challenges Pennsylvania’s Report of Two Measles Deaths

Questioning a state’s investigation is highly unusual for the public health agency, but reflects tensions between the Trump administration and many states over health issues.

nytimes.com logo
Aug 31 • 6:35 PM EDT • Health • nytimes.com
New CDC director delays adding Pennsylvania deaths to measles data

The deaths have been at the heart of a bitter political dispute between RFK Jr. and Gov. Josh Shapiro (D).

washingtonpost.com logo
Aug 31 • 5:32 PM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
CDFW News | Del Norte County Razor Clam Fishery Opens After One-Month Closure Due to Public Health Hazard

California Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Meghan Hertel has opened the recreational razor clam fishery in Del Norte County following a recommendation from state health agencies that domoic acid no longer poses a significant threat to human health if consumed.

wildlife.ca.gov logo
Aug 31 • 5:27 PM EDT • Health • wildlife.ca.gov
😐 Neutral (9%)
wow
38%
love
37%
sad
25%
‘Ghost employee’ scheme earns former senior director at Optum 3 years in prison

As part of a fake job scam where a friend received a six-figure salary despite doing no work, a former senior director at Optum was found guilty of committing fraud and money laundering.

healthexec.com logo
Aug 31 • 5:18 PM EDT • Health • healthexec.com
What does the Lindsay Clancy trial tell us about treating maternal mental health?

Lindsay Clancy is currently on trial for killing her three children.Prosecutors say the murders were intentional, but her defense team says she was suffering from severe postpartum psychosis -- a condition that does not have a distinct diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.That's the handbook used to identify mental health conditions, so patients often have a hard time getting proper care.The case has put a spotlight on maternal mental health and how its treated by the public and healthcare professionals. What does it reveal?WBUR’s Deborah Becker contributed reporting to this episode.It was produced by Megan Lim and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Éowyn Fain, Hannah Gluvna and Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited by Justine Kenin and Tinbete Ermyas.Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.

npr.org logo
Aug 31 • 4:45 PM EDT • Health • npr.org
High-Signal Publisher
Eighteen ECU Health Nurses named Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina

Eighteen nurses from ECU Health have been named part of the Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina by the Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina Board of Directors.

ecuhealth.org logo
Aug 31 • 4:28 PM EDT • Health • ecuhealth.org
Paradise Lost From Train to Busan Director Yeon Sang-ho Bought to U.S.

"Paradise Lost" from “Train to Busan” filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho, has been bought by Well Go USA Entertainment ahead of its world premiere at Toronto.

variety.com logo
Aug 31 • 1:58 PM EDT • Entertainment • variety.com
We need more mega-science projects, says CERN Director-General

CERN's Director-General Mark Thomson advocates for more mega-science projects, highlighting the transformative Future Circular Collider during a Mumbai visit.

thehindu.com logo
Aug 31 • 12:57 PM EDT • Science • thehindu.com
‘Ebenezer’ director Ti West explains how Johnny Depp makes Scrooge ‘an unlikable guy’ with ‘humor and charm’

Get your first look at Tramell Tillman as the Ghost of Christmas Present and Ian McKellen as Jacob Marley in Ti West’s ‘Ebenezer,’ also starring Johnny Depp.

ew.com logo
Aug 31 • 10:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Housemarque co-founder Ilari Kuittinen steps down after 31 years

Housemarque co-founder and managing director Ilari Kuittinen has left the studio, the developer announced.

gematsu.com logo
Aug 31 • 9:33 AM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Business academy graduate opens restaurant in Cambridge

Guest feature: Susan Banks is the director of Dorchester County Economic Development. Follow along on Facebook and LinkedIn. A new restaurant in Dorchester County is serving more than great food—it also represents the success of local...

business.maryland.gov logo
Aug 31 • 8:49 AM EDT • Business • business.maryland.gov
Leigh Ann Brannon to lead Arkansas Broadcasters Association

The Arkansas Broadcasters Association has named Leigh Ann Brannon as the new Executive Director of the Association. She replaces Neal Gladner upon his retirement at the conclusion of the association’s...

talkbusiness.net logo
Aug 31 • 8:08 AM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
Leigh Ann Brannon to lead Arkansas Broadcasters Association

The Arkansas Broadcasters Association has named Leigh Ann Brannon as the new Executive Director of the Association. She replaces Neal Gladner upon his retirement at the conclusion of the association’s...

talkbusiness.net logo
Aug 31 • 8:08 AM EDT • Politics • talkbusiness.net
NVIDIA DLSS 5 Fixes Shadows Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Couldn’t Render, as Daniel Vávra Says Characters Finally Look As Intended

Kingdom Come: Deliverance series director Daniel Vávra praises NVIDIA DLSS 5, making the second game's characters look as originally intended

wccftech.com logo
Aug 31 • 6:52 AM EDT • Technology • wccftech.com
Study: Rural, dual-eligible patients less likely to receive timely home health rehab

Medicare patients who were rural and dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid were less likely to receive home health rehabilitation services within 48 hours of discharge from the hospital, according to an August study published in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association.

mcknightshomecare.com logo
Aug 31 • 12:37 AM EDT • Health • mcknightshomecare.com
😐 Neutral (9%)
love
73%
wow
27%
Ray Winstone recalls defending costar groped by director: ‘It was dealt with’

Ray Winstone says he once spoke up for a costar on the set of a film after the director assaulted her. ‘He abused his power, took advantage, and she was a good kid,’ Winstone recalled. ‘Anyway, it was dealt with.’

ew.com logo
Aug 30 • 11:01 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Homewood Science Center celebrates new additions

Homewood Science Center Executive Director Edie Dobrez had to speak up to be heard over the sounds of children playing with the center’s educational toys during a celebration Thursday, Aug. 6, of new features. While four youngsters built, traversed and enthusiastically destroyed a modular maze, Dobrez thanked representatives of granting[Read More...]

hfchronicle.com logo
Aug 30 • 9:32 PM EDT • Science • hfchronicle.com
😐 Neutral (19%)
wow
100%
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (CZR) Investigation: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Encourages Shareholders to Contact the Firm to Learn More About the Investigation

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 30, 2026 / Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating claims on behalf of investors in Caesars Entertainment, Inc. ("Caesars" or "the Company") (NASDAQ:CZR) for potential breaches of fiduciary duty on the part of its directors and management.

natlawreview.com logo
Aug 30 • 8:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • natlawreview.com
Cisco director of engineering: Managing AI agents has changed my job

Sergio Freitas said that using agents to do more work results in more code that need to be reviewed by engineers.

businessinsider.com logo
Aug 30 • 5:55 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Health expert fires back at politicized public health messages

Director of the National Institutes of Health Dr. Jay Bhattacharya discusses the distrust in the American public health system, saying it started when health was politicized.

foxnews.com logo
Aug 29 • 12:56 PM EDT • Health • foxnews.com
'The sky's the limit' for Packers in 2026, Bullard says | FOX 11 One on One

FOX 11 Sports Director Ryan Wing sits down with Green Bay Packers safety Javon Bullard for a special training camp edition of FOX 11 One on One.

fox11online.com logo
Aug 29 • 11:00 AM EDT • Sports • fox11online.com
Former county behavioral health director evaluating ‘legal options’ after public dismissal

The county has remained mum on deeper reasons for the termination.

sandiegouniontribune.com logo
Aug 28 • 10:52 PM EDT • Health • sandiegouniontribune.com
Silver Screening: We thought ‘Buddy’ was a kid’s movie, we were wrong

For the 37th episode of Silver Screening, Aaron McGuire and Zach Callan sit to down discuss the independent horror film "Buddy," director Ridley Scott's newest movie "The Dog Stars," and the long-awai...

yahoo.com logo
Aug 28 • 6:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Texas Politics Project director discusses new poll results, Senate race and data center opinion
cbsnews.com logo
Aug 28 • 3:07 PM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
High-Signal Publisher
Lewis Lines Names Jackie Trimble as Director to Spearhead Growing Entertainment Division

The renowned Gen-Z-owned public relations firm based in LA, Lewis Line, announces the appointment of Jackie Trimble as Director of

roastbrief.us logo
Aug 28 • 2:55 PM EDT • Entertainment • roastbrief.us
😐 Neutral (14%)
wow
100%
Inside Jessica Chastain’s dual roles in ‘Other Mommy’

Jessica Chastain mixes ‘saccharine’ with ‘rageful tension’ for her two roles in the horror movie ‘Other Mommy.’ Director Rob Savage previews the Oscar winner’s ‘delicious’ performance.

ew.com logo
Aug 28 • 11:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Willis Names Paul Haas Senior Director of Business Development for Midwest

The latest people news in the industry today.

riskandinsurance.com logo
Aug 28 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • riskandinsurance.com
Marseille sporting director provides update on Sunderland target Igor Paixao

Speaking to Canal Plus at the UEFA Europa League draw in Monaco, Olympique de Marseille sporting director Grégory Lorenzi provided an update on the transfer of Sunderland target Igor Paixao (26). Pai...

sports.yahoo.com logo
Aug 28 • 8:20 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy's Game Director and Star on Why Sophia Is So Special and Why This Prequel Let the Team 'Get Some Fresh Air'

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy has just been released on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, and we had the chance at gamescom to speak to David Dedeine, co-founder of Asobo and game director, and Anna Demetriou, Sophia's voice actor, about this big moment for the franchise.

ign.com logo
Aug 28 • 7:53 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
UAH Director of CSPAR, Dr. Gary Zank, Receives International COSPAR Space Science Award; Minor Planet Named in His Honor

A lifetime of probing the invisible forces that shape our solar system has earned a University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) researcher one of the highest honors in international space science, as well as an enduring place among the stars. Dr. Gary Zank, director of the Center for Space Plasma and Aeronomic Research (CSPAR) and a faculty member and former chair of the Department of Space at UAH, a part of The University of Alabama System, has received the 2026 Committee on Space Research (COSPA

newswise.com logo
Aug 27 • 6:20 PM EDT • Science • newswise.com
Florence Harding Photographed Taught Me About Women Partaking in Politics

What would Florence Kling Harding think now? A week or so ago when I cast my ballot at my designated polling place this thought crossed my mind. I imagine the former first lady would be pleased about how routine voting has become for women in the United States. But perhaps she would not be satisfied. Today, a published essay I wrote for In Pursuit spotlights a lesson in leadership demonstrated by First Lady Florence Harding. In my research, I discovered there’s a lot to be said about this strong female historic figure. But it was the blurry photograph capturing Mrs. Harding voting for her husband Warren G. Harding, one of two presidential candidates from Ohio, on Nov. 2, 1920—Election Day—that drew my attention. It was the first presidential election held in the United States after the ratification and certification of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. Its 106th anniversary was marked on Wednesday. I remember thinking what a shame it was that her presence in the image was imperfect while the mostly men surrounding her were in sharp focus. Perhaps cynically I thought, “No surprise!” On further examination, though, the clear reaction of the people surrounding Mrs. Harding was equally important. In that snapshot of time, many of their expressions were serious. One man stood elevated above the rest with a slight smile as he caught a glimpse of history. Mr. Harding hovered over his wife’s shoulder closely observing the last seconds of her vote being cast. Their gazes were locked in on who would hours later become first lady. Subscribe The attention she drew is worth noting, mostly because, as I learned, Mrs. Harding understood the power her image could have on women across the country. She and I share in common a career in newspapers—hers the business side and mine on the editorial side. Nevertheless, it became clear to me as I write in the essay that she understood if she was seen voting, other women would follow suit. That wouldn’t necessarily be the case in that 1920 election, though, Karen Kedrowski, the director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics at Iowa State University, explained to me. Florence Harding was a suffrage advocate. But, suffrage was a contentious issue and women were far from united at the time of the election. In fact, a substantial number of women and active anti-suffrage organizations thought women participating in elections was a “bad idea and antithetical to their roles in the private sphere as mothers and homemakers,” Kedrowski said, adding that women were also viewed as the moral compass for their husbands and sons. If women got involved in politics they would become contaminated by it. Suffragists, on the other hand, wanted to bring that moral presence into politics to help clean things up. Only about 30% of women voted in that 1920 presidential election. That was a start. More than 100 years later in the 2024 presidential election, 66.9% of eligible women voted (91.3 million), compared to 63.7% of men who voted (82.6 million), according to the League of Women Voters. Yes, Florence Harding would be pleased. Subscribe That imperfect Election Day image was important symbolism about women’s potential during what was known as the “Modern Woman” era and the growing public role women were taking in the 1920s. I imagine Florence Harding might agree with other succeeding first ladies when it comes to gender equality and the importance of the vote. Like Michelle Obama when she said in her memoir Becoming, “We all play a role in this democracy. We need to remember the power of every vote.” Or Hillary Clinton during her unsuccessful run for president in 2016 when she remarked on International Women’s Day: “We celebrate the progress we’ve made to advance the full participation of women in economies and societies. And most importantly, we recommit to finishing the unfinished work that remains …” I hope if you are reading this, you will also read my essay on Florence Harding’s leadership lesson for In Pursuit. And perhaps that will move you to dig deeper and read more about Florence Harding’s life circumstances in biographies like First Lady Florence Harding: Behind the Tragedy and Controversy by Katherine A. S. Sibley. No, I do not think Florence Harding would be satisfied despite how far women have come from that day she first entered her polling place. She once wrote to the Camp Fire Girls, “The part that women play in the world has been greatly changed … It has been broadened and enlarged …” It has. And as women continue to engage in civics it continues to be. I imagine Florence Harding would want women to keep meeting the moment. Read the In Pursuit essay Watch on C-SPAN Share East Wing Magazine is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe

eastwingmagazine.com logo
Aug 27 • 5:01 PM EDT • Politics • eastwingmagazine.com
Dolly’s generosity to Vanderbilt Health highlighted; reading test results before your doctor has a chance; staying healthy this fall; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources

Dolly Parton’s generosity to Vanderbilt Health was mentioned in many of her obituaries. A sampling: The New York Times, the BBC, NPR, NBC News, The Guardian, and Scripps News. Vanderbilt Health News posted a tribute to her, as well, and Mark Denison, MD, Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics and former director of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, spoke to NewsNation for a story about her impact on his research. Everyday Health interviewed Trent Rosenbloom, MD, MPH, Professor of Biomedical Informatics, for a story about a new JAMA study that found two-thirds of patients read test results before connecting with a doctor. Comprehension of test results varied: 6.6 percent said they had a poor understanding, 26.8 percent understood the results fairly well, 31.7 percent understood them well, and 34.9 percent understood the results very well. William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, was quoted by several news outlets about public health issues, including: Healthline (cyclosporiasis cases now in 47 states); “The Naked Scientists” podcast (salmonella outbreak sickens hundreds); Medscape (the lighter-than-usual just-completed Australian flu season); and People (how to stay healthy this fall). Scripps News interviewed Jessica Young, MD, Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, about Vanderbilt researchers launching a study to determine if GLP-1 drugs can help people with opioid use disorder. WSMV Channel 4 News reporter Diana Rocco interviewed Kashish Goel, MBBS, Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of Transcatheter Heart Valve Interventions, for a story about patient Dixie Watt and her minimally invasive valve replacement with the M3 device, the first Food and Drug Administration-approved transseptal transcatheter mitral valve replacement. Fogarty International Center writer/editor Susan Scutti interviewed John Koethe, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, for a profile article for their newsletter, Global Health Matters. The article presents him as an example of a Fogarty Fellow success story and focus on his past and present research, including the HIV/AIDS research he conducted for his Fogarty project at the Centre for Infectious Diseases Research in Zambia in 2008 and 2009.

news.vumc.org logo
Aug 27 • 4:33 PM EDT • Health • news.vumc.org
Deep dive
😐 Neutral (7%)
ahah
60%
wow
40%
Upcoming at Flint River Entertainment Complex

🎤🎉 What’s coming up at the Flint River Entertainment Complex? From exciting events to can’t-miss entertainment, there’s plenty to look forward to! Anastasia Meenach, Director of Marketing, shares what’s on the calendar. 👀🎶

walb.com logo
Aug 27 • 2:32 PM EDT • Entertainment • walb.com
New GM for Doyon’s Fairweather

Doyon, Limited named its operations director, Zach Dunlap, to take over as General Manager of its industry support subsidiary Fairweather.

akbizmag.com logo
Aug 27 • 11:23 AM EDT • Business • akbizmag.com
Male fertility a priority for Nicholas Sellke

Nicholas Sellke, MD, Assistant Professor of Urology and Director of Men's Health, is new to Vanderbilt Health with a focus on male fertility.

news.vumc.org logo
Aug 27 • 11:13 AM EDT • Health • news.vumc.org
Blog details why economic impact of health disparities matters for hospitals and health systems

Joy A. Rhoden, AHA senior vice president and executive director of health outcomes and care transformation, explores the economic impact of health disparities and discusses how the AHA’s new Economic Impact of Disparities in Health Outcomes Resource Guide helps organizations build the business case for action. The guide offers data-driven strategies to identify and address health disparities, along with real-world examples of hospitals and health systems using data, quality improvement efforts and targeted interventions to improve outcomes and achieve measurable results.

aha.org logo
Aug 27 • 11:12 AM EDT • Health • aha.org
Is Germany benefitting yet from the crisis in US research?

Science|Business - Table.Media partnershipScience|Business has partnered with Table.Media, a leading source of news about higher education and research in Germany. Each week, we are publishing one of each other’s stories to give readers an even broader range of insight into R&D policy across Europe.Drawing over 500 participants, the German Academic International Network conference in San Francisco brings together researchers, universities, scientific organisations and policymakers in the US as part of an attempt to recruit international talent for Germany. It also serves as an annual barometer for the uncertainty triggered by the Trump administration’s science policies. As was the case last year, Germany’s political presence was unusually strong: federal lawmakers, nine state ministers of science and research, and federal research state secretary Marcus Pleyer all attended. Joybrato Mukherjee, president of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), has observed a marked shift at US universities a year after the Trump administration began sweeping interventions: the initial state of "shock and paralysis" has given way to a strategic approach to the situation. Universities are seeking new funding sources, mounting legal challenges against interventions and opening themselves up more to international collaborations, including with Germany, he said. Early-career international researchers with expiring visas are considered particularly vulnerable. Germany is benefiting from increased demand among this pool of young talent; the country’s 1,000 Minds Plus programme, designed in part to lure German academics back home, has already filled up around one-third of its capacity. Meanwhile, Markus Blume, Bavaria’s science minister and current chair of the federal Conference of Science Ministers, sees an "enormous outflow of talent from the US." An increasing number of international researchers want to leave. Applications to Canada have risen by 42% January, and those to Europe by 32%. Meanwhile, the number of people drawn to the US is plummeting. "In this context, Germany must position itself as a prime destination offering reliable conditions, institutional stability and academic freedom, including through smart collaborations," Blume told Table.Briefings.“Darkest hour”At the get-together in San Francisco, the former president of the US National Academy of Sciences, Marcia McNutt, highlighted the gravity of the situation on the ground in a keynote address. She described the present moment as the "darkest hour for the US scientific system." At the same time, she said that cooperation should be maintained, especially during a crisis. Established researchers in the US are less likely to leave. Ulrike Malmendier, a former member of the German Council of Economic Experts and an economist at Berkeley, explained why established researchers are not packing their bags and leaving the US in droves: working conditions and the concentration of talent at places like Berkeley and Stanford remain unparalleled. According to Peter-André Alt, managing director of the Wübben Foundation, which helps Germany attract international academics, political restrictions are not the only grievance voiced by US-based researchers. "There are evidently still many areas where, fortunately, unfettered research is possible," Alt told Table.Briefings. Instead, the primary complaint concerns the cost of living, which has "skyrocketed” to absurd levels. "Runaway inflation, like that currently seen in the US, is certainly no draw for young scientific talent,” he said. Return homeA growing number of early-career researchers from Germany appear to be considering a return home. Jörn Benzinger, who is responsible for recruiting early-career researchers from abroad at Ruhr University Bochum, reports numerous conversations with researchers who are taking a closer look at the German academic landscape."Germany has definitely moved more into the spotlight,” he said. States, university alliances and research organisations joined forces to recruit talent. Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg and North Rhine-Westphalia were prominently represented, as were alliances such as the Berlin University Alliance and the University Alliance Ruhr. Benzinger sums up Germany’s approach with a new formula: "collaboration is the new competition." He notes that it is becoming increasingly difficult for individual universities to gain international visibility, while regional research ecosystems and collaborations are growing in importance. Afraid to leaveThe crisis in the US academic sector is also straining transatlantic research relations. Benzinger reports that some US-based researchers had to decline brief invitations to Germany because they could not be certain of being allowed to re-enter the US afterward.He considers the simple poaching of researchers to be the wrong approach; what is needed, he says, are "reliable offers and long-term partnerships."However, Green Party politician Ayşe Asar, who also attended the conference, sees a significant need for improvement, particularly regarding career paths in Germany.While lifetime professorships and academic freedom certainly make Germany attractive, young researchers also require predictable career paths, tenure-track positions and flatter hierarchies.

sciencebusiness.net logo
Aug 27 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencebusiness.net
Greenland research institutions halt new US collaborations citing mistrust

Although US President Donald Trump still harbours ambitions to take over Greenland, for US researchers his actions seem to have had the opposite effect. Over the summer, Greenland’s two largest research institutions, the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources and the University of Greenland, both announced policies of not starting new research projects with US researchers.Both institutions cite a mistrust of the US as a motivation for the decision. At the University of Greenland, the change of policy has already led to the rejection of specific proposals for new collaborations, rector Mari Kleist told Science|Business. “The reason is the changed political situation between the US and Kalaallit Nunaat [Greenland], and the uncertainty that the American interest in Kalaallit Nunaat has created,” she said.For the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources, a partially state-funded environmental research institution, the decision was also prompted by a lack of trust in US intentions. In a July interview with local broadcaster KNR, director Josephine Nymand cited concerns about data ownership, US “influence operatives” and social media monitoring of researchers entering the US.The Greenland Institute of Natural Resources has long collaborated with the US National Science Foundation (NSF). The policy change will not affect these existing partnerships but will apply to collaborations with new, “unknown” partners, Nymand said. At the University of Greenland, the policy is the same.The changes come amid proposals of severe cuts to the NSF, which would likely also see the US research presence in Greenland reduced. In spite of this, when asked about the Greenlandic policy change, the NSF remained optimistic of its continued presence in Greenland.“We are grateful to our partners in Greenland for their collaboration in advancing scientific knowledge and training the next generation of researchers. NSF remains committed to the long-term collaborations with Greenland that enable scientific research near communities and on Greenland’s ice sheet,” an NSF spokesperson told Science|Business.Fewer US researchers in GreenlandMost research published on Greenland is on natural science topics such as the cryosphere, ice dynamics, permafrost and climate change. In recent years, US researchers have been the most prolific publishers on Greenland.The US research presence in Greenland goes far beyond the capital of Nuuk, where the two research institutions are located. It includes the Pituffik Space Base in northwest Greenland, various projects in settlements and research stations along the coast, as well as research stations on the Greenland ice sheet itself.The largest of these sites, Summit Station, is located at the highest point of the Greenland ice sheet, about 3,200 metres above sea level, and since the 1980s it has been used for drilling cores out of the ice sheet. These ice cores provide valuable information on the global climate going back at least 100,000 years. About 30 kilometres from Summit Station, the Danish-led Greenland Ice-core Project (Grip), funded by the European Research Council, is also drilling ice cores. Although they initially competed, the relationship between the two research teams has “long been amiable,” Jørgen Peder Steffensen, a Danish researcher who has been part of Grip for more than 40 years, told Science|Business.However, since Trump took office in early 2025, Steffensen has noticed a reduction in US research in the country. “Several of our American partners did not make it into the field this year. Their field seasons were cancelled because they lacked the budget,” he said.He ascribed part of the reduction in US researchers to a renovation of Summit Station. “A very large share of NSF funding has gone into renewing the station. Money has been taken from research and allocated to rebuilding it,” he said.A report published in August by Arctic Hub confirms Steffensen's observations of fewer US researchers. It shows that US research publications on Greenland took a dip towards the end of the period spanning 2015 to 2024. In 2024, before Trump took office, the number of publications had fallen from an average of about 250 articles a year, to just 164, second behind Canada at 169.Data from the NSF logistics provider Battelle also shows a reduction in US research presence in Greenland in recent years. In 2023, Battelle counted 48 projects across 78 locations, but in 2025 that number had fallen to 40 projects across 38 locations. And while relations with US personnel in Greenland have remained strong, some tensions have arisen since Trump took office. “On a personal level, there is nothing. But it’s hanging in the air. It hangs unspoken,” Steffensen said.Cutting ties with US researchers entirely would come at a higher cost for the ice core researchers than the Nuuk-based institutions. To get cargo to and from their bases, both Grip and Summit Station rely on unique, ski-equipped Hercules LC-130 aircraft operated by the New York Air National Guard. Without these, maintaining a research base on the Greenland ice sheet would not be viable on current budgets, Steffensen said. “[If the Hercules planes were not available], we would have to think outside of the box. We would have to use smaller planes, and we would have to build a base closer to the coast. But staying in our current location would be too expensive and it would create a huge carbon footprint,” he said.Suspicious people in NuukIn her explanation of the severed US ties, Greenland Institute of Natural Resources director Josephine Nymand compared the decision to past situations when the institute had to cut ties with China and Russia, the latter due to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. And although the current situation is less severe, the comparison reflects the seriousness with which Nuuk sees the US threats. “From Greenland’s perspective, the US may not look so different from Russia right now: a much larger neighbouring power threatening to invade,” Lin Alexandra Mortensgaard, a researcher of international politics in the Arctic at the Danish Institute for International Studies, told Science|Business. “From a European perspective, it is not a comparable situation, because we are entangled with the US on all possible fronts and do not want to destroy more than is absolutely necessary. But from Greenland’s side, there may well be a need to send a clear signal to the US,” she went on. Suspicions have been fuelled by instances of Trump-affiliated people in Greenland trying to persuade Greenlandic citizens to support a US takeover. The most prolific among them is Tom Dans, a former venture capitalist and pecan farmer who was appointed by Trump as the chair of the United States Arctic Research Commission. Observers fear that he is now using research to achieve a US takeover.“Greenland is a small society with a small population, so when Americans with unclear affiliations wander around, trying to be good friends with people, and you don't know what they want, that creates mistrust. This probably played into the research institutions taking these drastic steps,” Mortensgaard said.Related articles:The US ‘golden age’ science strategy: what Europeans need to knowEU polar research melts into the backgroundAnchor Greenlanders in Arctic climate research, experts tell EU ahead of policy updateAnd although Greenland’s population is small at just 57,000, for Mortensgaard, it serves as a microcosm for the geopolitical situation as a whole: global powers fighting for their interests to the detriment of the common interest. Arctic research already suffered when collaborations with Russia broke down in 2022, she said, so a split with the US would be a serious hit to climate science.“The Arctic climate system does not respect borders or geopolitical divides. When collaboration across those lines suddenly becomes impossible, it is a huge problem for knowledge production,” she said. European alternatives?The Greenland Institute of Natural Resources is funded partly by research grants from external sources like the NSF. To replace the US funding, the institute will have to look for alternative revenue sources, and Nymand said that she is looking to Europe for those. Aside from Denmark, of which Greenland is formally a part, she also noted increased interest in research collaborations from the UK, France and Switzerland. Kleist of the University of Greenland told Science|Business that it was too early to say if the severed US ties would lead to more collaborations with Europe. Meanwhile, Mortensgaard believed that the tensions in Arctic research could well leave room for closer European partnerships, or stronger links with Canada. “I spoke to Canadian researchers who had long-standing relationships with American colleagues and who collaborated with the US Navy, but who had gotten worried that their data on sea ice could be used if Trump suddenly decided to follow through on his threats of invading,” she said. “Like Canada, I think Greenland is considering creating closer ties to Europe and I think European capitals will be open to this,” she said.

sciencebusiness.net logo
Aug 27 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencebusiness.net
A.Y. Strauss adds Penny Paul as Director of Marketing & Business Development

A.Y. Strauss LLC announced Aug. 26 that Penny Paul has joined the firm as Director of Marketing & Business Development.

roi-nj.com logo
Aug 27 • 7:36 AM EDT • Business • roi-nj.com
Jamie Foxx says he asked Quentin Tarantino to cut rape scene in ‘Django Unchained’ to ‘protect’ Kerry Washington

Jamie Foxx says he asked ‘Django Unchained’ writer-director Quentin Tarantino to cut a rape scene in the 2012 film to ‘protect’ Kerry Washington ahead of her ‘Scandal’ breakthrough.

ew.com logo
Aug 26 • 8:50 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
WHO appoints 21 leading scientists to Science Council to help shape future health breakthroughs

The WHO Science Council is an advisory body established by the WHO Director-General to provide independent advice on high-priority scientific issues, emerging technologies, and advances in science and innovation that may affect global health. The renewed Science Council comprises 21 members serving in their personal capacities. The Council advises WHO on scientific opportunities and challenges, supports strategic foresight, and contributes to strengthening trust in science and evidence-informed decision-making.

who.int logo
Aug 26 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • who.int
WHO appoints 21 leading scientists to Science Council to help shape future health breakthroughs

The WHO Science Council is an advisory body established by the WHO Director-General to provide independent advice on high-priority scientific issues, emerging technologies, and advances in science and innovation that may affect global health. The renewed Science Council comprises 21 members serving in their personal capacities. The Council advises WHO on scientific opportunities and challenges, supports strategic foresight, and contributes to strengthening trust in science and evidence-informed decision-making.

who.int logo
Aug 26 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • who.int
Big 12 announces ban on all professionals from returning

The Big 12 athletic directors have unanimously agreed to ban professionals from returning to Big 12 schools in all sports, the conference announced on Wednesday.

espn.com logo
Aug 26 • 6:24 PM EDT • Sports • espn.com
Sources: Big 12 ADs agree to ban professionals from returning

The Big 12 athletic directors have unanimously agreed to ban professionals from returning to Big 12 schools in all sports, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Wednesday.

espn.com logo
Aug 26 • 6:24 PM EDT • Sports • espn.com
Future remains uncertain for U.S. federal funding of behavioral, cognitive science

The National Science Foundation did not include any solicitations for its social, behavioral and economic sciences directorate in its latest round of funding opportunities, nor replace any outgoing program officers—which poses an existential threat for the program, says nonprofit executive Wendy Naus.

thetransmitter.org logo
Aug 26 • 2:33 PM EDT • Science • thetransmitter.org
Deep dive
😐 Neutral (10%)
ahah
54%
love
23%
wow
23%
Fort Smith Board recess rule not followed, ‘concerning’ discussions held

The Fort Smith Board of Directors during an Aug. 18 regular meeting did not follow its rules of order when breaking for a recess with a pending motion on the...

talkbusiness.net logo
Aug 26 • 1:47 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
Deep dive
😐 Neutral (8%)
wow
62%
ahah
38%
Future Leader: Mackenzie Barta, Director, Business Development, Connections Health Solutions

Mackenzie Barta, Director of Business Development at Connections Health Solutions, has been named to the Future Leaders Class of 2026 by Behavioral Health

bhbusiness.com logo
Aug 26 • 12:51 PM EDT • Business • bhbusiness.com
Campbell partners with Collegiate Sports Associates for AD search, Wendt named interim

BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Campbell University has retained the services of Collegiate Sports Associates (CSA) to assist in a national search and recruitment of its next Director of Athletics.

gocamels.com logo
Aug 26 • 11:22 AM EDT • Sports • gocamels.com
What Darline Graham’s Republican Runoff Win Means for November Elections | WSJ Politics Newsletter for Aug. 26

Plus, Canada hits back at U.S. with new tariffs amid growing trade war, and CIA director makes a surprise visit to Moscow.

wsj.com logo
Aug 26 • 6:42 AM EDT • Politics • wsj.com
Ridley Scott isn't thinking about legacy. He's too busy

The director of 'Alien,' 'Blade Runner,' 'Gladiator' and the new postapocalyptic 'The Dog Stars' turns his eye toward AI, global warming and kindness.

latimes.com logo
Aug 26 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • latimes.com
Public Health Advocates Are So Desperate for Help Against Conspiracies They’ve Turned to the Place You’d Least Expect

“We’re just trying stuff and seeing if it sticks,” said Jennifer Nuzzo, the director of the Pandemic Center at Brown University.

slate.com logo
Aug 26 • 5:40 AM EDT • Health • slate.com
Premier League sporting directors are supposed to bring continuity. Why so much turnover?

Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool are among the clubs to have appointed new figures into a role that is supposed to bring stability

nytimes.com logo
Aug 26 • 12:10 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
3 Secret Service officials placed on leave amid misconduct investigation

Three Secret Service officials, including the agency’s director of communications, have been placed on leave as an investigation into potential misconduct unfolds, a source familiar with the decision told CNN. The nature of the alleged misconduct was not immediately clear.

cnn.com logo
Aug 25 • 7:34 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Deep dive
☹️ Negative (-3%)
ahah
100%
Wyoming Business Council names Jadeen Mathis as director of Southeast Region

CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) has named Jadeen Mathis as its new Southeast Regional Director.

wyomingnews.com logo
Aug 25 • 5:27 PM EDT • Business • wyomingnews.com
Roger Denny deems Protect College Sports Act 'best hope we've got'

OU athletic director Roger Denny and President Joseph Harroz Jr. see the Protect College Sports Act as the most reasonable fix to college sports’ issues.

oudaily.com logo
Aug 25 • 5:00 PM EDT • Sports • oudaily.com
Lewis Line Names Jackie Trimble Director to Expand Entertainment Practice

Lewis Line has appointed Jackie Trimble as director of entertainment, adding an experienced entertainment publicist to its leadership team as... Read More

citybiz.co logo
Aug 25 • 3:29 PM EDT • Entertainment • citybiz.co
Associate directors help shape future of Fermilab

Fermilab’s recent reorganization brings its accelerator, physics and technology programs under three unified directorates, each charged with advancing the laboratory’s most important scientific priorities. Together, these directorates form a coordinated leadership structure designed to deliver world class research and guide Fermilab’s future.

news.fnal.gov logo
Aug 25 • 11:00 AM EDT • Science • news.fnal.gov
Acknowledgments

This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Find related reports online at pewresearch.org/science. Primary research team Eileen Yam, Director, Science and Society ResearchGalen Stocking, Associate Director, Science and Society ResearchBrian Kennedy, Senior ResearcherGiancarlo Pasquini, Former Research AssociateEmma Kikuchi, Research Analyst Isabelle Pula, Former Research Assistant Editorial and […]

pewresearch.org logo
Aug 25 • 9:58 AM EDT • Science • pewresearch.org
Minnesota United Announces Change to Sporting Leadership

El-Ahmad departs for Austin FC; Hank Stebbins steps in as interim Sporting Director

mnufc.com logo
Aug 25 • 9:53 AM EDT • Sports • mnufc.com
Lewis Line Appoints Jackie Trimble as Director to Lead Growing Entertainment Division

Today, Lewis Line, the Gen-Z-owned public relations firm based in LA, announces the appointment of Jackie Trimble as Director of Entertainment, where she will lead strategy and execution as the firm expands from music into the wider entertainment industry.

finance.yahoo.com logo
Aug 25 • 8:51 AM EDT • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
Lewis Line Appoints Jackie Trimble as Director to Lead Growing Entertainment Division

/PRNewswire/ -- Today, Lewis Line, the Gen-Z-owned public relations firm based in LA, announces the appointment of Jackie Trimble as Director of Entertainment,...

prnewswire.com logo
Aug 25 • 8:51 AM EDT • Entertainment • prnewswire.com
Deep dive
😐 Neutral (18%)
wow
67%
love
33%
Erik Hernandez Elevated to Director of Sports Performance-Olympic Sports - University of North Carolina Athletics

Carolina Athletics has promoted Erik Hernandez to Director of Sports Performance-Olympic Sports, Director of Athletics Steve Newmark announced on Tuesday. He...

goheels.com logo
Aug 25 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • goheels.com
Orchestra Iowa returns to Brucemore lawn after 5-year hiatus

After flood, pandemic, and a five-year hiatus, Orchestra Iowa's beloved Brucemorchestra is back. This Saturday on the Brucemore lawn, hear patriotic favorites, American classics, and music director Tim Hankewich's mystery “seismic announcement.”

thegazette.com logo
Aug 25 • 6:45 AM EDT • Entertainment • thegazette.com
‘Train to Busan’ director back with more zombies in ‘Colony’

“Colony” is a horrifying look at a bio-terrorist attack where a mad scientist unleashes his poison in a high rise with a shopping mall.

bostonherald.com logo
Aug 25 • 3:52 AM EDT • Entertainment • bostonherald.com
Jessica Gammons Named Assistant Director of Sports Medicine

ITHACA, N.Y. – After an extensive search, the Ithaca College Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is pleased to announce that Jessica (Anderson) Gammons '12 will serve as the next assistant director of sports medicine.

athletics.ithaca.edu logo
Aug 25 • 2:54 AM EDT • Sports • athletics.ithaca.edu
Mizzou Meat Market opens at new meat science lab, expands retail offerings

The Mizzou Meat Market on the University of Missouri campus opened in mid-August. Bryon Weigand, the director of the Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Lab, tells Brownfield the new market is larger than the previous location in Columbia. “It’s located South of the Trowbridge Livestock Center, a pretty big footprint, but it […]

brownfieldagnews.com logo
Aug 24 • 5:12 PM EDT • Science • brownfieldagnews.com
Theodore Cowling - Associate Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine (MBB)

Theodore Cowling joined the Hofstra athletics staff as associate director of athletics for sports medicine

gohofstra.com logo
Aug 24 • 3:54 PM EDT • Sports • gohofstra.com
‘We can’t accept falling behind’: Roger Denny addresses OU’s ‘Palace Project,’ stadium seat reduction

After OU announced plans last November to reduce Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium’s capacity by roughly 7,000 seats, athletic director Roger Denny provided new details on Aug. 20 on the

oudaily.com logo
Aug 24 • 12:29 PM EDT • Sports • oudaily.com
Dr. Wendy Weber to serve as director of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

Dr. Weber began her new role on Aug. 23, 2026.

nih.gov logo
Aug 24 • 11:00 AM EDT • Health • nih.gov
Ryan Forshay

ConServe, a top provider of accounts receivable management services, is pleased to announce that Ryan Forshay has joined its Sales Department as Director of Business Development

rbj.net logo
Aug 24 • 9:33 AM EDT • Business • rbj.net
🙂 Positive (38%)
love
50%
wow
50%
UT Health San Antonio names NIH expert inaugural director of stem cell transplant and cellular therapy program

UT Health San Antonio names NIH expert inaugural director of stem cell transplant and cellular therapy program

news.uthscsa.edu logo
Aug 24 • 9:15 AM EDT • Health • news.uthscsa.edu
UT Health San Antonio names NIH expert inaugural director of stem cell transplant and cellular therapy program

Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 24, 2026 — UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center and health system of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio), has named nationally recognized blood cancer and cellular therapy expert Georg Aue, MD, PhD, MBA, the director of the Stem Cell Transplant […]

news.uthscsa.edu logo
Aug 24 • 9:00 AM EDT • Health • news.uthscsa.edu
SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity names new executive director

Carlos Gonzalez-Jaime is a veteran museum and nonprofit leader who will officially begin on the first day of October.

capradio.org logo
Aug 24 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • capradio.org
Mozambique strengthens regulation of medicines and imported vaccines, boosting health protection

Mozambique has reached a major milestone in strengthening the regulation of medicines and imported vaccines, with its national regulatory authority recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as having a stable, well-functioning and integrated regulatory system.The Autoridade Nacional Reguladora de Medicamentos de Moçambique (ANARME) has achieved Maturity Level 3 (ML3) for the regulation of medicines and imported vaccines under WHO’s global classification of national regulatory authorities.Mozambique becomes the 10th country in Africa to reach ML3, joining Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe and marking further momentum in strengthening regulatory systems across the region.For people in Mozambique, stronger regulation means greater assurance that medicines and vaccines are appropriately evaluated for quality, safety and efficacy and monitored throughout their lifecycle. It also strengthens the country’s ability to identify and respond to safety concerns and substandard or falsified products, while supporting timely access to quality-assured health products.“Mozambique’s achievement is the result of sustained investment in regulatory capacity that will deliver crucial benefits for public health,” said Dr Sylvie Briand, WHO Chief Scientist and Assistant Director-General a.i. for Health Systems, Access and Data. “Strong regulatory systems protect people, build confidence in health products and help countries respond more effectively to evolving public health needs and challenges. Mozambique’s progress also contributes to advancing regulatory capacity across Africa and promoting more equitable access to safe and quality-assured medicines and vaccines.”Building a stronger regulatory systemMozambique’s achievement follows years of sustained efforts to build the institutions and capabilities needed for effective regulation.WHO worked closely with ANARME throughout this process, assessing the national regulatory system and supporting the authority in addressing identified gaps and strengthening priority areas.WHO evaluates national regulatory systems using its Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT), which assesses the regulatory functions required to ensure the quality, safety and efficacy of medical products. These include registration and marketing authorization, licensing, market surveillance and control, pharmacovigilance, regulatory inspection, laboratory testing and oversight of clinical trials, as applicable. WHO’s maturity levels range from 1 to 4. Reaching ML3 confirms a stable, well-functioning and integrated regulatory system, while ML4 represents an advanced system focused on continuous improvement.Benefits for Mozambique and the African continentAn ML3 regulatory system can support more timely and predictable regulatory decisions, reinforce safety monitoring and help ensure that health products entering and remaining on the market meet appropriate standards.It also creates greater opportunities for regulatory cooperation and reliance – approaches that help authorities make use of the work and decisions of trusted regulators, reduce unnecessary duplication and allocate limited resources more efficiently, while maintaining rigorous standards for quality, safety and efficacy.As the first Portuguese-speaking country in Africa to reach ML3, Mozambique’s experience can also contribute to strengthening regulatory systems and fostering greater cooperation, knowledge sharing and reliance among Portuguese-speaking countries and across the African continent. Its achievement further reinforces a more connected African regulatory ecosystem, providing a solid foundation on which the newly established African Medicines Agency can build to advance regulatory convergence and cooperation across the region.Strengthening confidence in regulatory recognitionMozambique’s achievement comes as WHO strengthens the process through which the performance of national regulatory systems is recognized.The newly established Technical Advisory Group on Regulatory Systems Strengthening (TAG-RSS) brings together independent international experts to advise WHO on whether recommendations concerning regulatory authorities reaching ML3 and ML4 and WHO-Listed Authorities, are supported by the findings of WHO evaluation processes. Its recommendations provide an additional level of independent assurance, strengthening the impartiality, transparency and credibility of WHO’s recognition process.Mozambique is among the first countries to achieve ML3 following consideration and recommendation by the TAG-RSS. As part of the same TAG-RSS process, South Africa was recommended to retain its ML3 status for the regulation of vaccines manufactured, imported or distributed in the country, following an additional WHO assessment. This extends the recognition first granted in 2022 and underscores the sustained performance of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA).The two recognitions highlight continued progress in strengthening regulatory systems across Africa, as well as the importance of continued performance, improvement and assessment in sustaining regulatory maturity.WHO will continue working with ANARME and SAHPRA to sustain these gains and support continuous improvement as science, technologies and public health needs evolve.

who.int logo
Aug 24 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • who.int
The health scare which made a Solihull company director rethink his life

Director Mike Watkins admits his diet "wasn't the greatest" before having the seizure in B&Q.

bbc.com logo
Aug 24 • 1:22 AM EDT • Health • bbc.com
Deep dive
😐 Neutral (16%)
ahah
60%
wow
40%
A deep dive into climate change

Some policymakers continue to question the science of climate change, despite the growing evidence of significant damage to life on land and in the ocean.Katja Matthes, director of the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel in Germany, believes the ongoing attempts to politicise climate science and discredit researchers are hindering international cooperation and public understanding. The ocean provides clear evidence of the extent to which changes are occurring, she says.“We are seeing severe, unprecedented and accelerating changes in the ocean — warming ocean temperatures, acidification and oxygen depletion — that are destabilising the most important system that makes life on this planet possible,” Matthes explains. Visible signs of these changes include the melting of ice sheets in the Arctic and Greenland. Deeper down, the growing frequency of hypoxia — or oxygen-deprived “dead zones”, where marine life can no longer survive — in the Baltic and record-high Mediterranean surface temperatures are indicators of the “dramatic warming” of the ocean, she adds.The ocean, which covers around 70% of the Earth’s surface, acts as a vital carbon sink, absorbing around 30% of the planet’s carbon dioxide (CO2) and 90% of the excess heat. However, the global ocean surface temperature has risen by an average of half a degree Celsius since 1982, according to the EU Copernicus observatory. More significant rises have been recorded in the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and other shallower seas.Some ocean temperature increases do occur naturally, such as during El Niño events. But sustained rises can trigger extreme weather on land — including droughts, floods and catastrophic storms — while also harming marine ecosystems. Only 10% of marine species have been studied, Matthes notes, “so the consequences might be even more severe than we know.”Fostering European cooperation amid uncertaintyMatthes, who holds a doctorate in meteorology, is a professor of atmospheric physics as well as director of GEOMAR. She serves as one of Kiel’s ambassadors to Science Comes to Town (SCTT), an EU-funded programme that aims to promote science’s role in society and strengthen cross-border collaboration in research, innovation and sustainability. SCTT is hosted by the coastal cities of Kiel, Brest (in France) and Split (in Croatia).The SCTT project also provides a platform for raising awareness and understanding between scientists and the public about major issues, such as climate change. Having worked on both sides of the Atlantic, Matthes is frustrated by recent attempts to erode decades of international climate collaboration and question the credibility of research. Earlier this year, the US administration delivered a major blow to global cooperation by withdrawing from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and other global climate organisations, claiming they were “contrary to the interests of the United States.”In addition, a US Department of Energy (DOE) report cast doubt on the latest IPCC climate assessment, which was published in 2024. As a contributing author to the IPCC study, Matthes says the DOE sought to discredit scientists like herself. “Climate change is not a matter of opinion, it really exists and we are witnessing dramatic changes,” she notes. “It’s not climate change as a whole that is being targeted, but scientists and their research.”Other US actions have also hit home for Matthes, who spent three years at the US National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. The White House has announced plans to close the facility, a move that was “pretty tough” due to the German scientist’s personal connections with the staff and their reputation for excellence.Changing the narrative on climate changeEurope’s scientific community remains a driving force on climate research and collaboration. As one of the world’s leading marine research institutions, GEOMAR attracts students from more than 50 countries and plays an important role in global observation initiatives that contribute to understanding and protecting the ocean basins. At a European level, GEOMAR works closely with other top marine research facilities, including France’s Ifremer, an SCTT partner in Brest. GEOMAR has also developed innovative and safe strategies for removing unexploded wartime munitions from the seabed, which release toxic substances that pose a danger to humans and the marine environment. Through the Horizon Europe MMinE-SwEEPER project, this knowledge has been transferred to the European level.These initiatives are examples of how local action can have a global impact, Matthes says, and how Europe can strengthen climate research and partnerships. “This is a chance for Europe to step up and work on climate cooperation and agreements,” she notes. “Climate change is an international problem and a real threat, and we need more speed on climate action than we have now.”Matthes believes her fellow scientists need to communicate that climate change is not only a threat, but an opportunity to find solutions. “We need to change our narrative and expand our strategic alliances with those who are willing,” she says, “and luckily there are a lot of willing people and countries.”Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.

sciencebusiness.net logo
Aug 23 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencebusiness.net
A deep dive into climate change

Some policymakers continue to question the science of climate change, despite the growing evidence of significant damage to life on land and in the ocean.Katja Matthes, director of the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel in Germany, believes the ongoing attempts to politicise climate science and discredit researchers are hindering international cooperation and public understanding. The ocean provides clear evidence of the extent to which changes are occurring, she says.“We are seeing severe, unprecedented and accelerating changes in the ocean — warming ocean temperatures, acidification and oxygen depletion — that are destabilising the most important system that makes life on this planet possible,” Matthes explains. Visible signs of these changes include the melting of ice sheets in the Arctic and Greenland. Deeper down, the growing frequency of hypoxia — or oxygen-deprived “dead zones”, where marine life can no longer survive — in the Baltic and record-high Mediterranean surface temperatures are indicators of the “dramatic warming” of the ocean, she adds.The ocean, which covers around 70% of the Earth’s surface, acts as a vital carbon sink, absorbing around 30% of the planet’s carbon dioxide (CO2) and 90% of the excess heat. However, the global ocean surface temperature has risen by an average of half a degree Celsius since 1982, according to the EU Copernicus observatory. More significant rises have been recorded in the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and other shallower seas.Some ocean temperature increases do occur naturally, such as during El Niño events. But sustained rises can trigger extreme weather on land — including droughts, floods and catastrophic storms — while also harming marine ecosystems. Only 10% of marine species have been studied, Matthes notes, “so the consequences might be even more severe than we know.”Fostering European cooperation amid uncertaintyMatthes, who holds a doctorate in meteorology, is a professor of atmospheric physics as well as director of GEOMAR. She serves as one of Kiel’s ambassadors to Science Comes to Town (SCTT), an EU-funded programme that aims to promote science’s role in society and strengthen cross-border collaboration in research, innovation and sustainability. SCTT is hosted by the coastal cities of Kiel, Brest (in France) and Split (in Croatia).The SCTT project also provides a platform for raising awareness and understanding between scientists and the public about major issues, such as climate change. Having worked on both sides of the Atlantic, Matthes is frustrated by recent attempts to erode decades of international climate collaboration and question the credibility of research. Earlier this year, the US administration delivered a major blow to global cooperation by withdrawing from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and other global climate organisations, claiming they were “contrary to the interests of the United States.”In addition, a US Department of Energy (DOE) report cast doubt on the latest IPCC climate assessment, which was published in 2024. As a contributing author to the IPCC study, Matthes says the DOE sought to discredit scientists like herself. “Climate change is not a matter of opinion, it really exists and we are witnessing dramatic changes,” she notes. “It’s not climate change as a whole that is being targeted, but scientists and their research.”Other US actions have also hit home for Matthes, who spent three years at the US National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. The White House has announced plans to close the facility, a move that was “pretty tough” due to the German scientist’s personal connections with the staff and their reputation for excellence.Changing the narrative on climate changeEurope’s scientific community remains a driving force on climate research and collaboration. As one of the world’s leading marine research institutions, GEOMAR attracts students from more than 50 countries and plays an important role in global observation initiatives that contribute to understanding and protecting the ocean basins. At a European level, GEOMAR works closely with other top marine research facilities, including France’s Ifremer, an SCTT partner in Brest. GEOMAR has also developed innovative and safe strategies for removing unexploded wartime munitions from the seabed, which release toxic substances that pose a danger to humans and the marine environment. Through the Horizon Europe MMinE-SwEEPER project, this knowledge has been transferred to the European level.These initiatives are examples of how local action can have a global impact, Matthes says, and how Europe can strengthen climate research and partnerships. “This is a chance for Europe to step up and work on climate cooperation and agreements,” she notes. “Climate change is an international problem and a real threat, and we need more speed on climate action than we have now.”Matthes believes her fellow scientists need to communicate that climate change is not only a threat, but an opportunity to find solutions. “We need to change our narrative and expand our strategic alliances with those who are willing,” she says, “and luckily there are a lot of willing people and countries.”Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.

sciencebusiness.net logo
Aug 23 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencebusiness.net
Rice University opens SCOPE science communication center | ETIH EdTech News

Rice University has opened SCOPE, a new center combining science communication courses, online learning, public engagement and researcher training. ETIH edtech news covers the higher education initiative, Scott Solomon's appointment as Director and programs beginning in fall 2026.

edtechinnovationhub.com logo
Aug 23 • 7:45 PM EDT • Science • edtechinnovationhub.com
Data centers spark bipartisan political battle in midterm races

NetChoice director of policy Patrick Hedger discusses the growing bipartisan pushback against data center expansions in key midterm races on 'Fox Report.'

foxnews.com logo
Aug 23 • 7:07 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Data centers spark bipartisan political battle in midterm races

NetChoice director of policy Patrick Hedger discusses the growing bipartisan pushback against data center expansions in key midterm races on 'Fox Report.'

foxnews.com logo
Aug 23 • 7:04 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
😐 Neutral (0%)
Former Rockstar director calls 'GTA 6' leaks a 'nothing burger'

He's telling everyone to "calm down."

mashable.com logo
Aug 23 • 2:43 PM EDT • Technology • mashable.com
Indonesian Health Minister Budi Sadikin Becomes Fourth Candidate To Run For WHO Director-General

Indonesia has officially nominated its Health Minister, Budi Gunadi Sadikin, for the WHO Director-General election - in what is also an unconventional

healthpolicy-watch.news logo
Aug 23 • 12:28 PM EDT • Health • healthpolicy-watch.news
Indonesian Health Minister Budi Sadikin Becomes Fourth Candidate To Run For WHO Director-General

Indonesia has officially nominated its Health Minister, Budi Gunadi Sadikin, for the WHO Director-General election - in what is also an unconventional

healthpolicy-watch.news logo
Aug 23 • 12:28 PM EDT • Health • healthpolicy-watch.news
JumpStart gets new Stark director and other news

In the latest "Business Roundup," we share news about JumpStart, Airgas, Timken, Aultman, Mercy and Liberty HealthShare.

cantonrep.com logo
Aug 23 • 6:05 AM EDT • Business • cantonrep.com
'Yellowstone' copyright lawsuit accuses Taylor Sheridan of stealing show's concept

A lawsuit filed in federal court on Friday accuses writer and director Taylor Sheridan of stealing the idea for his powerhouse success "Yellowstone" from Lauren J. Salkin, a Virginia-based journalist

recorderonline.com logo
Aug 22 • 9:11 PM EDT • Entertainment • recorderonline.com
'Yellowstone' copyright lawsuit accuses Taylor Sheridan of stealing show's concept

A lawsuit filed in federal court on Friday accuses writer and director Taylor Sheridan of stealing the idea for his powerhouse success "Yellowstone" from Lauren J. Salkin, a Virginia-based journalist

thederrick.com logo
Aug 22 • 9:11 PM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com
‘National Treasure 3’ is ‘finally real’ with Nicolas Cage returning, original director reveals

Filmmaker Jon Turteltaub said that ‘National Treasure 3’ is ‘finally real’ and that the core cast, including Nicolas Cage, is expected to return: ‘To whatever extent we can, everyone’s back.’

ew.com logo
Aug 22 • 1:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Lionel Martellini (EDHEC Quantum Institute): Why business leaders need quantum awareness, not quantum washing

Yuval Boger interviews Lionel Martellini, finance professor at the EDHEC and founding director of the EDHEC Quantum Institute.

thequantuminsider.com logo
Aug 22 • 3:30 AM EDT • Business • thequantuminsider.com
Director confirms ‘National Treasure 3’ with Nic Cage is ‘finally real’ at Philly’s ‘National Treasure’ Weekend

Director Jon Turteltaub said one of the reasons it's taken nearly two decades to make another film in the franchise is because of the political climate of the country.

inquirer.com logo
Aug 21 • 9:53 PM EDT • Entertainment • inquirer.com
Politics Unusual: NYC Councilmember Feliz, Fiscal Policy Institute Health Policy Director

In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with New York City Councilmember Oswald Feliz about a seven hour 911 outage in the Bronx, and his role as Chair of the Committee on Public Safety. Also, a conversation with the Fiscal Policy Institute's Health Policy Director, Michael Kinnucan, about how nearly half a million New Yorkers are losing their health insurance coverage.

fox5ny.com logo
Aug 21 • 9:21 PM EDT • Politics • fox5ny.com
😐 Neutral (20%)
ahah
100%
Five group homes. Two scandals. Health Department program under microscope

The Health Department revoked the licenses for group homes owned and managed by Sekou Dukuly, the executive director of the National Port Authority of Liberia, as well as those connected to Andrea Sampson, a former Anoka County Attorney who prosecutors say used some of her properties to traffic women before converting them into group homes and billing Medicaid.

mprnews.org logo
Aug 21 • 4:06 PM EDT • Health • mprnews.org
HHS Welcomes Mark Cruz as 12th Director of the Indian Health Service

HHS announced Mark Cruz will serve a four-tear term as director of the Indian Health Service (IHS).

hhs.gov logo
Aug 21 • 2:00 PM EDT • Health • hhs.gov
Ali Adams promoted to Assistant AD for Student-Athlete Health & Wellness

A member of the University of Evansville Athletic Training staff since 2020, Ali Adams has been promoted to Assistant Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Health & Wellness.

gopurpleaces.com logo
Aug 21 • 11:04 AM EDT • Health • gopurpleaces.com
'It Ends' review: Gen Z's disillusionment is distilled in a mind-snapping road trip thriller

Alexander Ullom's directorial debut is here to mess you up.

mashable.com logo
Aug 21 • 5:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • mashable.com
AMC Entertainment (AMC) Is Down 6.1% After Proposing Major Board and Shareholder Rights Changes

In August 2026, AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. announced that shareholders had been asked to approve amendments to its Certificate of Incorporation to declassify the board, shorten existing director terms to the next annual meeting, and remove limits on board size. The company also proposed expanding shareholder rights by allowing action by written consent and removing restrictions on investors’ ability to call special meetings, marking a meaningful shift in AMC’s governance...

simplywall.st logo
Aug 21 • 1:15 AM EDT • Entertainment • simplywall.st
Deep dive
😐 Neutral (27%)
love
55%
wow
45%
First Horizon Leader Keva Latham Named to Super Women in Business Class of 2026

/PRNewswire/ -- First Horizon Corporation (NYSE: FHN) (or "First Horizon") is proud to announce Keva Latham, Senior Vice President and Director of Financial...

prnewswire.com logo
Aug 20 • 6:30 PM EDT • Business • prnewswire.com
Governors Promote 'Dignity in Politics'

The new director of the National Governors Association is emphasizing bipartisanship and civility at a time of growing division.

governing.com logo
Aug 20 • 2:16 PM EDT • Politics • governing.com
From logos and fees to entertainment districts, the playbook for college sports revenue is expanding

“There’s never been a closer relationship between resources and competitive success as there is right now,” Tennessee athletic director Danny White said before adding: “This...

reviewjournal.com logo
Aug 20 • 1:48 PM EDT • Entertainment • reviewjournal.com
Cash-hungry college sports programs are starting nonprofits to make money to stay competitive

NEW YORK (AP) — University of Louisville athletic director Josh Heird says there is no “silver bullet” that will help his department’s current revenue race.

wral.com logo
Aug 20 • 12:03 PM EDT • Sports • wral.com