SCROLL NEWS / DISCOVERY
Search headlines
Find the stories shaping the conversation.
Results for " nic " 11,978 found 🔀 AI-powered Shuffle
Mysterious Voynich manuscript may be a cipher, a new study suggests
A newly invented cipher may shed light on how the mysterious Voynich manuscript was made in medieval times.
Weekend reads: Evaluating the benefits of open science, a misconduct investigation in Korea, and what we lose in outsourcing reviews to AI
Happy 2026! We’re excited to bring you the first Weekend Reads of the new year. The week at Retraction Watch featured: The BMJ retracts clinical trial for ‘severe’ discrepancies in rand…
Knicks, smarting from ugly loss, pursue improvement vs. Sixers
Fresh off perhaps their most lethargic performance of the season, the New York Knicks hope to author a crisper effort Saturday when they host the Philadelphia 76ers.
Venezuela says US carried out strikes on Caracas
In a statement, President Nicolás Maduro's government said the US had targeted both military and civilian areas.
They cook organic, distrust science and oppose vaccines: America's 'crunchy moms' shift toward Trump
In the 1960s, the 'crunchy mom' was typically an American hippie trying to stay connected to nature. Today, she claims total freedom over health decisions, sometimes flirting with conspiracy theories.
Legacy health workers sign off on first labor contract after strike
The group of nurse practitioners, physician associates and clinical nurse specialists unionized in 2023.
Full-length Replay: First Things First: OT
Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, Kevin Wildes and OT anchor Danny Parkins offer their opinions on the day’s biggest sports stories.
Dynamic tuning of Bloch modes in anisotropic phonon polaritonic crystals
Light: Science & Applications - This work demonstrates actively controlled, low-loss phonon-polaritonic Bloch modes in a graphene-gated α-MoO3 polaritonic crystal, which enables enhanced...
Clicks unveils BlackBerry-style keyboard phone for work-focused users
Clicks' new Communicator phone skips social apps, adds tactile keys, and targets people who work from their phones.
Dallas County sues Trump administration over public health funding cuts
Dallas County says the cuts wiped out funding for programs that extended beyond the pandemic, including immunization clinics for a variety of illnesses,...
5 Reasons To Buy Your Electronics From Costco (Instead Of Amazon)
Stop scrolling Amazon and start shopping Costco. From superior warranties to unbeatable return policies, here are 5 reasons to buy your tech at the warehouse.
Who will pay for AI in health care? 3 trends to watch in 2026
What to watch out for in 2026, as the health care industry gears up for a battle over how clinical AI should get paid for.
BioAtla and GATC Health to advance Oz-V in Phase III trial
BioAtla and GATC Health have entered into a $40m SPV transaction to advance Oz-V into a Phase III trial for 2L+ OPSCC.
Trump rejects doctors’ advice to take less aspirin: ‘I want nice, thin blood’
President Trump said in new interview regarding his health that he has rejected his doctors’ advice to take less aspirin for cardiac prevention because he has been taking it for more than two decad…
Should the NHS really use magic mushrooms to treat mental health?
Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results
"Superstitious" Trump says higher aspirin dosage behind hand bruises
He's defied doctors' calls to lower the dosage because he wants "nice, thin blood pouring through my heart," Trump told the WSJ.
Student Voices: Learning To Judge: Rediscovering Finance, Wisdom & Community At Harvard Business School
What begins as technical training in finance becomes an education in values, writes Harvard MS/MBA student Abhi Gunasekar.
Venezuela has detained several Americans as tensions with US rise
Venezuelan security forces have detained at least five Americans in recent months as the US has built a pressure campaign against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, a US official familiar with the matter told CNN.
Rare late-game stumble motivates Knicks against Hawks
The New York Knicks spent much of December offering evidence they are serious contenders to win their first NBA title in more than 50 years.
Football gossip: Ordonez, Salah, Mateta, Fernandes, Traore, Vinicius Jr
Liverpool are set to spend £43m on defender Joel Ordonez, Roma want to re-sign Mohamed Salah, plus more.
Venezuela Frees Dozens of Political Prisoners
At least 80 people were released, including one with U.S. ties, though more than 800 remain detained in Venezuela for opposing President Nicolás Maduro’s rule, rights groups say.
Research roundup: 7 cool science stories we almost missed
Double-detonating supernova, Roman liquid gypsum burials, biomechanics of kangaroo posture, and more.
Research roundup: 7 cool science stories we almost missed
Double-detonating supernova, Roman liquid gypsum burials, biomechanics of kangaroo posture, and more.
AI chip boom to push global consumer electronics prices up in 2026
AI-driven chip shortages could push consumer electronics prices up 5–20% in 2026.
Top Science Stories Of 2025
Written by: Nicola Jones for Knowable Magazine 2025 was a year of turmoil for many scientists — particularly in the United States, where job cuts and budget slashing have left […]
I Can’t Stop Binging ‘Platonic’ (and, Yes, I’m Late to the Party)
‘Platonic’ starring Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen on Apple TV+ is a binge-worthy series about heterosexual friendship. Here’s why it’s a must-watch.
An Engineer Says He’s Found a Way to Overcome Earth’s Gravity
This new propulsion system could rewrite the rules of spaceflight—not to mention completely defy conventional physics.
One Big Beautiful Bill Act complicates state health care affordability efforts
This article first appeared on KFF Health News. As Congress debates whether to extend the temporary federal subsidies that have helped millions of Americans buy health coverage, a crucial underlying reality is sometimes overlooked: Those subsidies are merely a band-aid covering the often unaffordable cost of health care. California, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and five other states […]
Knicks Bulletin: ‘That’s not the mentality to have’
The Knicks decided it was better to finish 2025 on a losing note, so karma balances out in 2026 and they can win the championship. One step backwards, two steps forward. Here’s some old stuff from last year. Mike Brown On Landry Shamet’s defensive value and skill set: “Shamet and McBride are our best on-ball […]
For this prominent Colorado Democrat, it’s family first — even amid big political disagreements
House Majority Leader Monica Duran, D-Wheat Ridge, is surrounded by conservatives at home
The hill I will die on: Enough of the ‘Hey you!’ faux-friend nonsense. You’re a business, not my mate
No, your communications don’t make me feel valued as an individual. A ‘Dear’ or ‘Sir’ wouldn’t hurt once in a while, says writer Max Fletcher
LG Gram Pro AI laptops to debut with Exaone 3.5 and long battery life at CES
LG Electronics has revealed it will bring new ultra-light LG Gram laptops to CES 2026. The devices will feature the proprietary Exaone generative AI model and extended battery performance.
Manchester City XI vs Sunderland – Predicted lineup and team news
Manchester City travel to Tyne and Wear this evening looking to start 2026 as they finished 2025: in clinical, winning form. Currently, Pep Guardiola’s side trail Arsenal at the summit of the Premie...
The Many-Sprites Interpretation Of Amiga Mechanics
The invention of sprites triggered a major shift in video game design, enabling games with independent moving objects and richer graphics despite the limitations of early video gaming hardware. As …
The Galaxy Next Door
The Large Magellanic Cloud—one of our closest neighboring galaxies—is a hotbed of star formation that is visible to both astronauts and Earth-based stargazers.
Victor Wembanyama leaves game against Knicks with apparent leg injury
Wembanyama limped into the locker room after taking a rough fall
Detroit Police mental health unit mistook for ICE agents, chief says
In one case, the arrival of Detroit's Crisis Intervention Team, clad in light gray tops and khaki pants, caused panic, Police Chief Bettison said.
Health advances marked 2025, even as wars and funding cuts strained systems
From eliminating deadly infections to expanding access to lifesaving vaccines, 2025 delivered meaningful progress for global health, according to the UN World Health Organization (WHO), offering cautious optimism at the close of a year marked by both breakthroughs and strain.
Full-length Replay: First Things First: OT
Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, Kevin Wildes and OT anchor Danny Parkins offer their opinions on the day’s biggest sports stories.
Topological photonics for single-photon sources
Light: Science & Applications - Topological photonics for single-photon sources
Legacy Health, striking clinicians reach second tentative deal to end walkout
The agreement ends a monthlong strike and heads to a ratification vote after workers rejected an earlier deal.
Bari Weiss fires back at George Clooney's claim that she is 'dismantling' CBS News
Bari Weiss has responded to George Clooney calling her hiring as editor-in-chief of CBS News a sign of Donald Trump's increasing influence over the media.
NBA Power Rankings: Knicks slide into top spot as Spurs lose steam; Hawks winless after Trae Young's return
Also, here come the Clippers!
Bills starter usage may hinge on one midweek update
Latest Bills updates: Allen improving, injuries lingering, and McDermott keeping snap counts open for the Jets finale.
The Annual Can't Let It Go Year End Extravaganza : The NPR Politics Podcast
We look back on some of the highlights from 2025 we can't stop thinking about, politics or otherwise.This episode: voting correspondents Miles Parks & Ashley Lopez, White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, political reporter Elena Moore, senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and political correspondent Sarah McCammon.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Brian Niccol said Reddit showed him 'Back to Starbucks' was working
Reddit users advising Starbucks job candidates said interviewees should be ready to discuss customer service.
Boyd, Winter lead Wisconsin past Milwaukee 80-60
MADISON, Wisc. (AP) Nick Boyd scored 16 points and Nolan Winter scored 14 points and Wisconsin beat Milwaukee 80-60 on Tuesday night.
From triumph to heartbreak: Houston’s 2025 sports moments
Houston's 2025 sports scene was a rollercoaster of change and triumphs, from iconic Astros transitions and star trades to local high school wins.
Knicks, Spurs ring out 2025 with NBA Cup final rematch
The New York Knicks can build on a three-game winning streak and produce a repeat result of the NBA Cup final when they visit the suddenly struggling San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday in a clash between two of the league's best teams.
Full-length Replay: First Things First: OT
Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, Kevin Wildes and OT anchor Danny Parkins offer their opinions on the day’s biggest sports stories.
Fargo sports cards store manager charged with stealing nearly $30k in cash, inventory
Felony theft charges were filed Tuesday against Jared Freese, of Moorhead, after an owner of Triple Diamond Sports Cards reported discovering the crimes over the weekend.
The science of how (and when) we decide to speak out—or self-censor
The study's main takeaway: "Be bold. It is the thing that slows down authoritarian creep."
'Community' alum Yvette Nicole Brown speaks out amid Chevy Chase doc: 'Keep my name out of your mouth'
Yvette Nicole Brown appears to blast the upcoming Chevy Chase doc, which addresses an incident between the 'Community' stars that involved Chase allegedly saying the N-word: 'Keep my name out of your mouth.'
Healthy-sounding buzzwords could be hiding added sugar in plain sight
Added sugars are difficult to quickly spot because many companies use clever marketing to distract consumers, said Nicole Avena, a professor of neuroscience and psychiatry at Mount Sinai Medical School and Princeton University
Year in review: the impact of Project 2025 : The NPR Politics Podcast
As we approach 2026, the NPR Politics Podcast is taking a look back at the year that was in different political areas. Today, we look at how Project 2025, a document published by the Heritage Foundation to outline policy objectives in a Republican administration taking office in 2025, has influenced the Trump administration's approach to governance.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
UNA announces National Girls and Women in Sports Day Clinic for January 31 - University of North Alabama Athletics
FLORENCE, Ala. (December 30, 2025) – For a second straight year, the University of North Alabama Department of Athletics will host a free youth clinic to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Saturday, January 31 from 10 a.m. to noon at the UNA Rec Center.
NFL Panic Meter: What's on the line in Week 18, including Aaron Rodgers playing perhaps his last game
Looking for friends, lobsters may stumble into an ecological trap
Gathering for mutual defense puts young spiny lobsters at risk of predators.
Get Cooking Culinary Class
Join one of our chefs at the ECU Health Lifestyle Medicine Clinic for a hands-on culinary experience focused on healthy whole foods.
From lawsuits to new laws, these Oregonians made biggest impacts on state politics in 2025
A roundup of Oregonians who played an outsized role in protests, policies and major tax cut and spending packages making headlines this year.
2026 Predictions: Apple Will Reverse Its AI Slump
As AI has completely consumed the tech industry, Apple has held back from the colossal investments in the technology its peers have been making. Wall Street, pundits and media outlets have criticized and chronicled Apple’s stumbles and seeming lack of urgency in the AI arms race.Thatincludesus. ...
In a tumultuous year, US health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.
In the whirlwind first year of President Donald Trump’s second term, some of the most polarizing changes have taken place within the Department of Health and Human Services, where Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has openly rebuffed the medical establishment as he converts the ideas of his Make America Healthy Again movement into public policy. Since entering office in February, the health secretary has overseen a dramatic reshaping of the agencies he oversees, including eliminating thousands of jobs and freezing or canceling billions of dollars for scientific research. As part of his campaign against chronic disease, he has redrawn the government's position on topics such as seed oils, fluoride and Tylenol.
How ‘Call of Duty’ Got Dethroned in 2025
‘Battlefield,’ ‘ARC Raiders,’ and the juggernaut franchise’s own failings knocked ‘Black Ops 7’ off the series’ perennial top perch
Look back at the top business stories of 2025
Waabigwan Mashkiki, Moorhead's first recreational-use cannabis dispensary, opened in May. See what other stories made our list for 2025.
Time runs faster on Mars and scientists just proved it
Thanks to Einstein’s relativity, time flows differently on Mars than on Earth. NIST scientists have now nailed down the difference, showing that Mars clocks tick slightly faster—and fluctuate over the Martian year. These microsecond shifts could play a big role in future Mars navigation, communications, and even a solar-system-wide internet. It’s a small time gap with big consequences for space exploration.
The Politics of Music in Vienna
The Vienna Philharmonic’s buried Nazi history and Austria’s political present.
Explosive Audit Urges Dissolving Insolvent City Employee Health Fund
The review by Comptroller Brad Lander finds the joint city and municipal union fund owes billions to the city following contract deals that aimed to save money on health care.
17 Rochester businesses that shut down in 2025. See list
Closings included major retailers and mom-and-pop operations.
Workplace Medicine: Building health and business together | LMH Health
LMH Health Workplace Medicine is redefining occupational medicine in Lawrence and beyond. With a focus on communication, relationships and comprehensive care, we help keep employees safe, healthy and thriving.
Korea building national AI-ready health data infrastructure
The government will also fund hospital-based verification programs so AI tools can be tested and validated at scale before clinical rollout.
Prep basketball roundup: Rolling Hills Preps knocks off Arcadia at Damien
Nick Welch Jr. and Kawika Suter help Rolling Hills Prep advance to the Gold Division championship game at the Classic at Damien.
Mobile health and wellness clinic visits East San Jose
Free health screenings were offered Monday to residents in East San Jose.
Full-length Replay: First Things First: OT
Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, Kevin Wildes and OT anchor Danny Parkins offer their opinions on the day’s biggest sports stories.
Federal program awards Massachusetts $162M to address rural health care gaps
State officials plan to use funds for mobile health units, telehealth expansion, and modernizing facilities in 160 rural municipalities.
Macaulay Culkin explains his perpetual retirement from acting: 'Technically, I'm retired right now'
Retirement is a perpetual state of mind for Macaulay Culkin, who explains his views on that, and why he took a lengthy hiatus from Hollywood at age 14.
Russell Report: 2025 Sports Wrap-up
Florida Men's Basketball wins a national title, Gator Gymnastics just misses winning another one, softball has another nice year as well.
Did one line in a Leonardo codex anticipate yakisugi?
The Japanese technique of burning wood surfaces creates a protective carbonized layer in bioarchitecture.
Colorado hires exciting new athletic director
Folks, doesn’t it feel good to have faith in an institution again? Isn’t it nice to trust the people making decisions that affect your life? I got to feel the sunshine of good decisions (not mine, obviously) on my face this weekend. My bet is, if you’re reading this, you did, too. We, as Colorado […]
New Rep. Thompson law cuts red tape, protects small business owners
“When we have multiple layers of bureaucracy, we are actively pushing entrepreneurs and small business owners out of our state,” said Thompson, of Brownstown Township. “This new law will support economic independence and sustainability for people who often face significant barriers to business ownership. The era of government nickel and diming hardworking people must end."
Former ‘SNL’ star gets candid about health scare — ‘back from the dead’
This iconic comic actor has revealed new details about a health scare that left him in the hospital for five weeks.
A quirky guide to myths and lore based in actual science
Folklorist/historian Adrienne Mayor on her new book Mythopedia: A Brief Compendium of Natural History Lore...
The events that defined world politics in 2025
From Vance’s shock Munich speech to the release of the Epstein files, Trump’s return to power has defined the year
Small businesses thrive at Bernice Garden Market, a vital hub for Arkansas vendors
Sunday marked the final day of the season at the Bernice Garden Farmer's Market, a place that--for years--has done more than sell produce.The market has given s
Remembering what Windows 10 did right—and how it made modern Windows more annoying
Remembering Windows 10's rollout can help diagnose what ails Windows 11.
A look back at the year in local art and entertainment
From stellar concerts to funny films and sad farewells, these stories resonated in 2025.
Mercer Health announces the retirement of Dr. Thangaraj Amaran, Vice President of Medical Affairs
Dr. Amaran began his tenure at Mercer Health in July 1981 as a Board Certified Urologist, dedicating nearly four decades to patient care until January 2018. His clinical expertise was matched by his leadership, serving as Vice Chief of Staff (1983), Chief of Staff (1985, 1986, 1991), and Past Chief of Staff (1992). During this […]
I switched to eSIM in 2025, and I am full of regret
Swapping SIM cards used to be easy, and then came eSIM.
Herald's most-read sports stories of 2025: UND hockey's coaching shakeup reigns supreme
Coverage of UND hockey's coaching change consistently ranked among Herald's top sports content in 2025. Here are the top 10 most-read stories of the year, ranging from hockey to motor racing.
The brain has a hidden language and scientists just found it
Researchers have created a protein that can detect the faint chemical signals neurons receive from other brain cells. By tracking glutamate in real time, scientists can finally see how neurons process incoming information before sending signals onward. This reveals a missing layer of brain communication that has been invisible until now. The discovery could reshape how scientists study learning, memory, and brain disease.
From Illness to Impact: Turning Science into a Tool for Community Change
Elijah was a 2023 award winner of the National Academies’ Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications with a continued passion for documentary filmmaking, storytelling, public performance, scientific research, communication, impact campaigns, public engagement and restructuring a better society.
Army Public Health: Fort Drum’s Front Line of Preventative Health
At Fort Drum, the agency at the forefront of preventative health is Army Public Health Nursing, a multi-disciplined clinic dedicated to sustaining military readiness through health promotion and disease prevention activities.
Meet Nicole Watts: Minister, refugee advocate, political neophyte will lead Onondaga County legislature
Nicole Watts, 43, says "yes" when most others would walk away.
Virginia awaits decision on $1 billion rural health grant
Outdated technology, provider shortages, long travel times to care and high rates of chronic disease are among the issues the application aims to address. To tackle those challenges, the administration proposes directing any awarded funds into four integrated initiatives it has developed.
Man builds his own Apple Watch from scratch in just one week while in the world’s largest electronics market in China
After building his own iPhone 17, YouTube tech guru Strange Parts has now built his own DIY Apple Watch from scratch in China's tech marketplace
College of Business pilots service-learning in curriculum
MGT 321 students apply business communication skills through a service-learning component supporting local nonprofits and campus partners.
Retro Semiconductors: The Silicon Controlled Rectifier
Over on YouTube [Lockdown Electronics] reviews an old bit of kit known as the Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR). Invented in the 1950s the SCR is a type of thyristor and they were popular back in …
The people behind the telescope: How specialized expertise is supporting science at the edge of the universe
Behind a world-leading telescope bound for Chile is a team of engineers, machinists, electronics specialists and riggers at Cornell. Meet the specialized staff whose expertise is helping push cosmology to new frontiers.
Persistent Knicks look to continue Pelicans' woes
The finishing kick for the undermanned New York Knicks on Saturday night showed why they're considered NBA title contenders.
Cheetah MX4 Mini: A Pint-Sized 3D Printer Controller
There’s a seemingly unending list of modifications or upgrades you can make to a 3D printer. Most revolve around the mechanical side of things, many are simple prints or small add-ons. This upgrade…