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Longtime Columbus small business owners talk modern-day challenges
See owners of The Loft Violin Shop, Flower Child Vintage and The Lamp Shade in their element.
Embracing sauna culture can lower dementia risk and boost brain health
Columnist Helen Thomson investigates the neurological benefits of saunas, and how heat therapy can have anti-inflammatory effects throughout the body
Adaptive Sports Program Empowers Individuals With Disability
The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana has become home to an adaptive sports program that has emboldened young athletes with disability.
Gretchen Bender at Sprüth Magers: political entertainment revisited
Gretchen Bender’s 'Political Entertainment' at Sprüth Magers revisits mass media, power, and the politics of memory through landmark conceptual works.
German business sentiment unchanged in January, Ifo survey finds
BERLIN, Jan 26 (Reuters) - German business morale remained unchanged from the previous month in January, a survey showed on Monday.
Intel Panther Lake Is the Answer to Apple Silicon We’ve All Been Waiting for
I’ve tested two laptops powered by Panther Lake—pitting them head-to-head against laptops with Apple Silicon—and Intel has finally scored a much-needed win with the Core Ultra Series 3.
Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) Valuation After US$1b Debt Refinancing And Extended Maturities
Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) recently completed a private offering of US$1b in 8.625% senior notes due 2032, using the proceeds to redeem its existing 2027 notes and to extend its debt maturity profile. See our latest analysis for Six Flags Entertainment. The refinancing news comes after a sharp 30 day share price return of 16.25% that partly offsets a 90 day share price return decline of 33.35%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return decline of 61.75% shows that longer term investors...
What role is China playing in global geopolitical transformations?
Chinese foreign policy is shaped by a paradox: it wants to project power and yet it seeks to avoid conflict.
Tepco to Sell Real Estate, Seek Partners in New Business Plan
Tokyo Electric Power Co. is aiming to sell around 200 billion yen ($1.3 billion) of assets within three years, as it looks to fund its Fukushima clean-up efforts and meet rising power demand.
Apple unveils the new Black Unity Apple Watch band
Apple today revealed the new Apple Watch Unity Connection Braided Solo Loop, honoring Black History Month and celebrating the power of connection.
Reducing sodium in everyday foods may yield heart-health benefits across populations
Research Highlights: A study in France found that if sodium reduction targets focused on reducing salt in baguettes and other breads, they could lower daily salt intake by 0.35 grams per person and reduce national deaths by more than 1,000. A...
More than 1 million Americans lose power as monster winter storm sweeps across the US
Historic winter storm, spanning roughly 2,000 miles, leaves over 1 million Americans without power. Tennessee faces 306,700 outages while Mississippi had about 175,300 outages.
Nightin Cage dev responds to fan feedback for more immersive fanservice
The developer of the upcoming Action RPG Nightin Cage has responded quickly to fan feedback regarding fanservice and the character's animations. In a recent post, the developer showed off the main…
Apple Reportedly Aiming to Upgrade the MacBook Pro Twice This Year
Apple plans to release new MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and Studio Display models in the first half of this year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman added that redesigned MacBook Pro models with an OLED touch screen "should be hitting toward the end of 2026," meaning that the MacBook Pro line would be upgraded twice this year. First up will be MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, which should be coming soon.
Apple reportedly plans to reveal its Gemini-powered Siri in February
The new Siri will make its debut in February before a full reveal at this year's WWDC, according to Bloomberg.
I tested a solid-state portable battery for a week - now lithium-ion feels old school
This wireless power bank uses solid-state batteries instead of lithium-ion, and you'll like the reasons why.
Ubisoft's "reset" wipes 34% off its share price, the lowest in 15 years
Ubisoft has wiped over a third off its share price after announcing a "reset" would close down two studios and cancel s…
Apple will reportedly unveil its Gemini-powered Siri assistant in February
We’re about to get our first real look at the results of the recently announced AI partnership between Apple and Google.
Letters to the Editor: Yes, political extremists are dangerous, but more so when they’re in power
'Wingnuts are dangerous, but mainstream wingnuts even more so. It’s time we all wake up to the reality that there is nothing conservative about MAGA populism,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
Lenovo Legion gaming laptop with AMD Strix Halo shows up alongside NVIDIA N1X update
Lenovo Legion 7 15ASH11 is likely powered by AMD Strix Halo List of gaming laptops using only AMD Ryzen AI MAX 300 is growing. Lenovo’s Legion Space
Scientists twist tiny crystals to control electricity
Researchers have developed a technique that allows them to carve complex three dimensional nanodevices directly from single crystals. To demonstrate its power, they sculpted microscopic helices from a magnetic material and found that the structures behave like switchable diodes. Electric current prefers one direction, but the effect can be flipped by changing the magnetization or the twist of the helix. The findings show that geometry itself can be used as a tool for electronic design.
This Week in Gaming (Week 5)
Welcome to the last week of January and we're finally back to a more normal release schedule. We have a rather unique looking major release this week, which involves camping, climbing and trying not to die. First out this week we have a rather odd looking PvP raid shooter, which is followed by a WW2...
Xochitl Gomez Keeps It Chic and Cozy at Sundance, Plus Rob Lowe, Channing Tatum and More
Xochitl Gomez keeps it chic and cozy at Sundance, plus Rob Lowe, Channing Tatum and more. From New York City to Park City, Utah, and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to.
News Analysis: A playbook emerges to counter Trump as 'middle powers' unite
The Greenland crisis has proved to be an inflection point for U.S. allies, whose leaders shed the pretense that all is well with Washington as they confront a new order.
Farmers now owe a lot more for health insurance
Expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies is driving sharp health insurance premium increases for farmers, forcing many to consider going uninsured.
Donald Trump is quietly choking science to death
The second Trump term is fundamentally rewriting the rules of discovery through data purges and budget blocks. This is the story of how a scientific superpower is choosing to retreat into the shadows.
Videos show deadly Minneapolis shooting and political leaders reach different conclusions
Videos quickly emerged Saturday showing the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis protester by a Border Patrol agent, with Democratic leaders in Minnesota saying the footage showed the deadly encounter was the result of untrained federal officers overreacting and the Trump administration saying the man...
What's The Biggest Difference Between Ford's Coyote And GM's LS Engines?
The biggest differences between Ford's Coyote and GM's LS engines are their camshaft locations and their sizes. The Ford engines also produce more horsepower.
Cannon powers Science Park to win over Garfield
Jaedyn Cannon's 21 points helped Science Park to a 59-43 win over Garfield.
Barrett Hayton with a Powerplay Goal vs. Nashville Predators
Fosston discusses primary health care, new clinic during community meeting
An upcoming hearing between Fosston and Essentia Health regarding the future of arbitration, initially scheduled for Feb. 5, has been postponed.
Snowed in this weekend? Give these Memphis-based films a watch
Many prepared for a week of snow by grocery shopping and getting their homes ready, but entertainment is the key to a proper snow-in.
Meet local power metal band 'Lords of the Trident'
MADISON, Wis. — For January's "Morning Notes," News 3 Now is highlighting a local power metal band that just released their 13th album, "Live From Japan."
OpenAI Aims to Lure Businesses From Anthropic
Some of OpenAI’s most attention-grabbing efforts over the past year have involved products for consumers, from a social app to an AI-powered device it plans to announce later this year. Last week, though, the company’s CEO, Sam Altman, gathered Disney CEO Bob Iger and other corporate executives ...
The Politics of Raw Power
On Wednesday a group of Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis pinned a man to the ground and, while he was immobilized, blasted pepper spray into his face
January 2026 Winter Storm Response
Preparedness ♦ Winter Safety ♦ Power Outage On January 22, Governor Spanberger declared a state of emergency in advance of the impending winter weather is expected to impact Virginia January 24-26. The Virginia Department of Health offers these winter safety tips. https://youtu.be/c_yxNiJF7NQ?si=A0-xwIqJdhJAt4BN Power outages are common after a big winter storm. If you lose power, […]
Lenovo’s 13-inch ‘Sapphire’ Chromebook tablet just checked another box on my high-end wish list
As we approach the actual release of ‘Sapphire’ - the highly anticipated, Lenovo-built Chromebook tablet with some decidedly Google-y features - this device just keeps getting better. Over the past...
Australian Open recap: Stan Wawrinka waves goodbye with aplomb on scorching Day 7
Wawrinka, 40, may have lost to Taylor Fritz but showed what a Grand Slam farewell can be.
Where are Pirates in MLB power rankings after free agency?
The Pittsburgh Pirates are inching closer to the start of the regular season.
'Lower-paid Indians replacing staff': Internet slams Ubisoft for cancelling six games, including Prince of Persia - The Times of India
Trending News: Gaming giant Ubisoft is under fire after announcing the cancellation of six video games, including the long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Tim.
AI can develop 'personality' spontaneously with minimal prompting, research shows. What does that mean for how we use it?
When large language models (LLMs) are allowed to interact without any preset goals, scientists found distinct personalities emerged by themselves.
iPhone 17E Release Date, Price, and Specs
Apple's reportedly releasing a lower-priced iPhone 17, and it might offer notable improvements over last year's iPhone 16E.
Brenna Huckaby, Paralympic snowboarder, relies on the power of sports
Brenna Huckaby lost her leg to cancer when she was 14 years old. Then she discovered snowboarding, and it opened her entire world.
The hidden health impact of growing up with ADHD traits
A large, decades-long study suggests that signs of ADHD in childhood may have consequences that extend well beyond school and behavior. Researchers followed nearly 11,000 people from childhood into midlife and found that those with strong ADHD traits at age 10 were more likely to experience multiple physical health problems and health-related disability by their mid-40s.
The Four Donald Trumps
The president’s political power depends on his ability to play different roles for different parts of his coalition.
The Cost of Ignoring Fossil Fuel Pollution’s Health Impacts
From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by Steve Curwood with Dr. Vanessa Kerry at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. Ever since the Six Cities study, led by Harvard University’s public health experts, first found in the 1990s that coal power plant smokestacks were […]
Student-loan borrowers facing new debt relief, forgiveness whiplash
Trump gave defaulted student-loan borrowers a major break on wage garnishment and tax refund seizure. Still, thousands are waiting for debt relief.
Flower arranging sees Garstang men talk about their mental health
Fun events that get men together can have a "huge" affect on their mental wellbeing, a charity says.
Texans’ mascot Toro attempts to break Steelers’ Terrible Towel curse
The Steelers’ Terrible Towel curse has struck again, and the Texans’ mascot Toro is attempting to rectify the wrongs he made.
A Look At Flutter Entertainment’s Valuation As Downgrades And UK Regulatory Shifts Weigh On Sentiment
Why Flutter Entertainment’s boardroom and regulatory news matters for shareholders Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) has been under pressure recently, with the stock down about 20% over the past month and roughly 28% over the past 3 months, against a backdrop of changing analyst sentiment. Several banks and brokers have reassessed their views, with a string of downgrades and lower price targets highlighting concerns around short term headwinds. At the same time, UK regulatory developments and a...
When brand meets blood: inside the business of being a Beckham
Brooklyn’s Instagram bombshell tested decades of image control, revealing how fame, PR and power collide behind the scenes
Viewers want faith in films, TV. A new study provides a road map for writers, directors, producers
HarrisX showed more than 100 faith-related scenes to more than 12,000 people. Here’s what viewers said about how they want to see faith portrayed
Chattanooga health expert advises stocking up on essential meds ahead of winter storm
As freezing temperatures move in and uncertainty remains about road conditions and possible power outages, a health expert in Chattanooga is warning that winter
Florida farmers sow support for Ashley Moody
The advocacy organization called her a 'tireless champion for our citrus growers.'
TGI Group / Advent Buzz Announce Strategic Partnership as Official Business Development and Marketing Leads for Earth Week Miami 2026
/ January 23, 2026 / TGI SOLAR POWER GROUP (OTCMarkets:TSPG), a leader in sustainable technology and environmental real estate development, through its specialized digital marketing subsidiary ADVENT BUZZ, is proud to announce its official...
(Rescheduled from Jan 26) Behind the Science: Herbivores That Chewed Through Time: How Insects and Pathogens Responded to Earth’s Biggest Events
Announcing a new After-Hours series at the National Museum of Natural History: Behind the Science A monthly after-hours series featuring NMNH scientists and researchers Each month, join the National Museum of Natural History for the new series, Behind the Science, where NMNH researchers share insights into their latest discoveries and explore the fascinating questions driving their work—from the origins of life to the future of our planet. Come learn what’s happening behind the scenes and how science shapes our understanding of the natural world. Programs take place in Q?rius, the Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center. Topics and speakers announced on a rolling basis, but save the dates now! February 10 (RESCHEDULED FROM JAN 26): Conrad Labandeira, Paleobiology The leaves of plants are everywhere. They provide the primary documentation of insect and pathogen feeding styles – or herbivory – on plants in the modern and fossil records. Leaves also are the most abundant, macroscopic item in the fossil record during the past 400 or so million years. During the past 25 years, studies of insect and pathogen damage on fossil and modern leaves have addressed the response of herbivores to major events of the fossil record. These events include, in chronological order, the origin of herbivory itself, the appearance of seed plants, the profound ecological crisis at the end of the Paleozoic, the appearance of flowering plants, the profound ecological crisis at the end of the Mesozoic, and a major change in the global climate 56 million years ago. Let’s put damaged, fossil leaves to work in helping us to understand how insect and pathogen herbivores have historically transformed the world we live in. Upcoming Dates: Jan. 26: Feb. 10: Conrad Labandeira, Paleobiologist Mar. 10: Briana Pobiner, Anthropologist Apr. 14 May 11 Jun. 9 Jul. 14 Aug. 11 Sep. 15 Oct. 13 Nov. 10 Dec. 8
Louis E. Brus, Nobel Laureate Who Illuminated the Nanoworld, Dies at 82
He accidentally created some of the first quantum dots, tiny semiconductors that now power many electronics.
Kate MacArthur shares what’s powering Ascension’s rise on the February episode of Strictly Business
What’s the story—and strategy—behind Ascension Parish’s rapid rise as an economic heavyweight? That’s the focus of the February episode of Strictly Business featuring Ascension Economic Development Council President and CEO Kate MacArthur. She’ll break down how Ascension quietly became one of Louisiana’s most consequential growth stories—and what business leaders across the Capital Region and beyond […]
How a Master’s in Applied Political Science Can Empower You to Lead in Your Community
When Francisco Chica was looking for a master of political science program, he needed one that would allow him to continue working full-time while still
Bamboo Shoots May Offer Health Benefits — With Important Safety Warnings
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Jan. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Bamboo shoots, a food commonly eaten in parts of Asia, may offer several health benefits, according to a new research review that looked at bamboo as food. The review found evidence that eating bamboo shoots may help control blood sugar, lower inflammation,
First-of-its-kind soccer entertainment venue to debut at Grandscape - Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound
TOCA Social, a soccer entertainment and dining venue, will host a grand opening on Friday, March 6 to celebrate the debut of the concept at Grandscape in The Colony. The concept features “Social Boxes” where guests can play games that don’t require cleats, jerseys or experience. Similar to a golf range or batting cage, TOCA […]
Want to Fight for Science? Look to South Dakota. No, Really.
Nature this week offers a series of terrifying, interactive graphs detailing the Trump Administration’s Idiocratic War on Science. Not only has it butchered federal scientific research grants, but as you can see in this graphic, it has hollowed out the federal scientific workforce – the dedicated professionals who develop data to allow for science-informed policy … Continue reading "Want to Fight for Science? Look to South Dakota. No, Really."
US business activity stable in January; price pressures persist
U.S. business activity was steady in January as an improvement in new orders was offset by a lackluster labor market and lingering concerns among firms over higher costs because of import tariffs, a survey showed on Friday.
College football coaching carousel: Power Four hires tiered by expectations
There will be 17 first-year coaches in the Big Ten, SEC, ACC and Big 12 next season with varying degrees of expectation
'Pick an office, any office’: For California Democrats, any job will do
Several candidates are moving to undercard contests or local elections to maintain a semblance of power.
'I've Never Seen It in Games Before' — Fable Will Use a Storytelling Technique Borrowed From The Office
Remember those mockumentary-style interview sections in the original reveal trailer for Fable? Well, those will actually be in the game, and they’re inspired by an unlikely source — The Office.
Democrats Ditch Bill Clinton and Contempt Crisis Looms
Plus, Elon Musk dives back into U.S. politics, JD Vance visits Minneapolis and how Congress ceded war powers to President Trump
Shingles Vaccine Appears To Slow Aging In Seniors, Study Finds
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Jan. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The shingles vaccine can do more than simply protect folks from a maddening skin disease, new research shows. Incredibly, the shingles jab also appears to slow down the aging process, contributing to slower biological ...
Monoclonal Antibodies in Veterinary Health Market Research 2026 - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2021-2031
The monoclonal antibodies in veterinary health market face growth opportunities due to rising animal chronic diseases and pet humanization trends. Advanced, safer biologic therapies are favored over traditional drugs, supported by increased pet insurance. However, high costs present a major market entry barrier. Monoclonal Antibodies in Veterinary Health Market Monoclonal Antibodies in Veterinary Health Market Dublin, Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Monoclonal Antibodies in Veterinary Hea
How party politics divided Colorado in 1876 — and eased its path to statehood
The headline in the Jan. 23, 1876, edition of the Rocky Mountain News was a calculated provocation: “Jeff Davis Elected President.” The column that followed, which purported to be a dispatch from “Nov. —, 188–,” told the fictional history of a future presidential campaign won by the “arch-traitor” Jefferson Davis. “The ‘On to Washington’ that […]
Autocracy in America: Defund Science
It’s not just about cuts to research. It’s about power.
Heavy equipment lifting business at crucial time for Brunswick port
Auto tariffs have slowed business in Brunswick, Georgia, the nation’s busiest port for vehicles. Rising trade of farm, construction and mining machinery is offsetting losses.
China’s analogue chip runs 12 times as fast on 1/200th energy of digital rivals
Chinese scientists go back to the future for inspiration that could reshape the power-hungry artificial intelligence model.
iPhone 18 Pro: Leaker Reveals Alleged Size of Smaller Dynamic Island
For now, rumors have settled on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max featuring a smaller Dynamic Island, and now a leaker has revealed its alleged size. iPhone 18 Pro with a smaller Dynamic Island (mockup via Ice Universe) The account "Ice Universe" today claimed the Dynamic Island cutout on the iPhone 18 Pro models will be approximately 35% narrower than it is on the iPhone 17 Pro models.
Exclusive: Wealthy governor candidate Steyer calls to end corporate PAC spending
The San Francisco investor, a massive political spender on his own causes, says to lower cost of living California must end corporate PACs
Bondi shooting: how Australian politics descended into ugliness in attack's aftermath
Political spats brewing since the tragedy last month have overshadowed a national day of mourning.
U.S. completes withdrawal from World Health Organization, but still owes money
US Completes Withdrawal From World Health Organization
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, one year after President Donald Trump announced America was ending its 78-year-old commitment, federal officials said Thursday. But it's hardly a clean break. The U.S. owes more than $130 million to the global ...
Report: Apple plans to launch AI-powered wearable pin device as soon as 2027
Apple, OpenAI, Meta, and more are all racing toward AI hardware products.
Loews Hotels To Build Its Third Hotel in Arlington's Entertainment District
Loews Hotels plans to build its third hotel in Arlington’s Entertainment District, replacing the Sheraton Arlington Hotel with Americana by Loews.
Republicans narrowly reject efforts to handcuff Trump's war powers in Venezuela
House Republicans grapple with a bipartisan war powers resolution restricting Trump's military authority in Venezuela, despite the Democratic push for limits.
Paramount's data team gets shake-up as Ellison implements tech vision
Paramount is giving more power to a streaming data and insights executive as part of David Ellison's plan to make Paramount into a tech-first company.
World is entering time of ‘great power politics’, warns German chancellor
Friedrich Merz says global order changing at ‘breathtaking pace’ and urges leaders in Davos not to accept new reality
NY Giants draft scouting report: Eli Stowers, TE, Vanderbilt
Can Eli Stowers be a positionless "offensive weapon" for the New York Giants?
Wrap the Karin Everon RS in the New Mosh Mosh Livery
The Karin Everon RS (SUV) was already oversized and overpowered. Now add ‘over-the-top’ to that list by wrapping it in the brand new Mosh Mosh livery, available now from any Vehicle Workshop.
Nintendo is following up Alarmo with a weird Talking Flower in March
The interactive toy will be available for preorder today and launches on March 12th.
Johnson Health Tech Expands Recall to Include Matrix Retail and Vision Treadmills Due to Fire Hazard
Consumers should inspect their treadmills to confirm whether they have a power cord bracket installed on the unit. If there is no power cord bracket, consumers should ensure that the power cord is completely inserted into the treadmill’s power socket before each use, until the treadmill is repaired. Consumers should contact Johnson Health Tech North America to receive a free replacement power cord with an automatic locking-style plug by mail for self-installation. To facilitate consumer participation in this recall, the installation of the replacement power cord does not require any tools.
How States Can Combat Health Care Consolidation and Corporate Conflicts of Interest
States have several policy levers they can use to curb consolidation and corporate conflicts of interest, protecting competition and lowering costs.
Spotify brings AI-powered Prompted Playlists to the U.S. and Canada
Now available in the US and Canada, Spotify's AI-powered Prompted Playlists let users describe what they want to hear using natural language commands.
Top 25 And 1: No. 2 Nebraska moves to 19-0 after third straight double-digit win
The Cornhuskers have their toughest test ahead, however, as a date with Michigan awaits on Tuesday
Frank Winston Crum Launches New Commercial Package Policy to Empower Small Businesses
CLEARWATER, Fla., Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frank Winston Crum (FWC) is proud to announce the launch of its new Commercial Package Policy (CPP), a flexible solution designed to meet the evolving needs of small businesses. This innovative product combines essential coverages — General Liability, Property, Crime & Fidelity, and Inland Marine — into one customizable policy, streamlining protection and simplifying the insurance experience. General Liability is required as its foundation, and
European corporate outlook dims slightly, still marred by global uncertainty
The outlook for European corporate health has slightly deteriorated, the latest forecasts showed on Thursday, as U.S. tariff respite is overshadowed by geopolitical tensions which are straining traditional Western alliances.
Mass. public health department will be latest state agency to move out of Downtown Crossing
DPH confirmed it will be leaving 112,000 square feet at 250 Washington St. this fall to move into 51,000 square feet at 100 Cambridge St., a privately owned tower.
General Fusion to Become First Publicly Traded Pure-Play Fusion Company Through Business Combination with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III
General Fusion is advancing patented and proprietary Magnetized Target Fusion (“MTF”) technology designed to scale for cost-efficient power plants within...
China, US sign off on TikTok US spinoff
The deal caps a yearslong battle between the social media app and the two superpowers.
Alarm as US mulls prioritising citizens in research funding
A senior White House official said the Trump administration is considering ways to prioritise research funding to American citizens, triggering alarm in the research community that the country could destroy its century-long status as a magnet for overseas talent.Michael Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), said last week that it is “important for us to continue to emphasise the use of federal R&D dollars towards American scientists and technologists that are staffed by Americans in their labs.” Asked about support for Chinese students during a Congressional hearing, Kratsios went on to say that in future funding announcements, the OSTP would “emphasise” that “we're funding American students.”The precise meaning of his impromptu comments, and what they could mean in policy terms, isn’t yet clear. The OSTP did not respond to multiple requests for clarification from Science|Business.But given that US science and technology has relied on overseas talent for the past century, Kratsios’s words have alarmed former US science officials.Immigrants have made up around 30-40% of US Nobel Prize winners since the 1940s, for example. Except for some sensitive projects, countries typically grant research funding on a nationality-blind basis, lest they deter foreign scientists from immigrating. “If director Kratsios’s statements are taken literally and become official policy of the White House, [research-intensive] universities will likely have to close labs if not entire research divisions,” said David Biggs, a former science and technology official in the US State Department. In their most extreme interpretation, Kratsios’s comments would imply that foreign scientists established in the US would see access to funding curtailed. This would “result in many world-leading professors who work in the United States in fields that this administration considers a priority (like fusion energy, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing) leaving the country,” said Cole Donovan, a former US science diplomat, and now associate director at the Federation of American Scientists.CripplingHowever, given the context of the conversation, Kratsios may have been referring more narrowly to funding for doctoral or postdoctoral students. At the hearing, he said he wanted to see labs staffed by US citizens. But even this would have devastating consequences for the US science system, say former officials, because the country is so dependent on early-career foreign researchers. Recent statistics show that nearly half of those in the US with a PhD in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) are considered short-term visitors, or non-residents in the official terminology. If this included residents who are not yet citizens, the proportion would likely be even higher. “Foreign PhD students are really a significant and core part of the university STEM workforce, and postdocs is similarly large,” said Donovan. Preventing US-based academics from hiring them from overseas would be a serious blow, he said. “If it's the case that this administration intends to limit funding to labs staffed only with US citizens, the effect will be to cripple the American scientific enterprise,” said Chris Marcum, a former OSTP official. “To think that these researchers can simply be replaced is a pipe dream. The labs will close,” said Marcum. Go elsewhereAround half of US-trained postdocs are foreign-born, said Biggs. “If these top international students cannot get funding to do their research, or even if they hear that funding for foreign students has been greatly restricted and will be super competitive, they will no longer choose to study in the US and will go elsewhere.” It’s unclear for now if Kratsios’s comments will translate into a real policy shift. But they could add to turmoil in the US science system since Donald Trump took over as president one year ago. Related articlesNIH turmoil risks reciprocal EU-US access to health research fundingUS set to close office responsible for global science and technology dealsTrump halts new NIH grants to international health-research partnersSince then, nearly 8,000 grants at the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation have been frozen or terminated, Naturereports. Courts have overturned most of these cancellations, but the disruption caused remains significant. Both those agencies have also dished out around a quarter fewer grants this year than normal, the journal reported. International student enrolment is also down by 17%. The Trump administration also proposes to cut research budgets by around a third, although Congress may mollify the cuts.