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Sleep-tracking devices have limits. Experts want users to know what they are
Millions of people rely on phone apps and wearable devices like rings, smartwatches and sensors to monitor how well they're sleeping, but these trackers don't necessarily measure sleep directly.
“Stars like the Sun don’t just stop shining,” but this one did
A distant Sun-like star suddenly went dark for months, stunning astronomers who quickly realized something massive was passing in front of it. Observations revealed a gigantic disk of gas and dust filled with vaporized metals, swirling around an unseen companion object. For the first time, scientists directly measured the motion of these metallic winds inside such a disk. The findings suggest that even ancient star systems can still experience catastrophic planetary smashups.
This Week in Science: A Cannabis Standard Measure, Bizarre Lifeforms, And More!
Our weekly science news roundup.
WTC Health advocates say funding fix will still leave more work to stabilize program
A spending bill would ensure the financial future of the Health Program, but the measure must still pass the U.S. Senate.
New Report: ‘Invest in MI Kids’ Undercuts State’s Business Climate, Hurts Small Business
Michigan’s business community could be facing a pivotal moment if the proposed graduated income tax ballot measure gains enough signatures to move forward for voter consideration.
House passes measure to fully fund 9/11 WTC health program through 2040
The U.S. House approves a measure to ensure the 9/11 World Trade Center Health Program remains fully funded, addressing a $3 billion shortfall.
Animals experience joy. Scientists want to measure it
Scientists have long focused on quantifying fear and other negative emotions in animals. Now they’re trying to measure positive feelings — and it’s a challenge.
Committee moves to make it harder to access Florida’s already challenging unemployment system
Advocates say the measure would cut fraud in the system. Critics contend it would only add roadblocks.
Europe must consider retaliating against Trump's tariff ‘blackmail,’ business leaders tell CNBC
European business groups have called for the EU to consider countermeasures in response to U.S. tariff threats.
AI Videos Nearly Indistinguishable From Real Videos, Runway Finds
Runway today is releasing its latest AI model, Gen-4.5, that can generate videos from an image. The model, from the startup that specializes in image and video-generating models, is impressive but is likely to underscore growing concerns about AI-generated deepfakes.To measure the model’s ...
NIST’s Most Popular Reference Materials and What They Tell Us About the Science of Measurement
NIST develops and sells more than 1,300 standard reference materials that are critical to supporting American industry and conducting research.
States Expected To See More ‘Anti-Science’ Bills This Year
In 2025, more than 420 bills were introduced to weaken public health measures for vaccines, milk safety, and fluoride. What will we see in 2026?
Google calls Android’s new sideloading flow ‘high friction’
Google announced changes to Android app sideloading last year that would require developer verification as a safety measure, but the...
Study finds early measure of overall health may predict future memory problems in older adults
New research suggests that a person's overall physical and mental abilities, known as intrinsic capacity, may help predict future cognitive decline.
Rural health care dollars buoy Wyoming hospitals, providers as lawmakers get on board
Legislators took a first crack at a measure that will establish major components of Wyoming’s $205M plans. Representatives of facilities like Riverton's new hospital are encouraged by proposed funding opportunities.
Political interference, activism a constant under Polis’ Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Colorado Parks & Wildlife can’t catch a break. If polling were used to measure public trust in agencies, it would be a dreary picture. This, however, is the result of political interference with the agency, not as a result of the professionals managing wildlife in the state. Former CPW Director Jeff Davis was a political […]
Noem Denies Use of Chemical Agents in Minnesota Protests, Then Backtracks
Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, said officers had not used pepper spray and similar measures limited by a judge’s order, then was confronted with a video that showed chemical agents deployed.
NIL regulations for college athletes face hurdles in Congress
A bill introduced last year sought to cool off the arms race in college sports, but the measure has hit a roadblock in Congress
Wiener pitches $23B ‘science bond’ to backfill Trump research cuts
The proposed ballot measure would fund research grants as federal grant freezes threaten California labs and universities.
Lombardo touted women’s sports measure as ‘vote getter’ that could help his re-election
Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo called his newly announced ballot initiative to block transgender women from female sports a part of his “game plan”to win his 2026 gubernatorial re-election bid, according to audio obtained by The Nevada Independent
What's in the Trump health care plan? White House releases blueprint.
Trump called on Congress to pass a series of measures aimed at lowering drug prices and health insurance costs in his long-awaited health care plan.
Amazon is not happy with Saks
Amazon said its $475M stake in Saks is 'presumptively worthless' and warned it may seek 'more drastic measures' if Saks doesn't 'resolve' its concerns.
Citizen science
Citizen science, also called community science, is a common term for a wide range of participatory practices involving scientific data collection and analysis.Citizen science is important for science, research and policy, and has multiple benefits for society and for participants themselves by expanding knowledge, increasing awareness and fostering stewardship.While some scientists remain cautious about the quality of citizen science data, acceptance within the broader scientific community is steadily growing.Measures to strengthen the role and impact of citizen science include enhancing policy and funding support, continued training of educators and leveraging existing data collection technologies.
Taking Measure Celebrates 10 Years of Science and Stories
We take a look back at 10 years of the Taking Measure blog.
‘Flawed,’ ‘inaccurate,’ ‘biased’: Influential Oregonians say state’s lawyers wrote shoddy explanations for proposed ballot measure
The biggest flaw, they say, is that the draft explanations completely omit the proposed measures' biggest impact: 1.1 million more Oregonians would be able to take part in government funded primary elections for the most important offices.
On his last day in Senate, Colton Moore’s gun bill advances to governor
The state Senate on Tuesday passed a measure that would ban cities from requiring gun owners to lock their firearms in cars. It was state Sen. Colton Moore's first bill.
Roman For Scientists
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Newsom says California wealth tax 'really damaging' as billionaires move money, businesses out of state
California Governor Gavin Newsom warns the proposed wealth tax is "damaging," as billionaires and public figures flee state ahead of its potential 2026 ballot measure.
'Big Short' investor Michael Burry's key metric to evaluate AI bubble
Michael Burry, the investor from "The Big Short," said return on invested capital is the "measure to beat all measures" when looking at AI companies.
Economic uncertainty leaves Anchorage’s small-business community unsure about sales tax proposal
The Anchorage Assembly will consider Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s sales tax measure following a continued public hearing on Tuesday.
Parental rights, trans athletes initiatives to voters
With no public hearings to take place for two conservative-backed initiatives, voters will have a chance to weigh in on the measures in the November election.
This semi-secret Lego Smart Brick feature gives it even more potential
Precise distance measurement.
Ocean Warming Breaks Record for Ninth Straight Year
Every second of last year, the Earth’s oceans absorbed the equivalent in energy to 12 Hiroshima-sized atomic bombs. Global ocean heat content (OHC) increased for the ninth consecutive year in 2025, according to a report released Friday in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences. The study—a collaboration involving more than 50 scientists from 31 international institutions—measured temperature […]
A Financier’s Twist on Buying Influence: Bankrolling Ballot Measures
Brian Heywood, a Seattle-area hedge fund founder, has spent millions to put conservative initiatives in front of Washington lawmakers and voters. Next up: parental rights and transgender athletes.
France, Germany and Israel: Prostitution as a Touchstone for Gender Politics
--Eden Farber, Human Rights Lawyer, Task Force against Human Trafficking & Prostitution, Israel Feminism is often measured by manifestations of gende
Congress seeks to reign in Trump's military power in Venezuela
The Senate voted to advance a measure that would require him to seek congressional authorization for additional military operations in Venezuela.
These 17 Republicans voted with Democrats to pass House ACA bill
They acted in rare defiance of President Trump and GOP leaders to pass the measure on a key election issue ahead of November's midterms.
House rejects effort to override presidential veto for Colorado Water Project
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday rejected a Colorado-led effort to override a Dec. 30 presidential veto of a measure that would have helped finance the Arkansas Valley conduit. The measure, known as H.R. 131 and sponsored by U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Windsor, sought to help local water providers with their share of the […]
GOP senators break with Trump to rein in use of military without Congress' approval
The Senate will vote next week on a measure that would block Trump from using military force “within or against Venezuela” without approval from Congress.
This Is the Blood Glucose Monitor We’ve Been Waiting For
Makers of smartwatches and other wearables have spent years trying to measure blood sugar without pricking your skin. The PreEvnt Issac does just that, and you wear it like a necklace.
How did Branson, Missouri, become America's capital for conservative entertainment?
A new book explores the cultural impact of Branson, Missouri, a tourist town that inspires devotion and disdain in equal measure. Long known for wholesome, family-friendly entertainment, the Midwestern destination has become a stage that showcases today’s cultural and political divides.
House takes step toward extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, overpowering GOP leadership
The House is pushing ahead with legislation to renew subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. A bipartisan coalition in the House overpowered Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday to push forward a measure that would revive the enhanced subsidy.
Anchorage residents, how would you or your business be affected by a sales tax?
The measure is before the Anchorage Assembly, which will continue a public hearing on the sales tax Jan. 13.
Labour workers’ rights concessions to cut cost to business by billions, analysis shows
Updated government assessment says measures will now entail ‘no more than a modest increase’ for employers
Labour workers’ rights concessions to cut cost to business by billions, analysis shows
Updated government assessment says measures will now entail ‘no more than a modest increase’ for employers
Vivoo's toilet computer keeps an eye on your hydration
It uses optical sensors to measure the specific gravity of your urine.
Here’s what’s coming to SF ballots this year
Pelosi’s seat, hot ballot measures and more.
UH Mānoa ranks top 12 in U.S. for oceanography, atmospheric science, tourism | University of Hawaiʻi System News
The rankings are based on measures such as world-class faculty, world-class research output, high-quality research, research impact and international collaboration.
Signatures filed for WA initiative to block transgender athletes from girls' sports
Supporters of two citizen initiatives, one focused on parental rights and another on barring transgender athletes from girls’ sports, moved closer Friday to getting those measures before the Washington state Legislature, and potentially voters.
Two unstable atoms are rewriting neutron star explosions
Scientists have precisely measured two unstable atomic nuclei that play a crucial role in explosive X-ray bursts on neutron stars. The results reveal faster nuclear reactions than previously thought, reshaping how we understand element formation in extreme cosmic environments.
Take The USITT Entertainment Design & Technology Workforce Demographics Study
Help USITT establish a baseline measurement of the demographics in the live entertainment industry by taking part in the Entertainment Design & Techno | Help USITT establish a baseline measurement of the demographics in the live entertainment industry by taking part in study administered by SMU DataArts.
Hochul proposes eliminating state taxes on tips of up to $25,000 a year
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she would include the measure, which affects tips earned in the 2026 tax year, in her fiscal year 2027 budget proposal.
Scientists Just Clocked a ‘Rogue’ Planet the Size of Saturn
Astronomers just measured the mass of a free-floating planet without a star for the first time
From rent to utility bills: the politicians and advocates making climate policy part of the affordability agenda
As the Trump administration derides climate policy as a ‘scam’, emissions-cutting measures are gaining popularity
Florida bill targets vaccination discrimination by health care providers
The House measure would prevent physicians from refusing to treat patients because of vaccination status and add disclosure requirements for when children get vaccinated.
How Social Security has gotten worse under Trump
Customer service has deteriorated by key measures as the agency enacted sweeping cuts in Trump’s second term, internal data and interviews show.
Figuring out what went wrong in Eagles' disastrous 2nd half in win over Bills
The Eagles’ offense did some good things in the first half Sunday, but when you can measure your 2nd-half yardage in inches, that’s not a good sign.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 breaks cover in multiple benchmark leaks
Preliminary performance measurements for Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 turn up, but neither test pushes this rumoured CPU's extra 3D V-Cache hard.
Tech billionaires threaten to flee California over proposed 5% wealth tax
Silicon Valley tech founders threaten to leave California over proposed 5% wealth tax on billionaires. The controversial measure could trigger an exodus from the state.
$8 gasoline, a convention center remake, robotaxis: San Diego business stories to watch in 2026
U-T business reporters say these are the key San Diego business stories they are tracking in 2026.
Advocates push for passage of Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
Advocates with the National Breast Cancer Coalition hope Congress will move the bipartisan measure forward.
Have a 3D Printer? You Can Make Your Own iPhone Fold Dummy
Apple is working on a foldable iPhone that's set to come out in September 2026, and rumors suggest that it will have a display that's around 5.4 inches when closed and 7.6 inches when open. Exact measurements vary based on rumors, but one 3D designer has created a mockup based on what we've heard so far. On MakerWorld, a user named Subsy has uploaded a 1:1 iPhone Fold replica (via Macworld), which can be 3D printed to give you a rough idea of the size of the upcoming foldable iPhone.
ASTP/ONC seeks relaxation of health IT certification criteria with HTI-5
The proposed rule aims to reduce burdens and costs on health IT developers. It also includes measures to promote FHIR-based interoperability, strengthen information blocking rules and simplify certification of AI models.
Why Apple's Foldable iPhone May Be Smaller Than Expected
Apple's first foldable iPhone, rumored for release next year, may turn out to be smaller than most people imagine, if a recent report is anything to go by. According to The Information, the outer display on the book-style device will measure just 5.3 inches – that's smaller than the 5.4-inch screen on the iPhone mini, a line Apple discontinued in 2022 due to poor sales. The report has led some people to wonder why Apple would settle on such a compact form factor.
Bus journey times being 'killed by congestion' in cities
The industry warns that traffic jams are slowing average bus speeds and are calling for more priority measures for buses.
IAS APPOINTS MELISSA FURZE AS HEAD OF DATA SCIENCE
/PRNewswire/ -- Integral Ad Science (Nasdaq: IAS), a leading global media measurement and optimization platform, today announced that Melissa Furze joined the...
Scott’s Addition parking enforcement changes spark mixed reactions from residents, business owners
New parking enforcement measures will begin Jan. 5 in Scott's Addition, with timed-parking zones in high-demand commercial corridors while residential blocks maintain free parking. Residents and business owners expressed mixed reactions, with many worried the changes will make parking more difficult for people visiting breweries and restaurants.
A tape measure, a metal detector and a spirit level: 25 surprisingly useful things you can do with your phone
While many use our phones predominantly to doomscroll, smartphones have a range of little-known functions that could make life better and easier – from heart monitoring to even developing camera film
GoLocalProv | News | The Politics of Tragedies – “The Sunday Political Brunch”—December 21, 2025
By all measures, it has been a tough week. From the fatal shootings at Brown University and an MIT professor’s home, to the murders of an iconic Hollywood couple. There were also new developments in the Epstein case, some key votes in Congress, and another presidential controversy. Let...
‘Forever chemicals’ linked to another devastating, lifelong...
There is currently no cure for the chronic autoimmune disease.
What the hyperproduction of AI slop is doing to science
A new study shows AI writing is turning traditional measures of research quality upside down.
Video ACA subsidies expiration date looms as health care vote goes to Senate
ABC News' Jay O'Brien reports on the health care measure that now goes to the Senate, where it's unlikely to pass, for a vote in January.
House passes narrow health care package; sets up a vote on EPTCs in January
The House yesterday passed the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act (H.R. 6703), legislation to expand association health plans, increase transparency requirements for pharmacy benefit managers, and fund cost-sharing reductions for some Health Insurance Marketplace enrollees. The measure advanced by a 216-211 vote and will now move to the Senate for consideration.
RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz to announce moves to ban gender-affirming care for young people
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to announce a package of measures that would together ban gender-affirming care for minors. A press conference is set for 11 a.m. Thursday.
Scientists spent 10 years chasing a particle that wasn’t there
After a decade of painstaking measurements, scientists have delivered a major plot twist in particle physics: a long-hypothesized “mystery particle” likely doesn’t exist. Using the MicroBooNE experiment at Fermilab, researchers analyzed neutrinos from two powerful beams and found no evidence for a sterile neutrino, ruling it out with 95% certainty.
WATCH: Doctor-lawmaker blames Obamacare for driving health costs higher
House Republicans unveil healthcare bill promising to cut premiums by 11-12% through association health plans and transparency measures for all Americans, among other initiatives.
Four Republicans Sign On to Democrats' Discharge Petition on Extending Health Care Subsidies
Rep. Jim McGovern announces that four Republicans have joined 214 Democrats in signing a discharge petition to vote on a clean three-year extension of expiring health care subsidies. They are Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Michael Lawler (R-NY), Robert Bresnahan (R-PA), and Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA). A vote is expected on the measure when Congress returns in January.
Key Data on Health and Health Care by Race and Ethnicity
This analysis examines how people of color fare compared to White people across 64 measures of health, health care, and social determinants of health using the most recent data available from federal surveys and administrative sets as well as the 2023 KFF Survey on Racism, Discrimination, and Health.
US Business Activity Growth Slows While Price Pressures Mount
US business activity expanded in December at the slowest pace in six months, while a measure of input prices jumped to a more than three-year high.
Commission proposes new measures to improve health and the healthcare sector
European Commission proposes new measures to create an innovative and resilient health sector that delivers for patients across the EU. Find out more.
Harris County Democratic Party reprimands Houston Mayor John Whitmire, withholds future endorsement
A progressive group pushed through a measure to bar Whitmire from receiving the party’s endorsement. It came nearly eight months after he attended a fundraiser for a Republican congressman.
Experts urge caution as Trump’s big bill incentivizes AI in healthcare
Analysts say benefits could be felt in under-resourced rural hospitals but warn against AI as a cost-cutting measure
One Louisiana parish is 5th in the nation for stroke prevalence in adults. See data.
See where each parish measures up.
Man Utd financial results: Cost-cutting having an impact in first quarter numbers for new financial year
Redundancies and other cost-cutting measures at Man Utd have been reflected in their latest quarterly financial results; there have been small losses that will not be significant for a business of their size; the results will also not affect their plans for the January transfer window
Recent Trends in Commercial Health Insurance Market Concentration
Commercial health insurance markets remain highly concentrated across coverage types. However, the individual market, which consists mostly of the ACA Marketplaces, has attracted more insurers and witnessed greater insurer competition across a variety of measures since the implementation of the enhanced premium tax credits in 2021, according to a new Healthy System Tracker analysis.
Senate set to vote on dueling health care measures as Americans express concerns over costs
Prairie strips can rapidly improve soil health
Prairie strips can improve measures of soil health faster than expected, according to new research by Iowa State University scientists working in cooperation with the Soil Health Institute. Earlier studies have shown that prairie strips established in approximately 10% of a field can significantly increase biodiversity and pollinator habitat, reduce erosion and improve water quality. However, strips’ impacts on soil health have remained largely unexamined until now. Findings published recently in the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation showed that prairie strips improved a number of soil health measures within 10-12 years.
Congress moves to ban trans women from military academy sports
The move is part of several anti-trans measures directed by the Trump administration.
House GOP seeks off-ramp to sky-high health insurance costs for millions of Americans
House Republicans are mulling a healthcare cost reduction roadmap this month, while Speaker Johnson and Majority Leader Scalise build GOP consensus on reform measures.
Extreme Heat Adaptation: Resilient Design for Business Stability
The climate our infrastructure was built for is changing. Allianz is adapting to these changes by revising data and backing low-regret measures that keep customers operational.
What was the loudest sound ever recorded?
Determining the "loudest recorded sound" depends on how you define sound and on which measurements you choose to include.
Anwar to Cut Small Business Costs After Poor Poll, Bernama Says
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced measures to help reduce cost burdens for small and medium enterprises in the Southeast Asian country, according to a Bernama report, days after his coalition performed poorly in state legislative elections in Sabah.
2001: A Space Odyssey Was a New Type of Science Fiction
The greatest measure of a film’s success is the test of time. Something about this film works even though it breaks conventions.
D.C. health insurance cuts could cost lives, advocates say
Several thousand people have already lost and are slated to lose their medical insurance due to cost-cutting measures in the D.C. budget.
Global Scientists Anticipate Less Reliance on the United States in Future Carbon Monitoring
With Trump’s budget knife still poised over NOAA’s climate research operations, international researchers see a reduced role for the nation that pioneered CO2 measurement.
Labour announces plans to lift 550,000 children out of poverty
Starmer hails child poverty strategy as a ‘moral mission’ which will include measures to help with childcare and getting families out of temporary housing
Public Trust in Government: 1958-2025
While trust in government has been low for decades, the current measure is one of the lowest in the nearly seven decades since the question was first asked by the National Election Study, and it is lower than it was last year (22%).
Senate Democrats set up last-ditch vote to extend Obamacare subsidies
The measure would keep Affordable Care Act subsidies in place for three years. But it’s not expected to get enough Republican support to pass.
His Group Made World-Class Measurements of Atomic Elements
Yuri Ralchenko led one of the oldest teams at the National Institute for Standards and Technology. The fate of some experiments hangs in the air.
More dangerous than football. Motocross is deadliest sport for kids
An investigation into 158 youth motocross deaths shows inconsistent safety measures cause preventable fatalities nationwide.