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Trump calls on allies to help guard the Strait of Hormuz. Most have refused
The diplomatic friction reflects the limits of Trump’s influence at a moment when the global economy is absorbing one of the worst oil supply shocks in modern history.
Pritzker flexes political muscle in Illinois Senate primary as 2028 buzz builds
Illinois primary could make history as three candidates vie for Durbin's Senate seat, with potential for second Black woman or Indian American senator.
What to expect in the Illinois state primary
Topping the ballot is the race to succeed Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.
Partisanship and science
I recently participated in a symposium of the Denver-based Institute for Science & Policy, during which I had a “fireside chat” with Tony Mills of the American Enterprise Institute. Mills has written extensively on the politicization of science, and the two of us had a very enjoyable hour-long conversation on the topic. You can watch it below. The main questions we dealt with are why there is such a vast partisan gap in trust of science, and to what extent this is a unique moment. Mills helpfully brings a good deal of data to the discussion, as he did in this useful piece at Issues in Science & Technology. Tusk depends on reader support. To support this work, please become a paid subscriber. Subscribe Note this graph, drawing on a range of survey data to demonstrate partisan attitudes toward science since 1970s. As it demonstrates, there’s been a very sharp partisan divergence in confidence in science during the Trump Era, starting prior to the Covid pandemic. At least in part, we can attribute this to a rise in populist anti-science rhetoric embraced by Trump, his appointees, and those in his media orbit. But as the graph also shows, the partisan divide has existed in the past, and it’s not always in the same direction. The largest divergence in party views toward science prior to 2016 was in the 1970s, when liberals equated scientific achievement with the military-industrial complex and thus trusted it less. That era of scientific mistrust is often overlooked. Indeed, as Mills notes, the Moon landings (1969-72), which today are considered one of the last great moments of national unity, were experienced nothing like that at the time. There was sharp debate back then over whether the Apollo missions were worth the vast expenditures when the country had so much else to deal with. It’s outside the dataset, and we don’t have the partisanship lens for it, but the 1950s was another deeply anti-science decade, with critics of intellectuals and college professors alleging their ties to communism and their lack of commitment to basic American moral beliefs. This was the subject of Richard Hofstadter’s 1962 book Anti-Intellectualism in American Life, in which he quotes religious leaders like Franklin Graham: [In place of the Bible] we substituted reason, rationalism, mind culture, science worship, the working power of government, Freudianism, naturalism, humanism, behaviorism, positivism, materialism, and idealism. [This is the work of] so-called intellectuals. Thousands of these “intellectuals” have publicly stated that morality is relative—that there is no norm or absolute standard.… This fervor was heavily whipped up by Sen. Joe McCarthy (R-Wisconsin), although it’s clear that not all his fellow Republicans were on board with his red-baiting. What ended that era? The simple answer is the 1957 launch of Sputnik. Americans became afraid that they were losing to Soviet scientists, and suddenly university researchers and government projects were awash with funding. In our conversation, I asked Mills about the possibility of us having a Sputnik moment again that would rally the American public in favor of science today. Mills argued that the COVID-19 pandemic was essentially a Sputnik moment — a terrifying threat to all Americans that required scientific advances to address. But thanks in part to political polarization and the populist and conspiratorial leanings of Donald Trump, we got the opposite of a unifying moment. Many Americans turned against science, despite science actually stepping up in that moment. As we discussed in the chat, it’s not clear what scientists could or should be doing in this moment to increase faith in their work. As Mills notes, one of the chief complaints against scientists and professors is that they’ve become too political; scholars becoming even more political might not help them achieve their goals. This (mainly Republican-driven) anti-science era will end, of course, but it’s not clear what event will bring that about. Share
A Democratic fight for an Illinois Senate seat is testing the sway of JB Pritzker, pro-crypto forces and anti-ICE messaging
The retirement of Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin after nearly 30 years in office sparked an expensive three-way Democratic primary that has showcased the party’s divisions over how to confront President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and introduced pro-crypto forces as an influence seeking to shape the midterm elections. The contest is also setting up a test of Gov. JB Pritzker’s political clout in the state as he eyes a potential 2028 presidential bid.
How NASA shifted an asteroid’s orbit
The best possible version of a rock and a hard place
Wally Szczerbiak is calling NCAA Tournament games, but not RedHawks
Former Miami University standout Wally Szczerbiak is calling several NCAA Tournament games, but not the RedHawks' First Four game against SMU.
Jurassic Park River Adventure Replaces Old Track, Aerial Photos Show
Refurbishment work is moving along at a steady pace on the Jurassic Park-themed water ride at Universal Studios Florida.
SEC tournament title game live updates, score, bracket: Follow Arkansas vs. Vanderbilt
Why curbing money in Oregon politics is easier said than done
A former Oregonian/OregonLive reporter explores what's happened since his groundbreaking 2019 investigation.
The Unoptimized Tensor G5: The Smaller Battery In Samsung Galaxy S26 Lasts 3 Hours Longer Than The One In Pixel 10 Pro XL
Behold the beleaguered battery endurance of Google's Pixel 10 Pro XL vs. Samsung's Galaxy S26 as the unoptimized Tensor G5 takes its proverbial pound of flesh.
Three takeaways from LSU baseball's Game 2 loss at Vanderbilt
LSU was only able to get three runs on four hits as they fell to Vanderbilt in game two, 11-3. Here are three takeaways from the loss.
SEC basketball tournament live updates, scores, bracket: Ole Miss takes on Arkansas; Vanderbilt routs Florida
SEC basketball tournament live updates, scores, bracket: Florida vs. Vanderbilt
Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes Is Disturbing In All The Right Ways
We went hands on with Bandai Namco's Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes on PlayStation VR2 at GDC 2026.
Longtime Vanderbilt Health CEO to retire
Vanderbilt Health CEO Jeff Balser will retire this year after nearly two decades at the helm of Nashville's biggest hospital.
ASU-led SPARCS mission achieves 'first light,' marking the start of its science operations in orbit
The Star-Planet Activity Research CubeSat, or SPARCS, has captured its first images of stars from space. This milestone marks the start of its science operations in orbit.Arizona State University leads the SPARCS mission, which is funded by NASA. It is the first CubeSat mission dedicated to long-term ultraviolet monitoring of nearby low-mass stars. These stars are the most common in our galaxy and often have Earth-sized, possibly habitable planets.
How Trump Officials Embraced an Animal Rights Campaign
The Trump administration is curbing animal experiments in response to shifts in public opinion, technological advances, years of animal rights advocacy and the work of a conservative activist.
Old NASA science satellite plunges back to Earth
The U.S. Space Force says the Van Allen Probe A plunged uncontrolled from orbit on Wednesday.
Old NASA science satellite falls back to Earth
An old NASA science satellite is no more. The U.S. Space Force says the Van Allen Probe A plunged uncontrolled from orbit on Wednesday, reentering over the Pacific west of the Galapagos Islands.
Old NASA science satellite plunges back to Earth
An old NASA science satellite plunged uncontrolled from orbit and reentered over the Pacific on Wednesday. The U.S. Space Force said the Van Allen Probe A came in west of the Galapagos Islands. NASA...
Nebraska players challenge CSC over rejected NIL deals in potential precedent-setting arbitration
Eighteen Nebraska players are challenging the CSC's rejection of NIL deals worth more than $1 million total
Trotter's Trends: Cardiac Kemba, reincarnated; limping into Selection Sunday and the rim-defense script
Here are some notable trends to know ahead of Selection Sunday.
How to run your 2026 March Madness pool: Play for prizes, create an NCAA Tournament game
The CBS Sports 2026 NCAA Men's and Women's Games have returned for March Madness 2026 office pools.
Scientists may have discovered a brand-new mineral on Mars
Scientists studying Mars may have uncovered a brand-new mineral hidden in the planet’s ancient sulfate deposits. By combining laboratory experiments with orbital data, researchers identified an unusual iron sulfate—ferric hydroxysulfate—forming in layered deposits near the massive Valles Marineris canyon system. The mineral likely formed when sulfate-rich deposits left behind by ancient water were later heated by volcanic or geothermal activity, transforming their chemistry.
Interim director appointed for R.I. Life Science Hub
Ultimately, whoever permanently takes the helm will inherit a quasi-public agency with sweeping ambitions and a shrinking runway to prove its worth.
Spacecraft's impact changed asteroid's orbit around the sun in a save-the-Earth test, study finds
A new study has found that an asteroid NASA used for target practice a few years ago was nudged into a slightly different route around the sun
Winners and losers from the women's Power 4 conference tournaments
Texas coach Vic Schaefer is a winner, with a victory over Dawn Staley and Vanderbilt and Mikayla Blakes own the loser tag.
Ryan Gosling breaks and can't stop laughing over surprise joke changes in hilarious 'SNL' sketch
Ryan Gosling broke and dissolved into giggles cold-reading several surprise jokes — including one poking fun at his 'Barbie' role — in a hilarious 'SNL' sketch about passing notes in class.
ANALYSIS | SpaceX wants to launch a million satellites. Here's how that could impact us here on Earth
Scientists are deeply concerned about SpaceX's recent proposal to launch one million satellites into orbit around Earth. Their concerns range from a loss of the natural night sky and our access to space, to the environmental impact on our atmosphere.
WBC: Kyle Schwarber and Gunnar Henderson lead U.S. past Britain
Kyle Schwarber hits a two-run homer and Gunnar Henderson finishes with four hits and two RBIs to lead the United States to a 9-1 victory over Britain.
Where the locals go: Small businesses struggle with relocation on top of a low-snow season
Note to readers: This is the second in an ongoing series on the vitality of Vail (for the first installment click here). As iconic buildings erected in a hurry in the early ’60s boom days require...
NASA successfully kicks asteroid off course in Earth defence test
NASA knocked an asteroid off course in 2022 in a pioneering test of humanity's ability to defend Earth. Its spacecraft's impact pushed the space rock into a slightly different orbit around the Sun, according…
Eva Mendes gets birthday surprise from Ryan Gosling
Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling made their first official appearance together in public in more than a decade on Thursday night, when the “Barbie” star surprised his partner for her
15 blockbuster movies cheaper than Kristi Noem's $220M DHS ads
Kristi Noem's $220 million DHS ads outspent blockbusters like "Barbie" and "Sinners," raising questions about the department's use of taxpayer dollars.
Yankees news: Gerrit Cole impressed by Carlos Lagrange
Lagrange’s heat impresses Cole; ABS won’t stop Boone ejections; Yanks in WBC Pool B; Oswaldo is back!
NASA’s Asteroid-Smashing DART Mission Sped Up Space Rock’s Orbit Around the Sun
New data about the DART spacecraft’s effects adds evidence that Earth could be defended from future deadly asteroids by diverting their orbits.
NASA’s DART spacecraft changed an asteroid’s orbit around the sun
A 2022 NASA mission changed the orbit of the asteroid Dimorphos around its companion. New data shows their joint orbit around the sun also changed.
World Baseball Classic news, live updates: Shohei Ohtani's grand slam, 5 RBI lead Japan over Chinese Taipei
World Baseball Classic news, live updates: Shohei Ohtani's grand slam, 5 RBI leading Japan over Chinese Taipei
Lionel Messi takes rare step into politics as Inter Miami enters President Trump’s orbit
Messi has notably avoided political spotlight, but a toast to the 2025 MLS Cup winners began as an Iran war briefing and didn't stop there
Dave McCormick blasts Democrat 'political theater' on Trump's war powers, Iran threat
Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses the House vote on curbing President Trump's war powers regarding Iran strikes. He blasts Democrats for 'political theater,' emphasizing Iran's role as a terror financier and its nuclear ambitions.
Dodgers Down Team Mexico in WBC Warmup
The Los Angeles Dodgers took down Team Mexico ahead of the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday, winning 7-5. Dalton Rushing had a great day at the plate,, going 2-for-3 with two RBIs, including an RBI triple. View this post on…
Tennessee Titans officially announce partnership with Vanderbilt Health
The Tennessee Titans officially announced their new partnership with Vanderbilt Health to become the primary healthcare provider for the organization.
Tennessee Titans officially announce partnership with Vanderbilt Health
The Tennessee Titans officially announced their new partnership with Vanderbilt Health to become the primary healthcare provider for the organization.
Tennessee Titans, Vanderbilt Health announce partnership, naming rights deal
The Tennessee Titans and Vanderbilt Health have announced they're entering into a new partnership for naming rights and healthcare services as the Titans move into a new Nissan Stadium.
Vanderbilt Health to Become Tennessee Titans’ Official Healthcare Provider
In addition to sports and event medicine services, the partnership brings two community leaders together for exciting new initiatives centered around the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and community youth sports.
Can Science Explain Consciousness?
From plant sentience to AI feelings, Michael Pollan's new book explores the terrain of awareness.
South Korea's Juristocracy Moment Reflects a Deeper Political Divide
In South Korea, deep ideological polarization turns courts into arbiters of power, making judicial rulings a key driver of political legitimacy.
Business described as ‘hidden gem’ to expand in small McLean County city
Lexington’s mayor is announcing a longtime business in the small McLean County city is expanding by building a new factory and hiring more workers.
How Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic sees the world
As antigovernment protests in Serbia continue into their second year, who is the man maintaining a grip on power?
Vanderbilt Health Pets of the Day: Momo and Smokey
Today’s first Dog of the Day is Momo, submitted by Ginger DeBellis of the Vanderbilt Vaccine Center. “Momo is a sweet and super smart blue merle Australian shepard who loves learning new tricks, neighbor watching and snuggles.“ Today’s second Dog of the Day is Smokey, submitted by Haley Villacorta of Population Health. “Smokey is a Pomsky (Pomeranian and Siberian husky mix).” Pets of the Day — what you need to know The Vanderbilt Health Pets of the Day are included in regular editions of the MyVUMC News newsletter, which is posted twice a week by Vanderbilt Health News and Communications. The pets are selected from the hundreds of entries sent to the Voice Pet Photo Contest. For those who submitted a photo to that contest, watch MyVUMC News for Pets of the Day, and in addition, regular collections of pet photos are posted to the Voice site. You can see them all here: https://news.vumc.org/section/voice/pets-vumc/. If you have a pet you would like to nominate for Pet of the Day, the next Pet Photo Contest submission period is coming up later this year, and will be announced in MyVUMC News. Momo and Smokey were featured in the March 3, 2026, edition of MyVUMC News.
This week in HS Sports: Scarbo knows high school basketball
Kevin Scarbinsky, Mr. Basketball in the state of Alabama, previews next week's AHSAA state finals and describes his love for the game.
A lost moon may have created Titan and Saturn’s rings
Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, may have been born in a colossal cosmic crash. New research suggests Titan formed when two older moons slammed together hundreds of millions of years ago—an event so violent it reshaped Saturn’s entire moon system and may have indirectly sparked the formation of its iconic rings. Clues come from Titan’s unusual orbit, its surprisingly smooth surface, and the strange behavior of the tumbling moon Hyperion.
As a mental-health crisis hits young adults, this group offers hope
Young adults in the 18-25 age group have the highest rates of mental illness, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
Scientists compared dinosaurs to mammals for decades but missed this key difference
Baby dinosaurs weren’t coddled like lion cubs or elephant calves—they were more like prehistoric latchkey kids. New research suggests that young dinosaurs quickly struck out on their own, forming kid-only groups and surviving without much parental help, while their massive parents lived entirely different lives. Because juveniles and adults ate different foods, faced different predators, and moved through different parts of the landscape, they may have functioned almost like separate species within the same ecosystem.
Green hydrogen has a hidden problem and scientists may have fixed it
Green hydrogen could be a game-changer for the clean energy transition—but right now, it’s too expensive and still relies on harmful “forever chemicals.” A new EU-backed project called SUPREME aims to fix that by reinventing how hydrogen is made. Led by the University of Southern Denmark with partners across Europe, researchers are developing a PFAS-free electrolysis system that slashes the use of rare metals like iridium and dramatically cuts costs.
"Kind of morbid": Health premiums threaten their nest egg. A terminal diagnosis may spare it.
Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.
‘Kind of Morbid’: Health Premiums Threaten Their Nest Egg. A Terminal Diagnosis May Spare It.
Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans at the end of 2025. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis that will claim her life but save the couple money.
Morehead State alum inducted into Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame
A Morehead State University alum who went on to soar in sports broadcasting has received one of the field's highest honors. Marc Herklotz (Class of 1981) was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in December 2025. Herklotz worked on the technical side of broadcasting for over 30 years and had a special interest in sports broadcasting. Under ESPN's umbrella of sporting events, Herklotz worked directly with Sunday Night Baseball and Football, Monday Night Football and Home Run Derbies. For more information about Herklotz's career and the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame, visit their website. To learn more about the Department of Communication, Media, Art & Design programs, please email cmad@moreheadstate.edu or call 606-783-2766.
Prep baseball: Notre Dame shows off its power in 9-7 win
Troy Trejo had a tiebreaking two-run home run in the seventh inning and Jacob Madrid homered twice with four RBIs to lead the Knights past El Dorado.
Tyler Black leads Brewers rout in first Spring Training win
Tyler Black had 6 RBIs as Brewers get 10-0 win over Athletics
Tuesday Game Thread vs. Evansville
4:30pm CT SECN+. After a three game sweep over Niles Crane’s ex-wife, Marist, the Dores welcome The Purple Aces for some mid-week action. On the Mound Tuesday @ 4:30pm SECN+ Vanderbilt #46 Fr. RHP Tyler “The Minstrel” Baird (0-1; 5.79 ERA) vs. Evansville #29 Jr. RHP Kellen “The Monroe-vian” Roberts (0-0; 0.00 ERA) The Lineup […]
Behind closed doors, GOP lawmaker questioned ‘disturbing’ East Wing demolition
Rep. Michael Turner, co-chair of the congressional Historic Preservation Caucus, wrote to a top White House aide about his “substantial concerns.”
Celebrating excellence: Make a point to thank Vanderbilt Health residents and fellows this week
At Vanderbilt Health, there are currently more than 1,200 residents and fellows in more than 180 programs, contributing significantly to patient care.
2,800-year-old mass grave of women and children discovered in Serbia reveals 'brutal, deliberate and efficient' violence
An analysis of a mass grave found in northern Serbia is revealing new information about violence in Early Iron Age Europe.
Former Secret Service agent details disturbing rise of political violence after Mar-a-Lago shooting
Former Secret Service agent Tim Miller discusses the Mar-a-Lago shooting incident, the increase in threats against President Donald Trump and the disturbing rise of political violence in America.
Podcast: The Global Trends Shaping the Way We Do Business
Uncertainty is everywhere. On this episode of The Insightful Leader, we examine the effect of geopolitics on everything from Barbies to Sharpies.
Opinion | An arbitrary rule change is threatening America’s health care system
An ’80s-inspired student loan tweak will make it harder to enter advanced nursing roles.
Don't Buy a Refurbished or Used Windows 10 Computer
It's a trap! There are some great deals on used and refurbished desktops and laptops that are still running Windows 10. Don't do it.
Altman says Musk's idea to put data centers in space is 'ridiculous'
While in New Delhi on Friday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said "there will come a time" for orbital data centers, but it won't be anytime soon.
From Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die to Tracey Emin: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Sam Rockwell stars in Gore Verbinski’s madcap sci-fi comedy, and the YBA Goat is back with a new exhibition at the Tate Modern
Prep baseball/softball roundup: Sophomore Auron Blackledge has impressive debut for Calabasas
In his varsity debut, the second baseman gets three hits, including a home run in his first at-bat, and had three RBIs in Calabasas' defeat of Castaic.
Fighting Traffic And 'Butterflies,' Murakami Impresses In Spring Training Debut
Munetaka Murakami had two hits and two RBIs in his Cactus League debut with the Chicago White Sox.
No. 19 Vanderbilt hosts rival Tennessee in much-anticipated clash
No. 19 Vanderbilt hosts in-state rival Tennessee on Saturday in Nashville for one of the most significant recent matchups in the 104-year history of the series.
Vanderbilt Health remembers C. Leon Partain, former chair of Radiology
Clarence Leon Partain, MD, PhD, professor emeritus of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, whose work in nuclear medicine and magnetic resonance imaging helped shape the field of academic radiology, died Jan. 28 in Brentwood, Tennessee. He was 85. After beginning his career as a nuclear engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and as faculty at the University of Missouri and the University of North Carolina, Dr. Partain joined the ranks at Vanderbilt Radiology in 1980 and was promoted to professor in 1984. He later became the first Carol D. and Henry P. Pendergrass Professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences and chair of the department (1992-2000), and subsequently the director of the Center for Imaging Research. Shortly after arriving in Nashville, Dr. Partain began to lead Vanderbilt Radiology’s nuclear medicine division. He remained in this role until he was named the department chair. Dr. Partain specialized in multiple fields, including nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography. Following his time as chair, Dr. Partain shifted his focus to research and spent time working clinically with radiology’s chest imaging section. In 2015, he retired and was honored for his years of service and named as emeritus faculty. Dr. Partain also held an appointment as professor of Biomedical Engineering. A Tennessee native, Dr. Partain was born in Memphis and later graduated from high school in Clarksville. He then received his BS in nuclear engineering from the University of Tennessee, his MS and PhD in nuclear engineering from Purdue University and his MD from Washington University. He completed his residency training in diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine at the University of North Carolina. Dr. Partain was clinically trained and certified in diagnostic radiology and nuclear radiology by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) and the American Board of Nuclear Medicine. Throughout his career, Dr. Partain contributed to the growth of Vanderbilt Radiology and received many academic and research accolades across the specialty through various associations. During his time leading the department, clinical studies increased from 180,000 to 260,000 cases per year, emerging technological imaging equipment expanded the department’s capabilities, and units for angiography and fluoroscopy were added to the tool kit. The department also expanded its footprint with outpatient imaging in Nashville, Bedford County and more. Research continued to expand with continued growth in scientific findings and millions in grant funding for radiopharmaceuticals, functional MRI, nuclear medicine, X-ray, ultrasound and more. Dr. Partain is celebrated for being instrumental in bringing the first MRI and PET/CT machines to the Medical Center. His efforts helped build Vanderbilt Radiology’s prestige in the world of academics and research both nationally and internationally. His society affiliations included the American College of Radiology, the American College of Nuclear Medicine, and the International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM). He served as president of the Radiological Research Alliance of the Association of Academic Radiologists and has held executive roles as a member of many radiological society boards. Dr. Partain was editor-in-chief of the Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging from 2000 to 2013 and a member of the editorial boards of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, the American Journal of Roentgenology, Academic Radiology, the Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Investigative Radiology. He has authored/co-authored/edited six textbooks, including one of the first comprehensive textbooks on MRI, “Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Imaging.” Dr. Partain has also authored/co-authored/edited approximately 100-plus book chapters and 200-plus journal articles. In 2000, Dr. Partain received the Distinguished Service Award from the ABR. In 2014, he received the Distinguished Service Award from the ISMRM. In 2016, he received the Alumni Achievement Award from Washington University for his “contributions to advance the fields of nuclear medicine and medical imaging.” Dr. Partain served the ABR as an examiner for 20 years, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education as a member of the Nuclear Medicine Residency Review Committee, and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in multiple capacities. A devout Baptist deacon and man of committed faith, he is survived by his wife of 62 years, Judy; children, David (Rebecca), Teri (Bland), and Amy; brother, Larry (Deb); brother-in-law, Tom (Cathy); grandchildren, Sarah (Brandon), Amy, Luke, Tucker, Alex, Ryan and Jake; cousins and a host of nieces and nephews. Vanderbilt Health is grateful to Dr. Partain for his decades of service and major contributions to clinical and research imaging.
Vanderbilt Health patient receives tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy
The highly personalized treatment is currently approved for patients with advanced stages of melanoma whose tumors have grown despite immunotherapies and/or targeted therapies.
Report: 16 Nevada insurance carriers illegally give mental health care claims short shrift
A state lawmaker described the findings as “alarming” and a “disturbing realization” of how mental health care can be treated as second-tier to physical care.
Amazon pulls the plug on Blue Jay warehouse robot
Amazon shutters Blue Jay robot as it transitions to Orbital, a new modular warehouse system enhancing same-day delivery capabilities.
Expedition 74 Expands to Seven as Science Speeds Up
The seven-member Expedition 74 crew is in its first full week together aboard the International Space Station following Saturday’s arrival of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission. The orbital septet is resuming its full complement of advanced space science and lab maintenance as the Crew-12 quartet familiarizes itself with station operations.
How Jet Engines Are Powering Data Centers
Companies are converting aircraft engines to land-based natural gas turbines for power generation in the AI boom.
Missouri eager to bolster NCAA resume vs. No. 19 Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt won five of its past six Southeastern Conference games despite playing short-handed.
Here’s how even occasional binge drinking can have big health consequences
Americans are drinking less than they have in decades. But a new study on mice shows even one bottomless brunch may shrink the small intestine’s nutrient-absorbing surface and spark inflammation that reaches the brain.
GoLocalProv | News | Are Administrators the New “Fall Guys” in RI High School Sports Controversies?
Two recent high-profile controversies involving high school athletes at Rhode Island public schools have seen school administrators take the proverbial falls.
Photos: LSU takes game two against Milwaukee to win opening series
LSU defeated Milwaukee 5-3 in the second game of the season open series on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Alex Box Stadium. Shortstop Steven Milam had 2 RBI in the
MIO: Memories in Orbit Evolves From Infuriating to Ingenious
MIO: Memories in Orbit is influenced by the platforming challenges of Hollow Knight.
Rocky planet discovered in outer orbit challenges planet formation theory
Astronomers have uncovered a distant planetary system that flips a long-standing rule of planet formation on its head. Around the small red dwarf star LHS 1903, scientists expected to find rocky planets close in and gas giants farther out — the same pattern seen in our own Solar System and hundreds of others. And at first, that’s exactly what they saw. But new observations revealed a surprise: the outermost planet appears to be rocky, not gaseous.
Ukrainian skeleton slider Vladyslav Heraskevych has appeal dismissed over Olympics disqualification
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed Ukrainian skeleton slider Vladyslav Heraskevych’s appeal to be reinstated into the Olympic Games after he was disqualified from competition for breaking International Olympic Committee (IOC) rules over athlete expression.
Ukrainian racer loses DQ appeal over helmet
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych's appeal of his disqualification from the Milan Cortina Olympics has been denied by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Ukrainian athlete Heraskevych's appeal for reinstatement dismissed by sports court
The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Friday dismissed an appeal by Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych to be reinstated in the Milano Cortina Olympics after he was disqualified over his “helmet of remembrance".
Aaron Williams a ‘pioneer’ on 2026 TIME100 Health list of influential leaders
Vanderbilt's Aaron Williams, MD, has been named to the 2026 TIME100 Health list of the world’s most influential leaders in health
Ukrainian: 'Train has left' as helmet appeal heard
The Court of Arbitration for Sport heard the appeal of Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych surrounding his disqualification from the Milan Cortina Games, though the slider knows he won't be competing even if he wins his case.
Windows 11 is getting a big security update
Windows 11's next act? Lock it down by default and make every app ask nicely first, tightening control, boosting transparency, and curbing unwanted changes.
Vanderbilt Health celebrates milestone for novel histotripsy procedure
Vanderbilt Health recently performed its 100th histotripsy, a noninvasive procedure in which highly focused ultrasound waves are directed at liver tumors to destroy cancer without ever making an incision.
Rocket science? 3D printing soft matter in zero gravity
What happens to soft matter when gravity disappears? To answer this, UvA physicists launched a fluid dynamics experiment on a sounding rocket. The suborbital rocket reached an altitude of 267 km before ...
Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll suffers broken hamate bone
Diamondbacks All-Star outfielder Corbin Carroll suffered a broken hamate bone in his right hand during batting practice on Tuesday.
NASA’s Swift Mission Transitions Ops to Prep for Orbit Boost
On Feb. 11, NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory temporarily suspended most science operations in an effort to reduce atmospheric drag and slow the
Movie Review: In 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die,' a man from the future fights an AI apocalypse
It’s been argued that with the onset of AI, storytellers need to get weirder, more imaginative, more human. Gore Verbinski’s absurdist AI satire “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die” is a stab in...
Something supercharged Uranus when Voyager 2 flew past
Voyager 2’s flyby of Uranus in 1986 recorded radiation levels so extreme they baffled scientists for nearly 40 years. New research suggests the spacecraft caught Uranus during a rare solar wind event that flooded the planet’s radiation belts with extra energy. Similar storms have been seen near Earth, where they dramatically boost radiation levels. The discovery reshapes how scientists think about Uranus—and why it deserves another visit.