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How the Trump Justice Department is targeting his perceived opponents : The NPR Politics Podcast
From the NPR podcast Consider This:The Department of Justice is once again at the center of the news.At least five federal lawmakers say they have been contacted for questioning from federal prosecutors. So has the chairman of the Federal Reserve.And in Minnesota, career federal prosecutors resigned after being asked to investigate not the shooting that killed Renee Macklin Good, but her widow’s potential ties to activist groups.NPR senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro and NPR justice correspondent Carrie Johnson break down the latest in Justice Department news.
Economic Policy and Political Science: Examining Armenian Students’ Understanding of the Intersection Between Two Fields -
Economic Policy and Political Science: Examining Armenian Students’ Understanding of the Intersection Between Two Fields By Vardan Atoyan, Aghavni Hakobyan, Nane Movsisyan and Argam Artashyan, Armenian State University of Economics This study investigates how economics [...]
Marijuana's Restrictive Federal Classification Isn't Supported By Science, New Study Concludes
Marijuana and other drugs are not as dangerous as laws written half a century ago say they are, according to a new scientific review. Since the passage of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) in 1970, U.S. drug laws have been dictated by rigid categories that supposedly reflect the dangers posed by different substances—but the new […]
Miranda Fisher among inaugural recipients of L.P. Hill Unity in Sports Award
Shippensburg University Assistant Director of Sports Medicine Miranda Fisher is among the inaugural recipients of the L.P. Hill Unity in Sports Award announced Monday by the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC).
Video Tips to better manage your health in the new year
Tanvi Patel, vice president and general manager of Amazon Pharmacy, a “GMA” sponsor, shares tips to set your health up for success in the new year.
Prominent Seattle lobbying firm defaults on debts, ousts founder
Ron Dotzauer, the swaggering, cowboy hat-wearing political consultant, has been forced out of his longtime firm, Strategies 360 after defaulting on debts.
OTM Open Thread 1/19: Go Pats…And Sox!
Jarrett Stidham stands between us and a Super Bowl bid…and more time to distract us from the Sox.
Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Seattle Kraken 1/19/26
Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (22-14-12, 55 points, 3rd place Metropolitan Division) @ Seattle Kraken (21-17-9, 51 points, 3rd place Pacific Division) When: 5:00 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Locally broadcast on Sportsnet Pittsburgh and KONG, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: Today starts another three-in-four stretch; the Pens will be in Calgary on Wednesday night, followed by a […]
Former Penn State TE Tyler Warren named to Pro Bowl
Tyler Warren is named to the Pro Bowl, replacing an innured Brock Bowers.
Starmer Pushes Back Against Greenland Tariff Threat as ‘Completely Wrong’
The British prime minister said his country “must stand up for its values” after President Trump threatened a new tariff war over acquiring the island.
Trump Has an Offramp on Greenland. He Doesn’t Seem to Want It.
The strategic importance of Greenland is growing, and NATO has underinvested in Arctic security. But President Trump, intent on ownership, is rebuffing deals with Europe to solve the problem.
James Webb telescope reveals sharpest-ever look at the edge of a black hole — and it could solve a major galactic mystery
The James Webb Space Telescope snapped its sharpest image of the area around a black hole, solving a long-standing galactic mystery.
Steelers QB Mason Rudolph on list of 2026 inductees to York County Sports Hall of Fame
Mason Rudolph, backup QB for the Pittsburgh Steelers, is among 8 Rock Hill-area athletes and coaches added to the York County Sports Hall of Fame.
It's time for AI's mid-market business moment. Here's why
How can artificial intelligence unlock the potential of mid-market businesses and drive a wave of economic growth – and what challenges stand in their way?
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 […]
The Disconnected Present: Neoliberal Fascism and the Politics of Erasure
In this political climate, outrage is incessantly manufactured and then swiftly displaced, replaced by the next shock before the public can assemble the fragments into a coherent political picture. Each incident appears as an isolated rupture rather than as part of an unfolding structure of power, severed from the conditions that produce it and from the larger architecture of domination it sustains. This fragmentation is not accidental. It is a calculated strategy to drain meaning from public life, exhaust critical attention, and foreclose any sustained democratic reckoning or resistance. In the age of escalating fascism and a nihilistic worship of greed and raw power, American politics has devolved into a theater of violence aligned with a ceaseless stream of spectacles severed from history and emptied of systemic meaning.
NFL Divisional Round INSTANT Reactions: Rams' CRAZY OT win, Seahawks DOMINATE, do we trust Jarrett Stidham?
TECH & INNOVATION: When politics overrides engineering
Politics is based on projection. Engineering is based on tangible results...It would be better if the makers in the world supervised the storytellers, rather than the other way around.
BUSINESS BRIEFS: Adams Community Bank announcement; Dellea.biz Computer Services anniversary; Berkshire LGBTQ+ networking event; Tableaux Wealth open house; Berkshire HorseWorks awarded; Greylock Federal awarded; Computer training at BCC
Adams Community Bank has announced the addition of Christopher Glynn as Assistant Vice President, Business Banking Officer.
Officials announce plans to develop a new Sphere venue at National Harbor
A Sphere could be headed for National Harbor.
The monk who discovered the laws of genetics—but was overlooked in his time
Mendel’s monastery garden experiments went largely unnoticed during his life, but their implications would ripple through science decades later.
How AI Is Reshaping Science’s Most Trusted Tool
Systematic reviews take a long time, but are the gold standard in evaluating evidence and producing medical recommendations. AI could speed that up—in theory.
Decades of suffering: Long-term mental health outcomes of Kurdish chemical gas attacks
Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed is a clinical psychologist and researcher specializing in trauma, somatic symptoms, and psychopathology in conflict-affected populations. He has worked for over a decade with survivors of massacres in the Kurdistan Region, integrating clinical practice with research. He is also a lecturer at the Institute of Psychotherapy and Psychotraumatology at the University of Duhok. His current research focuses on validating psychological instruments for Kurdish communities and exploring genetic and phenomic factors related to trauma-related disorders. In a new study in Frontiers in Psychiatry, he and colleagues showed exceptionally high levels of trauma among survivors of a notorious atrocity: the 1988 chemical attack on Halabja in Kurdistan. In this editorial, he summarizes their findings.
Textbooks Were Wrong: Human Hair Doesn’t Grow the Way Scientists Thought
A new imaging study challenges long-standing ideas about how hair grows and could lead to new treatments for hair loss. Scientists have discovered that human hair does not emerge because it is pushed upward from the root. Instead, it is pulled along by forces generated by a previously unseen netw
Rams’ $10 million receiver is a healthy playoff scratch
Rams paid $10 million for Tutu Atwell to make one important catch all season long
Trump has tariffs. Europe has a ‘trade bazooka.’ This Greenland standoff could get ugly, fast
President Donald Trump threatened Saturday to impose new 10% tariffs on imports from several European countries. It could unravel months of progress made during trade negotiations settled after Trump’s trade war last year.
Frederick County installs new health vending machine, featuring naloxone, fentanyl test strips
Frederick County’s health department will be installing a new health vending machine at the city’s Department of Housing and Services location and other locations.
Scientists found the perfect temperature for baking cookies. It could be surprisingly important.
The results could lead to far greater things than just yummier cookies.
Viruses that evolved on the space station and were sent back to Earth were more effective at killing bacteria
Near-weightless conditions can mutate genes and alter the physical structures of bacteria and phages, disrupting their normal interactions in ways that could help us treat drug-resistant infections.
A Look At Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) Valuation After Its $1b Senior Notes Refinancing
Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) has just closed a private offering of US$1b in 8.625% senior notes due 2032, and is using the proceeds to fully redeem its outstanding 2027 senior notes. See our latest analysis for Six Flags Entertainment. The refinancing news has arrived alongside a sharp 17.68% 1 month share price return and a 3.95% 7 day share price gain. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 62.66% and 3 year total shareholder return of 58.63% indicate that longer term momentum has...
Shrimp with a side of cancer? Radioactive contamination is real.
The standard should be, if Cesium-137 or other isotopes of concern are detectable in food items, they ought to be pulled off shelves, or at the very least labeled with warnings so consumers can mak…
Sky Sports: Crystal Palace stance clear on Glasner after weekend outburst
Glasner’s Outburst Lays Bare a Club Under StrainCrystal Palace find themselves at a crossroads, and Sky Sports’ reporting laid bare just how exposed that junction has become. Despite Oliver Glasne...
UK politics ‘constantly suffering’ from online disinformation, says Labour MP
Emily Thornberry says risk posed to British democracy by bot farms and biased algorithms requires action
Germany: A push to reduce the number of federal states
Bavaria's State Premier Markus Söder wants to change Germany's political map, but his proposal to merge federal states is meeting with resistance.
Detained Iranian protester in good physical health after execution fears, family and rights group say
Detained Iranian protester Erfan Soltani, whose execution did not take place on Wednesday as some had feared, is in good physical health and has been able to meet with his family, according to a family member and a human rights group.
Huskies Fail to Build on Momentum in Loss to Spartans
The Washington Huskies gave their fans a glimmer of hope with a moral victory against Michigan earlier in the week. They did not make good on that hope in the follow-up game against the Wolverines’ in-state rivals. The Dawgs played Sparty even for the first five minutes of the contest, but a 10-0 run gave […]
Matt Hart: This is the number one rule among corrupt politicians
During more than two decades of investigating and prosecuting corrupt public officials, I observed the NUMBER ONE RULE operating constantly among crooked politicians of every affiliation.
Prep talk: St. Francis standout golfer Jaden Soong meets 7-foot-4 classmate
St. Francis has two sports celebrities in golfer Jaden Soong and 7-foot-4 basketball player Cherif Millogo.
Scientists sent viruses to space and they evolved in surprising ways
When scientists sent bacteria-infecting viruses to the International Space Station, the microbes did not behave the same way they do on Earth. In microgravity, infections still occurred, but both viruses and bacteria evolved differently over time. Genetic changes emerged that altered how viruses attach to bacteria and how bacteria defend themselves. The findings could help improve phage therapies against drug-resistant infections.
Why Connecting With Others is Good For Your Health
By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay ReporterSUNDAY, Jan. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A third of U.S. adults are lonely, and a quarter lack social and emotional support — and research underscores that’s just not healthy. "Humans are a social species. We are highly dependent on others from birth," said
In one year, Trump has shaken up everything. With what effect?
Beyond policy specifics, Donald Trump has in many ways raised the bar for how much power a president can wield unilaterally. Controversy has followed, regarding both the policies and the approach to power.
AI answering systems are ‘saving the day’ for New England pizzerias. Customers aren’t so sure.
The artificial receptionists, being used to take orders and field calls, have been met with resistance from some customers who said they can’t get the service they are used to.
Science & Medicine: A mother's mission transforms care for Chromosome 18 disorders
Jannine Cody, PhD, founded and leads the Chromosome 18 Clinical Research Center, which has revolutionized the understanding of and care for disorders caused by alterations in chromosome 18 in humans. However, Cody began this mission as a mom with a baby with a chromosome 18 disorder who needed care.
Ex-McKinsey consultant and wellness founder: Hustle culture is a liability
Cesar Carvalho founded Wellhub, a corporate wellness platform. This is how he thinks companies should approach employee wellbeing.
We ate like finance bros at Tommy Bahama in Midtown Manhattan
Tommy Bahama's restaurant is popular for a business lunch. We ate there to see why — and left simultaneously underwhelmed and somewhat sold.
I quit my $390K job to start my company. I still question my decision.
Shiyao Tang quit her $390K job at DoorDash to build a silk womenswear brand. Five months of careful planning helped her exit her corporate job.
Newcastle United Reportedly Settle on Site for New Training Ground
Newcastle United have identified the site for a new training ground and are targeting progress on the project in 2026, according to a report by The Athletic’s Chris Waugh. Waugh reported that Newcastle “have identified the site for their new state-of-the-art training ground” and are aiming to make “substantive progress” on the major infrastructure project […]
The Disconnected Present: Neoliberal Fascism and the Politics of Erasure
In this political climate, outrage is incessantly manufactured and then swiftly displaced, replaced by the next shock before the public can assemble the fragments into a coherent political picture. Each incident appears as an isolated rupture rather than as part of an unfolding structure of power, severed from the conditions that produce it and from the larger architecture of domination it sustains. This fragmentation is not accidental. It is a calculated strategy to drain meaning from public life, exhaust critical attention, and foreclose any sustained democratic reckoning or resistance. In the age of escalating fascism and a nihilistic worship of greed and raw power, American politics has devolved into a theater of violence aligned with a ceaseless stream of spectacles severed from history and emptied of systemic meaning.
Officials seemingly shifted the DPI standard in Bills-Broncos overtime
Health experts warn about potentially deadly herbal substance, after 6 overdose deaths: What to know
The California Department of Public Health is sounding the alarm on Kratom, as well as a potent derivative of the plant called 7-OH, in the wake of six recent overdose deaths in Los Angeles County. Kratom and 7-OH products are not FDA-approved and are not legal for retailers to sell.
Sphere Entertainment, the State of Maryland, Prince George’s County, and Peterson Companies Announce Intent to Develop a Sphere at National Harbor
National Harbor, Maryland Would Become Second U.S. Location For Sphere And First To Utilize Smaller-Scale Venue Design Model Project Would Receive Approximately $200 Million In State, Local, And Private Incentives Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR ), the State of Maryland, Prince George’s County, and Peterson Companies announced today their intent to develop a new Sphere venue – which would be the second in the U.S. and first to utilize a smaller-scale design model – at National Harbor, a premier destination in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The addition of Sphere would create a new Maryland landmark that drives significant economic, cultural and community benefits for the County, State, and region, and provides unparalleled immersive experiences powered by advanced technologies. “Our focus has always been on creating a global network of Spheres across forward-looking cities,” said James L. Dolan, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Sphere Entertainment.
Matt Damon says Netflix wants plot repeated 3 or 4 times in movies for viewers watching while on their phones
While promoting his new Netflix movie, Matt Damon said the streamer 'standard way to make an action movie' in light of people watching while on their phones.
Timothy Busfield's wife Melissa Gilbert, 'Thirtysomething' costars offer 75 letters of support amid sex abuse claims
As Timothy Busfield faces charges of child sex abuse, his wife, Melissa Gilbert, and former 'Thirtysomething' costars are standing by him in a new filing that includes 75 letters of support: 'Tim has the strongest moral compass of any human.'
Exploring the Eclipse! Early Lorwyn Standouts
The MTG Hero looks at Lorwyn Eclipsed and discusses the early standouts, impact predictions and deck ideas! Don't miss it!
Mamdani appoints new parks commissioner
Tricia Shimamura served as Manhattan borough commissioner for the Parks Department.
Letters to the editors: ‘Trump’s Wager’ and politics out of line with faith | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Pascal's Wager coaxed non-believers to accept Christianity on the basis of what they had to lose by not doing so, i.e., eternal damnation versus eternal bliss.
Yakuza 3 Remastered will not be available to buy as a standalone game after Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties releases next month
Yakuza studio Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has confirmed Yakuza 3 Remastered will no longer be available as a standalone purcha…
Where some of Trump's promises stand a year into his second term
“I’ve kept all my promises and much more,” Trump insisted during a speech this week in Detroit.
Microplastics are undermining the ocean’s power to absorb carbon
Tiny plastic particles drifting through the oceans may be quietly weakening one of Earth’s most powerful climate defenses. New research suggests microplastics are disrupting marine life that helps oceans absorb carbon dioxide, while also releasing greenhouse gases as they break down. By interfering with plankton, microbes, and natural carbon cycles, these pollutants reduce the ocean’s ability to regulate global temperatures.
Starting a Consulting Business? Here's How to Get Repeat Clients
Experts say these three important steps can help you get more repeat business for your consulting startup.
From ‘A+’ grade to ‘we can’t stand this much longer,’ Georgia voters take stock of Trump’s first year back in office
Franz Rowland has heard President Donald Trump endlessly brag about a roaring economy, but he’s seen few signs of it from his cotton farm here in southern Georgia.
‘It’s whiplash’: reversed cuts ‘incredibly disruptive’ for US mental health and substance abuse programs
Grantees outline risks to vulnerable populations over uncertainty of funds creating gaps in care
Djokovic targets elusive 25th Slam at age of 38
Novak Djokovic says the upcoming Australian Open is not "now or never" for his hopes of winning a standalone all-time record 25th Grand Slam title.
Assessing Catapult Sports (ASX:CAT) Valuation After Growth Metrics And Perch And IMPECT Acquisitions
Why recent growth metrics have put Catapult Sports (ASX:CAT) back on the radar Recent commentary around Catapult Sports (ASX:CAT) has centred on growth in annualised contract value and management EBITDA, along with high retention rates and the acquisitions of Perch and IMPECT. These developments have broadened Catapult’s reach in performance analytics and scouting technology, and they are an important context point if you are reassessing the stock after the recent share price weakness. See...
ESPN's Stanford Steve breaks down CFP National Championship with 7News Sports
Monday's College Football Playoff National Championship features No. 1 Indiana and No. 10 Miami
10 Most Important Blackhawks To “The Banner Years”
Next Up - Stanford At The Farm
Duke faces a dangerous opponent Saturday.
Sports mogul Stan Kroenke becomes America's biggest private landowner in massive secret deal
Billionaire Stan Kroenke quietly completed America's largest land purchase in more than a decade, buying 937,000 acres in New Mexico to become America's top landowner.
Sports mogul Stan Kroenke becomes America's biggest private landowner in massive secret deal
Billionaire Stan Kroenke quietly completed America's largest land purchase in more than a decade, buying 937,000 acres in New Mexico to become America's top landowner.
Does Clipse’s 2025 Comeback of the Year Run Set a New Standard for Veteran Hip-Hop Acts?
This Greatest Pop Stars podcast episode looks at the Clipse's Comeback of the Year run for our Greatest Pop Stars of 2025 list.
Ford announces Mustang Dark Horse SC to compete in 2027 - Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site
%%title%% %%sep%% %%title%% The new Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC will debut in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, Ford Racing announced in a Thursday livestream.
Why Trump accepting Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize is no laughing matter
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado’s presentation Thursday of her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump was instant fodder for ridicule among Trump’s opponents.
Spartanburg County measles outbreak grows by another 124 new cases
Measles infections continue to spread with no slowing down. The outbreak, centered in Spartanburg County, has grown by 382 cases since January began.
Over 38K gallons of bottled water recalled due to 'foreign substance'
A major water recall hits six states as Meijer Steam Distilled Water was found to be contaminated with a foreign substance. Over 38,000 gallons are affected.
I built a Steve Jobs custom GPT to help make my business decisions
Solopreneur Yesim Saydan shares how she trained over 17 custom GPT workers and a Steve Jobs—inspired custom GPT to work for her consultancy agency.
Hub: Consumer Acceptance of AI in Entertainment Depends on Usage
A new study from Hub Entertainment Research has found that, while consumers increasingly expect AI to reshape everyday life, their acceptance of its use in entertainment depends on how it is used and how transparently.
Opinion | The Viewpoint-Diversity Debate Misunderstands Science
We’re not teaching students truths about nature. We’re giving them tools to explore.
Letters to the Editor: Some people will always find a way to downplay the importance of science
'Periodically, I’ve had chats with neighbors about the heat. Most of the talks have been thoughtful, but some have veered into cuckoo territory,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
Ford Racing announces Mustang Dark Horse SC will make NASCAR debut in 2027
The Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC will make its debut in the NASCAR Cup Series for the 2027 season, Ford Racing announced Thursday.
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.
Texas’ party primaries shape the state’s politics. So why do so few voters participate?
Historically, Texas voters mostly skip voting in primary elections. That fact changes everything about who ends up being elected – from their ideology to possibly even their party.
Trump Administration Restores Nearly $2 Billion in Mental Health Grants
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Jan. 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Federal funding for mental health and addiction treatment programs will continue after the Trump administration abruptly reversed a plan to end nearly $2 billion in grants across the country. Late Tuesday, thousands of grants overseen by Substance Abuse and ...
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A lot of people are less tech-savvy, and AI allows us to meet those people in unique and meaningful ways.
Beth Johnson named Balog Faculty Fellow of Science
Beth Johnson, associate teaching professor, director of academics for the Science BS/MBA program, and director of the Integrative Science Major for the Eberly College of Science, has been named the James and Alvina Balog Faculty Fellow of Science. The fellowship supports an outstanding faculty member in the Eberly College of Science working with the Science BS/MBA program.
What the Anti-Trans Movement Doesn’t Understand About Women's Sports
Outside the Supreme Court, a movement claiming to protect women’s sports exposed its own ignorance of them.
Milwaukee residents' health affected by housing, income, education
The health department will focus on five priority health concerns – chronic disease, maternal and child health, mental health, substance use disorder, and violence and injury prevention – in the coming years.
Johnson Named Assistant Sports Performance Coach
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Head Sports Performance Coach Terry O'Neill has announced the hiring of Jeromey Johnson as the next Assistant Sports Performance Coach at Washington University in St. Louis. He comes to WashU with more than 10 years of experience in sports performance and will begin his time on the Danforth Campus is Tuesday, January 20.
This engineering firm turned wires and poles into a $500M business: "The grid is transforming."
"When the grid was built and regulations were written, it was to manage power delivery to schools, homes, business and factories. It wasn't shipping solar power across four states. We can be essential because we understand the engineering, labor and capital needs for projects like that."
With limited political power, Minnesota Democrats navigate resistance to Trump
From public pleas to lawsuits, Minnesota's Democratic leaders are trying to stop the surge of federal agents on their streets.
Three takeaways from Racing Santander 0-2 Barcelona
Barcelona made it through to the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey after securing a hard-fought 2-0 win over Racing Santander away at Estadio El Sardinero.Having had a slow start to the game, the Cata...
Commanders owner understands his place in Washington
The Commanders' new stadium will honor the city's history.
Afghanistan v West Indies (in UAE) 2026
Fixtures, results and scorecards from Afghanistan's "home" Twenty20 international series against West Indies in Sharjah.
NFL analyst applauds Titans 'wide net' approach to coaching search
One NFL analyst believes more teams should follow the Tennessee Titans lead in their process for handling their coaching search.
The biggest myth about aging, according to science
"This will help people take meaningful steps to slow the rate of aging and increase what we call their health span or their kind of time of life expectancy free from disease."
Kyle Tucker joins the Dodgers: Predicting the lineup with Ohtani, Betts and Freeman
Tucker joins an impressive roster that already includes Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman
NBC aims to make Sunday nights 'Must See TV' for sports
On a TV landscape ruled by live sports, NBC wants Sunday nights to become appointment viewing, with its NBA and MLB packages joining its longstanding NFL slate this year.
Riney: Better health should be Michigan’s next big investment
Did you know life expectancy in Detroit is lower than in parts of Mexico — even though the U.S. spends more than twice as much per person on healthcare?
The New Year Preview – Tanks galore for the Legiones Astartes
New super-heavies and Journal Tactica announced.
Mapping the science–technology translational landscape in biomedicine
Nature Biotechnology - A systematic, prospective analysis of the interplay between science and technology in biomedicine can illuminate the pathway for translating scientific insights into tangible...
Alexandra Navrotsky: ‘I don’t think you attract people to science ...
The nanogeoscientist on the importance of people to good science, the recent turnaround on diversity, equity and inclusion and why she will never be a professional artist