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What scientists found inside Titan was not what anyone expected

For years, scientists thought Saturn’s moon Titan hid a global ocean beneath its frozen surface. A new look at Cassini data now suggests something very different: a thick, slushy interior with pockets of liquid water rather than an open sea. A subtle delay in how Titan deforms under Saturn’s gravity revealed this stickier structure. These slushy environments could still be promising places to search for life.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 8:16 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Legacy Health tells striking workers they will lose health coverage on Jan. 1

A small number of highly trained clinicians at Legacy are on indefinite strike over wages.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 4:53 PM EST • Health • opb.org
Rep. Elise Stefanik ends her campaign for New York governor and won't seek reelection to House

Rep. Elise Stefanik says she is suspending her campaign for New York governor and will not seek reelection to Congress

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Dec 19, 2025 • 4:25 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Opinion | UCare’s collapse is a warning light for our health care system

"We must act decisively to protect consumers, stabilize our insurance markets and ensure that no Minnesotan loses access to the care they need because the system around them is collapsing," Matt Klein writes.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 2:30 PM EST • Health • startribune.com
Impact on global mental health care delivery and research

According to the World Health Organization, more than 1 billion people worldwide live with a mental health condition, yet most do not receive adequate care. Persistent barriers such as underfunding, workforce…

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Dec 19, 2025 • 2:07 PM EST • Health • news.harvard.edu
Gemini will replace Google Assistant on Android in 2026

Back in March, Google said Gemini would replace Assistant on Android phones this year. That “upgrade” is now set for 2026.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 1:55 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
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Dec 19, 2025 • 1:31 PM EST • Sports • thehockeynews.com
Scientists push back on Trump plan to break up a critical climate and weather center

The White House plans to break up a key weather and climate research center in Colorado, a move experts say could jeopardize the accuracy of forecasting and prediction systems.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 1:25 PM EST • Science • npr.org
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The Ten Most Significant Science Stories of 2025, From Medical Breakthroughs to an Interstellar Visitor

All year long, these moments captivated the public, demonstrated dangerous trends, and pushed research and innovation forward

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:56 PM EST • Science • smithsonianmag.com
Fairview says it’s owed $100M by UCare as court orders consumer protections for patients

A Ramsey County judge backed a state petition for ‘rehabilitation’ at the health insurer, which ultimately will be liquidated.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:05 PM EST • Health • startribune.com
An asteroid could hit the moon in 2032, scattering debris toward Earth

Researchers are keeping an eye on the building-sized asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a 4 percent chance of hitting the moon seven years from now.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 12:00 PM EST • Science • sciencenews.org
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Five Takeaways From the World’s Biggest Earth Science Meeting

The world’s biggest Earth science conference had a shocking backdrop this year, with the Trump administration announcing that it plans to close an iconic climate research lab. Suffice to say, that changed the tone of the gathering.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 11:31 AM EST • Science • bloomberg.com
CTSI to host three-part virtual mini-series on team science

Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) will host a three-part virtual mini-series focused on team science, led by Susan Simkins, director of Team Science with Penn State CTSI. Designed for researchers, staff and leaders working in collaborative environments, the series will provide practical, evidence-based strategies to help teams function more effectively and avoid the misalignment that often can slow down good science.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • psu.edu
Student found community, and a future in research through hockey and science

Hockey immersed Essix Moser in Kennesaw State University’s community. Neuroscience research showed him his future.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • kennesaw.edu
Economic anxiety has Texas manufacturers and retailers on edge

The latest tranche of Texas Business Outlook Surveys from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas was released the last week in November. The outlook self-described ...

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Dec 19, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Business • dallasnews.com
How Scientists Are Decoding Hawaiian Monk Seal Communication

Researchers uncover 20 new underwater calls from Hawaii’s endangered monk seals.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • scientificamerican.com
I work in a research lab and have kids under 7. These are the science-based gifts that they've enjoyed most over the years.

I'm a mother of 2 who works in a research lab. These are the STEM-based toys my kids have played with the most over the years.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:51 AM EST • Science • businessinsider.com
I work in a research lab and have kids under 7. These are the science-based gifts that they've enjoyed most over the years.

I'm a mother of 2 who works in a research lab. These are the STEM-based toys my kids have played with the most over the years.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:51 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Can apple cider vinegar help support gut health? What the science says.

There’s been some research to back apple cider vinegar’s benefits for health, but how strong is the science behind it?

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:04 AM EST • Health • usatoday.com
Where you give birth matters. Search our map to see C-section rates at hospitals near you.

C-section rates at individual hospitals are hard to find. Search our map by hospital name, city, state, or ZIP code to compare facilities near you.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
Column | Feeling wonder every day improves our health. Here’s how to do it.

Research has established the power of awe. I experienced it myself in a way I never thought I could.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 5:00 AM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
How should Chelsea line up against Newcastle United?

Newcastle United vs. Chelsea, Premier League: You choose the starting lineup

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Dec 19, 2025 • 2:49 AM EST • Sports • weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com
Kirk’s widow endorses Vance as MAGA infighting rages

Erika Kirk told a Turning Point USA conference that she would work to elect JD Vance president in 2028, at an event in which MAGA divisions were on full display.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 2:05 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
New entertainment venue featuring duckpin bowling set to open in downtown South Bend

A mother-son duo has transformed a historic garage into Ivy Alley Social House with pizza, bowling and arcade games.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:42 PM EST • Entertainment • wndu.com
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.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:15 PM EST • Science • theconversation.com
Councilors advocate for science on Capitol Hill

ASBMB Councilors meet with their elected officials to advocate for basic scientific research funding and training the next generation of scientists.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • asbmb.org
Maryland takes next step toward redistricting, but roadblocks remain

A new political map in the state still faces an uphill battle in the next General Assembly session, amid opposition to the idea from Senate President Bill Ferguson.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:03 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Research powers agricultural science

Agricultural innovation requires more than ideas — it demands acres of land, barns full of livestock, fleets of equipment and teams of specialists who keep it all running. Few research

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 PM EST • Science • agupdate.com
Dr. Ed Nowottnick

Ed Nowottnick serves as the program scientist for the Radiation Sciences Program for the Atmosphere within NASA’s Earth Science Division’s Research and

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:04 PM EST • Science • science.nasa.gov
LLMs’ impact on science: Booming publications, stagnating quality

Once researchers turn to LLMs, paper counts go up, quality does not.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:54 PM EST • Science • arstechnica.com
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Trump signs order to expand access to marijuana, lower taxes on cannabis businesses

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that puts in motion the reclassification of marijuana as a Schedule III drug.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 3:08 PM EST • Business • startribune.com
New flu strain emerging as a severe health threat

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins 'America's Newsroom' to warn of a new strain of the flu that is spiking hospitalizations across the country and newfound risks of medical marijuana's link to psychosis.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:49 PM EST • Health • foxnews.com
Weird and wonderful science: How elephant poop leads to guitars and 12 other unusual UCLA research findings from 2025

Check out 13 of the year's most unusual discoveries, which prove groundbreaking science doesn’t always look serious at first glance.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:42 PM EST • Science • newsroom.ucla.edu
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Trump signs order expediting marijuana reclassification after lobbying from cannabis industry

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to expedite the reclassification of marijuana – an effort to increase research on its medical use but not fully legalize it.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:07 PM EST • Politics • cnn.com
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College basketball conference rankings: Big 12 tops high-major hierarchy

With nonconference play winding down, here's how the high-major conference hierarchy is shaping up

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:06 PM EST • Sports • cbssports.com
Trump aims to take down ‘global mothership’ of climate science

By moving to dismantle Colorado’s National Center for Atmospheric Research, the White House says it is targeting ‘climate alarmism’

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Dec 18, 2025 • 2:02 PM EST • Science • theweek.com
D.C. auditor finds advisory neighborhood commissioner misused public funds

The auditor found that Salim Adofo, the ANC 8C chair who ran for D.C. Council twice, used government funds for politics and referred the case to the D.C. attorney general.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 1:15 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
A business jet crashed while landing at an airport in North Carolina, erupting in a large fire

Authorities say a business jet crashed while landing at a regional airport in Statesville, North Carolina, erupting in a large fire.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:48 PM EST • Business • local10.com
Kevin Garnett returns to Timberwolves in team ambassador role after years-long absence

Kevin Garnett is returning to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a business and community role under new owners Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:35 PM EST • Business • bizjournals.com
Cessna business jet crashes at North Carolina airport; plane owned by NASCAR driver reports say

A private jet crashed Thursday morning at a North Carolina regional airport and the wreckage burst into flames.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:57 AM EST • Business • wsbtv.com
Large Minnesota study underscores disproportionate rates of health problems among recently incarcerated and unhoused people

In a study of more than 4.3 million people in Minnesota, researchers found widespread disparities in health conditions between the general population and people who ...

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:36 AM EST • Health • prisonpolicy.org
The Trevor Project Condemns Federal Government Efforts to Restrict Health Care for Transgender Youth

Your Support Saves LGBTQ+Youth's Lives Every DayDonateResearch shows that access to transition-related care is associated with significantly lower rates of […]

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:25 AM EST • Health • thetrevorproject.org
RFK Jr.'s Health Department Just Pulled Millions in Funding from the American Academy of Pediatrics

The grants involved research studying autism and sudden infant deaths.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Health • gizmodo.com
Branson Entertainment and the Idea of America. An interview with Dr. Joanna Dee Das.

Washington University professor Dr. Joanna Dee Das has done research at the intersection of live performance and history. Her latest book is titled "Faith, Family, and Flag: Branson Entertainment and the Idea of America." Dr. Das spoke with KSMU about her book earlier this month.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 10:00 AM EST • Entertainment • ksmu.org
Kuo: iPhone Fold Production Challenges Could Limit Supply Next Year

Apple's highly anticipated foldable iPhone could face supply shortages into 2027 despite a planned launch next year, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo said in a new research note: "Development of the foldable iPhone is behind earlier expectations, but the product is still expected to [sic] announce in 2H26. Due to early-stage yield and ramp-up challenges, smooth shipments may not occur until 2027.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:12 AM EST • Technology • macrumors.com
US Plans to Dismantle Climate Science ‘Cornerstone’

It’s been labeled “scientific vandalism” and “a national security risk.” The Trump administration’s plan to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research has outraged scientists and policymakers.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 8:02 AM EST • Science • bloomberg.com
California’s Geospatial Science in Action

How our mapping, research, and advocacy help bring restoration planning to life.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:06 AM EST • Science • audubon.org
Your body feels cold in two different ways

Researchers have uncovered that the body uses different molecular systems to sense cold in the skin versus internal organs. This explains why surface chills feel very different from cold experienced deep inside the body.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
Using science to uncover mysteries of the Mesa archaeological site in Alaska | Bureau of Land Management

Prior excavation and ongoing interpretation of archaeological resources at the Bureau of Land Management's Mesa site in Alaska showcase the BLM’s multiple-use land management mission in action.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • blm.gov
Celtic: 'Wilfried Nancy must go', but 'board are to blame'

After another turbulent day for Celtic ended with a fourth defeat in a row under new manager Wilfried Nancy, fans have been reacting angrily to the Frenchman's tenure and the club hierarchy.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:58 AM EST • Sports • bbc.com
Wizards of the Coast hires Blizzard veteran Paul Della Bitta to head up games arm

Meanwhile, the co-founder of developer Archetype, James Ohlen, is stepping aside

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:25 AM EST • Technology • gamesindustry.biz
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The Year in Science: The most impactful research stories of 2025

Work in fields such as health and medicine, the environment, engineering and technology innovation have put FIU on the map. And 2026 looks to be another blockbuster.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Science • news.fiu.edu
Column | Trump tweets, White House staff disruptions trigger 2017 déjà vu

GOP lawmakers are battling the same distractions as in Trump’s first term despite talk of stability in the West Wing.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
She’s Married to the Architect of Trump’s Darkest Policies. She Wants America to Love Her. It’s Not Going Well.

I spent a month in her head. I was surprised by what I found.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 5:40 AM EST • Politics • slate.com
As dangerous eugenic ideas spread, NIH falls silent

Federal research agencies are pulling back from fostering public discussions about science after the hollowing out of government communications offices.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Science • statnews.com
What I’ve learned by mapping the impacts of NIH cuts

The co-founder of SCIMaP looks at the year of NIH cuts — and what they say about the future of American research.

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Dec 18, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Science • statnews.com
Column | Asking Eric: Facebook posts fracture friendship

Friends wants the letter writer “to censor what I post on Facebook on her behalf.”

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Dec 18, 2025 • 12:00 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Trump to address the nation amid economic pressure, tensions with Venezuela

The president is expected to tout his economic accomplishments during his first year back in office.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:07 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
‘People business first and the food business second.’ Artie T. testifies in court battle to regain Market Basket post.

Deposed Market Basket chief executive Arthur T. Demoulas took the stand Wednesday, vigorously refuting the case that the company's board made for firing him.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:00 PM EST • Business • bostonglobe.com
Science in 2026: the events to watch for in the coming year

Nature - The rise of AI scientists, missions to explore the moons of Earth and Mars and a massive ocean-floor drill are among the developments set to shape research in 2026.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • nature.com
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.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 PM EST • Science • sciencedaily.com
This Jurassic Park science is now a reality

Researchers say they can use the talents of pesky blood-sucking mosquitoes to their benefit

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:19 PM EST • Science • independent.co.uk
Trump attempts domestic reset with White House address Wednesday evening

The president’s approval ratings reached their lowest numbers in late November. Even some supporters say he has done too little to improve their lives.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:13 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Specialties Honor Roll: Entertainment Law

From Hollywood to Madison Avenue to the ballpark, entertainment, media and sports law requires a mix of creativity, business sense, and legal skill. These 10 law schools prepare students for careers in the field through hands-on clinics, industry-focused coursework and strong professional networks, earning an A+, A and A- in our annual honor roll. (A+) […]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:21 PM EST • Entertainment • nationaljurist.com
Teladoc Health provides free virtual health services to those impacted by WA flooding

Teladoc Health is providing free virtual health services to those impacted by Washington’s historic flooding.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:44 PM EST • Health • kiro7.com
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John Kirwan is out as Pennington Biomedical’s executive director

After eight years at the helm of Pennington Biomedical Research Center, John Kirwan is stepping away from his role as executive director. In a letter sent to Pennington staff, Kirwan writes tha… Already an INSIDER? Sign in. We are glad you enjoy reading Business Report. Continue reading this story and get ACCESS to all our […]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:39 PM EST • Business • businessreport.com
Saturn's moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as suspected, study suggests

New research suggests Titan instead may hold deep layers of ice and slush more akin to Earth's polar seas instead of a buried ocean as long suspected.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:36 PM EST • Science • pbs.org
American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr.

HHS cuts key AAP grants, citing concerns about “identity-based language” and insufficient focus on agency priorities. The organization said the cuts could harm child health.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 2:17 PM EST • Health • washingtonpost.com
Schmidt Gives Keynote Address for Political Trust Conference

Professor Vivien Ann Schmidt gave the opening keynote address, titled Political Trust and Legitimacy in the Age of Populism, for the Political Trust conference, organized by CEVIPOF at the French Political Science School at Sciences Po in Paris on December 5, 2025. This year’s conference, named Political Trust: A Challenge for Democracies, brought together researchers from…

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1:21 PM EST • Politics • bu.edu
Gemini app adds 3 Flash ‘Fast’ and ‘Thinking’ models, with 3 ‘Pro’

With today’s launch, Gemini 3 Flash is widely rolling out to the Gemini app and AI Mode in Search. This is one...

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:35 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
In aftermath of January wildfires, ER visits surged amid alarming health effects, study finds

For the first time, researchers have been able to study the direct health effects the January wildfires had on Angelenos.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:40 AM EST • Health • abc7.com
Trump administration admits to targeting blue states for energy grant cuts

Justice Department lawyers argue in court documents that it is legal for the administration to withhold funding based on partisan politics.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:13 AM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Google launches Gemini 3 Flash, makes it the default model in the Gemini app

Google is making Gemini 3 Flash the default model in the Gemini app and oAI model for Search

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Technology • techcrunch.com
The Most Powerful Politics Influencers Barely Post About Politics

New research shows that social media creators have enormous influence over their audiences' politics—especially those who don't normally share political content.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 11:00 AM EST • Politics • wired.com
Trump administration plans to break up largest federal climate research center

Russ Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, said the National Science Foundation "will be breaking up" the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:50 AM EST • Science • nbcnews.com
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A new era for sports communication at UNC Hussman  | UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media

As director of UNC Hussman’s Sports Communication Focus Program, Distinguished Associate Professor of Sports Communication Livis Freeman is building on the work of the school’s legendary Distinguished Professor for Sports Communication John Sweeney. Sweeney, who retired last year, developed one of the most respected sports communication programs in the country. Freeman, now in his 12th year at the school, is launching an ambitious expansion of the program that is transforming how UNC prepares students for careers in sports media. The most visible change came this fall with a reimagining of “MEJO 377: Sports Communication.” Previously offered as two sections with 30 students each, the course expanded to 96 students and welcomed former UNC basketball star and NBA veteran Tyler Hansbrough as the co-instructor with Freeman, bringing real world professional experience directly into the classroom every week. The course has been a huge success. Students have participated in recording a podcast with Hansbrough and learned from an impressive lineup of guest speakers. Steve Kirschner, UNC’s senior associate director of athletics for communications, was the first in the course’s guest speaker series, followed by UNC Hussman alumni including Kaitlyn Schmidt ’23 from Bleacher Report, Deaton Bell ’90 from Turner Sports and Becca Royer ’19 from the Philadelphia 76ers. Travis Tygart, CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, also shared his insights with the class. The highlight of the semester came when Roy Williams, who coached Hansbrough and the Tar Heels to a national championship in 2009, visited the classroom. Former UNC men’s basketball players Luke Maye and Marcus Ginyard showed up to support their former coach and Hansbrough, creating an unforgettable experience as Williams entertained students with stories and insights that captivated the room. Student demand has been overwhelming. The course reached capacity within two days of registration opening, with more than 40 students on the waitlist. “Students want to learn from people who have actually lived these experiences,” Freeman said. “Tyler shares insights into media relations, broadcast production and athlete communications that you simply can’t get from a textbook.” The model proved so successful that the school secured funding to continue it for the next five years, with a different former professional athlete co-teaching each fall. The school’s curriculum committee approved a proposal to expand the course to 150 to 200 students starting in fall 2026. This change will make it an introductory course accessible to students from across the University, transforming it into a showcase course for the entire campus. The course redesign represents just one piece of a broader sports communication program overhaul. This fall, the curriculum committee approved “MEJO 390: Sports Play by Play,” the first course of its kind at UNC. Limited to 10 advanced students, the course will be taught by Matt Krause, the current voice of UNC women’s basketball and an ACC Network broadcaster. Students will call actual games across multiple sports including women’s softball, soccer, volleyball, field hockey and lacrosse, as well as men’s soccer and lacrosse. They will also shadow broadcasts of men’s and women’s basketball games. “The sports broadcasting industry is exploding with streaming platforms and conference networks creating unprecedented demand,” Freeman said. The course emerged directly from student advocacy, led by Anna Laible ’26 and others who pushed for hands-on broadcasting experience. Professional equipment has been acquired, partnerships with UNC Athletics are in place and a soft launch began this semester with three experienced students calling games to test the system. The program’s growth extends into other specialized areas as well. Last spring, Stembler Professor Charlie Tuggle launched a new sports event management and hospitality course in partnership with On Location, a company that manages major sporting event experiences. The course provided students with opportunities to travel to the Super Bowl and NFL Draft, and Tuggle plans to take a group to the 2026 Milan Olympics this spring. Looking ahead to spring 2026, Associate Professor Ryan Thornburg will debut a sports data visualization course, adding another dimension to the program’s skill-building offerings. The curriculum expansion reflects the increasingly diverse career paths available in sports media, from traditional journalism and broadcasting to digital analytics and strategic communication. The program is also diving into one of college athletics’ most transformative developments: Name, Image and Likeness rights. Freeman’s “MEJO 466: Sports Marketing” class collaborated last spring with Associate Professor Gary Kayye’s “MEJO 371: Advertising Creative” class on a project with UNC’s Carolina NIL group to help rebrand their organization. That same semester, Kayye’s class envisioned Chapel Thrill, UNC football’s new pregame concert and entertainment experience. And Shaun Anderson, the school’s Knight Chair in Sports, Race and Media, continues to explore the broader implications of NIL through his research and teaching. These NIL-focused initiatives give students direct exposure to the business side of college athletics at a moment when the landscape is rapidly evolving. “Our students aren’t just learning about these changes,” Freeman said. “They’re actively helping shape how schools and athletes navigate them.” The transformation of UNC Hussman’s sports communication program reflects a broader philosophy about how to prepare students for careers in a rapidly changing industry. By bringing in professional practitioners like Hansbrough and Krause, partnering with industry leaders like On Location and ACC Network, and engaging with current issues like NIL, the program ensures students graduate with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. For alumni who remember the foundations John Sweeney built, the expansion represents an evolution rather than a departure. The program still emphasizes strong reporting, strategic communication, ethical communication and critical thinking. But now it also offers students the chance to call live games, work on real NIL campaigns and learn directly from former professional athletes. “We’re not just teaching students about sports media,” Freeman said. “We’re giving them the tools, experiences and connections to actually build careers in it.” With new courses launching, professional partnerships deepening and enrollment expanding, UNC Hussman’s sports communication program is positioning itself as a national leader in preparing the next generation of sports media professionals. For current students, the message is clear: if you’re interested in sports communication, there’s never been a better time to be at UNC Hussman. And for the hundreds of students trying to get off waitlists and into these new courses, the school is working to create more opportunities. The program John Sweeney built is growing in ways that honor his legacy while meeting the demands of a new era in sports media.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:30 AM EST • Sports • hussman.unc.edu
Scientists Denounce Trump's Plan to Kill Crucial Atmospheric Science Center

The U.S. government is dismantling the National Center for Atmospheric Research, jettisoning key climate science projects in the process

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:22 AM EST • Science • scientificamerican.com
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Vought says National Science Foundation to break up federal climate, weather research center

The National Science Foundation will “break up” a climate and weather research lab in Colorado, according to White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought. The Foundation, an …

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Dec 17, 2025 • 10:08 AM EST • Science • thehill.com
Trump’s second term is reshaping US science with unprecedented cuts and destabilizing policy changes

The Trump administration is rewriting the 80-year-old American social contract for science research.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:04 AM EST • Science • yahoo.com
Rebuking a Trump climate report, study shows U.S. sea-level rise is accelerating

“It’s not politics. That’s what the data say,” said the study’s author, who examined 70 tide gauges around the country.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 9:00 AM EST • Technology • washingtonpost.com
Trump’s second term is reshaping US science with unprecedented cuts and destabilizing policy changes

The Trump administration is rewriting the 80-year-old American social contract for science research.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 8:38 AM EST • Science • theconversation.com
New Public Science Center Opens at Kitt Peak National Observatory - Visitors celebrated the opening of the Windows on the Universe Center for Astronomy Outreach, the first science center located inside a telescope

Windows on the Universe Center for Astronomy Outreach is a new science education and astronomy outreach center that has just opened at U.S. National Science Foundation Kitt Peak National Observatory, a Program of NSF NOIRLab.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 7:00 AM EST • Science • noirlab.edu
Nike cofounder Phil Knight tops 2025 donations with $2 billion gift

Phil Knight's $2 billion cancer research pledge leads the list of the 2025 largest donations, with Buffett and Bezos also making notable gifts.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:43 AM EST • Business • businessinsider.com
2025 Sports Media Awards: Person of the year, top dealmakers and more

Who won Andrew Marchand's coveted end-of-the-year "Golden Clickers?"

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:05 AM EST • Sports • nytimes.com
AI learns to build simple equations for complex systems

A research team at Duke University has developed a new AI framework that can uncover simple, understandable rules that govern some of the most complex dynamics found in nature and technology.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:02 AM EST • Technology • phys.org
YEAR IN REVIEW: March in photos

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Dec 17, 2025 • 6:00 AM EST • Entertainment • romesentinel.com
Musk’s doubts about DOGE spotlight political risks for U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans

Republican U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans of Virginia Beach is heading into the 2026 election cycle with one of the most precarious political balancing acts in the country, as her strong support for the Department of Government Efficiency collides with new doubts about the program — and the realities of representing a district heavily reliant on federal jobs.The challenge sharpened last week when Elon Musk, the billionaire tech executive who helped architect DOGE, told GOP podcaster Katie Miller that the initiative had been only “somewhat successful” and said bluntly that he would not do it again. In the interview, Musk acknowledged the political and practical blowback from DOGE, which was launched early in President Donald Trump’s second term with the stated goal of slashing government spending and reshaping the federal workforce.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 5:25 AM EST • Politics • virginiamercury.com
Francis Collins and Marc Siegel say medicine is a gift from God

“To have Christians be the group that was most resistant” to the Covid vaccine “really seems wrong here,” said former NIH Director Francis Collins.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Science • statnews.com
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U.S. scientists must compete internationally, just like auto and steel workers do

“We ask auto and steel workers to compete with the world, yet we treat research funding as something that must be protected from it,” an economist writes.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:30 AM EST • Science • statnews.com
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US Dietary Guideline Reforms Are Coming, and Health Experts Are Concerned

Ahead of the guidelines’ release, RFK Jr. and the MAHA movement consider changes that could go against science-based research.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 4:01 AM EST • Health • civileats.com
Grizzlies hand Rampart first loss of the season

(FOUNTAIN, Colo) — There was a reason Mesa Ridge has been playing into March in the 5A ranks. The new squad finding a rhythm the last few games coming into a matchup with unbeaten Rampart. The Rams had won their first five games and were the top team in the 5A RPI standings coming into […]

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Dec 17, 2025 • 12:10 AM EST • Sports • fox21news.com
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado

The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:32 PM EST • Science • usatoday.com
The Google app is intentionally replacing Pixel Launcher search

In the past few days, tapping the Pixel Launcher search bar opens a different screen powered by the Google app. This is not a bug...

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:21 PM EST • Technology • 9to5google.com
Where To Find Candleberries In ‘Arc Raiders’ During The Cold Snap Event And What They’re Used For

Everything you need to know about candleberries in Arc Raiders during the Cold Snap event.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 7:16 PM EST • Technology • forbes.com
Perplexity’s revamped iPad app doubles down on research tools

Perplexity has rebuilt its iPad in an attempt to broaden its appeal to students and professionals who rely on the iPad for their daily tasks.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 5:37 PM EST • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Heroux preparing CSB and SJU students for success in computer science field

The assistant professor of computer science and the department’s scientist-in-residence has been a leading researcher in the computer science field, spending over 25 yeas as a senior scientist at Sandia National Laboratories and staying on the cutting edge of changes from the dawn of the internet explosion through the development and growth of AI.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 5:01 PM EST • Science • csbsju.edu
White House rallies around Susie Wiles after unguarded interviews

Chief of staff candidly assesses the president and his team to Vanity Fair, saying Trump has “an alcoholic’s personality,” Bondi “whiffed” on the Epstein files and Vance’s pro-Trump makeover was “political.”

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:40 PM EST • Politics • washingtonpost.com
DOE Office of Science to Keep Basic Fusion, Quantum Research

Under Secretary for Science Darío Gil said the new fusion and computing offices will focus on fostering industries for emerging technologies.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 4:38 PM EST • Science • aip.org
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MXene-based e-tattoos harvest energy and monitor health in real time

Researchers at Boise State University have developed a breakthrough in wearable electronics: a multifunctional electronic tattoo (e‑tattoo) that integrates energy harvesting, energy storage, and real‑time ...

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:44 PM EST • Health • techxplore.com
Michigan coaching search lingers as top targets send mixed signals

Michigan football’s coaching search remains unresolved as Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham addresses rumors.

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Dec 16, 2025 • 3:33 PM EST • Sports • wolverineswire.usatoday.com