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Baystate Health launches new billing system for flexible payments
Baystate Health has upgraded its billing system to provide patients with a simpler, clearer, and more convenient payment experience.
First Snapseed 4.0 update adds Camera shortcut on Android
Following last week’s launch, Snapseed 4.0.1 for Android is rolling out with a shortcut to quickly launch the new Camera experience.
Kustom Entertainment, Inc. Announces Global Frequencies, a Massive EDM Event Coming to Kansas City’s Azura Amphitheater on Sunday, June 28, 2026
DJ Diesel AKA Shaquille O'Neal, Loud Luxury, TroyBoi, Alison Wonderland and many more to be announced, bringing an unmatched global dance music experience to Kansas City. OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kustom Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: KUST) is turning up the volume with Global Frequencies, a high-impact EDM event set for Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Azura Amphitheater. Coming right after the World Game, Global Frequencies will bring an electric wave of sound, lights, and w
Dolly Chandler has been named Director of Programming & Entertainment at Dolly Parton's Songteller Hotel
Announcing an exciting addition to its leadership team, Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel has appointed Dolly Chandler as Director of Programming & Entertainment. A Nashville native with deep roots in the music industry and more than a decade of leadership in live entertainment programming, Chandler will lead the hotel’s entertainment vision, curating a dynamic slate of performances and experiences that celebrate storytelling through music.
How New Hampshire Motor Speedway Delivers Maximum Entertainment for Maximum Value
Experience more than just racing at New Hampshire Motor Speedway’s NASCAR weekend. Beyond exhilarating races at "The Magic Mile," enjoy live music, the Fan Zone, camping and more. NHMS focuses on affordability and fan value, offering a lively, all-day motorsports celebration packed with action and entertainment for the whole family.
PepsiCo's Eugene Willemsen on meeting Chinese consumers' demand for experiential beverage experience
Eugene Willemsen, CEO of International Beverages at PepsiCo discusses emerging consumer trends in China and how the company uses AI to enhance operation efficiency.
The Rise of Sports Intelligence: How the Lakehouse Turns Tracking Data into Competitive Advantage
See how the Databricks Sports team has used the data intelligence platform to win more games and improve fan experience across sports.
From Laie to Asia: Students Experience Global Business Firsthand
Organized through the university’s Business Management Program and sponsored by the Willes Center for International Entrepreneurship, BYU–Hawaii once again presented an Asia sourcing trip to business students as an opportunity to apply classroom learning in real-world global business environments and to travel through Vietnam, China, Hong Kong, and Korea.
Health department reminds of kratom risks following Marquette County overdose death
Marquette County has recently experienced an overdose death associated with the use of kratom derivative products that are available for legal retail sale.
Marine Science Summer Camp Returns in June
Kids entering grades 7-10 can experience hands-on science this summer at Rookery Bay Research Reserve’s Marine Science Summer Camp.
Samsung Launches One UI 9 Beta for Galaxy S26 Series Users
One UI 9 beta offers a more intuitive and personalized mobile experience with enhancements across creativity, accessibility and security
Samsung Launches One UI 9 Beta for Galaxy S26 Series Users
One UI 9 beta offers a more intuitive and personalized mobile experience with enhancements across creativity, accessibility and security
UNC Health Pardee Recognized by Healthgrades for Patient Experience for Third Consecutive Year
UNC Health Pardee Recognized by Healthgrades for Patient Experience for Third Consecutive Year
TKO AND ARIZONA SPORTS & EVENTS ALLIANCE ANNOUNCE LANDMARK AGREEMENT TO BRING MARQUEE UFC, WWE, PBR, AND ZUFFA BOXING EVENTS TO ARIZONA
PHOENIX, ARIZ. and NEW YORK, NY – May 12, 2026 – TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), together with the Arizona Sports & Events Alliance, today announced a multi-year agreement that will stage a series of premier UFC, WWE, PBR, and Zuffa Boxing events in Arizona.The seven-event agreement will span three years and feature some of TKO’s most high-profile live events, creating new opportunities for fans to experience UFC, WWE, PBR, and Zuffa Boxing events in one of the country’s leading sports and entertainment markets.
OnPay and Betterment at Work Launch 360° 401(k) Integration for Small Businesses
ATLANTA, May 12, 2026--OnPay, a top-rated payroll and HR provider for small- and mid-sized businesses, today announced the launch of its integration with Betterment at Work, a leading provider of modern, scalable 401(k) plans. The new partnership helps employers manage payroll and retirement benefits more easily and accurately through a connected experience. Together, OnPay and Betterment at Work are expanding the options available to small businesses that want their payroll and 401(k) to work t
The unexpected road to a master’s in computer science
At the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, students from nursing, psychology, linguistics and other fields are changing careers, expanding their skills and moving into tech through the master’s program in computer science. Students pursuing an M.S. in Computer Science come from a range of academic and professional backgrounds, each with different experiences, goals and interdisciplinary strengths.
Universal and UCF launch new themed entertainment school
Universal is investing $10 million in the new UCF programme
LG webOS Transforms Home Entertainment with Effortless Content Discovery and Seamless Viewing Experience
The platform puts the user at the centre, creating a simple and intuitive path to great content LG Electronics' webOS serves as a central entertainment hub,...
TribeVibe Entertainment sweeps WOW Awards 2026 with five wins, cementing its position as a defining force in India's live entertainment landscape
TribeVibe Entertainment, one of India's fastest-growing live entertainment companies, was honoured with five prestigious accolades at the Shows of India Conclave 2026 - among the industry's most respected benchmarks for excellence in live experiences and entertainment - notching up as many as five WOW Awards across categories.
Too many of us were traumatised by sport at school – but it’s never too late to change
A recent study showed millions are put off by early experiences of physical education. But sport can bring camaraderie and joy
The balance between direct instruction and project-based science
Experience and research point to the need for teachers to strike a balance between direct instruction of facts and developing students' scientific curiosity as they pursue team projects.
Talking quantum with a 9-year-old
Nature Reviews Physics - Katia Moskvitch shares her experience of launching a quantum computing podcast with her child.
Hayden Panettiere recalls friend leaving her in bed with an 'undressed' and 'very famous' man
Hayden Panettiere is opening up about a harrowing experience when she was led to a small room on a boat by someone she trusted and 'physically put' in bed next to a 'very famous' man.
Arizona Science Center's new CEO creates learning experiences with desert residents in mind
The Arizona Science Center has a new leader, but she’s not new to the organization. Tammy Stewart has served as the interim CEO since last fall, but was recently named the Hazel A. Hare president and CEO.
5 Key Facts on Adolescent Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
Nineteen percent of adolescents experience moderate to severe anxiety and 2 million have a substance use disorder. This analysis covers the latest data on adolescent mental illness, suicide and drug overdose trends, and access to care.
Steelers sign experienced offensive lineman after rookie minicamp tryout
Another move on the offensive line for the Steelers.
Universal, UCF launch school to shape future of themed entertainment
The two Orlando powerhouses announced the launch of the Universal School of Experience Leadership and Innovation, a first-of-its-kind program designed to train the next generation of immersive experience leaders.
Universal, UCF launch school to shape future of themed entertainment
The two Orlando powerhouses announced the launch of the Universal School of Experience Leadership and Innovation, a first-of-its-kind program designed to train the next generation of immersive experience leaders.
Thailand study abroad enhances education through experience, perspective
Students discovered new perspectives during "eye-opening" Texas A&M Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology study abroad in Thailand.
The Claude Delusion
If you asked philosophers what the most mysterious thing about the mind is, most of them would say: consciousness. It’s just a really weird thing. An exhaustive physical description of a brain state doesn’t obviously tell us anything about why that state would be associated with the experience of tasting strawberry rather than the experience…
HOK’s John Rhodes Talks Sports Venue Brand Engagement with the Financial Times
The Financial Times featured HOK’s John Rhodes on brand engagement in stadiums and arenas—and what it means for venue design and the fan experience.
‘Directive 8020’ Review – Supermassive’s Derivative But Effective Sci-Fi Horror Evolution
Since 2015’s Until Dawn, Supermassive has made a name for themselves by transforming the B-movie thrills into choice-based gameplay. Their games were never the deepest experiences narratively or mechanically, but there’s a distinct charm to them, capturing the feel of a late night movie marathon, especially when played alongside friends. There’s a very unique thrill […]
Universal Destinations & Experiences, UCF Introduce New School to Develop the Future Leaders of Themed Entertainment, Immersive Experiences
The first-of-its-kind Universal School of Experience Leadership & Innovation is housed within UCF's Rosen College of Hospitality Management.
How Flo Health’s Research is Bridging the Knowledge Gap in Women’s Health
Flo’s research efforts are shaped by this reality: focusing on areas where lived, day-to-day health experiences are underrepresented in clinical literature, but deeply consequential in practice.
Learner spotlight: Vivian’s path to rights based mental health advocacy
For Vivian Anyango Aola, mental health is deeply personal. Growing up she witnessed people around her struggling with emotional distress without access to support, understanding or solutions. Those early experiences laid the foundations for her work today as a mental health advocate at St. Daniel Comboni mission in Nairobi, Kenya.“Mental health is about feelings – something we all experience every day,” Vivian explains. “Ensuring people are supported in those feelings is what drives my work.” Creating safe spaces and challenging stigmaIn her role, Vivian works closely with people living with mental health conditions and psychosocial, intellectual and cognitive disabilities. Through dialogue, listening and shared learning, she helps create safe spaces where people feel seen, heard and respected. However, stigma and discrimination remain significant barriers.“Witnessing stigma only strengthens my resolve to fight for inclusion, acceptance and equal treatment for all,” she says. Vivian enrolled in the WHO ‘QualityRights in Mental Health’ online, self-paced course available on the WHO Academy learning platform to strengthen her knowledge and advocacy skills. The six-module course provides the foundation for challenging stigma and discrimination and for promoting person-centred, rights-based approaches in mental health.“The course gave me a new perspective,” she says. “It showed me how to support people in ways that respect autonomy and promote recovery, rather than focusing only on treatment.”The importance of language and cultureSince its launch, more than 141 000 people have enrolled in the course globally, and it is now available in 17 languages on the learning platform – the highest number of languages of any WHO course. For Vivian, accessibility is key to transforming mental health systems. “Language is a bridge between professionals and communities,” she explains. “When mental health resources are available in local languages, they reduce misunderstanding, build trust and encourage people to seek help. It also empowers health workers to deliver care in ways that are culturally sensitive and relevant.”In a global evaluation of the course, which analysed data from over 3000 learners, attitudes toward people with mental health conditions improved by 22.78% overall after completing the course, with even greater shifts in low- and middle-income countries (29.18%) compared to high-income countries (20.58%)[1].“The course equips participants with the essential knowledge and skills to transform mental health into a more rights-based, inclusive and recovery-oriented system,” explains Vivian. “It reinforces that change is possible. When people understand rights, dignity and recovery, the entire system can begin to shift.”Mental Health, Brain Health and Substance Use[1] Breaking stigma, discrimination and promoting rights: global evaluation of the World Health Organization QualityRights e-training on mental health, recovery and community inclusion
BioSmile Health in Central Point, OR Announces Launch of New Website Focused on Biological Dentistry and Whole-Health Approach
BioSmile Health has announced the launch of its new website, https://www.biosmilehealth.com, designed to provide patients with an educational and streamlined experience focused on the connection between oral health and overall well-being.
Safe, Healthy, and Happy: Practical Tips To Help Kids Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing Make the Most of Summer
Swimming, playing outside, and traveling are central parts of the summer experience for many children. For families with children who are deaf and hard of hearing, taking some additional precautions can help kids stay safe without sacrificing any of the fun.
Monroe County CTC health science students respond to mock tornado
Monroe County Career and Technical Center health science students collaborated with first responders April 30 through a mock disaster drill involving a tornado, giving them real-world experience for future careers.
When the oldest and youngest ranked men’s tennis players met in the sport’s minor leagues
In Florida, a classic duel of youth, experience — and some ambidexterity — played out on green clay.
New Beatles fan experience set to open in London in 2027
The Beatles are returning to one of their iconic sites with a new fan experience in London | KMBZ
New Beatles fan experience set to open in London in 2027
The Beatles are returning to one of their iconic sites with a new fan experience in London | KNSS Radio
New Beatles fan experience set to open in London in 2027
The Beatles are returning to one of their iconic sites with a new fan experience in London | 1080 WTIC NEWSTALK
New Beatles fan experience set to open in London in 2027
The Beatles are returning to one of their iconic sites with a new fan experience in London.
New Beatles fan experience set to open in London in 2027
The Beatles are returning to one of their iconic sites with a new fan experience in London.
Birmingham restaurant expands its business while others fight to stay open amid string of closures
O’ Taste and See expanded its space and added a new dine-in experience after years of operating primarily as a to-go business. It celebrated its expansion on Mother’s Day.
I built a working Android app with no coding experience using Google's free tools
The free version of Google's Antigravity IDE is all you need to start making your own Android apps — here's how.
After flying with virtual wings for one week, the brain learns to accept the impossible
The human brain is an incredible organ, capable of constant adaptation and incredible flexibility. It can learn new skills and incorporate new experiences. And, according to a paper published in the journal ...
LC’s Fire Science Program Hosts “Burn ‘n’ Learn” STEM Experience for Educators
LC Community College’s Fire Science program and ROE 40 host "Burn 'n' Learn," engaging educators with hands-on firefighting and STEM activities in Bethalto, Illinois.
Allyson Felix and me: A Mother’s Day reflection on the health crisis of preeclampsia
The track star's pregnancy experience brought change to women's sports, and also a life-threatening condition that deserves more attention.
Chicago Bears Sign Super Bowl Champion WR Scotty Miller
The Barrington native returns home after impressing at rookie minicamp, bringing championship experience and a vertical threat to a revamped receiving corps under general manager Ryan Poles.
Kalaam Telecom Unveils "Klik for Businesses" in Saudi Arabia to Digitize Enterprise Customer Experience
Kalaam Telecom, a leading provider of digital and connectivity solutions in the region, has announced the launch of Klik, a B2B self–service digital platform designed to transform how Enterprises in Saudi Arabia interact with Kalaam's products and services.
Nonprofit offers Mother’s Day weekend maternal health panel on South Side
A panel of doctors, midwives and health advocates spoke on navigating the birthing experience as a Black woman.
Shropshire scheme aims to build business owners confidence
A pop-up shop will open to provide business owners with hands-on trading experience.
Revival of Blackberry nostalgia and keyboard fuels smartphone startups
Smartphone startups are bringing back the Blackberry idea through physical keyboards and the classic square-shaped smartphone.
A different kind of leader: Scaling impact in geospatial science
David Page, head of the Geographic Data Science Section at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, leads with a focus on judgment, collaboration and empowering teams. Drawing on experience in academia, entrepreneurship and national security science, he has helped advance faster, scalable geospatial analysis while building resilient, forward-looking research teams.
Arizona Science Center's new experience features Bad Bunny's music and visuals of Puerto Rico
The experience features a program with original immersive visuals and 360-degree cinematography set to Bad Bunny’s music.
MICC highlights renewed small business innovation authority
The reauthorization of two federal small business innovation programs is expected to strengthen how the Mission and Installation Contracting Command delivers emerging technology, shortens procurement timelines and expands opportunities for industry partners supporting Army readiness. The Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act of 2026, signed into law April 13, reauthorized the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs through Sept. 30, 2031. The action restored continuity to programs that experienced a lapse after the end of fiscal year 2025, placing some Phase I and Phase II efforts on hold.
Official Feature Entertainment Group (OFEG) Announces Strategic Alliance with Nubian TV to Expand Digital Distribution
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Official Feature Entertainment Group (“OFEG”), a next-generation entertainment and media platform focused on premium digital access and scalable content experiences, today announced a strategic alliance with Nubian TV, a Boston-based OTT distribution platform operated by Leverett Media. The collaboration is designed to support OFEG’s Phase I rollout of live-stream and on-demand content distribution, expanding audience reach through integrat
A journey across continents - UT Health San Antonio
A childhood dental visit set Nana Opoku Ansah on a path across continents. Graduating from the School of Dentistry this May, she’s preparing to specialize in pediatric dentistry to change how the next generation experiences care.
America’s oldest chartered hospital is now a Philly museum. Its lead curator wants you to have a ‘fabulous experience’
To mark Pennsylvania Hospital’s 275th anniversary, archivist Stacey Peeples is leading its transition into a museum for the public, open May 8.
$2bn tech consulting firm TTEC pauses 401(k) contributions for staff
TTEC, a mid-size technology customer experience firm, is the latest company found to be cutting a core benefit, Business Insider has learned.
Technical college students pitch new business ideas in Stevens Point
Wisconsin technical college students pitched business ideas at the New Ideas Pitch Challenge in Stevens Point, gaining real-world experience.
Summer of STEM adventures awaits at the Saint Louis Science Center
Visit the Saint Louis Science Center this summer and never stop learning! From special exhibition experiences to major upgrades of the James S. McDonnell Planetarium, guests of all ages will have ample opportunities to engage in STEM and spark their curiosity. This season is jam-packed with events, OMNIMAX® Theater films, and much more. The Blue […]
Class of 2026: Gati Wambura extends her reach as a ‘global health citi
With her Ph.D. from VCU’s Department of Health Policy, the researcher builds on her Kenyan roots and her experience on other continents.
Always Inspired: CaroMont Health Senior Leaders on the Nurses Who Drive Us Forward
In honor of Nurses Week, three senior leaders at CaroMont Health — who are also experienced nurses themselves — reflect on what makes our nursing workforce exceptional. From the compassion felt by patients in our community to the resilience required in an evolving healthcare landscape, these nurse executives offer a unique perspective on the past, present, and future of nursing at CaroMont Health.
Museum of Life and Science Unveils Shaping Our Future Exhibit
The Museum of Life and Science in Durham, N.C., has announced the opening of its newest exhibit, “From Here On: Shaping Our Future”, an immersive and interactive experience that invites visitors to explore the possibilities of a world we might build together. With both indoor and outdoor activations, this exhibit aims to encourage conversation and collaboration with guests of all ages.
Spencer Pratt compares his fledgling political career to Obama's national rise: "He had no experience running the whole entire country"
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt on his political inexperience: "I mean, look at Obama"
SeaWorld Orlando Unveils Massive Summer Entertainment Lineup Featuring New Drone Show, Nighttime Spectaculars
SeaWorld Orlando is preparing for one of its biggest summer entertainment seasons ever, unveiling an expanded lineup of nighttime shows, fireworks, immersive experiences, and an all-new drone spectacular set to debut beginning June 12.
Pyxis Oncology Appoints Nelson Azoulay as Chief Business Officer
BOSTON, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical-stage company developing next-generation therapeutics for difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced the appointment of Nelson Azoulay as Chief Business Officer. Mr. Azoulay joins Pyxis Oncology with more than 15 years of experience in corporate strategy, business development, and value-creating transactions across the biopharma industry, including deep antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) experience. In his role,
Visit Fort Wayne forms sports commission to further tourism initiative
The commission will work with organizers across the county to “strengthen the overall tournament and event experience.”
Perplexity AI app introduces 'all-new native Mac experience' for Personal Computer
Perplexity has released a brand new version of its macOS app that is replacing the company’s previous Mac software. Perplexity...
‘The Middle’ highlights Wisconsin veterans’ experiences, need for mental health support
The nationally syndicated radio show hosted by Jeremy Hobson will be in Kenosha for a live taping on May 12. Two Wisconsin veterans will share their stories of PTSD and how to support veterans as they return to civilian life.
CEC ENTERTAINMENT NAMES CHRIS MONROE AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
A seasoned finance executive with deep roots in restaurant and large-scale enterprise operations, Monroe brings a 30-year track record of capital markets leadership, transformational growth, and financial discipline. CEC Entertainment names Chris Monroe as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Monroe brings more than 30 years of financial leadership experience across the restaurant, aviation, and defense sectors, and joins CEC at a moment of continued momentum and ambitious forward g
Class of 2026: Academic Renewal Helps Lucas Koon Right His Path to a Business Degree
Business major Lucas Koon returns to UNCG after a first-year misfire to graduate with a 3.5 GPA and internship experience from Volvo.
Money Happens: Tips for dealing with student loan debt when it affects your mental health
Debt can make you feel isolated, so sharing your experiences can be helpful.
Usher’s Upcoming Tour Will Integrate An Internship Program To Provide Young Adults With Hands-On Experience In The Industry
Usher is paving the way for the youth to access opportunities in the entertainment industry.
SeatGeek Partners with Beemok Sports & Entertainment to Power Cincinnati Open, Credit One Charleston Open
SeatGeek, the high-growth technology platform transforming the live event experience for fans, teams and venues, today announced a new partnership with Beemo...
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Former Jags linebacker helps athletes translate sports skills to business
Kent Justice talks with former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Akin Ayodele, now Gallagher’s market leader for South Florida, about the Gallagher Partnership Internship Program with the Jaguars—designed to help pro athletes translate what they’ve built in sports (resilience, preparation, competition, leadership) into post-playing careers, especially in consultative sales and risk management. Ayodele explains how the program works (typically in the offseason), what interns experience day-to-day inside Gallagher, and why he believes employers should value an athlete’s mindset even if the résumé doesn’t look “traditional.”
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Former Jags linebacker helps athletes translate sports skills to business
Kent Justice talks with former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Akin Ayodele, now Gallagher’s market leader for South Florida, about the Gallagher Partnership Internship Program with the Jaguars—designed to help pro athletes translate what they’ve built in sports (resilience, preparation, competition, leadership) into post-playing careers, especially in consultative sales and risk management. Ayodele explains how the program works (typically in the offseason), what interns experience day-to-day inside Gallagher, and why he believes employers should value an athlete’s mindset even if the résumé doesn’t look “traditional.”
Science diplomacy lessons from a North Korean volcano
Mount Paektu, a mythic, active volcano on the border between North Korea and China, is almost the epitome of a scientific challenge that crosses political lines. In 946 CE, it erupted in one of the five biggest volcanic events of the past 10,000 years, kicking up huge quantities of ash and sending destructive mud flows down river channels for hundreds of kilometres. Should this happen again, the entire region, including easternmost Russia, South Korea and even Japan could be hit. “It’s definitely got the potential to be big,” said James Hammond, a professor of geophysics at Birkbeck, University of London. An eruption on the scale of 946 would have “huge regional impact.” For the past 15 years, Hammond has helped lead a groundbreaking collaboration with North Korean scientists to study the volcano, navigating scientific sanctions, tough export controls on scientific equipment and a long, pandemic-enforced exodus from the country. Although he seems more at home on far-flung research expeditions – before speaking to Science|Business, Hammond was camping out on a Greenland ice sheet – he has also advised the European Commission on its changing science diplomacy strategy. His long experience with North Korea has made Hammond sceptical of blanket bans on science collaboration, no matter the country.This is a live question in Europe, where in the wake of Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, institutional ties with Russian universities were almost entirely severed, although some scientists fear this could undermine our understanding of climate change’s impact on the Arctic. Here, Hammond tells the story of the Mount Paektu mission and the policy lessons he takes from it. Ominous rumblingsThe genesis of Hammond’s collaboration came in 2002, when Mount Paektu began to rumble ominously. Earthquake activity picked up and the volcano began to emit unusual gases. North Korean scientists took notice. “People felt we need to know more about this volcano,” said Hammond. In 2011, North Korean vulcanologists put out a request for international expertise to help them learn more. At the time, Hammond and his collaborator, Clive Oppenheimer, were working on a vulcanology project in another sanctioned country, Eritrea, and so decided to answer the call. Within a month, they had flown into Pyongyang. “It was pretty incredible,” recalls Hammond (left). “We were made to feel like honoured guests, and invited to official celebrations.” The scientific opportunity was huge. Paektu is unusually positioned, a thousand kilometres from where tectonic plates rub against each other in the Pacific. “It was an incredibly interesting volcano, but not much research had been done, at least not in the international community,” he said. “There was so much we felt we could do. And we had these partners that were super keen to engage.”The mission received an unusual visitor in the form of volcano-obsessed filmmaker Werner Herzog, who accompanied Hammond and Oppenheimer while directing his 2016 film Into the Inferno about volcanos across the world. Four days into the trip, the German director delivered a long speech about reunification to his North Korean hosts, recalls Hammond. “He got to the heart of the Koreans and how they felt, and how they thought, in a way that I'm not sure I ever will,” he said. UN sanctionsHowever, Hammond realised he’d been “naïve” about how difficult it would be to collaborate with North Korea, which was sanctioned far more heavily than Eritrea. “We didn’t fully appreciate the all-encompassing nature of restrictions,” he said. In 2016, as tensions escalated over Pyongyang’s nuclear tests, a United Nations resolution banned all joint scientific work with North Korea. However, the UN sanctions did allow countries to request carve outs, and the UK successfully requested an exemption for Hammond’s work. Related articlesEU pushes for joint science diplomacy, but care needed to avoid gridlock, experts sayRussia severs its last ties with German scienceAnchor Greenlanders in Arctic climate research, experts tell EU ahead of policy updateExport controls have also delayed Hammond’s work. In one case, it took 18 months to get approval from the UK government to take seismometers, which measure earthquakes, to North Korea. “It was frustrating,” he said. “But they didn’t just say no.” However, one instrument, called an induction coil, used to measure how the earth conducts electricity, was blocked entirely because it can in theory be used to detect submarines. Karaoke bondingSince the collaboration started in 2011, Hammond has visited the country around 15 times, although the pandemic closed off North Korea for more than five years. A trip last November was Hammond’s first since the outbreak. Despite this lengthy interlude, Hammond has deep bonds in the country. The North Korean scientists Hammond works with are somewhat isolated, as they struggle to access the latest research papers and travel to international conferences. That said, they are “excellent geophysicists” and are “very well trained in the field,” he said. Over karaoke and chats about their families, “we’ve made friendships, for sure,” he said. The authorities have to sign-off things like the placement of seismometers, for example, but Hammond said these requests have been approved. “Everything that we've asked for within a scientific context has been delivered.”Scientific backchannels? These kind of personal links between scientists across political lines are one purported benefit of science diplomacy. During the Cold War, some historians argue, scientific contact between the US and Soviet Union laid a groundwork of trust for other cooperation, such as on arms control. Hammond agrees that backchannel contacts to North Korean geophysicists are hardly likely to defuse a military crisis on the Korean peninsula, but the simple fact of the scientific collaboration makes contacts between diplomats that little bit easier. “It creates opportunities to understand each other a little bit better,” he said. “When maybe you have those more difficult discussions as diplomats, it's coming from a slightly better place.” Cutting tiesDrawing lessons from the Mount Paektu mission for today’s links with Russian science isn’t simple. The analogy is far from exact, Hammond said, “because one is essentially a Cold War, versus a pretty hot war in the case of Russia.” But Hammond’s broader argument is that the challenges we face, such as climate change, pandemics, biodiversity loss, pollution and so on, have globalised in an unprecedented way, making blanket shutdowns in collaboration with any country unwise.He’s somewhat critical of the UN scientific sanctions imposed on North Korea in 2016, even though they did allow for exceptions. “I think a blanket halt to some of these things, when we face big global challenges [. . .] that’s quite a risky thing to do,” he said.Institutional endorsement?European academics are still by and large free to work individually with Russian counterparts. However, official, institutional partnerships have largely ended. Shortly following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russian university rectors wrote a public letter endorsing the war, meaning European universities fear official collaboration could also be seen as a kind of endorsement. Hammond acknowledges there is a risk of legitimising regimes, and state-controlled universities, through scientific cooperation. “That’s the trade off you have to make,” he said. Strategic projectsWith Russia, instead of giving a green light to restart all Arctic science, a middle ground might be firing up a few carefully selected “strategic” projects, said Hammond. After all, European countries are still collaborating with Russia on the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, an experimental nuclear fusion plant in the south of France. However, even if Europe did try to revive Arctic science with Russia, there’s no guarantee Russian scientists would play ball. A series of high-profile arrests of physicists in Russia accused of sharing their findings with the outside world has made collaboration fraught. Even before the invasion of 2022, “the Russian regime made it increasingly difficult, and this sort of discouraged people,” Dag Rune Olsen, rector of the Arctic University of Norway, told Science|Business last year.
Experienced Sports Director Dirk Baldinger strengthens Lidl-Trek’s Women's Team
The home of Trek Factory Racing, and all the Trek programs. Whether its road, XC, enduro, downhill, freeride, cyclocross or triathlon, you’ll find a Trek athlete, racing for the win.
Developing more accessible mental health screening tool for autistic adolescents
Led by Celeste Campos-Castillo and Susan Bonner, associate professors in M&I, their project combines expertise in communication, health services and interactive design to reimagine the screening experience.
Test how AI chatbots answer mental health questions — and how therapists think they did
Experience hypothetical mental health conversations with ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini. Then, read takeaways from Boston-area therapists on what was good or bad about the chatbots' responses.
Science Gives New Life to Near-Death Experiences
Scientists are investigating mystical accounts that have long drawn philosophers. What can these euphoric episodes reveal—and offer the dying?
Rochester tourism survey reveals demand for more attractions, entertainment
Experience Rochester released survey results on Wednesday that could reshape how it markets the city to the world.
Horsford Takes "Congressman on the Job" to the Kitchen, Spotlighting Small Business Crisis
NORTH LAS VEGAS- Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) continued his “Congressman on the Job” series, a district-wide initiative where he steps directly into Nevada workplaces to experience firsthand the challenges facing workers, small businesses, and families across the Fourth District.
AMC is bringing a new live concert experience to local movie theaters
The program moves away from prerecorded content, opting instead for live broadcasts that allow artists to perform for a national theater audience in real time.
Science Club for Girls teaches important lessons through hands-on experience
Alumni and volunteers keep the momentum going each year to help girls learn science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM.
Aliki Kassioti (SFS'26) gains real-world business experience in DC | School of Foreign Service
Aliki Kassioti (SFS’26) reflects on how transferring to Georgetown opened doors to hands-on global business experience while finding community.
ASU graduate steps into leadership role in sports psychology field
For Jake Land, sports psychology is more than a degree, it is a calling shaped by years of athletic experience, curiosity about the mind and a deep belief that failure can be one of the most powerful tools for growth.
IU Kelley Student Competing in Open-Wheel Racing, While Also Pursuing a Business Degree
For more than 100 years, the Indiana University Kelley School of Business has created career momentum for thousands of students. But this May, a junior studying finance and accounting, will experience it faster than any Kelley student who has come before him. The Kelley School is supporting Joey Brienza, a Kelley direct admit and Hutton Honors College student and a race car driver who competes in the USF Pro 2000 Series, a premier open-wheel racing series in the ladder to INDYCAR. On May 9, he w
CEA Retail + Hospitality Winner: Biggers blends produce, entertainment
Biggers Market’s roots run deep, tracing back to the 1940s when founder and partner Sven Wallin’s grandfather, alongside his brothers, opened Biggers Brothers, a family-run produce business in Charlotte. Decades later, the family’s reputation for farm-fresh fruits and vegetables lives on. In 2010, Wallin opened Biggers Market, building on a reputation that endured for the past 16 years. “I learned a lot about my grandfather, who passed away when my mother was young, through my uncle. The one thing that is ingrained in me is my grandfather’s willingness to go the extra mile for a better product, not settling for what’s easy, but finding what is better,” said Wallin. “He taught me the importance of name and reputation. If your name was on it, it had better be right. Word-of-mouth was always very important to gain a good reputation.” So was hard work. Entrepreneurialism has always been central to Biggers Market’s identity, Wallin said. In high school, Wallin worked at a produce stand in Charlotte, an experience that shaped how he thought about food. “I realized all produce was not created equal, and we could focus on freshness, seasonality and flavor. Grocery stores were convenient, but the produce often didn’t have the same taste or quality,” he said. As a college graduate without a paying job, Wallin took a leap and opened a 20-by-30-foot roadside stand with just three employees. “It was so small we had to put tables with umbrellas out in the yard to accommodate everything. We didn’t have pallet jacks or forklifts to unload the trucks. We would form a line and toss watermelons to get them to where they needed to go,” he recalled. In year two, Wallin opened a market on Carolina Beach Road, still in operation today but larger, and later on Market Street, setting up tents for extra space. In 2019, the sale of the land forced a hunt for a new property, and Wallin landed on his current location at 6250 Market St. “We had ambitions beyond produce,” he said. “We wanted this market to be a place that felt different from a typical grocery store.” In 2024, Wallin added his kitchen to the Biggers brand. “I’ve blurred the lines of a market and a grocery store,” Wallin said. “It’s a place where you can shop, eat, have a drink and listen to live music with friends and family. It’s a mix of retail and social experiences cultivated over time.” What hasn’t changed, however, is Wallin’s Southern hospitality, a strong sense of pride, purpose and responsibility and a commitment to seasonality. Spring brings the garden center to life with herbs, veggie plants and jumbo ferns. Summer leans heavily into produce. Fall brings the pumpkin patch, and winter hosts a Christmas market. “It means a lot to have what we’ve built recognized, especially in Wilmington. There’s a lot that goes into the business from our team. And that’s something we’re genuinely grateful for,” Wallin said. With plans underway for a new larger Carolina Beach Road location, Wallin continues to look ahead. “It’s an opportunity to build another market from the ground up and continue growing what we’ve been doing,” he said. “We’ve been through development before, so we understand what it takes.”
Baltic health ministers convene in Vilnius for 20th Baltic Policy Dialogue
Milestone anniversary edition focuses on long-term care investment as ageing populations place growing pressure on health and social systems across the region Vilnius, 6 May 2026 — Health ministers from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are meeting in Vilnius today (5-6 May 2026) for the 20th edition of the Baltic Policy Dialogue (BPD), a milestone that marks two decades of structured, evidence-based health policy cooperation across the three Baltic States. Jointly organised by the governments of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies and the WHO Regional Office for Europe, the BPD has since 2004 served as a unique sub-regional platform where senior health decision-makers can candidly exchange experiences, examine comparative evidence, and explore policy options. Founded in the wake of the Baltic EU accession, the BPD series was born from a shared ambition: to open a wider window into health systems across Europe and to build lasting cooperation among countries with common aspirations and shared challenges.
Ride a jet ski through a re-creation of an Alaska mega-tsunami with the help of science
The world’s second-tallest tsunami wave on record tore through the remote Tracy Arm fjord in Alaska last August, leaving immense destruction in its wake. Scientists have made it possible for you to experience the disaster from the safety of home
Notre Dame Offensive Tackles Could Provide Elite Improvement In 2026
With massive prospects Will Black and Guerby Lambert stepping into starting roles, the Irish trade experience for raw athleticism to solidify a championship-caliber wall in South Bend.
Visalia business owner says grocery trip turns humiliating after Hot Cheetos dispute
A Visalia woman says a routine grocery trip for her restaurant turned into a humiliating experience when she was told she could not purchase a cart full of Hot
AMC is bringing a new live concert experience to local movie theaters
Artists like Paris Hilton and Kim Petras might be making an appearance at your local AMC. With interactive technology, the theater chain is introducing a new type of live concert experience.
AMC Entertainment Launching New Live Concert Experience With Arena One
AMC, the world’s largest exhibitor, and new live entertainment company Arena One set a June launch for a new live concert programming venture.