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Q&A: How can microbiome science solve problems in agriculture?
Decades of research has shown promise for using microbiome science to solve several problems facing agriculture, but these findings have not yet been translated to practical recommendations for growers, ...
Teeth are the key for biologists to understand the health of Vermont’s deer population
Hidden inside the microscopic structure of the roots of a deer’s front incisors is a record of that deer's life.
Scientists discover microbe that breaks a fundamental rule of the genetic code
Scientists at UC Berkeley have discovered a microbe that bends one of biology’s most sacred rules. Instead of treating a specific three-letter DNA code as a clear “stop” signal, this methane-producing archaeon sometimes reads it as a green light—adding an unusual amino acid and continuing to build the protein. The result is a kind of genetic coin flip: two different proteins can emerge from the same code, influenced partly by environmental conditions.
Trump suggests U.S. could have 'friendly takeover of Cuba'
President Donald Trump said Friday that Secretary of State Marco Rubio was negotiating at a high level with the Cuban government.
Lightning 'Whistler' Detected on Mars For The First Time, Scientists Report
Implications for astrobiology.
70% of European soils are degraded: experts warn of a hidden biodiversity crisis - Futura-Sciences
Pesticides are the products used to eliminate unwanted plants and animals. Agriculture has relied on them for decades. Over time, however, doubts have grown. Research has confirmed what many feared: pesticide use comes with unintended consequences, including risks to human health – particularly for those who handle these chemicals regularly....
Transgender youths targeted in Scouting America changes pushed by the Pentagon
The changes include a requirement members use "biological sex at birth and not gender identity"
Science is political
In my very first biology class here at Case Western Reserve University, we covered a brief history of evolutionary science. During this lecture, we learned about Aristotle and his form of evolutionary thinking, which is a simple ranking of all living organisms. This was dubbed the scala naturae, or the “Great Chain of Being,” and...
What happened when this scientist lived 100 days underwater will surprise you - Futura-Sciences
Dituri, a 55 year old biomedical engineer and associate professor at the University of South Florida, had spent those 100 days living and working in Jules’ Undersea Lodge, a 100 square foot steel and glass habitat sitting 22 feet below the surface of the Emerald Lagoon. He entered on March...
Scientists turn methane into medicine in stunning breakthrough
Scientists have unveiled a breakthrough way to turn natural gas—long burned as fuel—into valuable chemical building blocks for medicines and other high-demand products. By designing a clever iron-based catalyst powered by LED light, researchers managed to activate stubborn molecules like methane and transform them into complex compounds, even creating the hormone therapy drug dimestrol directly from methane for the first time.
Shell grapples with debt crisis at Brazilian biofuels business Raízen
Lula intervenes as UK oil major holds crunch talks to rescue one of its biggest bets on clean energy
From Lab Notes to Storybooks: Hofstra Alumna Blends Science and Creativity
Carissa Kissoon, BA, ’23; MS, ’24, has shown that science and storytelling can naturally complement each other. A Hofstra University alumna who earned both her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science in Biology, Kissoon has built a career that bridges environmental science, education, and creativi
Covington Municipal Airport Partners with Air Charter Advisors to Expand Business Aviation Access
Strategic collaboration streamlines on-demand private jet travel for East Atlanta's growing industrial and film production sectors.Covington, Georgia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 26, 2026) - Covington Municipal Airport (KCVC) has announced a formal partnership with Air Charter Advisors to coordinate on-demand private aviation services from its Newton County facility. The agreement strengthens transportation infrastructure for the region's expanding bioscience, advanced manufacturing, and film...
At-home microbiome tests reveal dramatically different results
The science and the regulations to underpin these test “just aren’t there yet,” researchers say
The more you fear aging, the faster your body may age
Worrying about getting older—especially fearing future health problems—may actually speed up aging at the cellular level, according to new research from NYU. In a study of more than 700 women, those who felt more anxious about aging showed signs of faster biological aging in their blood, measured using cutting-edge “epigenetic clocks.” Fears about declining health had the strongest link, while concerns about beauty or fertility didn’t appear to have the same biological impact.
Ancient Killer Is Rapidly Gaining Resistance to Antibiotics, Scientists Warn
This is a global problem.
This Looming Drug Development Gap Could Impact Patients' Health
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at cheaper biologic drugs, Novo Nordisk’s $2 billion next-gen obesity drug deal, new ways of fighting cancer, and more.
Have scientists uncovered the secret of ‘super-ager’ brains?
Some people stay mentally sharp well beyond 80, with recall powers of those decades younger — and researchers may have found what gives them a biological edge
Biohacking To Business Travel: Hospitality As Longevity Laboratory
Why hospitality may be the real longevity laboratory—how everyday business travel is redefining healthspan, wellbeing, and the future of the longevity economy.
Q&A: How can microbiome science solve problems in agriculture?
Microbiome — referring to the community of microorganisms inhabiting a specific organism — science may help solve problems facing agriculture, but prior research findings have not yet been translated to practical recommendations for growers, according to a team of scientists in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences that has offered some ways to accelerate the transition.
EU’s tech ban; China’s mysterious Nantianmen project: 7 science highlights
From a leading biologist leaving US for China to a semiconductor breakthrough, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.
Rubio Was Looking at His Phone After Trump Praised Him in State of the Union Speech
Shortly after Secretary of State Marco Rubio was singled out for praise, a New York Times photographer captured him reading messages from Mr. Trump’s special envoy to Venezuela.
Codex Labs to Attend Health.tech Global Summit to Advance Root Cause Dermatology Innovation
BASEL, Switzerland - February 24, 2026 - Codex Labs, a biotech skincare company focused on integrative dermatology and
Blaming beavers for flood damage is bad policy and bad science, research shows
Beaver dams are critical to river health and a source of biodiversity. They create wetlands, slow water and improve water quality. They also reduce flood peaks and delay runoff. But beaver dams are often ...
Cardinal Health report highlights cost savings and provider confidence in biosimilars
/PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) today released its 2026 Biosimilars Report: Driving access and patient outcomes in physician practices, which...
Agentic AI and the rise of in silico team science in biomedical research
Nature Biotechnology - This study examines the emerging use of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) in biomedical research, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that may inform the design...
Scientists engineer bacteria to eat cancer tumors from the inside out
Researchers are engineering bacteria to invade tumors and consume them from the inside. Because tumor cores lack oxygen, they’re the perfect breeding ground for these microbes. The team added a genetic tweak that helps the bacteria survive longer near oxygen-exposed edges — but only once enough of them are present to trigger the change. It’s a carefully programmed biological attack that could one day offer a new way to destroy cancer.
Penn Entertainment appoints three independent directors
Ahead of Thursday’s investors call, Penn Entertainment on Monday appointed three independent directors – Heather Ace, Jeffrey Fox and Fabio Schiavolin. In connection with these appointments, the company has entered... Read more »
PENN Entertainment Appoints Heather Ace, Jeffrey Fox and Fabio Schiavolin To Board
PENN Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) today announced the appointment of three new independent directors, Heather Ace, Jeffrey Fox and Fabio... Read More
Democrats decry meager medical care for detainees in funding fight
Fernando Viera Reyes needed a biopsy for possible prostate cancer when the Trump administration sent him to an immigration detention center in California’s Mojave Desert.
NJ technical high schools foster innovative science research
Bergen County and Passaic County technical schools in NJ empower students with advanced science research and biotechnology programs.
Plasma proteomic profiles linked to suicidal behaviors
Nature Mental Health - Using plasma proteome profiles from over 53,000 UK Biobank participants, Zhang et al. examined proteins associated with suicidal behavior and investigated pathways that could...
Organic molecules found in a 500-million-year-old fossil, upending the science of paleontology
Biological polymer chitin survives 500 million years in fossils, revealing carbon conservation and ancient chemistry.
'Some of them have accuracy that's close to zero': Experts unpack the promise and pitfalls of genetic tests aimed at consumers
Live Science spoke with a bioethicist and sociologist about emerging genomic technologies, including those that enable parents to "score" and "select" IVF embryos.
Steelers likely to re-sign 2 defenders, per report
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac believes the Steelers will likely re-sign two talented cornerbacks ahead of the 2026 season.
Got $10,000? Axsome Therapeutics Could Be a Mental‑Health Moonshot by 2036
The biotech is slowly rising in prominence.
Civic Conversations Talks About the Loss of Science Funding with Professor Thomas Kaufman
In January, Civic Conversations welcomed Thomas Kaufman, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Biology at Indiana University, to discuss the impact of the loss of science funding in the United States…
Now scientists can hear when plants are saying ‘Ouch!’
Using AI, biologists have begun to decipher electrical distress signals that are emitted when pests strike
Lenovo reportedly ends driver updates for Legion Go based on Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Lenovo Korea support reply suggests no more Legion Go driver updates, warns against using Legion Go S BIOS and drivers A Lenovo Korea support response
Do Human Pheromones Actually Exist? We Asked A Biologist
And why the nipple might be our best bet.
How ultra-processed foods affect our gut microbiome
The additives added to processed food to keep it fresher for longer might be having an unexpected effect on the health of the microbes in our guts.
Why There's Simply No Need For A Password Manager Anymore
With OS-level password managers, passkeys, and biometric authentication technology, there's no longer much need for third-party password managers.
Schubert Biochemistry Lab Advances Science and Patient Care
The Schubert Research Clinic Biochemistry Laboratory plays a critical role in supporting investigators by delivering high-quality clinical and research assays that move science—and patient care—forward.
Ancient bacteria found frozen in ice may help scientists in fight against superbugs
In a cave in Romania, scientists found a bacterial strain entombed in ice that is resistant to 10 modern antibiotics. But it may also help fight superbugs.
Knoxville sports journalist Wes Rucker dies at 43
Wes Rucker, a prolific sports journalist who covered University of Tennessee athletics for more than two decades, has died.
Alumnus builds career in biomedical research at the National Institutes of Health
Before leading national biomedical research projects, Jacob Davis ’17 was deployed overseas in the U.S. Army, taking night classes on base and searching for direction. Today, the Kennesaw State University graduate is a biomedical engineer and section chief at the National Institutes of Health, using data and collaboration to drive public-health impact.
Cellular mechanisms of brain lipid metabolism in health and disease
Nature Cell Biology - This Review discusses brain lipid metabolism from a cellular perspective, focusing on lipid uptake, de novo synthesis, storage, breakdown and intercellular transfer, and...
New 'scimitar-crested' Spinosaurus species discovered in the central Sahara
A paper published in Science describes the discovery of Spinosaurus mirabilis, a new spinosaurid species found in Niger. A 20-person team led by Paul Sereno, Ph.D., Professor of Organismal Biology and ...
Trump jokes at Board of Peace about sharing limelight with Rubio, first lady
Trump joked at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting that he might fire Secretary of State Marco Rubio over his success following a European speech.
Leading biomedical engineer John Fisher to direct Notre Dame’s Bioengineering & Life Sciences Initiative
Internationally recognized biomedical engineer John Fisher will join the University of Notre Dame as director of the campus-wide Bioengineering & Li...
‘We’re no longer attracting top talent’: the brain drain killing American science
As Trump slashes science funding, young researchers flee abroad. Without solid innovation, the US could cease to have the largest biomedical ecosystem in the world
Rubio plans to update Netanyahu on US-Iran talks in Israel next week, officials say
Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to travel to Israel next week to update Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the U.S.-Iran nuclear talks
Division of Biological Sciences Dean Richard Harland to conclude term in June 2027
Harland continued a long history of scientific and scholarly excellence throughout his many years of service to the division.
Wolfson announces expanded partnership with Nemours Children’s Health, ends deal with UF Health
Children’s medical care in Jacksonville is entering a new era following an announcement by Wolfson Children’s Hospital.
Bridging science and society in the emerging bioeconomy
A new MIT course, STS.059 (The Bioeconomy and Society), explores the social and political factors at work in the biology, biotech, and biological engineering sectors.
Vanderbilt Health remembers C. Leon Partain, former chair of Radiology
Clarence Leon Partain, MD, PhD, professor emeritus of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, whose work in nuclear medicine and magnetic resonance imaging helped shape the field of academic radiology, died Jan. 28 in Brentwood, Tennessee. He was 85. After beginning his career as a nuclear engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and as faculty at the University of Missouri and the University of North Carolina, Dr. Partain joined the ranks at Vanderbilt Radiology in 1980 and was promoted to professor in 1984. He later became the first Carol D. and Henry P. Pendergrass Professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences and chair of the department (1992-2000), and subsequently the director of the Center for Imaging Research. Shortly after arriving in Nashville, Dr. Partain began to lead Vanderbilt Radiology’s nuclear medicine division. He remained in this role until he was named the department chair. Dr. Partain specialized in multiple fields, including nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography. Following his time as chair, Dr. Partain shifted his focus to research and spent time working clinically with radiology’s chest imaging section. In 2015, he retired and was honored for his years of service and named as emeritus faculty. Dr. Partain also held an appointment as professor of Biomedical Engineering. A Tennessee native, Dr. Partain was born in Memphis and later graduated from high school in Clarksville. He then received his BS in nuclear engineering from the University of Tennessee, his MS and PhD in nuclear engineering from Purdue University and his MD from Washington University. He completed his residency training in diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine at the University of North Carolina. Dr. Partain was clinically trained and certified in diagnostic radiology and nuclear radiology by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) and the American Board of Nuclear Medicine. Throughout his career, Dr. Partain contributed to the growth of Vanderbilt Radiology and received many academic and research accolades across the specialty through various associations. During his time leading the department, clinical studies increased from 180,000 to 260,000 cases per year, emerging technological imaging equipment expanded the department’s capabilities, and units for angiography and fluoroscopy were added to the tool kit. The department also expanded its footprint with outpatient imaging in Nashville, Bedford County and more. Research continued to expand with continued growth in scientific findings and millions in grant funding for radiopharmaceuticals, functional MRI, nuclear medicine, X-ray, ultrasound and more. Dr. Partain is celebrated for being instrumental in bringing the first MRI and PET/CT machines to the Medical Center. His efforts helped build Vanderbilt Radiology’s prestige in the world of academics and research both nationally and internationally. His society affiliations included the American College of Radiology, the American College of Nuclear Medicine, and the International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM). He served as president of the Radiological Research Alliance of the Association of Academic Radiologists and has held executive roles as a member of many radiological society boards. Dr. Partain was editor-in-chief of the Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging from 2000 to 2013 and a member of the editorial boards of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, the American Journal of Roentgenology, Academic Radiology, the Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Investigative Radiology. He has authored/co-authored/edited six textbooks, including one of the first comprehensive textbooks on MRI, “Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Imaging.” Dr. Partain has also authored/co-authored/edited approximately 100-plus book chapters and 200-plus journal articles. In 2000, Dr. Partain received the Distinguished Service Award from the ABR. In 2014, he received the Distinguished Service Award from the ISMRM. In 2016, he received the Alumni Achievement Award from Washington University for his “contributions to advance the fields of nuclear medicine and medical imaging.” Dr. Partain served the ABR as an examiner for 20 years, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education as a member of the Nuclear Medicine Residency Review Committee, and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in multiple capacities. A devout Baptist deacon and man of committed faith, he is survived by his wife of 62 years, Judy; children, David (Rebecca), Teri (Bland), and Amy; brother, Larry (Deb); brother-in-law, Tom (Cathy); grandchildren, Sarah (Brandon), Amy, Luke, Tucker, Alex, Ryan and Jake; cousins and a host of nieces and nephews. Vanderbilt Health is grateful to Dr. Partain for his decades of service and major contributions to clinical and research imaging.
Five Berkeley Lab Scientists Receive DOE Early Career Research Awards
Five scientists from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have received Early Career Research Program (ECRP) awards from the Department of Energy. The ECRP program, now in its 16th year, was established to bolster the nation’s scientific workforce by supporting exceptional researchers at the outset of their careers, when many scientists do their most formative work. Recipients use the funding to pursue projects that have the potential to solve scientific challenges and advance the country’s STEM capabilities. To be eligible for the program, a researcher must be an untenured, tenure-track assistant or associate professor at a U.S. academic institution, or a full-time employee at a DOE national laboratory or Office of Science user facility, who is within 10 years of having earned their doctorate. Awards to an institution of higher education will be approximately $875,000 over five years, and awards to a DOE national laboratory or Office of Science user facility will be approximately $2,750,000 over five years. This year’s Berkeley Lab awardees and their projects are listed below: Timon Heim: Better detectors for more powerful particle colliders Timon Heim is a staff scientist in the Physics Division. His ECRP project will develop a new type of detector that can track the particles generated by collisions in particle colliders with high spatial and temporal resolution. Current detectors in use at high-energy colliders, like the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, can track the trajectory and measure momentum of particles, but they can’t track a particle’s time of arrival with sufficient precision to discern from which of the many particle interactions they originate. Heim’s proposed technology — called a 4D tracking detector, because it captures data about particles’ positions in space and time — aims to solve this challenge, allowing researchers to glean more precise data from collision experiments to uncover new insights into fundamental forces and potentially discover new particles. The enhanced capabilities of 4D detectors will be a necessity for experiments at future colliders, such as the Muon Collider or Future Circular Collider. The project will develop custom microelectronics that process the signal of a pixelated silicon sensor that can register charged particles passing through it in an extreme radiation environment that these colliders produce during operation. The goal is to measure individual particles’ position with 50-micro-meter spatial and 50 pico-second (one trillionth of a second) temporal precision, for an incoming flux of around 1 billion particles per second per square centimeter. Harrison Lisabeth: Studying underground processes to unleash abundant energy Harrison Lisabeth is a research scientist in the Energy Geoscience Division focused on combining real-world experiments and AI to guide development of geothermal energy systems. His project will explore how deep underground rock formations – where geothermal wells are dug – are stressed by chemical reactions of the minerals and mechanical strain from movements in the Earth. A better understanding of subsurface stresses is essential to engineer safe and reliable geothermal wells that access the heat of deep rocks to produce electricity. It is estimated that the U.S. could generate ten times the amount of energy needed to power the grid using geothermal sources. Lisabeth plans to simulate how minerals grow, dissolve, and influence the behavior of surrounding rock in geothermal reservoirs by tracking chemical changes in rock samples under pressure in the lab. The project will also develop machine learning models to predict geologic strain based on field measurements and refine existing models that describe how common rock types deform under stress. Combining these approaches, Lisabeth hopes to develop a framework to predict stress to improve stability and longevity of geothermal wells. Daniel Carney: Pushing the quantum boundaries of particle measurement Daniel Carney is a staff scientist in the Physics Division who uses quantum information science to study particle physics and gravity. At very small scales, “quantum noise” — random fluctuations from the act of measurement — can drown out faint signals from rare processes. Carney’s ECRP project, “Fundamental Physics at the Quantum Limits of Measurement,” aims to build a new mechanical quantum sensor that can measure extremely small particle interactions below the limits of that quantum noise. The approach uses lasers to hold a tiny bead containing radioactive atoms; when one decays, the system measures the bead’s motion and the energy of any particles emitted. The experiment’s initial goal is to search for heavy sterile neutrinos, hypothetical particles predicted by some extensions of the Standard Model. The system could also help measure the mass of the neutrino, study the way particles interact through the electromagnetic and weak forces, and hunt for low-mass dark matter — all unsolved mysteries in particle physics. Callum Wilkinson: Using machine learning to demystify neutrinos Callum Wilkinson is a staff scientist in the Physics Division and part of the international Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) hosted by Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. DUNE will create an intense beam of neutrinos that interact in detectors in Illinois and, after an 800-mile journey through the earth, in massive detectors in South Dakota. By precisely measuring neutrinos and how they change, researchers will get a better understanding of their fundamental properties and whether they are responsible for why there is so much more matter than antimatter in our universe. Wilkinson’s ECRP project will apply two machine learning techniques to improve the analysis of DUNE’s data and enhance the experiment’s precision. One approach will look for hidden patterns in how neutrinos interact and produce low-energy particles, while the other will help correct for distortions in what the detectors record. The methods will be tested on one of DUNE’s prototype detectors and could be used in other neutrino experiments, improving their measurements and helping scientists build better models. Aditi Krishnapriyan: Machine learning methods that scale as datasets grow Aditi Krishnapriyan is a faculty scientist in Berkeley Lab’s Applied Mathematics and Computational Research Division (AMCR) and assistant professor at UC Berkeley. Her project, awarded through UC Berkeley, will develop machine learning methods that scale with dataset size for modeling complex, multi-scale phenomena. The resulting tools can be applied in a wide range of research, including the study of new electrolytes for batteries or the examination of molecular interactions. ### Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is committed to groundbreaking research focused on discovery science and solutions for abundant and reliable energy supplies. The lab’s expertise spans materials, chemistry, physics, biology, earth and environmental science, mathematics, and computing. Researchers from around the world rely on the lab’s world-class scientific facilities for their own pioneering research. Founded in 1931 on the belief that the biggest problems are best addressed by teams, Berkeley Lab and its scientists have been recognized with 17 Nobel Prizes. Berkeley Lab is a multiprogram national laboratory managed by the University of California for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. DOE’s Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States, and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, please visit energy.gov/science.
Biologists discover gene that may determine ‘good’ and ‘bad’ dads
Social cues and surprising genetics may affect mammal fathers.
Bioengineering team wins ASME Grood Interdisciplinary Team Science Medal
This release was originally published by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2/16/2026).
Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Climate Science, Tailpipe Rule Rollbacks
The Center for Biological Diversity and a broad coalition of health and environmental groups sued the Trump administration today over its rollback of the landmark scientific finding that forms the core basis of federal climate action.
Can Rams have it both ways this offseason?
Go “all in” or build for the future? Rams are at a crossroads and could look to thread the needle.
Breakthrough CRISPR system could reverse antibiotic resistance crisis
Antibiotic resistance is racing toward a global crisis, with “superbugs” projected to cause over 10 million deaths annually by 2050. Now, scientists at UC San Diego have unveiled a powerful new CRISPR-based tool that doesn’t just fight resistant bacteria—it can actively strip away their drug resistance. Inspired by gene drives used in insects, the technology spreads a genetic “fix” through bacterial populations, even inside stubborn biofilms that shield microbes from antibiotics.
Google Pixel ‘Project Toscana’ reportedly upgrades face unlock hardware, compares to iPhone Face ID
Biometrics are a core part of any smartphone nowadays, and Google Pixel is one of the few brands that balances...
Meet our new faculty: Pini Perera
Pini Perera’s work bridges molecular biology and toxicology to uncover the mechanisms behind environmental impacts on health.
The Science of "The Why": Why Your Biology Fights Weight Loss (and How to Win)
Read Wesley’s inspiring 200lb weight loss story and learn why Dr. Maldonado calls obesity a chronic disease that requires more than just willpower.
Noninvasive paths to complex brain science: Rice bioengineer named Sloan Research Fellow
Rice bioengineer Jerzy Szablowski has been named a 2026 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow in chemistry, one of the most competitive honors for early career scientists in the U.S. and Canada.
For Europe, It’s Not Back to Business as Usual
Marco Rubio was more civil than J. D. Vance had been, but the message to longtime allies was the same.
Analysis: While MAGA faces challenges at home, Rubio seeks to export it abroad
President Donald Trump often seems frustrated that many Americans don’t appreciate that they are living in his “golden age.”
Scientists Find Key Building Block of Life in 500-Million-Year-Old Fossils
Ancient fossils are revealing unexpected chemical survivors, challenging long-held assumptions about how biological carbon is preserved over Earth’s history.
Baystate Health cuts 117 jobs
Baystate Health said it has outsourced biomedical engineering jobs and closed its central warehouse in Holyoke.
Rubio plugs Orbán’s bid for another term after April elections during a visit to Budapest
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday enthusiastically endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ‘s bid to serve a fifth straight term after upcoming ele…
This SF sports legend has a Hollywood-worthy spy story
While parts of her biography are tough to pin down, Marble's impact was undeniable.
Rubio meets Orbán in Budapest as US and Hungary are to sign a civilian nuclear pact
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Budapest as the two countries move to sign a civilian nuclear cooperation deal
Wardley vs. Dubois Title Fight Set For May 9
Fabio Wardley is set to defend his WBO Heavyweight title for the first time against Daniel Dubois on May 9, 2026 inside Co-op Live in Manchester, England in a bout between two hard-hitting, knockout producing British big men. Wardley (20-0-1) won the interim strap in Oct. 2025 with a technical knockout (TKO) win over Joseph […]
Human "biology was never intended to handle" ultraprocessed foods, former FDA head David Kessler warns
Munich Looks to the Future
The annual security conference turned its focus not just to present dangers, but what’s to come.
Europeans reject U.S. claims after Rubio's address in Munich
A top European Union official has rejected the notion that Europe faces “civilizational erasure,” pushing back at criticism of the continent by the Trump administration. It came a day after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered a somewhat reassuring message to European allies.
Your Windows PC might stop booting in June 2026 — here’s why and how to fix it
Ensure your PC boots safely before Secure Boot changes.
Trump administration latest: Rubio in Slovakia as DHS shutdown continues amid funding stalemate - live updates
Rubio says U.S., Europe ‘belong together,’ despite rifts over Trump policies
Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that the United States and Europe “belong together” in a speech Saturday seeking to unify the Western alliance.
Oral bacteria may signal metabolic health and even contribute to obesity
It turns out your mouth may know more about your metabolism than your bathroom scale. New research shows that people with obesity host a distinct oral microbiome compared to individuals at a healthy weight. Rather than zeroing in on the gut microbiome, the study turns our attention to the mouth as a potential biological signal of metabolic health. It’s a shift that could challenge long-held assumptions about where obesity-related biomarkers can be measured.
Hungary’s Orban says EU bigger threat than Russia before April elections
'Illiberal' PM, endorsed by ally Trump this week, to receive US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday.
When AI meets physics: Unlocking complex protein structures to accelerate biomedical breakthroughs
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how scientists understand proteins—these are working molecules that drive nearly every process in the human body, from cell growth and immune defense to ...
Rubio tries to reassure skeptical European allies but follows Trump's vision for a reshaped alliance
Rubio addressed the conference a year after Vice President JD Vance stunned the same audience with a harsh critique of European values.
Leading Researcher Named First UM Endowed Chair in Fisheries Science
The University of Montana recently named Yoichiro Kanno as the newest endowed chair in its top-ranked Wildlife Biology Program.
Week in politics: Rubio's speech, DHS funding, Epstein hearing, Republicans block tariffs
Secretary of State Marco Rubio seeks to reassure European allies and a partial government shutdown hits the Department of Homeland Security.
Scientists discover a hidden gut bacterium linked to good health
A global study has uncovered a mysterious group of gut bacteria that shows up again and again in healthy people. Known as CAG-170, these microbes were found at lower levels in people with a range of chronic diseases. Genetic clues suggest they help digest food and support the broader gut ecosystem. Researchers say the discovery could reshape how we measure and maintain gut health.
Mating, Marriage, And Monogamy In The Age Of Apps | Science Friday
With so many dating apps—and so many people using them—why are a record number of American adults single? Is marriage as important as it was a generation or two ago? Evolutionary biol...
Proposals for exploring viruses and skin as the next experimental quantum frontiers share US$30,000 science award
Viruses exist at the boundary between living and non-living matter, while skin is a living interface between physics and biology, making them perfect—but until now overlooked—arenas for testing the interplay between quantum physics, biology and life. That’s according to arguments made by Connor Thompson, a PhD student in microbiology and immunology at the University of British Columbia, in Canada, and Samuel Morriss, a medical doctor based in Melbourne, Australia, whose two essays share the US$30,000 first prize in FQxI’s latest essay competition, presented in partnership with the Paradox Science Institute. The eight winners of the $53,000 competition—which asked “How Quantum is Life?”—were announced on 14th February, 2026.
Scientists discover a hidden gut bacterium linked to good health
A global study has uncovered a mysterious group of gut bacteria that shows up again and again in healthy people. Known as CAG-170, these microbes were found at lower levels in people with a range of chronic diseases. Genetic clues suggest they help digest food and support the broader gut ecosystem. Researchers say the discovery could reshape how we measure and maintain gut health.
Marco Rubio’s speech to European allies takes softer tone but sticks to Donald Trump’s firm stance
'I’m here today to make it clear that America is charting the path for a new century of prosperity.'
Why this rotating probiotic system challenges how we support gut health
Good Bacteria is a doctor‑formulated rotating synbiotic that delivers new pre‑, pro‑ and postbiotics each week to support gut diversity.
February 13, 2026
An evolutionary biologist weighs in on mating and dating in the age of apps. Is pair bonding passé? Is single the new married? Plus, the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider, or RHIC, has ceased operation. What’s next for particle physics? Add, researchers are homing in on how kids reap long-term health benefits from getting dirty, whether cuddling furry pets or playing with friends.
Young Women Speak Up for Women’s Sports
There is definitive scientific proof that males and females are biologically different. Acknowledging this reality is not about exclusion; it is about fairness, safety, and equal opportunity for women and girls. Scripture reminds us that “God is not a God of confusion but of peace” (1 Corinthians 14:33). Recognizing biological truth brings clarity, not division. […]
Scientists test “smart” nanotech to target cancer tumors with more precision
UC Davis scientists are researching “smart” nanoparticles that anchor to tumors and enable on‑demand delivery of cancer‑fighting therapies, boosting precision while protecting healthy tissue.
Scientists make microplastics glow to see what they do inside your body
Microplastics and nanoplastics are now found everywhere on Earth, from ocean depths to agricultural soils and even inside the human body. Yet scientists still struggle to understand what these particles actually do once they enter living organisms. A new study proposes an innovative fluorescence-based strategy that could allow researchers to track microplastics in real time as they move, transform, and degrade inside biological systems.
[Press release] Weizmann Institute of Science: Gut microbes actively support immunity in people living with HIV
A study conducted in Israel and Ethiopia revealed that the microbiome partly compensates for the immune damage caused by HIV.
UCSB scientists bottle the sun with liquid battery
A new bio-inspired molecule captures solar energy and releases it as heat on demand, outperforming lithium-ion batteries.
Building biopharma: The communities behind the science
Editor’s note: This is the first of a twice-monthly series that will highlight the vibrant communities that make up the biopharma industry. | What began as a small summit of women biotech CEOs five years ago has grown into a 350-member force gaining momentum, even as political headwinds force others to retreat.