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Pokémon Champions’ Most-Used Monsters Dominate First Tournament
The more things change the more they stay the same in competitive Pokémon
Interview: Rob McClure on the Unsettling Reality of SPARE PARTS – “This Isn’t Science Fiction. It’s Just Science.”
“Experimenting on yourself is insane. An experiment on a single person, with no controls, tells you nothing. It is incapable of predicting anything.” Or… is it? Such is the premise of Spare Parts, the darkly comedic and deeply twisted new drama currently shaking up Theatre Row through April 30th — and subverting our standards of what …Read more
Money for Nothing? Universal Basic Income as Health Policy
To make a point, the Marxist sociologist Erik Olin Wright (1997) once borrowed a character from the 1960s comic strip Lil' Abner: a big blobby creature
Alphabet Is Quietly Building Its Next Major Business -- and It Could Be Bigger Than You Think
Most investors think of AI as a race to build better models. But behind every AI system sits something far more important -- the infrastructure that powers it. And that's where Alphabet is quietly building something big.
Alphabet Is Quietly Building Its Next Major Business -- and It Could Be Bigger Than You Think
Most investors think of AI as a race to build better models. But behind every AI system sits something far more important -- the infrastructure that powers it. And that's where Alphabet is quietly building something big.
Science fiction becomes reality at USF's Engineering Expo
At the University of South Florida’s Engineering Expo, visitors can control a robotic catapult using nothing but their thoughts. It's one of dozens of hands-on exhibits drawing thousands of students and families to campus.
Ohio wants to ban mobile sports betting. It's about time
Ohio’s legalization of sports betting has turned a game into something with much higher stakes.
Opinion | With straight faces, GOP accuses regents of playing politics
Dave Zweifel: Rothman obviously did something deeply unpopular. The vote to sack him was unanimous, and getting 17 people to agree on anything is pretty rare these days.
Crimson Desert Dev Confirms Boss Rematches, Hard Difficulty, Enemy Territory Recapture, and a Whole Lot More Is Coming Soon
Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has outlined a number of significant changes coming to the game in the coming months, each addressing various community complaints that were highlighted recently. Here's everything you need to know.
Note to Colorado lawmakers — parents protecting kids isn’t abuse, it’s their job
By Matt Sharp and Sharon Supp During the last few years, the U.S. Supreme Court has made at least one thing clear: Colorado is consistently overreaching to apply its laws in unconstitutional ways. Colorado treated a cake artist with hostility because of his religious beliefs in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. The state […]
Mario Kart World 1.6.1 update out now, patch notes
Mario Kart World just received a new version 1.6.1 update from Nintendo, and you can get the patch notes here.
KAMIKURA: Weaponization of religion in U.S. politics
In the U.S. Constitution, written in 1787, the founders did not mention any god. In god's absence on paper, the founders reinforce the separation of church and state. The First Amendment, passed in 1789 and ratified in 1791 in the Bill of Rights, states that Congress may not do anything to legislatively restrict the free practice of religion. But in the current political climate, the state and church are becoming increasingly intertwined.
Starting a Business
Marco Island has strong household income, steady tourism, and a customer base that values quality. On paper, it looks like an ideal market. But the longer you spend here, the more you realize something familiar: The opportunity is real. So are the constraints.
‘She does things very strategically.’ Melania Trump’s former top aide reacts to the First Lady’s Epstein statement
Early Punch-Out prototype surfaces, ROM shared online
Nintendo fans can now get their hands on a new and special Punch-Out prototype that just surfaced.
15 things to do around the Seattle area this weekend
From taking advantage of an extended ski season to visiting a new art gallery in Pioneer Square, here are the latest local things to do around the Seattle area.
Iowa business leaders say hiring is sluggish across the state as labor market evens out
If you are on the hunt for a job right now and aren’t finding anything, Iowa business experts say that’s not unusual.
NASA Scientists Screamed With Delight When They Saw Something Smashing Into the Moon
NASA scientists let loose "screams of delight" amazement as they saw micrometeorites impact the far side of the Moon.
The lifesaving catch that changed everything
Javon Brumsey's lifesaving catch saw him take on heart surgery and recover with the ECU Health Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab program.
6 Things Men Need to Know About Mental Health
It can be difficult for some men to know when they’re struggling — and when to seek help.
The MacBook Neo is the best thing to happen to Windows in years
There’s nothing quite like a bit of healthy competition
Irish Club fundraiser, Night of Ideas and more events in the Baton Rouge area this week
Check out all the things to do in Baton Rouge from April 10-16.
Guitar & Pen: 575 Brewery and Alamogordo's growing entertainment scene
I always applaud when a local business does something outside their normal cup of tea. Local watering hole, 575 Brewery has stepped up and is now offering a worship service at 11 a.m. on Sunday mornings, three hours before they open for business. Everyone who knows the owners of this establishment – Bill and Vicky Arnold – know how visionary the couple is. Regardless of your views on the Lord, this is the non-denominational place to be. The five disciples of the square table at the 99th Church of Christ applaud the innovation of these two great Alamogordians.
Nintendo announces Rhythm Heaven Groove release date
Rhythm Heaven Groove now has a release date. The game is due out on July 2, 2026, the company just announced. News about the release date just dropped on the Nintendo Today app. Footage from one of the mini-games was also shown. Rhythm Heaven Groove continues the tradition of rhythm games the series is known for. On top of that,...
Rare, violent rift discovered in Ngogo chimpanzee group from 'Chimp Empire'
The largest group of wild chimpanzees known to scientists has permanently split in two — something that is extremely rare.Scientists with Arizona State University and The University of Texas at Austin are the first to clearly document the permanent divide and the intergroup violence that followed. The study draws on three decades of field observations of the Ngogo chimpanzees of Kibale National Park, Uganda, a population featured in the Netflix documentary series "Chimp Empire."
What one campaign rally in Michigan reveals about young voters ahead of the midterm elections
Many young voters say politics isn’t delivering and they want candidates who offer something new, not just opposition
Pokemon Company reveals fixes coming to Pokemon Champions in first patch
Pokemon Champions is getting its first patch soon, and details were just announced about what will be fixed.
He won championships — and realized that wasn't everything
Mike Pickett is one of the most successful youth coaches in Florida. But he says when it comes to youth sports in America, we're doing so much wrong.
Halfway through spring football, Notre Dame is putting things together
So far, it’s been a comfortable spring for Notre Dame Football, but will it lead to a productive fall?
Scientists thought there was a black hole at the centre of our Galaxy. It turns out it may be something even stranger | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Could Sagittarius A* at the centre of our Milky Way galaxy be not a black hole, but dark matter instead? A new study suggests so.
Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
Concerts, comedy, dance and more are on deck around town this weekend, April 10-12.
2XKO announces additional character, Fuse and content for 2026, but we're not sure if it's a good or not so good sign for the game
Getting more content in a fighting game is always a good thing though this reveal feels a little different than most.Riot Games announced today they are ramping up their planned content releases for 2XKO in 2026, which is leaving ...
Your DNA has a secret “second code” that decides which genes get silenced
Not all parts of our genetic code are equal, even when they appear to say the same thing. Scientists have discovered that cells can detect less efficient genetic instructions and selectively silence them. A protein called DHX29 plays a key role in this process by identifying and suppressing weaker messages. This finding reveals a hidden layer of control in how genes are used.
Raiders' Kirk Cousins makes stunning Brock Bowers comments
New Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins has said all the right things since joining the AFC West franchise. Coming from the Atlanta Falcons, Cousins is ready to play whatever role the Raiders want him to.
Life science real estate developer IQHQ accused of fraud by early investor
Aimco is suing the San Diego-based lab developer for fraud, accusing the company of making false promises to secure an investment that is now worth nothing.
How Sisters in Public Health is changing who gets to lead
Angela Frazier had a vision. As a master’s student in public health, she looked around at the women in her program and saw something that troubled her. Talented, committed women were navigating a demanding field largely on their own, without mentors who looked like them, without spaces to process the weight of the work, and … Continue reading How Sisters in Public Health is changing who gets to lead
‘The Floor’ Contestant Shares Advice on How to Win, Despite Losing
'Losing doesn't mean you didn't learn anything.'
‘The Floor’ Contestant Shares Advice on How to Win, Despite Losing
'Losing doesn't mean you didn't learn anything.'
Form Bio: The Operating System for Science
Ben Lamm (left) and George Church (right) pose in front of a woolly mammoth. By Futurist Thomas Frey When Colossal Biosciences launched in 2021, one of the first things Ben Lamm did was sit down with his team and map out all the software they would need to actually do the work. The list came […]
Invincible VS Open Beta Begins Tomorrow: What You Need to Know
Get ready to suit up – Invincible VS’s Open Beta begins tomorrow, and everything you need to know is inside:
Earth Day celebration, Garden Bros. Circus and 2 big plant sales: 3 things to do this weekend
Take your pick
No Man's Sky Xeno Arena Update Channels Pokémon, Lets You Raise, Train and Battle the Alien Creatures Found Across the Universe
No Man’s Sky’s latest update, Xeno Arena, is doing its best Pokémon impression by letting you raise, train and battle the alien creatures found across the universe. Here's everything you need to know.
Rumor: 007 First Light delayed indefinitely on Nintendo Switch 2 [update: summer delay]
Original: Rumor has it that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light has been hit with its own delay. 007 First Light was originally planned for release for all platforms on March 27, 2026. IO Interactive later pushed the launch back to May 27, 2026, and last we heard, the new date also applied to Nintendo Switch 2....
Brawl breaks out between Braves pitcher Reynaldo López and Angels slugger Jorge Soler
“I asked him if everything was OK and the answer he gave me, I didn’t like it,” Soler said through a translator, according to MLB.com. “That’s why I went out there.”
A new generation of politicians of colour is emerging in France. The backlash speaks volumes
Local elections have led to a surge of racism in a country that still struggles to see itself as anything other than white, says Guardian Europe columnist Rokhaya Diallo
'I'm Still Beyond Confused Why They Didn't Go the Cyberpunk Route' — Crimson Desert Female Character Creator Mod Lets Players Unshackle Themselves From Premade Kliff
One of the major criticisms of Crimson Desert I’ve seen since launch is that it does not let you create your own character. Instead, you’re locked into playing as Kliff, who himself has been criticized for a lack of personality, and two other even less fleshed out playable characters. Well, now, like so many other things with Pearl Abyss’ open world action adventure, there’s a mod for that.
‘The Beast’ is here, plus a base-brawl
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! I hope you have a favorite fact about yourself ready. Inside: 📘 600 pages of NFL Draft 🥊 Base-brawl 🐘 Behold the Zammoth I come to you this morning with a confession. I find most pre-draft content, for any sport, exhausting. Not because of the specific article or mock draft or report, but because of the cycle itself. We are yammering about the infinite possibilities of something that has not happened yet. At a certain point,...
“Very difficult, perhaps altogether impossible”: Smith’s political science
Yet the argument of Book V is something quite different. Over hundreds of pages, Smith patiently shows why both peace and a tolerable administration of justice are historically rare, and continually fragile. To the extent that some society or other happens to have them, it seems to be neither the natural course of things nor […]
“Very difficult, perhaps altogether impossible”: Smith’s political science
Yet the argument of Book V is something quite different. Over hundreds of pages, Smith patiently shows why both peace and a tolerable administration of justice are historically rare, and continually fragile. To the extent that some society or other happens to have them, it seems to be neither the natural course of things nor […]
Opinion | The Last Thing Democrats Need Is More Policy Plans
Democrats need to become a real political party again — and that’s no easy feat.
Arsenal’s season will be judged on results and nothing else
Forget the performances, forget how they score their goals and ignore the noise; Arsenal's season will be defined purely on results.
Nothing’s noise-canceling CMF Buds 2A are down to $19.99 for the rest of today
The earbuds check a lot of boxes for the price.
Chris Pratt Gets Roasted For Fumbling Basic Mario Lore
‘It’s one thing to not know the source material but how do you not even know what’s happening in your own movie’
Bluesky users are mastering the fine art of blaming everything on "vibe coding"
Use of AI coding tools has become a convenient boogeyman for any tech issues.
Giants' John Harbaugh not surprised by Dexter Lawrence's trade request: 'There’s business involved'
Dexter Lawrence’s trade request upended the opening of the New York Giants' voluntary offseason program under John Harbaugh, but the coach isn’t closing the door on Big Blue reconciling things with the star defensive tackle.
NVIDIA DLSS 5 — Everything We Know So Far About NVIDIA’s Latest Neural Rendering Technology
NVIDIA's DLSS 5 is set to launch Fall 2026, offering real-time neural rendering for photoreal graphics on RTX 50 Series GPUs.
Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis Next announced for Nintendo Switch
Today, Gameloft unveiled Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis Next for Nintendo Switch. The game is launching on May 28, 2026. Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis is a fast-paced arcade tennis game featuring popular characters from SpongeBob, Avatar, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more. Expect character customization, a story mode, split-screen multiplayer, and more. Here’s an official overview: Become your favorite Nickelodeon character, like SpongeBob...
The Entertainment Report: Sean Hayes, ‘Stranger Things,’ and Byron Allen
Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what show will be replacing “The Late S…
Sony is starting a weird service that scans people to put them in PlayStation games
Sony just announced something called The Playerbase. This is a forthcoming service that scans people's likenesses to put them in PlayStation games.
I worked at Aldi for years: These are the 10 best things to get there
As a former Aldi employee who worked there for years, here are my favorite groceries & top customer picks, from Winking Owl wine to Barissimo coffee.
Is ‘lab-grown’ meat actually safe?
It isn’t identical to regular meat, but that might be a good thing.
New Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 leak reveals something unexpected
According a new report about the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, it may also be available in 4G/LTE connectivity option, alongside the 5G variant.
Immunic COO highlights the importance of science-led innovation to mark World Health Day
Immunic Inc (NASDAQ:IMUX, FRA:10VA) chief operating officer Jason Tardio talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the importance of science-led innovation in tackling neurological diseases, particularly multiple sclerosis, on World Health Day 2026. Tardio highlighted that the biotech industry is fundamentally grounded in scientific research and data, noting that “everything we do is rooted in science.” He explained that Immunic is focused on developing innovative therapies designed to improve patient outcomes and address significant unmet medical needs. The discussion centred on multiple sclerosis (MS), a complex neurological disease that continues to present challenges despite decades of progress. Tardio pointed out that while advancements have been made, “the disease is not solved for,” with many patients still experiencing disability progression and requiring safer, more tolerable treatments. He emphasised the urgent need for innovation, particularly in progressive forms of MS where treatment options remain extremely limited. Immunic’s lead asset, vidofludimus calcium, is being developed as a novel approach aimed at addressing the full spectrum of the disease. Tardio also reinforced the broader mission of the healthcare and biotech sectors, stating that the ultimate goal is to help individuals “live a better quality of life” and “a healthier life longer.” Watch the full interview to learn more about Immunic’s approach to advancing MS treatment through science. For more videos like this, visit Proactive's YouTube channel, like this video, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications so you never miss an update. #Immunic #MultipleSclerosis #BiotechInnovation #Healthcare #MSResearch #DrugDevelopment #ClinicalTrials #Neurology #WorldHealthDay #ScienceDriven #VidofludimusCalcium #PharmaNews #BiotechNews
MAGA Is Winning Its War Against U.S. Science
Source: NBER With all the other terrible news right now, you may not have noticed that Donald Trump is in the process of killing American science. OK, that’s an exaggeration — but not that much of an exaggeration. The Trump administration’s latest budget proposal calls for a gigantic increase in military spending combined with severe cuts to social programs. But as the chart above shows, it also calls for debilitating reductions in research funding. Furthermore, Trump appointees have already been strangling science by sharply reducing the rate at which research grants are approved. Here, for example, is the number of new grants approved by the National Science Foundation: Source: Nature Large numbers of existing grants have also been frozen or terminated, especially in the study of infectious diseases. Add to this a sharp drop in visas issued to foreign students, who often play a direct role in research and who help support academic departments that do research: Put all of this together, and much U.S. scientific research is set to come to a screeching halt — not a few years from now, but over the course of the next year or two. This new assault on U.S. science is taking place at a time when the role of American science in the world has already been greatly eroded. The chart below, based on research recently reported by the National Bureau of Economic Research, measures national strength in science by the share of publications in highly ranked journals. In the 1990s the United States had more such publications than the rest of the world combined. Since then we’ve dropped into third place — well behind China and slightly below the European Union. And this was before the Trump administration’s attack on science had time to take its full effect. Source Some erosion in U.S. scientific preeminence was inevitable given China’s growing sophistication and wealth. But we’ve also fallen behind Europe, even though everyone says that Europe is lagging economically and technologically. Claims about Europe’s underperformance are, in fact, dubious if one looks hard at the data. But it’s still striking to see America lagging. What’s going on? There are presumably multiple factors behind America’s scientific lag. But even before Trump II the growing hostility of the U.S. right to science surely had some negative effect. And since the rise of MAGA G.O.P. attitudes toward science in general have become overwhelmingly hostile. This is true even for the Republican rank and file: And while I haven’t been able to find good survey data, it’s obvious that the anti-science turn has been even more pronounced — and began earlier — among the Republican political elite. Chris Mooney published The Republican War on Science in 2005, and even then was describing a longstanding trend. Why have Republicans turned so anti-science? Part of the answer is that they believe that scientists don’t support them. And they’re right! A study of who scientists give money to shows that only a small percentage gave money to Republicans even 20 years ago, and that almost none of them donate to Republicans now: Social scientists have always been strongly pro-Democratic, while there used to be a significant number of physical, “hard” scientists supporting the GOP. But these days physicists are almost as uniformly Democratic, or at least non-Republican, as sociologists. Why are there almost no Republican scientists? It’s not a mystery. GOP political orthodoxy includes positions that are at odds with the scientific consensus on multiple issues, ranging from the validity of the theory of evolution, to the reality of climate change, to the efficacy and safety of vaccines. In each case the scientific consensus is solidly grounded in evidence. But even before the rise of MAGA the U.S. right was increasingly hostile to evidence-based policymaking — especially, of course, where the evidence is unfavorable to fossil fuel interests or quack medicine, both financial mainstays of right-wing politics. So scientists don’t support Republicans, and the feeling is mutual. Today’s Republican Party doesn’t like science or scientists. It doesn’t like having its preconceived views challenged by appeals to evidence. It knows that very few scientists are on its side electorally. In general, it sees scientific research as a threat to its grasp on political power. Add in MAGA’s combination of rabid anti-intellectualism and allergy to any hint of criticism, and one has the makings of a drastic anti-science turn in policy. “Ignorance is strength” might was well be an official MAGA motto. And as I said, we aren’t talking about something that will happen over the course of multiple years: The U.S. scientific enterprise is threatened with severe damage, even collapse, over just the next year. There are many reasons to find this prospect horrifying: Think of all the beneficial advances, affecting almost every part of life, that won’t happen because U.S. science — still crucial to the world — has been eviscerated. But think, also, of America’s international standing. Can a nation that has forfeited its role as a leader, or even a contender, in global science, still be a Great Power? No. MUSICAL CODA
Social Science Has a Replication Problem
And that isn’t necessarily a bad thing, if it inspires self-correction.
'Much Ado' times 2: See Shakespeare’s rom-com and a saucy modern take
Forward Theater opens the world premiere of “Lady Disdain” a week before University Theatre puts up “Much Ado About Nothing” this month in Madison.
Springfield's March business recap: Openings, closings, and more
Aside from openings and closings in March, it was a busy month for business and restaurant news. Here's a recap of anything you may have missed.
Michigan, UCLA basketball help Big Ten's championship expansion, and it's only widening
A tough Big Ten proved its might as quarter-century title droughts dropped, and the league did something no other league had done since 1996-97.
"The Lakers are a sports car and their answer for everything is more power" - Colin Cowherd says the Lakers prioritized star power over balance and paid for it
Colin Cowherd says the Los Angeles Lakers leaned too heavily on star power instead of building a balanced roster.
When I get abused just for dancing, it shows how far hatred of politicians has gone
Concern over MPs’ competence is one thing, but this is silencing opponents’ voices by character assassination, says Labour MP Stella Creasy
Let Colorado’s communities govern their own neighborhoods
By Jeff Bailey and Cindy Bailey Coloradans have always done things their own way. From how we manage our land to how we build our economies, the instinct to govern locally — to trust mayors, councils and commissioners over distant bureaucracies — is not a partisan position. It is a point of pride. When a […]
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch update 22.1.0 out now, patch notes
Nintendo has now released a version 22.1.0 update for both Switch 2 and Switch, and here are the patch notes.
MHR Roundup: Monday, 4/6
Your end-of-day recap for 4/6/2026 of everything worth reading, watching, and talking about in Broncos Country.
The Best Anti-Meta Smart Glasses Are About to Have Tough Competition
If camera-equipped smart glasses aren't your thing, you're about to have a new pair at your disposal.
3 Things to Know: Brands and Social Issues, Adult Recreational Sports League Participation Rebounds, and Sports Betting Partnerships
CivicScience has the world’s largest proprietary database of real-time declared intent, allowing brands to activate high-performing advertising that drives up to 80% better performance. See how our partners achieve superior marketing outcomes here. 1. Consumers hold mixed expectations on brand activism, with Democrats more likely to switch or boycott based on personal values, while Republicans [...]Read More... from 3 Things to Know: Brands and Social Issues, Adult Recreational Sports League Participation Rebounds, and Sports Betting Partnerships
Six things to do this weekend in Eastern Iowa
Discover theatre, music, sports and comedy events in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Corridor
Join our Twitch Tiny Takeover
We are about to launch a Tiny Takeover campaign on Twitch! This special event has something for everyone, whether you’re streaming or watching!
Microsoft: Copilot AI is for 'entertainment purposes only,' not 'important advice'
The company has baked its AI assistant into everything from Word to Windows, but it's apparently only for fun.
Teardown of unreleased LG Rollable shows why rollable phones aren't a thing
LG almost released a rollable smartphone in 2021, and this is what it looked like inside.
Grand Strand chef becomes a Masters chef every spring
Ervin Abbott is one of the few people at the Masters in Augusta this week that hopes everything he does is above par. For a week or so before and during the storied event, Abbott moves from his position as a culinary director for La Vida Hospitality which operates the Crooked Hammock Brewery and the Big Chill Restaurant in Barefoot Landing to executive chef at Augusta National, a position he has filled for the last three years.
Ron DeSantis refuses to endorse Jay Collins in LG's hometown
'If I feel the need to do something, I do it.'
Things everyone should do in Savannah + what to skip
During my trip to Savannah, Georgia, I found great things to do, an amazing restaurant, and fun activities, but there was one tour I'd skip next time.
She was in active labor and refused a C-section. The hospital took her to court.
In a recording of the hearing obtained by ProPublica, the laboring patient Cherise Doyley called it “the craziest thing I’ve ever seen.\
Why Some Black Women Say the Best Thing They Did for Their Health Was Leave America
Germany’s universal health care system, though far from perfect, has become a refuge for those seeking care and stability.
Nintendo announces limited-time Switch 2 offer with Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2
Nintendo just shared the news about a new Switch 2 offer which will save consumers a bit of cash when they pick up Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 with the console. The offer goes into effect starting on April 12, lasting through May 9. Those who purchase Nintendo Switch 2 at the same time as the physical...
Health in a Handbasket: Family Friendly Meals
After work and school, there's nothing better than a meal that's both delicious and nutritious.
You can now search through reviews on the Google Play Store
If you're wondering about something specific, this is great. Google has just added a neat new little feature to the Google Play Store on Android, and it's...
The brain might not create consciousness after all
Is consciousness something the brain produces, or is it woven into the fabric of reality itself? Renowned neuroscientist Christof Koch is challenging long-held scientific assumptions by confronting the “hard problem” of consciousness — why and how subjective experience exists at all. He highlights growing tensions between neuroscience, physics, and unexplained phenomena like near-death experiences and sudden moments of clarity before death.
41 things to do: Attend science vs. social media event, more
This week brings to campus VolunteerFest, a stress less event, a mobile food pantry, women and men's lacrosse, a chance to revamp your resume, Nepal Night and
Surprising things about Amtrak's California Zephyr overnight train
I traveled from Chicago to Emeryville, California, on Amtrak's California Zephyr and booked a bedroom. The 53-hour ride was full of surprises.
Facing Michigan’s ‘Monstars,’ UConn finds itself in the unlikely position of underdog
UConn is one of the most storied programs in college basketball. They’re facing a test in Michigan unlike anything they’ve seen in years.
"Got Something to Say?" - Changemaking Alumni in Politics
Discover how College for Creative Studies alumni are using design, photography, and illustration to shape public policy and community engagement. From "Governor Barbie" to "Get Out the Vote" murals, see how creative skills drive real-world change in government and advocacy.
Did Trump accidentally do something woke for global health?
This could be the future of foreign aid. Or a total disaster.
State Of Decay 3's Announcement Trailer Wasn't Actually The Game
The trailer also featured things that won't be in the full game, like zombie deer.
As a business founder and as a man, I regret the decades I spent confined by masculinity
Making women more powerful in my farm business and closing the gender pay gap was not just the right thing to do – it has brought commercial benefits, says Riverford founder Guy Singh-Watson
Detroit small businesses say tariff refunds could be a lifeline -- if they can clear the federal hurdles
Billions of dollars in tariff refunds could be on the way for American companies but getting that money back will be anything but simple. Experts also warn consumers probably won’t see a dime.
Stop pasting this into AI — 7 things you should never share with a chatbot
AI tools aren’t designed to store sensitive information like private documents or bank details — so don’t treat them like a safe
Mark Cuban said CEOs face AI dilemma that could tank their stock
The billionaire said that they can either tear their companies down and rebuild with AI or do nothing. Either way, shareholders won't be happy.
On plant health and embracing new plant-breeding techniques in South Africa
The major challenge currently confronting South Africa’s agriculture is the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. For many farmers across the country, the most urgent tasks are both securing sufficient vaccines and rolling them out quickly in the coming months, particularly as the beef and dairy industries continue to suffer big losses. There is also pressure on sheep, goats, and other livestock to prevent the disease from spreading. As efforts to get the country through this monumental challenge continue, I believe it is important to sharpen our focus on the broader task at hand: strengthening biosecurity. This covers both animal and plant health. In recent years, we haven’t focused much on plant health, except a few times, such as when we had a goss’s wilt scare in the maize industry, a few cases of citrus black spot, or cases of sclerotinia in sunflower seeds. But the fact that South Africa managed to control the outbreaks of these particular diseases when they occurred a few years ago was due to organized agricultural and government scientific capabilities, and, most importantly, the availability of crop protection or agrochemicals necessary to address some of them. Therefore, as the animal health division in the Department of Agriculture focuses on the pressing challenge of the day, the foot-and-mouth disease, there is an opportunity for the plant health division to assess if they have all the requirements to tackle any outbreak that may occur on fruits, vegetables or crops in future. The challenge with crop diseases is that they can spread quickly and cause much more rapid damage in the field than we typically see with livestock. Therefore, speed is everything in ensuring the appropriate controls are available. I raise this as an important area, particularly given the drastic climate variation we observe across the country. The production conditions in some areas have changed noticeably over time, which may introduce new risks. The other essential part is ensuring that South Africa has access to the best crop protection technology available in the market. Many technology developers worldwide have operations in South Africa. Therefore, the Department of Agriculture, along with the Agricultural Research Council, must continuously interact with technology developers to assess the various crop protection technologies they are releasing globally and determine their suitability and need in South Africa. This will require a proactive approach from the government, unlike the current approach, in which technology developers typically approach regulators with new technologies. The government, recognising the food security risks, must take a proactive approach to ensure that South African farmers have access to the latest crop protection technologies, thereby safeguarding the country’s food security. Beyond crop protection, we must never forget that South Africa’s agriculture is key to ensuring that the country is the most food-secure country at the national level in sub-Saharan Africa. South Africa is also the only African country in the top-40 global agricultural exporters, having more than doubled since 1994 on the back of the adoption of high-yielding seed cultivars. South Africa has been the only African country to adopt a bold approach to embracing science and adopting genetically engineered seeds for grains and oilseeds in the early 2000s. Since then, we have seen crop yields improve noticeably, contributing to the gains we mentioned above. But ensuring that South Africa improves further is not a given. The key lies in South African regulators’ attitudes towards new technologies. We have to maintain a progressive approach and not give in to the politics of non-food and non-scientific voices that shout on the sidelines. Food security is national security, and the government must ensure we progress, leaning on science. Therefore, the registration of high-yielding new genomic techniques is required. South Africa cannot afford to fall behind the EU, the USA, South America, and many of its competitors in global agriculture. The Department of Agriculture’s crop science division must adopt a progress-and-science-embracing approach for the good of the country. Thanks for reading AgriView! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Subscribe Share
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