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Law enforcement officers shouldn’t wear masks
Should police wear masks? Denver’s City Council thinks no — and is even trying to outlaw it for federal agents operating in the city (because if there’s one thing municipal governments do well, it’s bossing around Washington). Like so many issues where people quickly polarize to one extreme or the other, this issue is nuanced. […]
Hiam Abbass Says 'Cinema Is A Political Act' After Berlin Row
The start of this year's Berlin Film Festival was marked by a row over how far film should venture into politics but for prominent French-Palestinian actor Hiam Abbass, "everything we do is a political act".
Will 2026 Be the Year of the ‘Soonicorn’?
As venture capital funding pours into start-ups large and small, more firms are pitching themselves as the next big thing.
Liverpool revelation could transform £35m star in trophy hunt
Liverpool learned something vital on Saturday night. It could transform Ryan Gravenberch.Liverpool saw out a really solid win in the FA Cup against Brighton on Saturday. The Seagulls came to Anfield p...
Assad healthy and prepared to balance Cubs camp, Classic with Mexico
MESA – Last year’s adversity is already in Javier Assad’s rearview mirror. The last thing he needed in 2026 was more.
This week in politics: How Schuylkill County’s legislators voted
Between ongoing budget stalemates and severe partisan divides, it can be easy to feel like nothing is getting done in government. But every week is a busy week in politics, and important developmen…
‘Hard things are what’s cool about sport’: Anchorage’s Gus Schumacher on a tough Olympics start
After a strong run of World Cup finishes this season, Schumacher reflects on some of the disappointment of his Olympic experience and how he hopes to progress.
St. Pete's Localtopia event marks 13 years of supporting small businesses
More than 300 local businesses gathered at Williams Park for the 13th annual Localtopia, celebrating “all things local" in St. Petersburg.
College football love letter: 10 things to love about the sport on Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is the perfect time to give college football its flowers, and there's no shortage of things to love about this sport
'Wuthering Heights' Is Like A Horny Teenage Fever Dream — And Yes, That's A Good Thing
The film adaptation of Emily Bronté's novel starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi is nothing like the book you read in English class — and for good reason.
The human exposome could change everything we know about disease
Scientists are launching an ambitious global effort to map the “human exposome” — the lifelong mix of environmental and chemical exposures that drive most diseases. Backed by new partnerships with governments, UNESCO, and international science advisory bodies, the initiative is rapidly expanding across continents. Powered by AI and advanced data tools, the movement seeks to shift medicine beyond genetics and toward the real-world factors shaping human health.
How HBO's "Industry" uses vests to signal status in banking
The costume designer of HBO's "Industry" broke down how the characters' clothing, like vests and ties, are used to convey status and power.
E.l.f. Beauty’s CEO wants to make a beauty empire for Gen Z
Affordable beauty brand e.l.f. has unlocked something that’s mystified many retailers: how to win over the ever-persnickety Gen Z.
'Little Women,' 'Hamlet,' horror-comedy musical in Orpheus Theatre's 2026 season
Orpheus Theatre Company promises to change things up with the shows it has planned for its 2026 season.
World-class player sidelined, everything going against this star
Eden Hazard, Philippe Coutinho, João Félix - the list of big names whose careers took a completely wrong turn after a transfer is long. In the heart of Spain, it could unfortunately be expanding wit...
Love shouldn't cost a thing, but romance scammers bilk $1 billion from Americans
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are now stepping in to try and address the issue
Gary Marcus skewers viral AI essay as alarmist 'hype'
AI researcher Gary Marcus said Matt Shumer's viral essay, "Something Big Is Happening," oversells the current capabilities of AI models.
Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition revealed for Nintendo Switch, out tomorrow [update: trailer]
February 12: Today, it was announced that Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition is on the way to Nintendo Switch. It comes out tomorrow, February 13. A physical release will follow in June. Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition was made by Digital Eclipse in partnership with Digital Eclipse. It features five versions of the game, including PlayStation, Atari Jaguar, MS-DOS, Game Boy Advance,...
How Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center is saving more lives in the Brainerd Lakes Area
Timely cardiology care is something 55-year-old Brainerd resident Michele Albright is especially thankful for.
SENTINEL MUSE: Black History Month offers bevy of cultural, entertainment events
Your guide to everything cool, fun and entertaining in and near Aurora
Jovin Webb shows, Saturday farmers market and LSU Baseball 3 things to do this weekend
Our top 3 picks
Could lab monkeys soon become a thing of the past?
The Trump administration might actually — yes, really — change science for the better.
The No. 1 Morning Habit a Healthy Aging Expert Swears By
In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a longevity researcher reveals the first thing she does every morning to extend her healthspan.
“Wow”: Neil Patrick Harris Hit With Barrage of U.S. Politics Questions at Berlin ‘Sunny Dancer’ Presser: “I’m Interested in Things That Are Apolitical”
Bella Ramsey, Este Haim, and filmmaker George Jacques arrived at the Berlinale presser with Harris on Friday morning, where the group were asked if cinema can help fight fascism.
Trump promised RFK Jr. would ‘restore faith in American health care.’ A year in, trust has plummeted
Trust in government health agencies has plummeted, according to health policy and research group KFF, with declines across the political spectrum. And experts told CNN that they fear things could get worse.
The Science of Love (Episode 3)
Guest host Geena Davis guides us through the research on love that stretches beyond romance and friendship, showing up in our bonds with objects, nature, grief, and the collective moments that connect us to something larger than ourselves.
Danbury OKs ‘ugly on paper’ zone change to benefit local business
"To be very frank, the petition looks ugly on paper, because we just got finished getting rid of these things,” said Theodore Haddad.
Gen Z has perfected the glorious art of boredom as entertainment
Streaming isn’t depressing at all. It might be the most hopeful thing I’ve seen in years
His family fled Afghanistan facing threats for supporting US troops. Now he sits in ICE custody at risk of being sent back
When Said Noor, a US Army veteran, picked up a phone call on December 2, he immediately knew something was wrong.
NYT Connections Sports Edition hints and answers for February 13: Tips to solve Connections #508
Everything you need to solve Connections Sports Edition #508.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 2.1.0 update out now, includes Nintendo Switch 2 improvements
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 gets new 2.1.0 update, including tech upgrades on Nintendo Switch 2 - check out the patch notes.
‘The Pitt’ Star Opens Up About ‘Really Difficult Situation’ That Helped Her Land Role Of Dr. McKay
“It's a crazy experience to play something that feels like it reflects my own life as much as it does,” the actor said of playing the empathetic Dr. Cassie McKay.
Elon Musk slams Anthropic AI models as 'misanthropic and evil' in scathing social media post
Elon Musk accuses Anthropic's AI models of being "misanthropic and evil," claiming competitor's Claude models exhibit racial and demographic bias.
New calcium-ion battery design delivers high performance without lithium
Scientists at HKUST have unveiled a major leap forward in calcium-ion battery technology, potentially opening the door to safer, more sustainable energy storage for everything from renewable power grids to electric vehicles. By designing a novel quasi-solid-state electrolyte made from redox-active covalent organic frameworks, the team solved long-standing issues that have held calcium batteries back—namely poor ion transport and limited stability.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse announced for Nintendo Switch
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse has been announced, and the game is heading to Nintendo Switch. The project is planned for 2026. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is a collaboration between Konami and Dead Cells developers Evil Empire and Motion Twin. The 2D action exploration game take places 23 years after Castlevania Dracula’s Curse and follow a young Belmont’s journey. Here’s some additional information:...
Health care access a top complaint among troops, top enlisted leaders tell lawmakers
A Democratic senator also questioned whether the services are doing everything they can to increase child care slots.
Health care access a top complaint among troops, top enlisted leaders tell lawmakers
A Democratic senator also questioned whether the services are doing everything they can to increase child care slots.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 revealed for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Konami is working on Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, and the company today confirmed plans to release it on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. The package comes out on August 27, 2026. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 includes Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (HD Collection version), and Metal...
Sony State of Play February 2026: Everything announced
Here's everything announced during the February 2026 Sony State of Play.
Norland Nanny training: the confidence boost she never knew she needed
Roxanne Ardekani has studied in the US, Austria, and the UK. Her educational experience at Norland is unlike anything she's experienced elsewhere.
From Julia Child to ‘Tin Fish Date Night’: How Cooking Became Entertainment
There was a time when cooking was about, well, cooking. Then it became something much more.
Secondhand retailer to repurpose former adult entertainment store in Springfield
A secondhand furniture, home goods and clothing retailer is expanding into the Fairfax County market with a future location in Springfield. Last week, Remix Market signed a five-year lease at 6909 Old Keene Mill Road, according to real estate firm Boosalis Properties, which represented the tenant in the transaction. The 6,250-square-foot standalone Springfield Executive Building
Is this what dreams are made of? Hilary Duff coming to Nashville
Hilary Duff's 2026 tour marks a return to music with her new album "Luck...or something."
AbbVie sues U.S. health agency over Botox price controls
Botox is known for smoothing facial wrinkles, but can also be used to treat eye- and neck-movement disorders, neck spasms, incontinence and migraines.
Nevada lawmakers ponder parity of live entertainment taxes
Tickets to a Beyoncé concert, a UFC match, and a Golden Knights game might all cost an arm and a leg. But the first will cost an arm and a leg plus 9%, the second plus 8%, and the third plus nothing at all. That’s because in the entertainment capital of the world, the taxes […]
NASA scientists say meteorites can’t explain mysterious organic compounds on Mars
Scientists studying a rock sample collected by NASA’s Curiosity rover have uncovered something tantalizing: the largest organic molecules ever detected on Mars. The compounds — decane, undecane, and dodecane — may be fragments of fatty acids, which on Earth are most often linked to life. While non-living processes like meteorite impacts can also create such molecules, researchers found those sources couldn’t fully explain the amounts detected.
Easy Out is the antidote to Cleveland's sports bar insufficiencies
👋 Sam here. The best thing I ate this week were the loaded fries from Easy Out (11822 Detroit Ave.), the new sports bar at the Cleveland-Lakewood border.
The scramble to save D.C. sports journalism
There's a lot of chatter to create something new, but no organized campaign.
Daniel Cormier: 'Jon Jones doesn't have anything left'
Former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier thinks Jon Jones' fighting days are likely behind him.
One simple daily change that could slash depression risk
Swapping just an hour of TV a day for something more active could significantly lower the risk of developing major depression—especially in middle age. A large Dutch study tracking more than 65,000 adults over four years found that replacing 60 minutes of TV with other activities cut depression risk by 11% overall, and by nearly 19% in middle-aged adults. The more time people reallocated—up to two hours—the greater the benefit, with risk dropping as much as 43% in midlife.
Analysis: How Trump failed in his latest bid to weaponize justice
Here’s three things we know about Donald Trump.
Mario Tennis Fever 1.0.1 update out now, patch notes
Mario Tennis Fever goes live with version 1.0.1 day one update and you can check out the patch notes right here.
Last chance to buy Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection as it's being delisted
Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection, which previously launched on Nintendo Switch, will soon be delisted. Limited Run Games shared the news today that impacts all platforms. The delisting will take place on March 31, 2026. After that date, it will no longer be possible to buy the package from the Nintendo eShop. However, those that previously made a purchase will...
iOS 26.3 Features: Everything New in iOS 26.3
Apple released iOS 26.3 today, and while it doesn't have as many features as iOS 26.1 or iOS 26.2, there are still a couple of new additions...
WSAZ Sports+| From the basketball court to Milan Cortina
Keith Morehouse and Joseph Payton are covering everything in the sports world from Marshall basketball to the Winter Olympics.
Texas Science Festival Invites Community to Partake in the Joys of Discovery
From a talk-show themed night featuring science comedy to a campus-wide day for hands-on STEM exploration to special events spotlighting the latest scientific discoveries, the 2026 Texas Science Festival offers something for everyone.
Apple releases iOS 26.3 with updates that mainly benefit non-Apple devices
It's getting a little easier to move from iOS to Android, if that's your thing.
Things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
Celebrate Valentine's Day, Black History Month or catch a show around town this weekend, Feb. 13-15.
Letter from Assistant Sports Editor: We made it
If there’s anything that’s been a constant in my life, it’s baseball. It’s the game I grew up playing in my backyard with my brothers, soaking in the warm Pittsburgh weather while pursuing my short-lived dreams of making it to the big leagues. It’s the game that signals the return of my favorite time of...
Goldman Sachs ups daily dinner allowance $5
Sometimes, the only thing that makes life at the office after 8 p.m. bearable is an extra side of guacamole. Now, Goldman bankers can afford it.
Kroger at Worthington Mall temporarily closed 'due to emergency'
The Kroger in Worthington Mall has been closed temporarily.
It's business as usual as UConn freshman Braylon Mullins prepares to return home to Indiana
UConn freshman guard Braylon Mullins, the reigning Indiana Mr. Basketball, is trying not to overthink things as he prepares to play in his home state for the first time with the Huskies. The focus for...
Wilmington events and entertainment for Valentine's Day weekend
Whether you're looking for somewhere to take a date, or for something to do to distract yourself from the fact that you don't have one, we got you.
Plan your weekend with Brevard's best entertainment events for Feb. 13-19
Looking for something fun to do? Blues Brothers, Bee Gees and a cinematic sci-fi concert top our list of Brevard's best weekend events.
Celebrating Women in Science Day 2026 at CERN
Every year, on 11 February, CERN celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. In an effort to amplify diverse voices in STEM, six women scientists from CERN open up about their careers and the lessons they hope to pass on to the next generation. Francesca is an Italian biomedical engineer pursuing her PhD at CERN, working in the robotics team of the Beams Department. She’s currently working on the MARCHESE project, in affiliation with Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, focusing on contactless monitoring of physiological parameters. Despite choosing a scientific career and often volunteering in scientific outreach initiatives, Francesca continues to nurture her passion for the humanities and arts. “I firmly believe that collaboration and inclusion are the right paths to improve the world together. I’m driven by a strong curiosity about everything around me.” Berare is a Turkish experimental physicist who worked with the ATLAS experiment during her MSc and PhD on searches for physics beyond the Standard Model. During her PhD, she became a Support Scientist for the Beamline for Schools (BL4S) competition, which marked the beginning of her journey combining research with science communication. She now works for both BL4S and ELISA, the mini proton accelerator at CERN’s Science Gateway. She fondly remembers the moment when the BL4S 2022 winners arrived at the experimental zone: “I felt incredibly lucky to share my passion with young, curious and really passionate people. We spent two weeks of beam time together watching their ideas turn into reality. All the intricate details of running an experiment, we accomplished them as a team.” Mia is a Canadian research fellow in the Accelerator Systems Department, working on beam developments for fundamental physics with radioactive molecules. Mia pursued a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering before moving to Vancouver for a master’s degree in engineering physics. Her interest in radioactive ion beam production brought her to CERN, where she studied actinide beams for three years as a PhD student in the Marie Curie European Training network “LISA” (Laser Ionisation and Spectroscopy of Actinides) at ISOLDE – a facility at CERN where scientists study the properties of atomic nuclei, with further applications in fundamental studies, astrophysics, and material and life sciences. Laura is a German mechanical engineer at CERN working on research and development to produce cavities for future accelerators. She studied mechanical and aerospace engineering at the Technical University of Munich. She joined CERN four years ago as a technical student for her master’s thesis and continued as a fellow working on collimators. Laura says that “as a child, I took part in girls’ day initiatives, which sparked my fascination for astrophysics and engineering. Later, it felt natural for me to give something back by organising workshops for young students to make STEM seem less intimidating and more accessible.” She particularly enjoys being close to the CERN Main Workshop and understanding how design ideas become real components. Paraskevi is a Greek physicist working at CERN’s HiRadMat (High-Radiation to Materials) facility, designed to deliver high-intensity beams to an irradiation area where material samples, as well as accelerator component assemblies, can be tested. She studied physics at NKUA, specialising in nuclear and particle physics, and is now pursuing her PhD at HiRadMat in collaboration with the University of Liverpool, studying novel materials for high-intensity beam diagnostics. “Continuous learning is one of my biggest motivators, and I am looking forward to exploring the limits of our knowledge on beam-material interactions,” says Paraskevi. Silvia is a Spanish physicist and deputy project manager for the Muon Drift Tube of the CMS detector, a general-purpose detector at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). She started her career at CERN more than 20 years ago as a technical student, working on prototypes of the first dipoles for the LHC. “My first motivation came in high school, from my teacher,” says Silvia about what made her pursue a career in STEM. “My favourite part about my job is learning. You can learn something new every day.” In parallel to this initiative, like every year since 2017, from 2 to 6 February 66 women scientists and engineers visited schools in Geneva, Switzerland, and in the Haute-Savoie and Ain regions of France to meet with students. Organised in collaboration with CERN, the University of Geneva, EPFL, LAPP and LAPTh, this event allowed more than 4200 students between 6 and 17 years old to meet a woman scientist, discuss their profession and career path, ask questions and participate in classroom activities.
From the sports desk: A new Olympic ‘cheating’ storyline
Team USA took silver in mixed doubles curling, the U.S. blew out rival Canada in women’s hockey, and a Norwegian biathlete revealed something shocking in a post-race interview.
Android 16 gets a fresh new update that's now rolling out to Pixel devices
But don't get too excited
LA County faces sales tax increase over 'Big Beautiful Bill' cuts
Here's everything to know about the proposal, and what it'll cost residents.
Northshore man accused of robbing same business twice in one week
Officers from the Slidell Police Department and St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office found the suspect outside his home wearing clothing that matched the description of the second robbery suspect. Dur...
Hands-on: Nothing ‘Essential Apps’ hit beta so you can vibe code your homescreen [Gallery]
One of the places AI has really made an impact is on app coding, opening new doors both for professionals...
Are Leeds safe?
BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope thinks a tally in the "late 30s" will be enough for Premier League survival. Leeds sit on 29 points in 16th place, with West Ham in the relegation places in 18th on 23 points. "I still think something in the late 30s will do it," Pope told BBC Radio Leeds' Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast.
Mario Tennis Fever reviews roundup
Mario Tennis Fever reviews are now starting to come in, and here's a roundup of initial verdicts.
Everything In Helldivers 2’s New Cyberstan Cyborg ‘Machinery Of Oppression’ Event
Helldivers 2 wants players to take the fight to Cyberstan to fight Cyborgs in its new invasion Machinery of Oppression event, live now. Here's what's in it.
Tuesday Cannon Fodder: the others
Good morning, TSFers. We’ve finally reached our thaw here in the D.C. area. It looks as if it’ll be smooth, above-freezing sailing for most of the rest of the month. Of course, that’s brought on by winds having pushed warmer ocean waters further north, which is an El Nino thing, and will result in a […]
Vibe coding Nothing’s apps is fun, until you try to make them useful
Nothing wants to make an ecosystem of AI-generated apps, but it has a long way to go.
UConn Business Student is Intern at 2026 Winter Olympics
'That’s the best thing about sports, it unites people'
Romeo Is A Dead Man slyly parodies multiverse nonsense before playing it too straight
The sci-fi action game Romeo is a Dead Man delivers SUDA51's trademark strangeness before playing things a bit too straight.
Four decades after we wrote Yes Minister, politics is still reduced to the pleasure of power
Our sitcom character Jim Hacker continues to cling on – as he takes to the West End stage, nothing has really changed
A16z partner says idea that we'll vibe code everything is 'flat wrong'
Vibe coding everything is just not worth it, says A16z partner Anish Acharya.
Samsung contest confirms something about the Galaxy S26 Ultra unveiling that we already knew
Samsung Gulf accidentally revealed something important about this month's Unpacked event.
Entertainment, Food & Culture Coverage Focus Groups
Join with other of your neighbors to discuss what you would like to see in local entertainment, food and culture coverage. Spotlight Delaware wants to learn where you look for information about things to do in the First State — and what would make this kind of coverage more valuable for you. Spotlight is holding […]
"No, this is not a Hearthstone 2" - Blizzard squashes Hearthstone sequel suspicions after hyping a big BlizzCon 2026 reveal
There is something big happening in Hearthstone land.
Country star feels ‘more proudly American’ after watching Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show
She said Bad Bunny's performance made her feel "more proudly American than anything Kid Rock has ever done."
Gavin Newsom's Vogue Politics
When Ronald Reagan was elected president in 1980, I was living in England and briefly became an object of ridicule among my English acquaintances for sporting my Reagan button....
Nothing teases a colorful Phone (4a) launch
As expected, Nothing Phone (4a) is gearing up to add a splash of color, with a new teaser showing what...
Behind the Baton Rouge bet that led to a billion-dollar business empire
Local auto dealer Joe Agresti built an empire with Nick Saban. So what’s next? In 2004, Joe Agresti bet everything—his life savings and his parents’ home—on a failing Mercedes-Benz dealership in Baton Rouge that had lost $600,000 the previous year. His mother was terrified. His father’s response: “Trust this guy. He’s a winner.” Two decades […]
Upcoming events this week at Jervis Public Library in Rome
ROME — Jervis Public Library in Rome has announced their upcoming events for the week of Monday, Feb. 9, including two book clubs for “The List of Suspicious Things” and
New research reveals humans could have as many as 33 senses
We don’t experience the world through neat, separate senses—everything blends together. Smell, touch, sound, sight, and balance constantly influence one another, shaping how food tastes, objects feel, and even how heavy our bodies seem. Scientists now believe humans may have more than 20 distinct senses working at once. Everyday illusions and experiences reveal just how surprisingly complex perception really is.
Scientists were wrong for decades about DNA knots
Scientists have discovered that DNA behaves in a surprising way when squeezed through tiny nanopores, overturning a long-held assumption in genetics research. What researchers once thought were knots causing messy electrical signals turn out to be something else entirely: twisted coils called plectonemes, formed as flowing ions inside the pore spin the DNA like a phone cord. These twists can linger and grow as DNA moves through, leaving clear electrical fingerprints.
As a club promoter, he partied with Snoop Dogg. After taking on Ticketmaster, he sells cable door to door
Club promoter Tommy Dorfman lost everything after clashing with an entertainment giant. Fourteen years later, he's still waiting for his day in court.
When and where will Super Bowl LXI be played in 2027?
Here's everything we know about Super Bowl LXI in 2027, including where and when it will take place and what channel it will be on.
What's Coming to Frontwave Arena in 2026: Sports, Shows & New League Debuts
Frontwave Arena in Oceanside has packed its 2026 calendar with everything from USA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers to a brand-new professional BMX racing
Making science more visible
As he enters a laboratory with saltwater pools full of fish, Luka Žuvić explains how climate change is affecting the feeding ecology and reproductive biology of Atlantic bluefin tuna, and how the species is adapting.It is a topic that may seem remote to many people. But in a country where fishing and aquaculture are important to the economy and national identity, Žuvić’s research is at the intersection of science and society. “In Croatia, marine and environmental science are closely connected to people’s lives because fisheries, aquaculture, tourism and coastal development are a big part of our lives,” explains Žuvić, a doctoral student working at the Croatian Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries in the Adriatic coastal city of Split. He also serves as one of Croatia’s ambassadors to Science Comes to Town (SCTT), a European Commission-funded project that aims to make scientific research more accessible, while inspiring young people to study the sciences. The project kicked off in Spilt on 20 January with a conference attended by partner institutions, community representatives, policymakers and scientists. Along with Split, Brest (in France) and Kiel (in Germany) will host a year of activities connecting scientists with the public.Žuvić, 31, is part of the Young Researchers' Career Development Project, a doctoral programme funded by the Croatian Science Foundation. His research on Atlantic bluefin tuna builds on a foundation-backed project focusing on the reproductive potential of farmed tuna, including their sexual maturation and spontaneous spawning in captivity, which has implications for the restoration of the Adriatic Sea's natural tuna populations. He also studies the tuna's feeding ecology through stomach-content analysis, using DNA metabarcoding and morphological approaches, and employs geometric morphometrics to improve the identification of juvenile tuna and related species. The research aims to enhance understanding of the tuna farming ecology, improve fish farm management and contribute to sustainable aquaculture and fisheries research.Engaging with local communitiesConnecting with the community is crucial for Žuvić’s research. Conversations with fishermen help him better understand the bluefin tuna's habits and how marine pollution affects the fish. “They are also curious about the biology and ecology of bluefin tuna,” he says of local fishermen, adding that sharing research with non-scientists benefits everyone. “Sometimes scientific research is invisible,” he explains. “That's why we as researchers need to go out from our institutions and labs to the public so that we can show them what we are working on. This helps create more trust in the scientists and their research.”Engaging the public also raises awareness about the anthropogenic changes to the marine environment resulting from human activities and pollution. Žuvić helps remove plastic and other rubbish from the Adriatic Sea that pose a direct threat to marine species. Predators, such as bluefin tuna, are especially vulnerable to ingesting waste churned up by fishing trawlers. “They are very opportunistic fish that follow trawlers and ingest everything,” he notes. To illustrate the impact, he has shown students the contents of bluefin tuna stomachs. “Finding a plastic bottle cap in the stomach of a bluefin tuna is concerning,” he says. "Science can be a powerful way to turn curiosity into practical solutions,” Žuvić adds, and sharing research outcomes “helps increase public awareness and improve understanding of human impacts on the marine environment.”The research also has implications for Croatia's economy. The Atlantic bluefin tuna’s rich, flavourful meat is highly valued for sushi and other raw fish dishes. However, overfishing nearly brought its population to collapse by the early 2000s. Although the species has made a comeback in the Atlantic and Mediterranean regions, catches continue to be managed through agreements with the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas. Croatia was a pioneer in developing commercial aquaculture as an alternative to open-sea fishing and accounts for about 10% of the EU’s farmed production of the bluefin tuna, with Japan being a key export market.A history of European collaborationCroatia has participated in Europe’s framework programmes for research and innovation since 2007, six years before officially joining the EU. Žuvić believes that EU funding and collaboration with other European researchers is vital for Croatian science. As part of the SCTT opening conference, the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, the University of Split and other local institutions were part of a science fair to showcase research on topics, such as robotics and an EU LIFE project on the protection of sharks and rays in the Mediterranean. “I hope that Science Comes to Town will help increase scientific literacy and curiosity among citizens, particularly students, and show that science is not something that is distant or abstract, but something that directly affects everyday life,” Žuvić concludes. “Ultimately, I hope that projects like it contribute to building a society that values knowledge and critical thinking, and that we can think about long-term sustainability using knowledge from science.”Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.
Trump lashes out at American Olympian who expressed dim view of US politics
"Just 'cause I'm wearing the flag doesn't mean I represent everything that's going on in the U.S.," skier Hunter Hess said at a news conference ahead of the games.
Nostalgic breakfast restaurant chain sells business after 78 years
There is something deeply comforting about a classic country-style breakfast with all the staples: stacks of pancakes drenched in syrup, fried eggs, home fries, bacon, sausage, and, of course, warm buttermilk biscuits. For many families, sharing a hearty breakfast on a cozy morning is an American ...
Lead with Love: The science of gratitude and why our moms rock
Two cool things coincided this week that I am grateful to share about. One, I just returned from a week-long retreat I hosted for some of my closest friends and our moms in Costa Rica....
Scientists finally solve a 100-year-old mystery in the air we breathe
Scientists at the University of Warwick have cracked a long-standing problem in air pollution science: how to predict the movement of irregularly shaped nanoparticles as they drift through the air we breathe. These tiny particles — from soot and microplastics to viruses — are linked to serious health risks, yet most models still treat them as perfect spheres for simplicity. By reworking a century-old formula, researchers have created the first simple, accurate way to predict how particles of almost any shape behave.
The Newest Mega-ship from Princess Cruises Has Stately Suites, Incredible Entertainment, and an Awesome Omakase Restaurant.
Star Princess is a crowd-pleasing ship with something for just about everyone.
New drug resets the body clock and cuts jet lag recovery nearly in half
Scientists have identified a promising new compound, Mic-628, that can reliably shift the body’s internal clock forward—something that’s notoriously hard to do. By targeting a key clock-control protein, Mic-628 jump-starts the gene that sets daily rhythms, synchronizing both the brain’s master clock and clocks throughout the body. In mice experiencing simulated jet lag, a single dose cut recovery time nearly in half.
May Seahawks vs. Patriots in Super Bowl LX give us heroes, not goats
Sports columnists are allowed to want things, even if they can’t root for a team. Here’s Scott Ostler’s hope: that Super Bowl LX between the Seahawks and Patriots gives us a great game.