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Alaska Science Forum time capsule: In search of a few good wood frogs
Just how cold can an Alaska wood frog get? A UAF associate professor of zoophysiology was keen to find out.
Nintendo Switch 2 Docked VRR Leapfrogs PS5, but the Catch Falls Squarely on Game Developers
Nintendo Switch 2 gets docked VRR support, matching Xbox Series X|S and beating PS5 per Digital Foundry analysis
The poison frog that fooled scientists for decades
Researchers discovered that a poison frog species described decades ago was based on a mix-up involving the wrong museum specimen. The frog tied to the official species name turned out to be brown, not the colorful animal shown in the original photo. After tracing old records and images, scientists corrected the error and reclassified the frog as part of an already-known species. The case underscores how vital museum collections are—and how even small mistakes can ripple through science for years.
POP Culture Group Reports Stellar Half-Year Results: Robust Business Growth with Revenue Surging 141% Year-Over-Year
During the reporting period, the Company recorded net revenue of $68,902,790, representing a year-over-year increase of 65% compared to $41,813,266 in the same period of 2024, marking a leapfrog expansion in business scale. Revenue from the digital entertainment segment increased from $37.18 million for the six months ended December 31, 2024 to $66.57...
Barbour County Fair marks 50 years of tradition
The Barbour County Fair is celebrating 50 years of rides, entertainment and family traditions.
Fossils challenge assumptions on how animals adapted to land
Scientists have long posited the earliest water animals to transition to land had amphibious tadpole features, going through a metamorphosis akin to that of today's frogs.That's not what we would expe...
Have West Ham given Tottenham an escape route?
When Tomas Soucek's effort grazed the post in the final stages of West Ham United's defeat at Brentford on Saturday afternoon, their supporters could've been forgiven for exchanging exasperated looks. The 3-0 scoreline at Gtech Community Stadium may point to a comfortable victory for Keith Andrews' Europe-chasing side, but it tells only half the story. Victory would have lifted West Ham five points clear of the bottom three, but instead they have left the door ajar for Tottenham to leapfrog them with victory at Aston Villa on Sunday night.
How New York’s ‘summer camp kings’ left Israeli investors burned
Simad Holdings Simad leapfrogged over a long series of watchdogs without difficulty and won the confidence of some of Israel's biggest investment managers.
UT Health Henderson Achieves Elite National Status with Straight “As” For Patient Safety
Eighth consecutive ‘A’ grades demonstrate dedication to patients Henderson, Texas (May 6, 2026) — UT Health Henderson was awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the eight consecutive grading rounds by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This designates UT Health Henderson as a “Straight A” hospital, defined as […]
Photo of the Week: Leap of Science | Notre Dame Magazine
Gracie Hedgpeth, a biological sciences doctoral student, holds a bullfrog, steaming on a hot and humid evening, at the ND-LEEF research facility at St. Patrick's County Park in South Bend. Look for more in our summer issue, in the mail and online in early July,…
Peterson and No. 22 Kansas host TCU
TCU Horned Frogs (11-3, 1-0 Big 12) at Kansas Jayhawks (10-4, 0-1 Big 12)
A conversation with Jim Henson biographer Brian Jay Jones
The Clarion Ledger sat down with Brian Jay Jones author of the bestselling biography "Jim Henson: The Biography." Check out our Q+A.
African frogs haven’t forgotten the ice ages. Scientists can tell by where they live.
Why are frogs diverse in some parts of Africa’s rainforests and less so in others? The patterns of cooling and glaciation during the last ice age would probably not have been your first answer or even your last-ditch guess, but it is, nonetheless, correct. “When the glaciers were at their maximum
LIVE SCORE UPDATES & ANALYSIS: Arkansas baseball vs. TCU
Follow along as the Razorbacks play the Horned Frogs in Arlington.
Bioshock creator Ken Levine Reveals Why Judas Took a Decade to Develop: "We Kissed Many Frogs"
In a recent interview with IGN, Ken Levine explained why his next game Judas has been ten years in the making.
Bob on Business: Fall football arrives with H-E-B, tequila and bobbleheads corporate tie-ins
Also, a merger, some cold martinis for Southlake, a joint venture and Bowie House gets a refi.
Killer mosquitoes, rabid bats and bear attacks: Climate change is making eco-horror feel real
In the 1970s, the environmental movement sparked a string of 'nature rebels' horror films. As climate change increases deadly interaction between humans and wildlife, homicidal rats and frogs no longer seem quite as far-fetched.
Scientists Explored an Island Cave and Found 1 Million-Year-Old Remnants of a Lost World
Up to 50 percent of species—which included 12 bird species and 4 frog species—on Aotearoa’s North Island went extinct before humans arrived
Scientists Found a “Third State” Of Being Between Life and Death
Frog and human cells can reorganize after removal from their host, raising open questions about biological death and potential uses in regenerative medicine.
Cool nights, quiet frogs: The science behind spring peepers
Did you hear the spring peepers last week? Conditions outside wereperfect for them to reemerge after winter and kick off their nightly chorus.But this week, yo
SGMC Health Earns Full Transparency Badge from The Leapfrog Group
SGMC Health has earned the 2026 Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge, recognizing the health system’s commitment to publicly reporting information about patient safety and quality through the annual Leapfrog Hospital Survey.
Nurses at Endeavor Health’s hospitals in Evanston, Glenview, Skokie, Highland Park move to unionize
If the election is successful, nurses at Endeavor’s hospitals in Evanston, Highland Park, Skokie and Glenview would be represented by Teamsters Local 743.
Seven new frog species were hiding beneath Madagascar’s forest floor
Scientists have discovered seven new species of Madagascar’s elusive diamond frogs, using DNA from modern and century-old museum specimens to solve a long-running biological puzzle. The findings reveal surprising hidden diversity and could help protect these little-known amphibians as their forest habitats disappear.
Football: 2027 4-star CB Daniel Yebit commits to TCU
The Horned Frogs nab their first four-star prospect of the cycle.
Two giant Asian praying mantis species are spreading across Europe, helped by climate change and urbanisation, and scientists warn they are threatening pollinators, frogs and lizards
Two giant Asian praying mantis species are rapidly spreading across Europe, leading scientists to officially classify them as invasive threats to native wildlife.
Safety grades: How did Lee Health, NCH and Physicians Regional do?
Leapfrog Group's latest safety ratings show Southwest Florida hospitals performing well, with many earning 'A' grades.
Scientists Discover The Brain's "Motivation Brake", Revealing Why Eating The Frog Can Be So Damn Hard
No motivation? You’re not alone.
UT Health Jacksonville Earns an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
Spring 2026 Safety Grade is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety Jacksonville, Texas (May 6, 2026) — UT Health Jacksonville earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across […]
Bob on Business: Panther City BBQ smokin’ Northside, chicken lands in Near Southside
Also, Horned Frog tequila; industrial acquisition; and a growing logistics park.
A live-action Princess Tiana movie is in the works from Colman Domingo and Robert O'Hara
But it's not a live-action remake of "Princess and the Frog."
The Sinking City 2 review – Ukrainian cosmic horror, come hell or high water
Frogwares’ Lovecraftian action-horror is full of grim tenacity and pulp paperback charm, despite a few frayed edges
TCU names NBA guard Desmond Bane as chief basketball officer
The former Horned Frog is getting involved with his collegiate program as a special advisor to coach Jamie Dixon.
How to watch no. 10 BYU Football at TCU
BYU Football is back in action after a bye on Saturday evening in Fort Worth, Texas. The Cougars will face off against the TCU Horned Frogs in what will be the second Big 12 Conference game for each team. BYU had a week off after defeating Colorado State in Colorado on Sept. 19. The final […]
Student scientists name 309-million-year-old amphibian after moms
The findings point to a 309-million-year-old origin of classic traits we see in today's frogs and salamanders.
Even humans love a good mating call
Volunteers listened to animal mating calls and played a computer game—for science.
‘Banana Kid’ to ride again
The Blue Hill Public Library will host a free performance of "The Legend of the Banana Kid" by Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers on Saturday, June 27, at 6 p.m.
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for May 4 to 8
Next Week on Xbox: Mixtape, Wax Head, Axe Cop, Froggy Hates Snow, and more coming soon!
16 gorgeous images from the 1839 Awards’ Color Photography Contest
All the beautiful shades of our planet and its creatures.
‘Banana Kid’ coming to Bucksport
Wednesday on Main will host a Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers’ performance of “The Legend of the Banana Kid” at the Alamo Theatre on Wednesday, June 3, at 5:30-6:15 p.m.
University of Michigan Health hospitals receive A grade from Leapfrog Group
University of Michigan Health hospitals in Ann Arbor and at University of Michigan Health-West earned an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2026.
TCU Sinks in Big 12 Rankings After Ugly UNC Loss
TCU tumbles near the bottom of the Big 12 after a 15-10 loss to North Carolina, putting pressure on Sonny Dykes and the Horned Frogs to respond fast.
📸 They played for two countries… and everyone forgot!
In modern football, international pathways are no longer always linear. Some players first wear one national team’s shirt at youth level before choosing another when stepping up to senior level.Othe...
Scientists discover a mysterious new frog hiding in the Amazon
Scientists discovered a new frog species in the flooded forests of the western Amazon, distinguishing it from nearly identical relatives through DNA and its unique call. Adenomera varcena highlights how much Amazonian biodiversity remains hidden even as habitat loss and climate change threaten these poorly understood species.
First Saturday Photo: The Potsdam Pitches and Local Sponsor
Tom Burns, owner of Frog Acres Farm and The Dirty Business Bath Company, is pictured with The Potsdam Pitches during First Saturday, the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce’s welcome event for
These are the safest hospitals in Fresno area, report says. Is yours on the list?
Two local hospitals scored “A” grades for patient safety, The Leapfrog Group says.
Penn State Health hospitals earn top marks for patient safety
Four Penn State Health hospitals earned an “A” safety grade for spring 2026 from the Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety.
How Google Is Starting to Win the A.I. Race
Despite its early stumbles, Google’s Gemini has leapfrogged ChatGPT in relevance and usefulness. Soon, it will be ubiquitous.
TCU Alumnus Named to National College Sports Leadership Role
Kenny Thompson Jr. ’03 has been named the inaugural head of strategic communications and external affairs for the College Sports Commission.
TCU Gets Positive, Negative Injury Updates Before Arkansas State
TCU is set to face off with Arkansas State on Saturday night and the Horned Frogs are ready to welcome back one of their biggest threats. Meanwhile, an offensive powerhouse will wait at least another week to suit up for the team.
Penn State Health hospitals earn top marks for patient safety in latest Leapfrog ratings
Four Penn State Health hospitals earned an “A” safety grade for spring 2026 from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety.
Who's Next? TCU's Best Bet to Restart Its NBA Pipeline
After a rare draft drought, Xavier Edmonds and Gavin Sykes headline a new wave of Horned Frogs aiming to impress scouts and restore TCU’s professional pipeline.
Xbox gets over 20 new games next week
Another 21 new games are coming to Xbox and PC next week, including Mixtape, Motorslice, Froggy Hates Snow, and Will: Follow The Light.
Newly Identified Frog-like Creature Named by Student Scientists After Their Moms
A newly identified frog-like creature that lived before dinosaurs has been named—by 2 student scientists who discovered it— after their moms.
This is why a new East Cobb business is rushing to help homeless students
Big Frog Custom T-Shirts launched a "Room for Everyone" fundraiser in East Cobb to support homeless students.
32 Products That Will Probably Confuse Regular People But Delight The Weirdos
Only a certain kind of human is going to understand the necessity of this Froot Loops–inspired body oil and judgmental light-up frog, and that's more than okay.
Why did Olivia Miles transfer to TCU from Notre Dame? What to know about star guard
Olivia Miles made the TCU Horned Frogs national championship contenders when she transfered. Here's what to know about the four-time All-American.
Bob on Business: The Vickery is open, adding 321 residences to the Near Southside
Also, an acquisition; chicken for Frogs; and celebrating America’s 250th with your feet.
Baldur's Gate 3 Officially Adds 19 Game-Breaking Options for Console Players
Larian just approved 19 new Baldur's Gate 3 console mods, including one that turns Lae'zel into a frog mid-combat
Six rehabilitated sea turtles return to the ocean following care at the Marine Science Center
The turtles — Frogish, Mangrove Snapper, Highland Cow, Nurse Shark, Armadillo, and Silkie Chicken — received treatment from the center's rehabilitation team before being cleared for release.
Bill Belichick’s job reportedly at risk amidst investigation
The North Carolina Tar Heels might be 1-0 after a win over the TCU Horned Frogs to start the season, but it’s safe to say that things aren’t necessarily going well for Bill Belichick. On Thursday, North Carolina general manager Michael Lombardi resigned from his position amidst an ongoing investigation, and it sounds like that…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Had a Secret U.K. Home Before Frogmore Cottage
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle once lived in a $3.3 million farmhouse in the Cotswolds. Learn more about their lesser-known former home, here.
Men’s NCAA Tournament Second Round Opening Odds: TCU vs. Duke
Horned Frogs battle top overall seed Blue Devils for a spot in the Sweet 16
Bozeman Health recognized for hospital safety
Bozeman Health is getting national recognition after earning a hospital safety grade from a leading watchdog group.The Leapfrog Group recognized Bozeman Health
J-50 design team reveals leapfrog tech for China’s next-gen stealth fighters
The aircraft are expected to have futuristic systems for self-flying and large-scale drone wingman squads.
Birdbrained Science: With spotted lanternflies, squash away!
Frogs, locusts, gnats… and lanternflies? Though far removed from the Bible, spotted lanternflies are the latest plague (disregarding frat flu) to cross the University of Connecticut.
Augusta Health Earns An ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
Spring 2026 Safety Grade is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA – Augusta Health earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country using evidence-based […]
New-to-science Amazon frog stands out for its slow ‘lazy’ song
Scientists recently described a new species of a tiny brown frog found in the Amazonian floodplain forests of Ecuador and northwestern Brazil. It looks nearly identical to related species but its slow, widely spaced out call sets it apart, researchers note in a study. “I’ve had to get into arguments because people said the frog […]
Frog Futures - College of Arts and Sciences
Junior Ella Wagner studies how North Carolina treefrogs conserve water in the face of increasing heat and drought.
Scientists Explored an Island Cave and Found 1 Million-Year-Old Remnants of a Lost World
A New Zealand cave revealed million-year-old fossils of ancient birds and frogs, showing extinctions began long before humans arrived.
Sharks, sutures & science
From learning how to do surgical sutures on a silicone mat to exploring the anatomy of sharks, frogs and other animals, students are diving into hands-on wildlife science this summer during the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife's Conservation Summer Camp. With various camps designed for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, CROW's annual camp combines wildlife conservation, veterinary medicine and outdoor discovery through
UCF Hosts TCU: How To Watch, Stats, Betting Odds, Storyline
The Knights clash with the Horned Frogs in a high-stakes Big 12 showdown at the Bounce House.
Konami On Enduring Anime and Gaming IP
Jennifer Coleman, Konami Cross Media NY, highlights how IPs like “Yu-Gi-Oh!,” “Frogger” and more have endured years in the market.
Treefrog ‘fingerprints’ are on their eyeballs
The Amazon’s egg-eating spiny-backed frogs have distinct patterns on their irises.
Women’s Basketball: Utah G Avery Hjelmstad commits to TCU
The Horned Frogs have now added four players through the portal.
Bob on Business: Sales of $1M+ homes set record in 2025
Also, SuperFrog gets bobblehead treatment; Tandy gets handy; local firm gets capitalized; city looking for contractors; firm acquired; and private equity makes investments.
Women’s Basketball: TCU earns No. 3 seed in NCAA Tournament
Horned Frogs begin March Madness journey hosting UC San Diego on Friday
Roger Simon, beloved Sun-Times political columnist, dies at 78
The Chicago-born journalist was known for his political commentary, notable for both humor and wit.
Bullfrogs have a brain superpower
Understanding their backup brain fuel could help treat human neurological diseases.
RWJBarnabas Health Hospitals Earn Top Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group
RWJBarnabas Health announced that all 12 of its acute care hospitals received high marks for patient safety in the latest Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2026 Hospital Safety Grades.
Frog Tinder. Sweet potato milk. N&O science reporter takes you into the wild
Remember when reading about science was fun? Luke Bowles, the N&O’s summer science writer, takes you behind the scenes and into the labs.
Google Pixel 11 devices to have the first 2nm smartphone SoC, new modem
The Tensor G6 is expected to leapfrog the competition in one very specific metric and probably not much more. According to a new report from China,...
Local businesses announce closures ahead of school year
Peggy Jean's Pies, Bud's Classic BBQ, Jazz A Louisiana Kitchen and Speckled Frog Toys & Books announce closures.
Dignity Health Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Achieves 6th Consecutive Hospital ‘A’ Safety Grade in Patient Safety
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. MAY 9, 2026 – Dignity Health Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital (SNMH), a member of CommonSpirit, earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the sixth consecutive grading round by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This recent award continues the Hospital’s “Straight A” designation, defined as hospitals […]
Frogs, shelters and a new city government: Portland’s political year in review
Suffice it to say, 2025 was far from Portland’s most tranquil year on record. We sum it up for you.
Cameron Kuchar Wins First College Title At Bearcat Invitational
TCU freshman Cameron Kuchar shared medalist honors at 9 under as the Horned Frogs finished three shots behind Liberty at the Bearcat Invitational in Cincinnati.
Cooper to face questions after UK said Russia killed Navalny with frog toxin
Foreign secretary to be interviewed on the morning shows after UK and other countries accused Kremlin over Putin critic’s death
Psychedelics for depression, dart frog poison and why do we have chins?
Madeleine Finlay sits down with science editor Ian Sample and science correspondent Nicola Davis to discuss three eye-catching stories, including the impact of a powerful psychedelic on depression, answers on the death of the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, and an explanation to the mystery of why humans have chins
Business Brief: neonFROG wins regional Lantern Awards for client work
Two projects led by neonFROG team members were recognized with Lantern Awards for top projects and programs in the Southern Public Relations Federation.
Yankees news: The top trade deadline targets
Miller, Jeffers top the wish list; Bellinger back at the All-Star Game; CC’s kid starts his journey; what just kills ya
Scientists discover a ‘remarkable’ new monkey species with orange lips and a froglike roar
The new species, Colobus congoensis, may already be endangered
From frog saunas to medicated baths: Scientists battle a global amphibian plague
What may sound like a spa day for frogs is all part of a global effort to fight the chytrid fungus — the deadly pathogen responsible for what scientists have called the largest disease-driven loss of vertebrates in recorded history.
UNC Health Pardee Earns ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
UNC Health Pardee Earns ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
6 green sea turtles swim to freedom after months of rehab in Ponce Inlet
Frogish, Mangrove Snapper, Highland Cow, Nurse Shark, Armadillo and Silkie Chicken returned to their natural habitats at the Beach Street Ramp.
If You Identify As A Silly Goose, You Are Going To Love These 26 Products
It's a badge you wear with pride and must honor with this frog soap that wiggles its booty.
Football 2027 3-star DL Darrien Neal commits to TCU
The Horned Frogs pick up their third recruit of the 2027 class.
Frog Futures
Junior Ella Wagner studies how North Carolina treefrogs conserve water in the face of increasing heat and drought.
Football: 2027 4-star EDGE Drake Carroll commits to TCU
The Horned Frogs nab their biggest prospect of the 2027 class.