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Dream and mind-wandering reports could offer hints about mental health
Dreams and mind-wandering have long fascinated psychologists and researchers studying the human mind. This is partly because these experiences offer glimpses into people's inner lives, emotions, past ...
Cleveland Browns Muni Lot
A glimpse at how Browns tailgating looks in the Muni Lot in Cleveland.
OpenEvidence's JAMA paper leaves open questions
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: A new paper in JAMA offers a glimpse into clinicians's use of OpenEvidence, and a look at Isomorphic Labs.
Bulls' Caleb Wilson Embracing Patience, Despite Glimpses of Stardom
Chicago's No. 4 overall pick is looking forward to his NBA regular season debut on Wednesday night.
Islanders 4 (EN), Maple Leafs 1: Costly but gritty win
The Islanders pulled off an impressive 4-1 win in Toronto despite losing two forwards for most of the game, with both Cal Ritchie and Matias Maccelli limping off to destinations unknown in the first period. Ritchie was the first to leave, on his first shift, but he was at least able to skate off after […]
Longhorns and Gators clash, needing win to keep their seasons on track
Both teams now limp into Saturday's game in Austin with bruised bodies and egos.
New renderings offer glimpse of Salt Lake's future sports, entertainment district
Smith Entertainment Group and Salt Lake leaders provided a new look at the upcoming sports, entertainment and culture district set to reimagine the space betwee
Greta Gerwig's 'Narnia' movie trailer offers a first glimpse of Meryl Streep's Aslan in Netflix epic
The reported $280 million fantasy movie, which arrives in theaters in February, stars Daniel Craig and Emma Mackey.
22 People Got Together For a Dinner Party. So Did Their A.I. Agents.
As artificial intelligence bots spread, we are increasingly glimpsing how these digital entities interact and what they talk about with one another.
Roma vs Real Madrid, 2026 Champions League: Predicted lineups
Real Madrid visit Roma’s Stadio Olimpico in the second game of the UEFA Champions League’s Group Stage for both teams. Huijsen is back on the squad list after missing the match against Villarreal and he should be expected to start. PREDICTED LINEUPS Roma predicted XI: Gollini; Mancini, N’Dicka, Hermoso; Molina, De Roon, Koné, Wesley; Dybala, […]
Artists and business owners grapple with potential First Friday pause
On Tuesday, Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley provided the first real glimpse of what the future holds for First Friday in the Arts District, indicating it could come to a pause next month.
How to watch Churchill’s famous polar bears live
Multiple livestreams offer a glimpse at polar bears, the northern lights, and more.
Early Reports on Anton Harrison Hopeful, Jaguars Awaiting MRI Results
Anton Harrison’s injury against the Eagles on Sunday, but head coach Liam Coen offered a glimpse of hope regarding the Jaguars left tackle.
Sporting Judge to determine Malen’s suspension
Donyell Malen is preparing as best he can for tomorrow’s match at the Stadio Olimpico (9:00 PM) against José Mourinho’s Real Madrid. The Dutch striker is looking to shake off the disappointment o...
3 Bold Takes for SEC Basketball in 2026-27
With the 2026-27 college basketball season just under a month away, it's time to take a glimpse of the future and look beyond the standard expectations. SEC Basketball is full of established stars, true contenders, and teams capable of exceeding expectations. 3 Bold Takes for SEC Basketball in 2026-27 The question remains: which teams can …
They War-Gamed Dimming the Sun. It Went Even Worse Than You Think
Solar geoengineering could buy humanity time against climate change—or trigger a dangerous new arms race. A first-of-its-kind simulation offered a glimpse of what happens when geopolitics takes the wheel.
Matias Soule tipped to start against Real Madrid
After a 0-0 draw at Como, Roma, who had been down since the 53rd minute, are ready to make their Champions League debut at the Stadio Olimpico. Wednesday’s fixture is a huge one: Mourinho’s Real M...
Spence makes Inter debut: how the former Tottenham defender fared
Djed Spence finally made his Inter debut in Saturday’s 3-0 win over Parma, and showed a few glimpses of what he can offer.The former Tottenham defender came on in the 73rd minute with the result lon...
LSU Finally Reveals 10-Player Roster in Will Wade’s Exhibition Return
The game offered a glimpse into which LSU players are eligible.
The Math Singularity Is Here, and Science May Be Next
OpenAI has released an extraordinary body of mathematical work produced by an unreleased frontier model: 722 manuscripts spanning 372 research families across fields including number theory, complexity theory, and mathematical physics. Each result required, on average, the equivalent of roughly three hours of ChatGPT Pro reasoning. A New Era of Discovery We may be witnessing the beginnings of a “math singularity”: a point at which machine-generated discovery accelerates beyond humanity’s ability to independently reproduce, verify, or fully absorb it. If frontier models can generate hundreds of meaningful results in the time it takes a human researcher to investigate one, the constraint will no longer be producing new mathematics. It will be our capacity to validate, interpret, and integrate it. This does not make mathematicians obsolete. It changes their role. They may increasingly serve as guides, critics, and meaning-makers. Increasingly, they will decide which questions matter, determining which results can be trusted, and explaining why they are important. Mathematical insight may become abundant, while human judgment becomes more valuable than ever. Mathematics May Be Only the Beginning Every scientific discipline could eventually experience a similar acceleration. AI systems could generate and test hypotheses, connect findings across specialized fields, and explore possibilities at a scale no human research community could match. In medicine, imagine models identifying overlooked disease mechanisms, designing drugs and clinical trials, personalizing treatments, or discovering cures in months rather than decades. In materials science, AI could help create better batteries and cleaner industrial processes. In climate science, it could accelerate advances in energy, forecasting, and carbon removal. In biology, it could uncover relationships hidden across enormous genomic and molecular datasets. The result would not simply be faster research. It could expand the frontier of what is scientifically possible. The New Bottleneck Scientific discovery, however, is not the same as scientific progress. A medical breakthrough must still survive laboratory testing, clinical trials, regulatory scrutiny, manufacturing constraints, and real-world deployment. As machine-generated ideas multiply, the bottleneck may shift from producing breakthroughs to validating them safely and translating them into practice. We may soon have more hypotheses than laboratories can test, more drugs than clinical trials can evaluate, and more mathematical results than experts can review. That imbalance will require better systems for automated verification, reproducible research, prioritization, peer review, and collaboration between AI and domain experts. The importance of OpenAI’s work is not merely the number of manuscripts produced. It offers a glimpse of a world in which intelligence can explore thousands of intellectual paths in parallel. If ideas cease to be scarce, humanity’s defining challenge will be deciding which are true, which matter, and how to turn them into progress. The math singularity is not the end of human inquiry. It is the beginning of a new kind—one in which machines expand the frontier of knowledge and humans decide where it should lead. Subscribe Share Leave a comment
Vikings Trade Pitch Lands 2-Time NFL All-Pro
In Sunday’s victory over the Miami Dolphins, the Minnesota Vikings took a major blow.Jackson was flagged for holding on a play during the first quarter. However, that wasn’t the most consequential part of that snap. After the conclusion of the play, Jackson limped off the field, into the blue tent, and eventually into the locker […] The post Vikings Trade Pitch Lands 2-Time NFL All-Pro appeared first on HEAVY.
Country boys in Kentucky hear knocks in woods at night before one catches glimpse of Bigfoot with spotlight
Clayton's group heard tree knocks and stick breaking before spotting a 7-to-8-foot dark hairy figure at a Kentucky lookout on the back roads.
Tom Cruise-led ‘Digger’ tanks at the box office
The Tom Cruise-led movie "Digger" cratered at the box office this weekend, limping to a fifth-place finish with $8 million in the U.S. and Canada in its theatrical debut. The Warner Bros. film was expected to do poorly after polarizing...
Tom Cruise-led 'Digger' tanks at the box office
The Tom Cruise-led movie "Digger" cratered at the box office this weekend, limping to a fifth-place finish with $8 million in the U.S. and Canada in its theatrical debut. The
Pandora mission begins science operations
Seven months after launch, Pandora has officially begun its mission: to catch never-before-seen glimpses of worlds beyond our
Zoff: ‘Mancini’s advantage is Italy cannot get any worse’
Dino Zoff was not encouraged by what he saw at the Stadio Olimpico on Friday evening, but the 1982 World Cup-winning captain believes there is only one direction available to Roberto Mancini’s Italy...
The Detroit Tigers May Have their NEXT Justin Verlander
Jackson Jobe struck out eight Pirates over 5.1 innings Friday night, giving the Detroit Tigers another glimpse of their potential future ace.
Autumn Leaves Festival -- where the past touches the present
Visitors to the Balladeer Hotel late Thursday morning got a glimpse into the future — and a taste of the past.
Scientists Found a Deep-Sea ‘Death Pool’ That Vanished. It May Show How Earth's First Life Survived
New sediment tests from a research vessel in the Red Sea suggest that primordial deep-sea microbes may offer a glimpse of how life made energy before Earth had oxygen.
Acuña’s Health And Sale’s 200 Strikeouts Define Braves’ Playoff Run
Ronald Acuna Jr. returns without a limp while Chris Sale hits 200 strikeouts. The Braves look healthy but face a shaky offense heading into the postseason.
Acuña’s Health And Sale’s 200 Strikeouts Define Braves’ Playoff Run
Ronald Acuna Jr. returns without a limp while Chris Sale hits 200 strikeouts. The Braves look healthy but face a shaky offense heading into the postseason.
Disability concerns shape talks on healthcare worker assault penalties
Legislative negotiators working on solutions to address violence against healthcare workers offered a glimpse Wednesday into their discussions.
Calling all current and future scientists: Kiel is the place to be this week
This week, Kiel has become a meeting place for science in Europe. Researchers, school pupils, young scientists and members of the public are coming together through a series of major events led or co-organised by Kiel University.At the centre of it all are around 150 of Europe’s most talented young researchers, aged 14 to 20, who have travelled to Kiel from nearly 40 countries for the 37th European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS). Running from 22 to 27 September, the European Union’s flagship competition for young scientists brings together winners of national science competitions to present around 100 original research projects across fields ranging from engineering and computer science to medicine, environmental research and the social sciences. The winners will be announced at the Award Ceremony on Saturday.For Kiel University, hosting EUCYS is both an honour and a natural extension of a much longer story. Germany’s northernmost comprehensive university has invested for many years in supporting young scientific talent and bringing research into dialogue with society. The Kiel Science Factory gives school pupils opportunities to experience research first-hand, while programmes such as Rent-a-Scientist send researchers directly into local classrooms. Major annual public events including Kiel Week and the European Researchers’ Night take science beyond the campus through talks, exhibitions and hands-on activities.That long-standing commitment has increasingly taken on a European dimension – and this week, many of those efforts are coming together.One of the foundations for this success is the European Researchers’ Night (ERN), which celebrates its tenth edition in the Kiel region this year. The initiative is funded through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, with Kiel University developing the successful EU proposals and securing the funding, while regional partner KielRegion coordinates the many activities on the ground. Together with research institutions, schools, companies, local authorities and civil society, they have built ERN into a major platform for public engagement.Over the years, Kiel’s ERN programme has grown far beyond a single evening into a whole “Science Summer”, beginning with “Science Shopping” in spring and culminating tomorrow, 25 September, in Science Day.“We have developed a wide range of public engagement formats, often together with the other research institutions in the region, the city and regional authorities, schools, companies and civil society,” says Eckhard Quandt, Kiel University’s vice president for research, academic infrastructure and transfer. “Over the past decade, we have increasingly taken this commitment to the European level.”That combination of European funding expertise and strong regional partnerships also helped Kiel University take the next step. Drawing on its experience with ERN and its European networks, including the SEA-EU University Alliance, the university brought together Brest in France and Split in Croatia for a successful bid to the EU’s new Science Comes to Town initiative. Throughout 2026, the three cities are serving as Europe’s first Science Ambassadors, with more than one thousand activities bringing science into schools, public spaces, cultural venues and everyday life.EUCYS is perhaps the clearest example of how Kiel University is using Science Comes to Town to create new connections between major European initiatives. From the outset, the university deliberately planned the contest for the week of European Researchers’ Night and opened the EUCYS exhibition to the wider Science Day audience. Tomorrow, that means thousands of visitors can encounter the next generation of scientific talent first-hand, while the young researchers themselves gain a much bigger public stage.“Because we opened EUCYS up for European Researchers’ Night, there will be a lot of people actually visiting the exhibition,” says organiser Stefanie Altemark of Kiel University.“We wanted Europe’s most talented young scientists not only to compete with one another, but also to become visible to the wider public. At the same time, people in Kiel will have the opportunity to see what the next generation of scientists are already capable of,” says Quandt.“We’ve shown over the last years that science is a big part of Kiel, and it’s always been the goal to not only show that to people in Germany, but also to show it to people all over Europe. Thanks to Kiel University’s expertise in European funding programmes, we have been able to turn that ambition into reality,” says Sünje Fock, who is coordinating the Science Summer at KielRegion.The model is characteristic of Kiel University’s approach: combining European funding expertise and international networks with strong regional partnerships to give major initiatives greater reach and visibility.This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, giving Kiel University the special opportunity to welcome Vanessa Debiais-Sainton, Head of Department for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions at the European Research Executive Agency, to Kiel tomorrow. Her visit brings together two priorities that have shaped Kiel University’s work over the past decade: supporting researchers and bringing science closer to society. Debiais-Sainton emphasises how closely the two are connected: "For thirty years, the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) have given more than 150,000 researchers the chance to pursue their dreams and open up new fields. Doctoral Networks and Postdoctoral Fellowships give them the freedom to move, to connect, to train and to follow their curiosity across borders, sectors and disciplines. But excellence cannot live only in laboratories. Researchers’ Night takes science out of the lab and into the city, to the families, the schoolchildren and the curious minds who will become the next generation. Kiel shows what that looks like at its best. That is the MSCA promise: open science, open borders, open doors."For Kiel University, these activities are not separate endeavours. They are part of a broader understanding of academic excellence in which outstanding research, talent development, international cooperation, knowledge transfer and engagement with society strengthen one another.“For me, one of the most important lessons from the past decade is that scientific excellence, knowledge transfer, talent development and engagement with society cannot be treated as separate tasks,” stresses vice president Quandt. “They reinforce one another.”That philosophy is also reflected in Kiel University’s current bid for Germany’s Excellence University status. The designation is part of Germany’s national Excellence Strategy, which provides substantial long-term funding to selected universities to strengthen internationally competitive research and their overall institutional development. A successful outcome would provide new opportunities to build on what has already been created: deepening international cooperation, creating more opportunities for knowledge exchange and public engagement, and extending the university’s reach across the region and beyond. “If we are successful, it would allow us to take what we have built in Kiel considerably further – including expanding our networks and transfer activities beyond the region and increasingly across the Baltic area,” says Quandt.This week’s events offer a glimpse of what that could mean in practice: a university using its research strength, European expertise and regional partnerships to create opportunities for scientists at every stage of their careers while making science more visible, accessible and exciting to the wider public.
In Senegal, a mother’s ordeal exposes a health system under strain
A difficult birth offers a glimpse into the pressures facing Senegal’s public healthcare system.
In Senegal, a mother’s ordeal exposes a health system under strain
A difficult birth offers a glimpse into the pressures facing Senegal’s public healthcare system.
Christina Applegate gives fans health update: ‘Brightening up my cloudy day’
Christina Applegate is back in front of the camera, giving fans a first glimpse of herself at home after a months-long hospital stay.
Motorola shows off its Signature 27 flagship, and there's good news for audiophiles
Motorola has shared yet another teaser for its flagship Signature 27, giving us a glimpse at its full rear design, speaker setup, and more.
Football Italia Show: Allegri infuriated, Lautaro silences the doubters
Serie A Round 5 already delivered two intriguing clashes, with Roma and Inter sharing the points in a thrilling 2–2 draw at the Stadio Olimpico, while Fiorentina and Napoli played out a 1–1 stalem...
Barcelona star limps off with injury vs Sevilla
La Liga champions Barcelona have on Saturday been dealt a potential setback on the personnel front. This comes after Andreas Christensen was forced into an early departure from the club’s latest out...
Salma Hayek and Angelina Jolie share rare glimpse at their ‘connection’ and friendship
Salma Hayek and Angelina Jolie opened up about their bond, which grew stronger when they worked on ‘Without Blood’ together.
"He does everything..." Michael Carrick Names Shea Lacey’s Standout Quality
Amidst a turbulent start for Manchester United, a historic goalscoring debut from Shea Lacey offers a glimpse of hope while earning high praise from club legend Michael Carrick.
Chivu: “A second half of grit, courage and personality”
A comeback draw, secured thanks to a superb second-half performance from Inter, who recovered from two goals down against home side Roma. The game at the Olimpico showcased great quality, but above al...
Roma’s Soule on Inter: ‘Obviously they are the strongest’
Matias Soule could not hide his frustration at the Stadio Olimpico, where Roma led the champions by two goals and finished the evening with only a point.With quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb, the Argentine ...
Gasperini faces his kryptonite against Inter after 10 consecutive defeats
Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini faces Inter today, having lost each of his last 10 meetings with the Nerazzurri.Saturday’s game between Roma and Inter at the Stadio Olimpico is arguably the biggest ...
AS Roma vs Inter Milan – Predicted lineup and team news
AS Roma and Inter Milan, the two leading teams in the current Serie A standings, will meet in a major top-of-the-table contest at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Saturday. The match will be the final f...
Roma’s Perfect Start Faces Its Biggest Test Yet Against Inter
Roma’s perfect start faces its biggest test yet as the Giallorossi welcome defending champions Inter to the Olimpico.
Ahead of Roma vs. Inter; Nerazzurri's training session
It's the day before Roma vs. Inter on Serie A matchday 5. The Nerazzurri take on the Giallorossi at the Olimpico at 18:00 CEST on Saturday, 19 September. Before travelling to the capital, the Nerazzur...
Things That Actually Matter: Ryan Lasko
On a day the A’s lost 10-1 you probably don’t much care to discuss the team anyway. We’ll save that for a day, hopefully tomorrow, when the A’s give a glimpse of being good in 2027 and not just flirting with 100 losses in 2026. Baseball matters, but when an injury like Ryan Lasko’s occurs […]
Tale of Two Offenses in Nationals' Mini-Series vs. Phillies
Washington oscillates between offensive dominance and a shutout loss while Daylen Lile’s power surge and a resilient bullpen offer glimpses of a brighter future in D.C.
Fresh Googlebook leak offers an early glimpse at Acer, ASUS, and Lenovo models
Leaked renders reveal upcoming Googlebooks from Acer, ASUS, and Lenovo featuring slim builds, a bunch of ports, and a retro Glowbar accent.
'It's my responsibility'
Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi has apologised for Tuesday's limp Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Liverpool, but says it is "unfair" that his team are in "this unlucky moment". Spurs' hopes of a morale-boosting cup win to distract from their winless and goalless opening four Premier League games were short-lived, and even Conor Gallagher's header - their first goal against top-flight opposition this season - came while already trailing 2-0 and did not change the outcome.
Amazon warehouse in Romeoville sold to California investor
The deal offers a glimpse at how much investors will pay for revenue certainty in the Chicago-area industrial market.
Emmy-winning ‘The Pitt’ hits close to home for San Diego healthcare workers
Healthcare workers say the medical drama gives viewers a true glimpse inside the ER.
DeepSeek engineer's viral post offers glimpse inside China's AI race
In a post published on his public WeChat account, DeepSeek engineer Liu Shengyu said he expects AI to soon surpass him at the work he loves.
Scientists find nine new sponge species in glimpse of Alaska’s deep-sea diversity
But their habitat is threatened by bottom trawling in the region and Trump’s plan to expand seafloor mining
Did an international team of scientists get humanity's first glimpse of dark matter?
A Brown University physicist, one of the project's co-founders and lead researchers, filled us in.
Chargers’ Matchup Against Cardinals is Opportunity to Showcase Offense
The Chargers’ Week 1 matchup against the Cardinals presents the perfect opportunity to showcase what their new-look offense can do. With Justin Herbert, Omarion Hampton and Ladd McConkey leading the way, this could be an early glimpse of what Mike McDaniel’s offense has in store.
Duchess Meghan shares a look at her and Prince Harry's UK life
Duchess Meghan is giving followers a glimpse inside her life back in the U.K. with Prince Harry and their kids.
Astronaut Anil Menon Shows How Health Checkups Are Conducted In Space
The post offers a glimpse into the coordinated process of conducting medical and scientific demonstrations on the Space Station.
Karaoke for one: China’s $1 trillion ‘loneliness economy’ gives a glimpse of the world’s future
A growing cohort is fast reshaping the profile of the Asian consumer: the single, childless or otherwise alone.
Wasps are disappearing this summer, and scientists are worried
Britain’s wasps have become mysteriously scarce this summer, and scientists suspect an unusual combination of temperature swings, heatwaves, and food shortages may be responsible. Even the wasps that remain appear unusually small, potentially offering a glimpse of how extreme heat could reshape insect populations.
Rising diesel costs put pressure on western North Carolina businesses
The high cost of diesel fuel is impacting all kinds of local industries in the mountains, including trucking operators.
Gabriel Jesus Details Ugly Arsenal Exit: Forced to Train Alone
Gabriel Jesus has revealed how the final days at Premier League side Arsenal took an unexpectedly cold turn, claiming he was suddenly told to train away from his teammates before completing his deadline-day move to Barcelona. The Brazilian forward’s comments offer a rare glimpse behind the polished language that usually surrounds major transfers and suggest […] The post Gabriel Jesus Details Ugly Arsenal Exit: Forced to Train Alone appeared first on HEAVY.
A Glimpse of the Twins’ 2026 Draft Class
My thoughts on the debuts of the Twins’ 2026 draftees.
Seahawks Get Concerning Sam Darnold Injury News Amid Patriots Game
After one series, there’s concern about Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold. After a 3rd-and-6 play, Dre’Mont Jones sacked Darnold for a five-yard loss, but after the play, he limped off the field. When the Seahawks were on defense, Darnold went into the blue tent to examine him. In the very next series, backup Drew Lock […] The post Seahawks Get Concerning Sam Darnold Injury News Amid Patriots Game appeared first on HEAVY.
‘Get This Man a Cart’ – Sports Doctor Calls Out Patriots for Making A.J. Brown Limp to Locker Room After Injury Scare
It has been a shocking start to the 2026 NFL season. A unique Wednesday night broadcast to begin the year was already going to be an adjustment.
Patriots WR A.J. Brown leaves field with injury
Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown limped off the field after suffering an injury in Wednesday's game against the Seahawks.
Tigers’ series win offers some encouraging glimpses of 2027
It’s too little, too late for the playoff chase in 2026, but the Detroit Tigers showed this week they’re still capable of playing clean baseball.
Six decades of politics (but little government)
The first aired episode of “Star Trek,” entitled “The Man Trap,” premiered on September 8, 1966 — 60 years ago today. I’m actually editing a political science fiction issue of The Forum right now, and it’s prompted to me think a lot about the ways that Trek deals with politics and government and what it’s offered us as commentary. The @smotus report is a reader-supported publication. To support this work, please become a paid subscriber. Subscribe The original TV series ran from 1966 to 1969. It had a loyal but modest following, but the audience grew substantially with the series in syndication for years after that. The franchise developed its first motion picture in 1979, followed by five sequels, and then a whole other series of films built around the “Next Generation” series that first aired in 1987. In recent decades, several more TV series have built up around it, including the current “Strange New Worlds,” now in its fourth season. Throughout the past six decades, the franchise has offered us a good many insights into US politics and international relations, although often disguised as science fiction yarns. The original series was largely a Cold War fable, with the United Federation of Planets (a stand-in for the US) perpetually at odds with the Klingon Empire (a stand-in for the USSR). The “Let That Be Your Last Battlefield” episode (1969) posited a planet divided into two races, largely indistinguishable to outsiders, but nonetheless constituting a brutal racial hierarchy. “Patterns of Force” (1968) showed a struggling planet where the leader had attempted to construct a benevolent dictatorship — literally Nazism without bigotry — and found that authoritarianism could not exist apart from hierarchy and oppression. (Relatedly, I’d put “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country,” high on a list of dad films about the end of the Cold War, near “The Hunt for Red October.”) Get 20% off for 1 year Indeed, the original series itself was something of a political statement, with a multi-racial crew running the Enterprise, a diverse and largely peaceful Federation mostly free from want and oppression, and protected by Starfleet, an armed force whose scientific mission was at least as important as its military one. Famously, when Nichelle Nichols wanted to walk away from the role of Uhura on the original series, none other than Martin Luther King, Jr. met with her and urged her to remain on the show, discussing the importance of viewers seeing an intelligent Black woman as part of the command team three centuries hence. Later series in the Trek franchise offered a good deal of political commentary on their own, but probably none as explicitly and incisively as “Deep Space Nine,” which ran from 1993 to 1999. The episodes surrounding the Dominion War, especially the “In The Pale Moonlight” (1998), showed the compromises, sacrifices, and moral rot associated with winning even a just war — probably better than any series would until “Andor” (2022-25). In “Far Beyond The Stars” (1998), Captain Benjamin Sisko is somehow transplanted to the role of a science fiction writer in 1950s New York. The writer is frequently sidelined and his ideas stolen because publishers don’t want to credit a Black writer. Several series have depicted the secretive Section 31 — an unacknowledged black ops security force operating within Starfleet. These episodes often end up using Section 31 as a foil to show the dangers of a lawless group within a lawful society, even (especially) when that group posits itself as essential for everyone else’s freedom to continue. The current “Strange New Worlds” has played with a few political themes. I found the first two seasons of this show among the best that the Trek franchise has produced in decades, but this season and the last have really been struggling for ideas. Yet one interesting thread is the idea that the diplomatic and enlightened leadership style of Captain Christopher Pike will not work in all situations. “A Quality of Mercy” (2022), which I wrote about here, puts Pike in the middle of a battle with a Romulan vessel in an alternate timeline, and finds that Pike’s conciliatory style would actually make a lengthy and deadly war more likely, while a quick and more violent approach might have prevented the war. This season’s opener, “Valles Marineris,” shows a pre-lightspeed civilization locked in a war to the death with a neighboring planet. The idea of an alliance or a federation hasn’t even occurred to them — their ship’s commander is curious but doesn’t see it as an option. For a franchise as political as “Star Trek,” one thing we almost never see is the government. We get occasional glimpses of Starfleet’s council — mostly uniformed people at a rectangular table — but almost no sense of how the Federation is governed. Are there elections? Who is in the legislature? How much power does the president have? What kind of factional divisions do they wrestle with and how? The shows and films are pretty silent on this. We’ve seen a few military tribunals within Starfleet, but little about how civilians deal with crime and injustice. With recent years seeing some of the franchise’s more interesting plot lines and casts, it seems clear that Star Trek is still full of energy and ideas. Given the erosion of American democracy and the reshuffling of the international order, there’s no shortage of material for future shows to comment on. I’m not sure we should toast to 60 more years, but cheers to a show that continues to teach us about ourselves. Share
Is Nunes out of favour?
The role of Matheus Nunes in Enzo Maresca's team has been the subject of several questions sent in via our Manchester City Ask me Anything form. Nunes has not featured much this season because he has sustained a couple of knocks in recent weeks - and that has led to Abdukodir Khusanov being deployed at right-back. The Portugal international limped out of the Community Shield defeat by Arsenal just minutes before kick-off and played half an hour in the opening Premier League win over Bournemouth.
Surreal photos show the mud, chaos, and glamour of Burning Man
Rain and dust storms returned to Burning Man, but the art cars rolled on. These photos offer a glimpse of what the festival looked like in 2026.
March of Dimes report gives glimpse into Arkansas maternal health
One-third of U.S. counties are maternity care deserts, leaving more than 2.4 million women of reproductive age without access to local maternity care, according to the March of Dimes' 2026 report, "Nowhere to Go: Maternity Care Deserts Across the U.S."
Hermoso on Roma’s mentality: “We always believe until the end.”
Mario Hermoso spoke to Sky Sport after the comeback win against Atalanta in tonight’s 2-1 thriller at the Olimpico.“I think we played a serious, important game. We had chances to score earlier.”...
Over 65,000 fans to attend Roma-Atalanta
Roma is preparing to face Atalanta. Two teams in opposing forms are expected at the Olimpico, but both teams are aiming for three points on a day packed with big matches. Tonight – September 5 – a...
AS Roma vs Atalanta – Predicted lineup and team news
AS Roma are set to build on their impressive early-season run as they host Atalanta on Saturday at the Stadio Olimpico.The Giallorossi arrive at this high-profile clash in outstanding shape, leading t...
Mora and Dybala tipped to start vs Atalanta
Roma are coming off two convincing 4-0 wins, but they came against a Fiorentina side struggling to find their feet and a Lecce side that misread the game. Tonight at the Olimpico, the match against At...
Like father, like son: The art, science and family bond behind a local DJ business
Hatfield resident Killian Stewart, 16, had his first professional solo gig five years ago after apprenticing in his craft almost literally from birth, thanks to mentoring from the well-known regional DJ Greg Stewart. Also known as Killian’s dad, Greg is an audio-visual engineer by day. The two of them provide glimpses into the art and […]
Science reveals a surprising trace of St. Thérèse's faith
Nearly 130 years after her death, one tiny relic is offering a fascinating glimpse into the very physical reality of St. Thérèse's Little Way.
Have scientists glimpsed the first dark matter particle?
Shadowy dark matter has eluded scientists for decades. The LZ experiment may have spotted one particle, called a WIMP, but more data is needed to check.
The Fashion Politics Of Nicole Kidman’s Pieter Mulier Versace Debut
At the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Practical Magic 2’, Nicole Kidman offered the first glimpse of Pieter Mulier’s vision for Versace.
1.4-million-year-old footprints reveal a surprisingly large human relative
Ancient footprints in Kenya reveal that eight Paranthropus boisei may have traveled together 1.4 million years ago, with some individuals reaching surprisingly large, human-like body sizes. The tracks offer a rare glimpse of their social behavior and suggest these extinct human relatives may have lived in more complex groups than previously thought.
Florence Harding Photographed Taught Me About Women Partaking in Politics
What would Florence Kling Harding think now? A week or so ago when I cast my ballot at my designated polling place this thought crossed my mind. I imagine the former first lady would be pleased about how routine voting has become for women in the United States. But perhaps she would not be satisfied. Today, a published essay I wrote for In Pursuit spotlights a lesson in leadership demonstrated by First Lady Florence Harding. In my research, I discovered there’s a lot to be said about this strong female historic figure. But it was the blurry photograph capturing Mrs. Harding voting for her husband Warren G. Harding, one of two presidential candidates from Ohio, on Nov. 2, 1920—Election Day—that drew my attention. It was the first presidential election held in the United States after the ratification and certification of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. Its 106th anniversary was marked on Wednesday. I remember thinking what a shame it was that her presence in the image was imperfect while the mostly men surrounding her were in sharp focus. Perhaps cynically I thought, “No surprise!” On further examination, though, the clear reaction of the people surrounding Mrs. Harding was equally important. In that snapshot of time, many of their expressions were serious. One man stood elevated above the rest with a slight smile as he caught a glimpse of history. Mr. Harding hovered over his wife’s shoulder closely observing the last seconds of her vote being cast. Their gazes were locked in on who would hours later become first lady. Subscribe The attention she drew is worth noting, mostly because, as I learned, Mrs. Harding understood the power her image could have on women across the country. She and I share in common a career in newspapers—hers the business side and mine on the editorial side. Nevertheless, it became clear to me as I write in the essay that she understood if she was seen voting, other women would follow suit. That wouldn’t necessarily be the case in that 1920 election, though, Karen Kedrowski, the director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics at Iowa State University, explained to me. Florence Harding was a suffrage advocate. But, suffrage was a contentious issue and women were far from united at the time of the election. In fact, a substantial number of women and active anti-suffrage organizations thought women participating in elections was a “bad idea and antithetical to their roles in the private sphere as mothers and homemakers,” Kedrowski said, adding that women were also viewed as the moral compass for their husbands and sons. If women got involved in politics they would become contaminated by it. Suffragists, on the other hand, wanted to bring that moral presence into politics to help clean things up. Only about 30% of women voted in that 1920 presidential election. That was a start. More than 100 years later in the 2024 presidential election, 66.9% of eligible women voted (91.3 million), compared to 63.7% of men who voted (82.6 million), according to the League of Women Voters. Yes, Florence Harding would be pleased. Subscribe That imperfect Election Day image was important symbolism about women’s potential during what was known as the “Modern Woman” era and the growing public role women were taking in the 1920s. I imagine Florence Harding might agree with other succeeding first ladies when it comes to gender equality and the importance of the vote. Like Michelle Obama when she said in her memoir Becoming, “We all play a role in this democracy. We need to remember the power of every vote.” Or Hillary Clinton during her unsuccessful run for president in 2016 when she remarked on International Women’s Day: “We celebrate the progress we’ve made to advance the full participation of women in economies and societies. And most importantly, we recommit to finishing the unfinished work that remains …” I hope if you are reading this, you will also read my essay on Florence Harding’s leadership lesson for In Pursuit. And perhaps that will move you to dig deeper and read more about Florence Harding’s life circumstances in biographies like First Lady Florence Harding: Behind the Tragedy and Controversy by Katherine A. S. Sibley. No, I do not think Florence Harding would be satisfied despite how far women have come from that day she first entered her polling place. She once wrote to the Camp Fire Girls, “The part that women play in the world has been greatly changed … It has been broadened and enlarged …” It has. And as women continue to engage in civics it continues to be. I imagine Florence Harding would want women to keep meeting the moment. Read the In Pursuit essay Watch on C-SPAN Share East Wing Magazine is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
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