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Placer County, UC Davis Explore Tahoe City Science Hub
The University of California, Davis could soon bring hands-on community education and world-class scientific research to Tahoe City.This week, the
Attacks on Health Care in the occupied Palestinian territory (01-15 October 2026)
Situation Report in English on occupied Palestinian territory about Health, Protection and Human Rights and more; published on 22 Oct 2026 by Insecurity Insight
Two CVSS 9.0 Linux KSMBD RCE Flaws Disclosed on Public Mailing Lists Before Kernel Fixes
Two CVSS 9.0 flaws in Linux KSMBD could enable remote code execution; one needs no authentication, and neither has a mainline fix.
Here’s 1 way to stop some of the political texts you receive before the election
Unfortunately, you still may see the campaign ads on television no matter what.
Data center developers to host Nov. forum in Southwest Virginia
Oasis Digital Properties is considering constructing up to four data center buildings in Russell County, with a Nov. 18 public forum planned.
Klobuchar, Demuth tangle over what they’ve done in politics, what they would do as governor
A probable final debate in Minnesota’s race for governor had Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Republican Lisa Demuth scrutinizing the records and plans of the other.
Hays FFA packs soil science boxes for classrooms nationwide
Hays High School FFA students pose for a picture with the completed Nutrients for Life Fer
Trump is the best politician of our age: Newt Gingrich
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich analyzes the Republican momentum in key states and the challenges facing the Democratic Party and promotes his new book on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.'
Summit County Public Health offering updated COVID-19 vaccines
Summit County Public Health has begun to offer the updated COVID-19 vaccine. Here's how to get it.
Destruction of water systems directly threatens global public health
Water scarcity seldom starts wars, but wars increasingly degrade vital water systems on which health and recovery depend, creating a cycle that reinforces ongoing fragility and violence, warn experts in The BMJ's climate issue today.
Israel on the ballot: Moskowitz, Singer battle for Jewish vote in new FL district
For a solid thirty minutes, the candidates defended their honor as the race’s most pro-Israel candidate.
Families angry about ads featuring brutal loved ones’ murders
Republicans are spending millions on ads that talk about brutal killings to make Democrats look soft on crime. Victims’ families say they’re shocked and furious over the use of their loved ones’ deaths. CNN’S Isabelle Chapman reports.
California latest target in DOJ efforts to end public benefits fraud
High-ranking federal officials in recent days have touted the crackdowns across the country
Free Play Days – Dying Light 2, Riders Republic, Monster Hunter Stories, Let's Build a Zoo, and More
Clear your weekend – Free Play Days is calling! Dying Light 2: Stay Human – Reloaded Edition, Let’s Build a Zoo, and Tropico 6 are available this weekend for XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to play from Thursday, October 22 until Sunday, October 25. Both Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories […]
Health Brief: Inside health care’s lobbying spending
Regulatory fights are giving the health care industry reasons to spend
Mucins are her mission: Stacy Malaker carves a new path in the fight against cancer and other diseases
In a new Q&A, Yale chemist Stacy Malaker tells the story of how she helped develop a new field of research and the potential it has for detecting and treating disease.
TAMIU students offer free health screenings in Laredo
Texas A&M International University students are offering free health screenings to the public for the first time at the university’s Clinical Health Sciences Center.
'Just wrong': Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tells Ramaswamy to immediately take down controversial ad
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is telling Republican candidate for governor Vivek Ramaswamy to pull down his controversial ad featuring Democrat Dr. Amy Acton's estranged mother.
TAMUSA opens new $55M public health and education building
The new academic building is part of the college's growing health education offerings and partnership with University Health.
Environmental engineers awarded $2.4M to study how abandoned wells impact health
A multi-institutional team of researchers, led by an engineer from Penn State, has been awarded a five-year, $2.4 million grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Energy to study the impacts that orphaned natural gas wells might have on the surrounding environment or communities.
‘There’s no way to stop them’: How campaigns and PACs get away with nonstop texting
Both parties purchase data to build a voter file with info like cell phone numbers. That means there's almost no way to stop the texts.
Ramaswamy's ad goes too far weaponizing family in politics
The actions of the campaign of Ohio Republican gubernatorial hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy are disgraceful and continue a progressively nasty tradition of perpetuating gutter politics at any cost, even to the point of dragging an opponent's family trauma into the public square.
In Iowa, Trump struggles with economic woes of farm country
The president is holding rallies in states that Republicans have previously been able to count on.
David's Bridal plans to spin off AI platform Pearl into publicly traded company
David's Bridal told CNBC exclusively that it's planning to spin off its AI platform, Pearl, into a stand-alone publicly traded company.
What to stream: Add best horror films of 2026 to your spooky...
Build your spooky-season watchlist with 2026 horror picks including “Obsession,” “Backrooms,” “Send Help” and “The Bride!,” now streaming or available to rent.
GOP player in ‘ghost’ candidate scandal behind texts slamming AG candidate
Alex Alvarado’s political action committee sent the texts attacking Jose Javier Rodriguez, the Democrat running for Florida attorney general, and was an early supporter of Republican Attorney General James Uthmeier’s campaign.
Abortion, ICE and socialism spark fireworks in swing state governor debate: 5 top moments
Republican Tom Tiffany pointed to a 20-week abortion limit while Democrat David Crowley declined to name a gestational cutoff in their debate.
Dementia risk may be linked to seemingly harmless daily habit, new research suggests
Even naps under 30 minutes raised dementia risk 40% in a Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health study of nearly 1,000 older adults.
Virginia State Senator L. Louise Lucas charged in public corruption case
The 82-year-old surrendered to authorities to face charges Thursday, the Justice Department said. She was charged along with a half-dozen others.
Crowley, Tiffany clash on education, taxes in Wisconsin governor’s debate
MADISON (WKOW) -- The only scheduled debate between Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley and Republican candidate Tom Tiffany was held Wednesday evening.
‘No consequences, no accountability’: Longtime Republican adviser on controversial OH attack ad
Public health programs can ‘rewire’ social networks, Yale study finds
A maternal and child health education program implemented in rural villages in Honduras changed the communities’ social networks in ways that could be harmful or beneficial.
Healthcare, small business advocates urge reversing healthcare cuts, boost Democrats
Advocates called on Congress to restore Medicaid and Affordable Care Act insurance premium subsidies and criticized Republicans.
Libertarianism Is Equality of Permission
“Without shared standards of right and wrong, it’s impossible to settle disputes; it’s impossible to maintain social cohesion and trust. Every healthy society rests on some shared conception of the sacred.”
Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas indicted in connection with marijuana business
Lucas, the 82-year-old president pro tempore of the Virginia Senate, is one of the state’s most powerful Democrats.
Atrium and State Health Plan are clashing over NC benefits. Get up to speed.
A tiered network fight escalated into a lawsuit and an out-of-network move — all while 750,000 members were trying to pick a plan.
As Trump's support slips, white evangelicals remain his Republican bedrock
Polling and interviews show they remain his most reliable constituency
Alabama governor’s race could be surprisingly competitive, prominent political forecaster says
Sabato's Crystal Ball shifted Alabama's governor's race from "Safe Republican" to "Likely Republican."
Food Industry Innovation: The Convergence of Science and Trends
Food industry innovation combines AI, culinary science, and local trends to deliver sustainable, convenient meals, writes Mildred Villegas.
New Analyses Offer Comprehensive Guide to the Real Consequences of Republican Health Care Cuts
As many of the Medicaid cuts take effect January 1, Families USA’s new six-part series shows the damage is greater than the sum of its parts.
Republican Senate candidate Bert Mizusawa talks energy, immigration, AI, Trump at UVA Center for Politics
With less than two weeks until Virginians hit the polls for midterm elections, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Bert Mizusawa took center stage at the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics Thursday evening for his “Evening with Maj. Gen. Bert Mizusawa” event.
Commentary: DeWine and Vance: A case study of Ohio political reaction to the now-infamous Ramaswamy Acton ad
Ohio's 2026 campaign for governor made history this week with what's quickly becoming one of the most notorious political advertisements of all time. Republican Vice President JD Vance and Republican Gov. Mike DeWine offer a fascinating case study in political reaction.
School of Public Health releases 2026 Healthy Georgia Report
“Healthy Georgia: Our State of Public Health,” provides a glance at how the Peach State is faring on 31 different health topics.
Kevin Sowers to retire after a decade leading Johns Hopkins Health System
Sowers, who has advanced an expansive strategic vision since his arrival in 2018, announces plans to retire at the end of 2027
Okpareke’s ads don’t add up on her federal campaign finance report
By Kevin Hendricks — Didi Okpareke’s congressional campaign paid for Facebook and Instagram ads that popped up on screens more than 150,000 times this summer, mostly in New Mexico. Her latest federal campaign finance report says she spent nothing. The Republican nominee for New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District spent between $500 and $599 on several […]
Maui Coral Reef Holds Secrets Of The Past
Scientists have studied a two-century-old coral core from Maui's Olowalu reef, revealing how land use has impacted reef health.
How both Texas parties have shifted their political ad messaging
Democrats have moved from healthcare to taxes and corruption, while Republicans have ramped up ad spending on property taxes, crime and transgender issues, an analysis of AdImpact data shows.
Brighton Held 0-0 by Jablonec: Wasteful Seagulls Frustrated
Despite dominating possession in the Czech Republic, Fabian Hürzeler’s side lacked a clinical edge, relying on Bart Verbruggen’s heroics to escape a stubborn Jablonec defense with a draw.
Tiffany announces parental 'Bill of Rights' to ban transgender sports, pronoun changes
Republican candidate for governor Tom Tiffany says he’ll make Wisconsin schools more accountable by giving parents and teachers more rights.
Sasin and Thai Airways Partner to Bridge Business Education and Real-World Experience
Sasin School of Management, Chulalongkorn University, and Thai Airways International Public Company Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote cooperation in education and student development, connecting classroom knowledge with practical experience in the business sector.
Teresa Rand named News-Journal's 'Most Influential Woman in Business'
Shades of pink filled a conference room in The Shores Resort & Spa on Oct. 22 as businesswomen from Volusia and Flagler counties gathered to celebrate a long-running Daytona Beach News-Journal tradition.
Political Pulse: Don Haggar runs for Public Utilities Commission as a Republican
Former state lawmaker Don Haggar is running as a Republican for the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, pledging to be an impartial voice in quasi-judicial role.
Why Chinese pundits say France’s riots could reshape European politics
Protests stem from falling competitiveness with an eroded middle class, providing ‘fertile ground’ for polarisation, observers say.
This election ‘may break our campaign finance laws,’ warns Idaho secretary of state
Opponents of Proposition 1 have been particularly noncompliant, the secretary of state says.
Vivek Ramaswamy campaign ad for Ohio ‘shameful, disgusting’, says Republican congresswoman
Nancy Mace said: ‘This ad is going to go down as the most shameful, disgusting, offensive ad this election season’
Sen. Thom Tillis on his proudest moment in the Senate
CNN’s Jake Tapper talks with Republican Sen. Thom Tillis about his greatest accomplishment while in the Senate, as he prepares to leave at the end of his term. This is part of an ongoing series where Jake Tapper joins politicians from both sides of the aisle in some of their favorite places to discuss how they got to where they are today. Watch the full interview on CNN.com/AllAccess.
Dr. Daniel Edney named president of national public health organization
State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney will lead the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials for a one-year term while continuing to lead the Mississippi State Department of Health.
‘Clear political stunt’: Beshear rejects Ball’s nominees for executive ethics commission
A day after submitting nominations for an appointment to the Executive Branch Ethics Commission, Republican Auditor Allison Ball says Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear rejected her list. A spokesperson for the governor said the list was “a clear political stunt.”
'This is despicable': Amy Acton responds to Ohio attack ad
Her Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy is airing the ad featuring her estranged mother, whose husband was charged with sexual abuse in her childhood.
In New Mexico governor’s race, Deb Haaland’s historic bid tests Democrats' political hold
If Deb Haaland wins New Mexico’s race for governor, she’ll make history as the first Native American woman to lead a state
Statistician Susan Murphy to present 2026 Chemerda Lectures in Science Nov. 4, 5
Susan Murphy, Mallinckrodt Professor of Statistics and of Computer Science, and associate faculty in the Kempner Institute for the Study of Natural and Artificial Intelligence at Harvard University, will present the 2026 John M. Chemerda Lectures in Science on Nov. 4 and 5 at Penn State University Park. The free public lectures are sponsored by the Penn State Eberly College of Science.
NMSU Department of Public Health to host resource fair for senior citizens
New Mexico State University’s Department of Public Health Sciences will host a community resource fair for individuals 55 years old and older from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 2 at Trails West Senior...
Maine Department of Health and Human Services will hold public hearing on Prime Healthcare
Democratic Representative Julie McCabe requested the public hearing. She represents Lewiston, home to Central Maine Healthcare's flagship hospital.
Trump says Amy Acton is ‘fair game’
President Donald Trump on Thursday called Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton “fair game” as he defended Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s ad that features her estranged mother and ignored the abuse allegations against her stepfather.
Inflation at the movies: Runtimes are longer, from ‘The Odyssey’ to ‘You Can See Everything’
Your bladder isn’t lying.
Henrico Planning Commission advances proposed marijuana business regulations to board of supervisors
A new package of zoning restrictions on recreational marijuana businesses will advance to the Henrico Board of Supervisors, after the Henrico Planning Commission blessed the proposal Oct. 15. Commissioners voted unanimously for approval after only a few questions and no comments from the public. Supervisors will consider the regulations during
Witkoff faces backlash for praising Putin as a ‘humanitarian’
The comments were swiftly condemned by U.S. lawmakers who view Russian President Vladimir Putin as responsible for the brutal war in Ukraine.
In new WHO role, Vanessa Kerry will focus on building health system resilience | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Vanessa Kerry, newly named special envoy for health resilience at WHO, plans to help build health systems so nations can be ready for outbreaks or other emergencies,
Burning through Türkiye's GDP: The high cost of fossil fuel PM2.5 pollution on public health – Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air
Türkiye’s reliance on fossil fuels is generating massive air pollution health costs both within the country and throughout the region. This report finds that fossil fuels account for more than half (52%) of Türkiye’s population exposure to PM2.5 air pollution. The cumulative health impacts are estimated to cost the Turkish economy approximately USD 55 billion each year, equivalent to 4.1% of national GDP in 2024. The pollution is also responsible for roughly 26,500 deaths per year in the country, including deaths from cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, lung cancer, stroke, and diabetes.The impacts begin at the very start of life, with fossil-fuel-derived PM2.5 pollution contributing to an estimated 8,000 preterm births, 8,200 low-birthweight infants, 5,100 new cases of childhood asthma, and 6,500 emergency-room visits for asthma each year in Türkiye.Beyond the estimated deaths each year in Türkiye, air pollution from the country’s fossil fuel emissions also contributes to deaths and economic losses in neighbouring countries. In 2024, these emissions were estimated to cause: 32,000 deaths and USD 2.1 billion in economic burden in Egypt; 1,700 deaths and USD 0.2 billion in economic burden in Syria; 800 deaths and USD 0.8 billion in economic burden in Iraq; 500 deaths and USD 4.5 billion in economic burden in Israel; and 400 deaths and USD 1.5 billion in economic burden in Greece.Türkiye currently has no national ambient air-quality standard for PM2.5, despite the substantial health burden associated with exposure to the pollutant. Figure — The percentage of annual PM2.5 emissions in Türkiye’s fossil fuel emissions, using the EMEP emission inventory and EMEP MSC-W chemical transport model Key findings Türkiye’s fossil fuel emissions (from domestic sources as well as international aviation and shipping) account for 52% of population exposure to PM₂.₅ nationwide. PM2.5 pollution attributable to Türkiye’s fossil fuel use is responsible for approximately 26,500 deaths in the country every year, including deaths from cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, lung cancer, stroke, and diabetes. Children are among the most affected, with fossil fuel-derived PM2.5 pollution contributing to an estimated 8,000 preterm births, 8,200 low-birth-weight infants, 5,100 new cases of childhood asthma and 6,500 emergency room visits for asthma each year. The cumulative health impacts of fossil fuel-derived PM2.5 pollution are estimated to cost the Turkish economy approximately USD 55 billion each year, equivalent to 4.1% of national GDP in 2024. Transboundary pollution attributable to Türkiye’s land-based fossil fuel emissions also leads to thousands of deaths in five neighbouring countries, with estimated economic burden per year (as of 2024) reaching USD 2.1 billion in Egypt (3,200 deaths), USD 0.2 billion in Syria (1,700 deaths), USD 0.8 billion in Iraq (800 deaths), USD 4.5 billion in Israel (500 deaths), and USD 1.5 billion in Greece (400 deaths). Türkiye currently has no national ambient air quality standard for PM2.5, despite the substantial health burden associated with exposure to the pollutant. Reducing fossil fuel use and emissions across Türkiye’s energy, transport and industrial systems would deliver substantial air quality and public health benefits by reducing exposure to PM2.5 and preventing associated illness and deaths. Figure — Annual deaths attributable to Türkiye’s land-based fossil fuel emissions in the five most affected countries, based on 2024 emissions
'Food Is Medicine' Shows Fixing the Food System Is a Public Health Priority
Food Is Medicine by Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian offers a path toward a healthier food system that benefits people, communities, and the planet.
Trump backs Ramaswamy on ad featuring Amy Acton\'s estranged mother
President Donald Trump has urged Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for Ohio governor, to keep running a controversial ad. The ad features the estranged mother of Democratic opponent Amy Acton.
A political bogeyman has emerged in L.A.: Ousted D.A. George Gascón
George Gascón has disappeared from public life. But critics are trying to tie the unpopular ex-prosecutor to candidates Nithya Raman and Marissa Roy.
Several Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities Accidentally Posted To Public Kernel Mailing List
Seemingly as an accident, overnight several new Linux kernel vulnerability reports were posted to the public Linux kernel mailing list rather than the private security mailing list
Analysis | The Republicans who aren’t endorsing Trump
In today’s edition … Immigration fear heats up Trump-Haley clash, dominates late GOP ad spending … Twelve House hard-liners sink a procedural rule in protest of Johnson’s bipartisan government funding deal.
In New Mexico governor’s race, Deb Haaland’s historic bid tests Democrats’ political hold
Republican contender Gregg Hull says the state is “primed for a shift.”
Healthcare, small business advocates urge reversing healthcare cuts, boost Democrats
Advocates called on Congress to restore Medicaid and Affordable Care Act insurance premium subsidies and criticized Republicans.
AU report raises red flags on these Ga. health problems
The 2026 “Healthy Georgia: Our State of Public Health” report, produced by the Institute of Public and Preventive Health, compiles the latest available numbers on 31 health topics.
Lin to deliver APHA's Lowell Reed Lecture honoring contributions to public health statistics - UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
Oct. 22, 2026 The American Public Health Association has selected Dr. Danyu Lin, Dennis Gillings Distinguished Professor of Biostatistics, as the 2026 Lowell Reed Lecturer, one of the organization’s highest honors for statistical innovation.
University of New Haven Student Explores the Power of Peer Support in
University of New Haven Master of Public Health student Donrine Adeyinka Theo Harding ’28 MPH reflects on a Born This Way Foundation event exploring how peer support, mental health education, and mean
Radiologist FDA leader believes generative AI should be evaluated like human docs
Rick Abramson, MD, director of the FDA’s Digital Health Center of Excellence, recently spoke during a panel held in Boston by industry lobbying group AdvaMed.
In New Mexico governor’s race, Deb Haaland’s historic bid tests Democrats’ political hold
Republican contender Gregg Hull says the state is “primed for a shift.”
After Trump said he didn’t trust mail ballots, Democrats turned to voting in person
The president lost in court, but Democrats are still wary of mail-in voting as the midterm election approaches.
Zero Republican political science professors found at 4 major Pennsylvania universities, research shows
(The College Fix) — Professors registered as Democrats outnumber colleagues registered as Republicans by a 28 to one ratio in […]
LA County Public Health reports first flu deaths of the season
The LA County Department of Public Health confirmed the first two flu-related deaths of the season.
The science of ‘dessert flipping’ — and how it can help you eat healthier
This simple trick focuses on what to add to your plate, not what to cut out.
Polymarket, Kalshi expand political donations as firms face state, federal scrutiny
By Douglas Gillison WASHINGTON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Prediction market operators Kalshi, Polymarket and their founders have given at least $5 million combined to Republican and Democratic political
Star Wars Battlefront 3 Is Real, EA Officially Confirms
Could eras like The High Republic be explored in the next game?
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine calls on Vivek Ramaswamy to take down ad featuring opponent’s estranged mother
DeWine, a Republican, said he still endorses Ramaswamy over Democrat Amy Acton in the race to succeed him as Ohio’s governor.
Can a Political Attack Ad Go Too Far?
Ohio Republicans are divided after Ramaswamy's attack ad featuring rival's mother drew condemnation from Gov. DeWine. Read what Vance and Husted said.
Health Data Utilities as Essential Public Infrastructure: A Cooperative Federalism Architecture
Federal interoperability initiatives like Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement transport clinical records across boundaries but fail to aggregate and enrich state-governed datasets, including Medicaid claims, prescription monitoring records, and social service registries.
Sabyasachi Sen Honored for Outstanding Contributions to Glass Science and Technology
Sabyasachi Sen, professor and chair of materials science and engineering at UC Davis, is the 2026 recipient of the American Ceramic Society’s George W. Morey Award, which celebrates outstanding, original contributions to glass science and technology.
Farmers, Health Care and Highways: 5 Takeaways from the Kansas Senate Debate
The Republican incumbent, Roger Marshall, is facing a surprisingly tough challenge from the Democratic nominee, Adam Hamilton.
What Dueling Visits by Ocasio-Cortez and Manchin Say About Maine’s Senate Race
Senator Susan Collins, a Republican in a tight race, is keying her closing pitch to the middle, while her progressive challenger, Troy Jackson, is seeking to excite the left.
El-Sayed’s loyalty to America, Rogers’ loyalty to Trump and other takeaways from Michigan Senate debate
The Michigan Senate debate between Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers was bitterly personal and ferociously contested — as befits a contest that could decide the chamber’s majority.
Indian tech company eMudhra announces withdrawal from certificate business after security incident
The issue was publicized by cybersecurity researcher Scott Helme, who published a blog saying that instead of a random 384-bit number, one of the company's private keys was just the number four.
Former NC GOP Senate candidate sues Wake schools over access to public records
Wake says it would take 703 hours of staff time at a cost of $15,395 to process the public records request from Scott Lassiter.
Commission announces plan for polar hub to step up research coordination
The European Commission plans to develop an EU polar research hub to strengthen coordination and improve the alignment between science and policy. The objective, according to a Commission official, is to “better connect research, observation and scientific infrastructure, improve access to research resources and strengthen coordination with stakeholders, including Indigenous people.”Announced in a new EU Arctic strategy on October 20, there is little detail yet on how the hub will be implemented, only that it will “reinforce and expand” the European Polar Coordination Office (EPCO), which is hosted and managed by the European Polar Board (EPB) at Umeå University in Sweden. EPCO was born from the EU-PolarNet projects funded through Horizon 2020 and currently coordinates the EU Polar Cluster, a network of EU-funded collaborative polar projects.While the practical details remain to be defined, the decision sends “a clear and positive signal,” said Maria Grigoratou, head of EPCO and executive secretary of EPB. “By reinforcing EPCO, the Commission has an opportunity to build on the legacy of EU-PolarNet 2, strengthen European polar research coordination and expand cooperation with a broader range of Arctic stakeholders,” she told Science|Business.The move has been welcomed by the polar research community. “The polar research hub could play an important role in connecting existing research communities, observation systems and infrastructure, and in bringing scientific knowledge closer to policymaking, in cooperation with local communities and Indigenous people,” said Katrine Moland Hansen, director of operations at Norway’s Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center.But money will be an issue. “It is clear that EPCO will need more resources and structure to function well and to make research reach policymakers,” said Kati Lindström, vice-chair of the Polar Research Committee of the Estonian Academy of Sciences. “European polar research is big if we pool the resources, and it should not only be left to enthusiastic scientists to develop networks of strategic importance in their free time.”The Arctic strategy makes a point of saying that local communities should have a greater involvement in Arctic science. “All EU Arctic research consortia are mandated to invite Indigenous people representatives to participate in projects,” it reads. “The EU also supports research that is directly led by Indigenous communities and address their challenges.”It also underlines the importance of reinforcing collaboration with like-minded partners such as Norway, Iceland, Canada, the UK, Japan and South Korea, as well as deepening its engagement with NATO. This includes the US, with which “the EU is committed to continuing a pragmatic transatlantic engagement based on shared interests and values.”Related articlesViewpoint: Does Europe dare to invest in the Arctic?Anchor Greenlanders in Arctic climate research, experts tell EU ahead of policy updateFor Moland Hansen, this open and inclusive approach to cooperation is encouraging. “The Arctic is also a strong example of why equal participation of associated countries in EU funding instruments matters.”Overall, she finds the new Arctic strategy to be ambitious, timely and comprehensive. “We particularly welcome the recognition that climate change, environmental protection, security, resilience and competitiveness are closely interconnected,” she said. “Research, observations and forecasting capabilities are essential to understanding the rapid changes taking place in the Arctic and addressing these challenges together.”Security focusWhile the Arctic strategy foregrounds security, with pledges to protect undersea cables, boost satellite monitoring, deploy more icebreakers and improve military mobility, the polar community is satisfied that environmental concerns have not been forgotten.“It is inevitable that there is a strong security angle to the EU Arctic strategy, but the impact of climate change and need for climate mitigation and resilience is also strongly recognised and includes a pledge to stay the course on climate commitments,” said Sian Prior, lead advisor to the Clean Arctic Alliance, a coalition of campaigning non-profit organisations.“We need to remember that by the time the next Multiannual Financial Framework comes to an end, in 2034, the polar regions, especially the Arctic region, will be living under a new reality when it comes to ecosystem processes, when it comes to the climate,” Grigoratou went on. “And that will affect any ambition that humans may have in the region.”Lindström agreed. “All aspects of European security are dependent on climate change in the Arctic and consequently, on climate science,” she said. “We cannot close our eyes to issues like energy security, critical minerals, northern shipping routes, dual-use technologies and others. However, it remains to be seen how well the promises to protect the environment and Indigenous rights will hold when faced with critical mineral extraction under the Critical Minerals Act.”
Trump’s billion-dollar grant cuts jeopardize Tulane public health research
President Donald Trump has terminated billions in federal science and research grants since 2025. As a result, global health research and job stability at Tulane University’s Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine are in jeopardy. Since 2025, the Trump administration has frozen or terminated $177 billion in grants on health equity,...
Introspection required if EU Inc fails, says start-up lobbyist
European start-ups have a new voice in Brussels. Startups for Europe, created from the merger of lobby groups Allied for Startups and the European Startup Network, is hoping to harness the momentum behind EU-Inc, a campaign that united start-ups and investors behind demands for a new pan-European company regime.At a launch event for the new association in Brussels on October 1, the mood was remarkably upbeat compared to a typical Eurobubble gathering, more Silicon Valley than Schuman roundabout.When asked whether this reflects a feeling that Europe is on the right track, chief executive Serena Borbotti-Frison said it’s a “scary” moment as the continent looks to boost its competitiveness amid a new technological arms race.“What is at stake is quite intense, and the way we can answer is by delivering, but also with hope,” she told Science|Business. “It’s what our industry does. It’s not about identifying a pain point and then saying it’s too hard.”For many in the start-up community, that sense of hope is dwindling. In March, the European Commission presented its proposal for EU Inc, naming its initiative after the grassroots campaign.EU Inc was meant to be a gamechanger: the ability to incorporate within 48 hours for less than €100 and scale up across Europe; a harmonised stock option regime enabling start-ups to compete for talent; and simplified insolvency procedures for innovative start-ups to reduce the cost of failure.However, haggling by EU governments has raised concerns that EU Inc will be stripped of the very features, including stock option harmonisation, that are meant to make it attractive for companies.“I fear we are proving to ourselves that the model doesn’t work,” Borbotti-Frison said of the policymaking process. “Everyone agrees we should have EU Inc. Everyone agrees it’s hard to scale and we need to scale to answer the competitiveness [challenge], and still we cannot deliver? [. . .] What does that say about ourselves?”The Commission has made EU Inc a cornerstone of its single market reform, and has agreed with the European Parliament and the Council of the EU to target an agreement by the end of 2026. However, several points are currently holding up an agreement, including national rules around employee participation in management decisions, and the provision that employee stock options always be taxed at the point of sale. Some EU governments have reportedly pushed back on the Commission’s choice of legal basis, contending that anything related to taxation requires unanimity in the Council.Trade unions have also protested against EU Inc, fearing it will be exploited by companies looking to undermine workers’ rights.“If this doesn’t work, it’s introspection time, on the way our institutions work, maybe the way our lobbies work, and maybe the way the cooperation between them works,” Borbotti-Frison said.“Is it in the national interest? Is it a gap between political will and technical ability to operate? Is it speed? I don't know, but something needs to be fixed.”Ahead of last week’s European Council meeting, EU-Inc campaigners tried a new strategy: appealing directly to EU presidents and prime ministers. In an open letter, they urged EU leaders to “step in and give your negotiating teams a clear mandate to change course and reverse their objections to the Commission’s original proposal.”Lessons from EU-IncLike its predecessors, Startups for Europe will represent national start-up associations, but it is also targeting investors. The founding sponsors are venture capital firm Atomico and EQT, the investor selected earlier this year to manage the €5 billion Scaleup Europe Fund.It also wants to harness the knowledge and cross-border experience of European success stories. “Take the list of the 100 biggest unicorns in Europe. We are speaking to all of them,” Borbotti-Frison said. The association plans to publish a full list of supporters following the Slush tech conference in Helsinki in November.Andreas Klinger and Simon Schaefer, two key figures in the EU-Inc campaign, are both on the board of the new association, and Startups for Europe wants to take the lessons from their campaign.What was unprecedented about EU-Inc was “how rooted it was, and how strong it was in bringing everyone on board behind one clear pain point and solution to fix it,” Borbotti-Frison said. “This is an inspiration for us, and then we need to turn it into something more systematic, more bridged in Brussels, more connected to the policymaking game, and to scale it.”If it’s possible to unite such a broad coalition, it’s because the European start-up ecosystem is now mature, she said. “Maybe it was not ten years ago. Maybe it was not five years ago. But now, it’s mature to speak with one voice.”Open and liberal EuropeThe association plans to campaign on files related to three “pain points,” Borbotti-Frison said: “start and scale in Europe, fundraise and invest in Europe, and making Europe the most innovative continent.”As well as EU Inc, she cited public procurement, the EU’s simplification push, the Savings and Investments Union, and files related to AI adoption and technological sovereignty as priorities for the coming months.What these files have in common is that they relate not to subsidies but to the framework conditions influencing the availability of mostly private, or in the case of procurement, public, funding.Related articlesEmployee participation disagreement delays MEPs’ vote on EU IncCommission urges EU governments not to water down EU IncEU’s ‘ultra-fast’ €5B scale-up fund is set up to win, says its fund managerThe budget dispute over the next Horizon Europe programme will also impact start-ups, which are supported notably through the European Innovation Council. But EU innovation funding is a drop in the ocean compared to venture capital and public procurement budgets.“If competitiveness and innovation are a priority, then the [EU budget] should reflect it,” Borbotti-Frison said. However, she added that the main question is not how much public money is invested, but “how do we create the right conditions for the market to solve the problem?”The Scaleup Europe Fund mixes both approaches, using €1 billion in EU funding to crowd in private investors and address Europe’s lack of large-scale, late-stage growth funds. “It’s a proof of concept. Ideally, then the market will do it itself,” Borbotti-Frison said.Startups for Europe is also focused on bringing an alternative political narrative. Amid competing visions for open, global markets on the one side and a protectionist Europe on the other, it wants to offer “a third voice, to say we can be proudly European and build a strong continent in a liberal economy, open to the world, and global.”It can be tempting, when thinking about how Europe can better support innovation, to look across the Atlantic. But while it’s important to compare statistics to see where Europe needs to catch up, that’s where the comparison should stop, Borbotti-Frison said. “On everything else, we need to do it our own way. We don't have the same history. We don't have the same political model. We don't have the same way of life.”Many of the key files that could benefit the start-up community, including EU Inc and the Savings and Investments Union, rely on closer integration within Europe, making it easier to operate across borders.While the Commission has made deepening the single market a political priority, support at national level is more precarious. The coming months will see pivotal elections in Spain and France, while the German government has also been coming under pressure domestically. In each country, far-right parties have been gaining ground.When asked if she was concerned the political situation could jeopardise this progress, Borbotti-Frison responded: “Of course. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t.” However, she continues to believe that cooperation is the only way forward. “Doing it alone is not the solution. It’s also not who we are, it’s not the model we are building, and it’s not the scale we need.”