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Addressing the 'valleys of despair' caused by the growing sports betting industry
The sports betting industry has seen explosive growth in revenue in the past six years, but how is it affecting society?
Patriots news: Is Christian Gonzalez playing in Eagles joint practice?
All eyes have been on New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez as he’s been sidelined for the past week with an injury. The team is set to start joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles, and head coach Mike Vrabel was asked if Gonzalez would be participating . “Vrabel says no Christian Gonzalez again today for the Patriots’ joint […] The post Patriots news: Is Christian Gonzalez playing in Eagles joint practice? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Archeologists used to think women in prehistory wielded no power. Genetic data is upending that idea.
For more than 150 years, leading archaeologists have assumed that women of the past never assumed roles of power. New genetic data shows how flawed that interpretation is.
Bills add depth to defensive front by signing 7-year NFL veteran Greg Gaines
Gaines has spent the past three seasons playing in a backup role with Tampa Bay. He’s been a free agent since his contract expired in March.
Amazon's AI Business Passed a $25 Billion Run Rate. Where Does That Put the Stock in 5 Years?
One of the fastest-growing businesses inside the company more than doubled over the past year. What does five more years of that do to a $2.8 trillion valuation?
Bratvold joins Colliers' Des Moines office
Real estate brokerage and investment firm Colliers has announced that Tim Bratvold has joined their Des Moines office as associate vice president, focusing on the multi-family sector. He will work closely with Collier’s Minneapolis-St. Paul multi-family team, which closed more than $1 billion in multifamily transactions over the past two years. Before joining Colliers, Bratvold…
Why car dealerships are a 'hedged' business
The auto industry is cyclical, but one segment of it seems to be far more resilient to downturns: the auto dealer. Parts and service departments are responsible for about half a dealership’s profits, and finance and insurance arms can contribute nearly a quarter. Now that the affluent car buyer is showing signs of weakness, dealers are leaning more on profits and finance and insurance to drive profits. Here’s why that has worked for them in the past, and why it may be challenged in the future.
Women dominate health workforce but gaps remain, study finds
Women have driven the expansion of the global health workforce over the past three decades, yet substantial workforce shortages remain, according to a new study published in The Lancet Public Health.
In Good Health: Finding A Primary Care Physician
When was the last time you went to the doctor?Not necessarily for something big, not for a broken finger or the flu. Just a checkup. A regular annual visit to make sure everything is ok with your health.For about a third of Americans, it’s probably been too long. In 2024, more than 100 million people did not have a regular primary doctor at all, according to the National Association of Community Health Centers.The outlook is particularly bleak for young people. More than a quarter of people aged 18 to 29 polled in a national survey this summer said they didn’t have a primary care doctor. And over half of them who did have a doctor said they skipped or didn’t schedule an annual wellness check up in the past year.But the blame shouldn’t fall solely on the patients. Primary care doctors are getting squeezed by the current healthcare system. There’s a growing shortage of primary care physicians. That can mean wait times of months just to get an appointment.For today’s installment of our series, “In Good Health,” we’re unpacking the state of primary care—and what to do if you don’t have access to it.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.
Iran is losing control of the Strait of Hormuz
The battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz has become the focal point of the Iran war. Over the past several months, both Iran and the United States have claimed the upper hand – and the competing rhetoric has caused considerable confusion and doubt.
Humans Love Having Pets. Seems Like Some Other Primates Do, Too.
We aren’t the only animals that like to take care of other species. A new study finds that the roots of keeping a pet may stretch deep into our primate past.
A Freshwater Giant Living in the Great Lakes May Be Older than the United States
Decades of tagging data suggest lake sturgeon could live well past 400 years old.
Cam Neely Makes Surprising Admission About Bruins Captain Decision
David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy appear to be obvious candidates,, but Cam Neely revealed why the Bruins might leave their captaincy vacant again.
42% of millennial radiologists surveyed say their pay has stagnated over past year
This included about 33% of rads polled, who said their year-over-year compensation has remained flat, while 9% reported a decrease, according to Medscape.
Kratom poison center cases have surged 6,500% in the U.S.
Kratom use and serious health problems linked to it have risen dramatically across the United States over the past decade. Poison center reports jumped from just 19 cases in 2010 to more than 1,200 in 2023, while severe outcomes—including life-threatening complications, disability, and death—also climbed sharply. Researchers warn that kratom can trigger seizures, abnormal heart rhythms, liver damage, and breathing problems, with risks potentially increasing when it is combined with other drugs.
Giants Sign Ex-Saints Quarterback After Surprise Retirement
The New York Giants had a surprise retirement this past weekend, when veteran cornerback Sam Webb abruptly retired just one day after the preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings.To replace Webb’s spot on the 90-man roster, the Giants are signing veteran quarterback Jake Haener, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, who was drafted by the New […] The post Giants Sign Ex-Saints Quarterback After Surprise Retirement appeared first on HEAVY.
US midterm election betting races past 2024 congressional total, data shows
The group forecast that total wagers on the 2026 midterms could reach $1.6 billion if betting activity accelerates at the same pace as it did in 2024.
Charlotte Sports Business Fellowship completes Year 5 with 2026 cohort
The 16 fellows spent the past 12 weeks gaining experience with their assigned companies and completing site visits at each of the 15 participating organizations.
Colorado, like America, past due for generational change in politics
I was 27 before I ever voted for president. At 19, in 1964, the Constitution had not yet been amended establishing 18-year-old voting eligibility. In 1968, I was serving overseas with the U.S. Navy at a time when there was little effort to assist sailors or soldiers in obtaining an absentee ballot. Fortunately, that’s changed […]
DePaul Athletics Health Staffer Sues Over Mid-Pregnancy Termination
Former Depaul associate athletic director Lucero Amaya is the second Blue Demons mental health provider to sue the university in the past six years.
Yankees Social Media Spotlight: Past, Present, Future
Old Timers’ Day headlines this week’s social media spotlight.
The 10 Biggest GPU Flops In History
The GPU race is as competitive as ever. With AI pushing demand past the red line, we look back on some graphics cards that didn't exactly keep pace.
Hasan Piker torched over playbook to dodge his past controversies: 'Bats--- crazy'
Shannon Watts accused Hasan Piker of deflecting past controversial remarks, sparking a heated exchange over Democrats' responsibility for rhetoric.
11 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar
Catching you up on the past week’s most notable product releases.
Going after the wrong butts
Mayor Mike Johnston proclaimed, “It is past time Big Tobacco cleaned up the big mess it’s created.” Yep. Denver is suing tobacco companies for the cigarette butts littering the city. Because Denver’s Big Mess couldn’t possibly be the fault of the mayor, the city council or the people actually dropping garbage on the ground. It […]
David M. Shribman: A socialist high-water mark in Maine and the Midwest?
OGUNQUIT, Maine — As Maine goes, so goes the nation? Maybe. But maybe not. That phrase, from the faded past, once was a sturdy political guideline....
Despite health risks, raw milk is having a moment
Unlike the stuff sold in most grocery stores, raw milk isn’t heated to kill harmful pathogens in a process known as pasteurization.
Freed American missionary ‘in good health’ after captivity in Niger
World Outreach Church Pastor Allen Jackson says freed missionary Kevin Rideout is a ‘bright voice for Christianity’ on ‘Saturday in America.’
Can Oscar Health (OSCR) Still Look Cheap After Strong Q2?
Oscar Health stock has delivered a very large 3 year return while the broader valuation checks still lean cautious, with a low value score hinting that the recent re rating may not be a simple bargain story. Oscar Health has returned about 3.6x over the past 3 years, which puts a spotlight on whether recent enthusiasm already prices in much of the progress. Recent profitability and revenue growth can support investor expectations for the business, while concerns around medical cost trends...
New One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 may be released soon
There has been a steady stream of One UI 9 beta releases for the Galaxy S26 series over the past couple of months. The stable release shouldn't be that far off
Apple has a huge product roadmap for the smart home: Here’s what’s coming
Apple’s home products (primarily HomePod mini and Apple TV) have been the talk of the town for the past couple...
Starland District business owners on edge after string of recent burglaries
Over the past few months, multiple local favorites have been hit by the break-ins, including Starland Strange and Bazaar, Starlandia Art Supply, One for the Road, Over Yonder, The Sexton Pub, and Slow Fire BBQ.
Why Is Hunter Biden on a Media Blitz?
The former president’s son is trading silence for airtime, using podcasts and essays to talk about his past and share grievances.
Melco Resorts And Entertainment (MLCO) Stock Shrugs Off Margin Pressure##
Melco Resorts & Entertainment stock barely flinched after earnings, edging about 2% higher to around US$5.60. The market reaction looked calm for a casino operator that just reported a sharp squeeze in quarterly profitability. Net income fell to US$22.7m in Q2 on US$1.25b of revenue, with basic earnings per share slipping to US$0.06. The near term snapshot looks soft. The bigger question is whether investors focus on this margin pressure or on a business that, over the past year, has reported...
It's Long Past Time Nintendo Gave Mario A Gun, You Cowards
The only thing that can save Nintendo is leaving childish things behind
Georgia GOP push politics of the past, including Communism and Shariah
Republican candidates are campaigning on the types of culture war issues that have animated the GOP base for years. Some fear that could alienate voters in the middle.
DOJ Declares 3 Race-Based STEM Programs Unconstitutional
The programs received about $104 million in federal funds this past year.
Armstrong appoints senior advisor Conner Swanson to lead ND Department of Health and Human Services | North Dakota Office of the Governor
Gov. Kelly Armstrong appointed Conner Swanson to lead the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), effective Aug. 29, citing his experience with complex policy issues at both the state and federal levels and his guidance to the agency through the Governor’s Office these past two years.
Chicago Auto Show veteran named new McCormick Place GM
The longtime head of operations for the Chicago Auto Show becomes the fourth person to assume the role of McCormick Place general manager in the past four years.
Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak tops 13,900 cases; 35 additional hospitalizations in past week
An additional 35 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE) Stock May Be Fully Priced After Record Revenue
Madison Square Garden Entertainment has delivered a very strong share price run over the past three years, while the latest valuation checks suggest the stock now leans expensive rather than like an obvious bargain. The stock has returned 186.8% over the past three years, which puts recent buyers in a very different position to investors who entered earlier in the move. Recent record revenue and higher event activity can support expectations for healthier earnings, while any setback in...
How Thanksgiving Became Political: Francesca Hong’s Tweets Explained
Ahead of Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, a past tweet by the assemblywoman that called for the holiday to be canceled was resurfaced.
PENN Entertainment (PENN) Stock Looks Cheap On Sales While Online Risks Linger
PENN Entertainment has put long term shareholders through a rough ride, with the share price down about 71% over the past 5 years, yet the stock now screens as cheap on several valuation checks. Recent news around stronger physical casino performance and increased iGaming investment has refocused attention on whether the current price reflects the company’s mix of mature retail assets and a more competitive online business. The roughly 71% share price decline over 5 years leaves PENN...
From black boots to pastel suits, Italian premier's wardrobe evolves with her politics
ROME (AP) — As Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's politics have evolved — from combative outsider to pragmatic establishment leader — so, too, has her fashion sensibility.
Rueben Bain Dominates Bucs’ Joint Practice With Jets
Tampa's prized rookie terrorized the New York Jets, blowing past first-round picks and drawing penalties as the favorite for Defensive Rookie of the Year dominated joint practice.
Rueben Bain Dominates Bucs’ Joint Practice With Jets
Tampa's prized rookie terrorized the New York Jets, blowing past first-round picks and drawing penalties as the favorite for Defensive Rookie of the Year dominated joint practice.
Unearthed interview exposes Dem senator's past support for reparations: 'There is a debt unpaid'
Jon Ossoff said in 2019 he would support reparations legislation, calling slavery a "debt unpaid." His resurfaced comments now raise questions.
Ex-Dolphins Quarterback Receives Crushing News Before Preseason Game
Over the past few seasons, the Miami Dolphins have had to rely on a large number of quarterbacks. That has been primarily due to the health situation of former quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who was only able to play the entire regular season once with the Dolphins.For both Tagovailoa and the Dolphins, it was unfortunate, as […] The post Ex-Dolphins Quarterback Receives Crushing News Before Preseason Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital CEO is no longer with Memorial Healthcare System
Caitlin Stella, who has been the CEO for Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital for the past eight years, is no longer in that position as of Tuesday, the South Florida Sun Sentinel has learned..
VA Warns of National Postcard Scam as Health Care Notices Go Out to 3.8M Veterans
The department said fraudulent postcards had appeared in multiple states over the past year, claiming to be linked to the VA.
Giants End Three-Game Skid with Three-Run Win
Rookie Bryce Eldridge homered while a surging youth movement powered the San Francisco Giants past the Houston Astros.
Orioles 5, Twins 2: O’s power past Twins
Bailey Ober gave up three homers and the offense went 1-11 with runners in scoring position as the Twins lost game two of the series.
Dan Campbell Makes Exciting Declaration About Lions' Wide Receiver Room
The Detroit Lions' offense has been one of the most productive units in the NFL over the past few years, and the wide receiver room has been a primary reason for their success. Obviously, the position group is fueled by the duo of Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. The pair complement each other very well, as St. Brown is a savvy route runner with exceptional hands, while Williams adds speed, explosiveness, and big-play ability.
Trump Media posts massive $238M loss, plans major business pivot
Trump Media & Technology, the company owned by President Donald Trump, posted a $238 million loss over the past three months, prompting the business to pivot to a new focus on users' social media use.
Trump Media posts massive $238M loss, plans major business pivot
Trump Media & Technology, the company owned by President Donald Trump, posted a $238 million loss over the past three months, prompting the business to pivot to a new focus on users' social media use.
It’s Kyler Murray’s Team Now, for Better or Worse
The Vikings have finally announced the results of the team’s contentious quarterback competition, and according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Kyler Murray has been named the Week 1 starting quarterback for the 2026 season, putting an end to the much-talked-about position battle and handing the keys to the Vikings offense to the former Cardinals veteran. After an open battle to start camp got going, Murray put distance between himself and now-backup quarterback J.J. McCarthy over the past few weeks, and while there were some recent struggles that might have put into question Murray’s lead in the QB race, it ultimately didn’t matter to the Vikings brass, who felt they needed to make a decision before the Vikings’ preseason opener against the Giants this Saturday.
Astros rally past Giants 6-3
Jeremy Peña hit a go-ahead single with none out in the 10th and Isaac Paredes added a two-run double one out later.
ND Expert on democracy: Can better civics education restore voter dissatisfaction over political corruption?
This summer, America celebrated the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, widely recognized as the formal founding of our nation and one of the early stages of establishing a democratic government. Over the past two decades, however, democracies all over the world have struggled with a lack of clear support. Democracy scholars have referred to these challenges as evidence of backsliding, a phenomenon that has many political and social scientists concerned, including Notre Dame development economist Enrique Seira Bejarano.
‘Extremely confident in myself:' Can Jake Elliott rebound from 2 dismal seasons?
Jake Elliott feels confident entering the season despite struggling from long range the past two years.
James Talarico Said He Wouldn’t Accept Any Endorsements From the Pulpit. He Just Did.
The Democratic nominee for Senate has decried such political engagement from pastors, saying that the church-state boundary is “sacred.”
Is PENN Entertainment (PENN) A Bargain As Strong Q2 Earnings Lift Valuation Questions?
PENN Entertainment (PENN) drew fresh attention after reporting second quarter 2026 results that met Wall Street revenue expectations and delivered a significant earnings per share beat, with management highlighting strength in retail casinos and improving Interactive profitability. See our latest analysis for PENN Entertainment. Despite the strong Q2 result and recent shelf registration for an employee stock plan, PENN Entertainment’s share price is down 7.42% over the past month but up...
Yankees legend says goodbye as he battles health issues: ‘Thank you & God Bless’
Former MLB pitcher Tommy John, a four-time All-Star, missed New York Yankees' Old-Timers' Day this past weekend.
About a quarter of the Netherlands now sits below sea level, and the obvious explanation is that the sea rose. However, researchers who reconstructed the past thousand years of the Dutch coastal plain concluded the opposite — much of the land came down to meet the water
The Dutch blamed rising seas for their waterlogged land, but a thousand years of geological records tell a different story: the ground itself has been sinking.
I Just Had My Mind Blown By A Car Museum In The Middle Of Nowhere Built By A Scrap-Metal Magnate
Having lived in Detroit, LA, and Bavaria, and having a brother who lives in Hong Kong, I’ve been lucky enough to see some of the greatest car museums/collections this world has to offer. This past weekend, while on vacation with my family in Iowa, I saw one that surprised me and that I feel compelled […]
Tommy John, ex-Yankees pitcher and namesake of career-saving surgery, says goodbye amid health issues
The lefty didn’t attend Old-Timers’ Day at Yankee Stadium this past weekend, but instead penned a note thanking everyone who made his career possible.
Man confronts Matthew Lillard during horror convention Q&A: ‘Lost me as a fan’
‘Scream’ actor Matthew Lillard was confronted by a former fan at a horror convention over an alleged past interaction: ‘Lost me as a fan,’ the man told the star.
2026 Outstanding Women in Business
Last year, Mainebiz launched the Outstanding Women in Business awards, building on the longtime Women to Watch program. Outstanding Women in Business tweaks the formula a bit, allowing for a bit more leeway in the roles played in business, offering recognition to people who don’t fit into the traditional CEO or executive director roles. We’re honoring six individuals who have made an impact throughout Maine. Between Women to Watch and Outstanding Women in Business, Mainebiz has honored more than 80 leaders in the past 17 years. Congratulations to each of the 2026 Outstanding Women in Business.
Robbers target businesses on Chicago's Southwest Side
Chicago police issued a business alert this past weekend, warning store employees to be vigilant as detectives investigate a pair of robberies.
Square Enix Reportedly Halted a Nearly Finished Final Fantasy IX Remake and Has Now Pivoted Away from Mining Its Past
Square Enix reportedly halted a nearly finished Final Fantasy IX remake and has now pivoted away from mining the franchise's back catalog.
Passing the torch: Cleveland’s next generation of small-business owners may already be here
Cleveland’s population has fallen 60% in the past 75 years. As currents business owners approach retirement, Richard T. Herman presents a succession strategy involving the next generation.
What we learned as Phillies ‘grind' past Jays after 'pen lets lead slip
Derek Hill walked off the Blue Jays in the 12th, helping the Phillies end an exhausting series with a needed win.
Florida Health Care Association honors its top communications leader
Kristen Knapp has developed several programs at the FHCA over the past 18 years.
Could this everyday habit really increase your risk of Alzheimer’s? Science finally answers - Futura-Sciences
Where Did This Nose-Picking and Alzheimer’s Rumor Start? Over the past few years, a persistent rumor has resurfaced: picking your nose could supposedly increase your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. What’s behind this eyebrow-raising claim? It all traces back to a scientific study on mice, published in the journal Nature...
Grants Boost New Waynesboro Businesses
Heading into Waynesboro on Route 250 past the Rockfish Gap entrance of Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Tunnel’s western portal, signs of an entrepreneurial wave are easy to spot. The Virginia Metalcrafters Marketplace, a cavernous industrial space where metalworkers forged iron and brass products for more than a century before sitting vacant for
Miss North Carolina USA organizers deny politics, faith behind stripping winner of crown
Brittany Boltinhouse, who won the Miss North Carolina USA pageant in June, was stripped of her title weeks later after organizers reviewed past online posts.
13 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar
Catching you up on the past week’s most notable product releases.
Retro Recap: All The Classic Gaming News From The Past Week (August 9th 2026)
KONKR Pocket Advance! Star Wars Racer! EverDrive-64 Pro!
Jake McCarthy’s aggressive night powers Rockies past Cardinals
Jake McCarthy used his power and speed to drive the Rockies to an 8-6 win over the Cardinals, homering twice while creating plenty of pressure on the bases.
Dorsey reunion highlights champions of past, players of the present
Former Dons, including longtime football coach Paul Knox and former major league Don Buford take part in the inaugural event.
Selling the Dream of SpaceX Was the Easy Part. Now Elon Musk Has to Hang On.
SpaceX’s $300 billion swing in market value this past week put Musk back in grind mode, having to execute on highflying promises made in the lead-up to the biggest IPO ever.
GungHo Online Entertainment (TSE:3765) P/E Premium Clashes With Shrinking Margins
GungHo Online Entertainment stock came into this earnings release with a muted setup, slightly weaker over the past week but modestly higher over the past month. The headline today is not a revenue story. It is the squeeze between a rich P/E of 52.1x and a thin 2.5% trailing net margin that keeps slipping from the 5.8% level a year earlier. The market is being asked to pay up for future growth while living with weaker profitability and a dividend yield of 3.77% that is not well covered. That...
YouTube Mistakes Popular Science Channel For AI Slop
The science and technology explainers warned audiences in the past about the entropy AI will unleash upon the web and after being forced to remove a video on microscopic superpredators, they're living through it
The Human-Origin Story Is Being Radically Revised
New secrets from our past have been coming out in droves.
The business of Otis elevators
Elevator giant Otis makes most of its profits from servicing elevators, not building new ones. The business hinges on long-term stability, but its stock has fallen over the past year due to setbacks in its service business and investors chasing the AI trade. Watch the video to learn more about how the company is trying to win back Wall Street.
Washington Capitals Offseason Recap
In this series, Heavy Sports is looking at what every NHL team has done over the offseason. Next up is the Washington Capitals. Washington had a disappointing season this past year as they dropped out of the postseason, posting a 43-30-9 record. The team has been busy loading up over the offseason in the hopes […] The post Washington Capitals Offseason Recap appeared first on HEAVY.
Quiz: Test your knowledge of Wales' sporting week
How much attention have you paid to what has happened in Welsh sport over the past seven days?
Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) Stock Faces Margin Squeeze Despite Steady Revenue
Flutter Entertainment walked into this earnings print with a stock that has quietly drifted lower over the past month, yet the immediate reaction has been almost flat. The share price edged only 0.1% higher to about US$93, even as the company reported a sharp squeeze in adjusted EBITDA and a group net loss in the quarter. The market mood looks numb rather than shocked. Traders appear focused on the profit hit from heavier U.S. marketing and higher taxes. The more patient question is whether...
Destiny 2 Modder Bringing Back Old, Cut Locations And Fans Are So Happpy
Soon you'll be able return to past memories once more
Fauci contempt vote shows lasting power of pandemic politics
Six years after the world was thrust into a global pandemic, Republicans in power aren’t leaving it in the past.
Fauci contempt vote reflects the enduring politics of COVID
Six years after the world was thrust into a global pandemic, Republicans in power aren’t leaving it in the past.
Fauci contempt vote reflects the enduring politics of COVID
Six years after the world was thrust into a global pandemic, Republicans in power aren’t leaving it in the past.
Science Writer Nicola Twilley Discusses Mummy Sleuths, the Hunt for the Ancient Microbiome, and Finding Humanity in the Past
In a recent interview, Nicola Twilley talks about her reporting that followed scientists from the Institute for Mummy Studies as they excavate and glean discoveries from paleofeces preserved in the world’s oldest salt mine, and how that story changed her perspective on humanity and the past. Twilley was a 2025 award winner of the National Academies’ Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications.
Science|Business summer reads of 2026
As most people in the European research and innovation policy bubble are going on a well-deserved summer break, we have come up with a list of our favourite books, podcasts and essays from the past year that ask deeper questions about science, technology and politics.BooksPasteur’s Quadrant: Basic Science and Technological Innovation, by Donald StokesIf you haven’t read Pasteur’s Quadrant yet, now is the time. In the EU and elsewhere, we’re living through a period of dwindling faith that curiosity-driven research automatically leads to economic growth and technological progress. Pasteur’s Quadrant, published in 1997 by the Princeton academic Donald Stokes, is the most influential critique of the standard “linear model” of R&D: the idea that new discoveries made in ivory-tower labs get neatly passed on for commercialisation by start-ups. In reality, Stokes argues, practical applications often inspire more theorical lines of inquiry. Of course, we have long known that things are more complex than the linear model, but even today, it’s still often assumed in Brussels discourse. The book is a useful corrective, and is being used now to argue for new types of scientific institutions. David MatthewsThe Weaponization of Expertise: How Elites Fuel Populism, by Jacob Hale Russel and Dennis PattersonAre society’s problems solvable by technical expertise alone? “If only the benighted would listen,” say Jacob Hale Russel and Dennis Patterson, two professors at Rutgers Law School who got frustrated with how scientists and politicians handled public health communication during the Covid-19 pandemic. In the book, they argue that clichéd mantras about scientific evidence and expertise perpetrated by academics, journalists and politicians have harmed public trust in the very institutions they were trying to defend. Paradoxically, slogans such as “we believe in science,” “follow the science” and “defer to the experts” can fuel mistrust in science, experts and democratic institutions. The authors criticise “condescension” and “technocratic paternalism” in the public discourse and make the case for a more nuanced approach to scientific and expert policy advice that rests on humility, doubt, scepticism and open dialogue. “Most complex social questions in fact revolve around values, not the recitation of unambiguous facts,” they say. Florin ZubascuBreakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future, by Dan WangIn this book, Dan Wang compares the structural differences between the US and Chinese industrial policies, but raises a very timely question for innovation policy wonks: how can advanced manufacturing know-how contribute to technology-intensive economic growth? Wang says technology has three components: the tools, the blueprints and patents, and the process knowledge. The third component represents the “proficiency gained from practical experience, which isn’t easily communicated and requires years of implementation.” According to Wang, rather than seeing tools and blueprints as the ultimate ends of technological progress, policymakers should see them as milestones in the training of better scientists and manufacturers. Over the past decades, China has amassed “process knowledge” because capital flowed to complex fabrication facilities, while investors in the West have parked their money in capital-light businesses such as digital platforms or chip companies that focus on design. As it turns out, thanks to its oversized focus on manufacturing, China has gained remarkable advantages in the global technology race. Florin ZubascuBaltic: The Future of Europe, by Oliver MoodyWhat can Europe learn from the nine countries surrounding the Baltic Sea? Alongside the familiar stories about Estonia's digital transformation, the book examines how the region has used technology, resilience, education, governance and long-term thinking to respond to geopolitical, economic and security challenges. Innovation policy wonks might find fresh perspectives on how innovation can strengthen defence, societal resilience and Europe's capacity to adapt in an uncertain world. Whether or not you agree with all of Oliver Moody's conclusions, the book is a useful guide to a region that is increasingly shaping European debates on security, competitiveness and technology. Goda NaujokaityteThe Invention of Nature, by Andrea Wulf This book chronicles the wild and adventurous life of natural science pioneer Alexander von Humboldt who at some point in the 19th century seems to have been just about the most famous person in the world. Through scientific expeditions to the Andes Mountains and to the depths of Siberia, von Humboldt contributed a host of discoveries and concepts. During his life he met and formed relationships with historical figures as different as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Simon Bolivar, Thomas Jefferson, Napoleon Bonaparte and Charles Darwin. He is also claimed to be the person in the world with most things named after him, a list that includes an ocean current, a penguin and a region of the Moon. Still venerated in Germany, with numerous scientific institutions named after him, von Humboldt has slipped out of public consciousness in most of the rest of the world. For anyone not familiar with him, this book does a good job of describing his fascinating life. Ole EllekrogCareless People, by Sarah Wynn-WilliamsYou may have heard this referred to as the book Meta doesn’t want you to read. The 2025 memoir from Sarah Wynn-Williams, former director of global public policy at Meta, then just called Facebook, includes explosive claims about everything from a toxic workplace culture to how the company worked with advertisers to target vulnerable teens, and the lengths it was prepared to go to in order to break into China. It’s a fascinating insight into how and why the tech company gradually shifted its approach to policy, whether in the US, Europe or Asia. Meta has denied the allegations in the book, and last year won an emergency ruling to prevent Wynn-Williams from promoting it. In response, the author is now suing her former employer. If that doesn’t make you want to read it. Martin GreenacrePodcastsThe Europeans: Europe’s anti-ElonThis podcast is a great choice for a light-hearted dose of European policy and culture news. Most of it has little to do with research, innovation and technology, but this particular podcast features an interview with Mastadon’s founder Eugen Rochko. He talks about his experience running an open-source, federated, European-made social media platform, and leaving it all behind. The conversation, which starts 14 minutes in, gently encourages us to reflect on what kind of technology we, as Europeans, want to make. Goda NaujokaityteSolarpunk and how we escape dystopiaNew technologies are very often taken from science fiction. Alberto Santos-Dumont, inventor the airship, was inspired as a child by the adventure stories of Jules Verne. OpenAI’s attempt to build a personal assistant with the voice of Scarlett Johansson was lifted from the 2013 film Her, completely ignoring the movie’s cautionary message. So if we want better tech, we need to imagine it first. Unfortunately, the state of current sci-fi is relentlessly dystopian, giving inventors precious few ideas or hope. However, a new genre, Solarpunk, which envisages a technologically advanced but ecologically harmonious future, is now taking off. The actual tech the genre imagines, such as permaculture, renewable energy or community repair workshops, while nice, isn’t all that inspiring or ambitious. But it’s a first step towards rescuing sci-fi from its pessimistic Blade Runner rut. David MatthewsEveryday AbundanceLaunched in June, Everyday Abundance is a podcast that tells the stories of the inventions we now take so for granted that we barely given them a second thought. For example, the washing machine, which liberated women from a lifetime “bent over washtubs and washboards.” Or modern dentistry, which ended the reality that “tooth pain was simply part of human life.” Historians of technology, Virginia Postrel and Charles C Mann are very much on the optimistic end of the spectrum when it comes to the capacity of invention to improve human life. Here, they set out their case: if it wasn’t for progress, you might be hunched over a washtub with toothache rather than reading these words. David Matthews‘We will not know what we lost’: Conservation fallout a year after USAID shutdownSince his return to the White House, Donald Trump has been on a mission to undermine science. He slashed jobs at federal agencies, terminated grants in some research areas, took unprecedented control over university affairs and, within hours of his inauguration, suspended the US Agency for International Development. While its initial focus was to administer health and food aid around the world, it had since expanded to conservation projects. The result? Some of these projects were stopped abruptly. In this Mongabay podcast, environmental reporter Michelle Nijhuis tells the story of the EcoGuard conservation programme in Liberia, whose local patrols had helped protect rainforests, monitor endangered wildlife and track illegal threats. From one day to the next, these were left without salaries. Luckily, she notes, the initiative was able to get emergency funding from international NGOs, but its future remains “incredibly uncertain.” Juliette PortalaEssaysThe Mars Delusion, by Henry WismayerWhy is humankind so fixated on establishing a colony on Mars? asks London-based writer Henry Wismayer. From space evangelists promoting Martian settlement as an insurance policy, to billionaire Jeff Bezos, who said humans should settle on Mars “because it’s cool,” the mission is not running short of advocates. However, in this essay, Wismayer reminds us that some critics expect any future Mars pioneer to end up “irradiated, sick, mad and dead.” Scientists have already looked into the possible effects of prolonged exposure to Martian gravity, and it’s not pretty: muscle shrinking, bones weakening, changes to the central nervous system and other biological modifications to make us all reconsider the journey. “Some researchers have forecast that the future settler, after generations of evolutionary conditioning, will look less like an Übermensch and more like ET,” Wismayer writes. Juliette Portala
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