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Meet the air traffic controller behind the PGA Championship
Jackie Endsley tapped her honorary Philadelphian standing after the PGA Championship lost its first director.
Insta360 jumps on the rear iPhone screen trend with its new Snap monitor
Insta360, named for its panoramic action camera, is the latest company to jump on the magnetic selfie screen for iPhone...
MAGA Is Winning Its War Against U.S. Science
Source: NBER With all the other terrible news right now, you may not have noticed that Donald Trump is in the process of killing American science. OK, that’s an exaggeration — but not that much of an exaggeration. The Trump administration’s latest budget proposal calls for a gigantic increase in military spending combined with severe cuts to social programs. But as the chart above shows, it also calls for debilitating reductions in research funding. Furthermore, Trump appointees have already been strangling science by sharply reducing the rate at which research grants are approved. Here, for example, is the number of new grants approved by the National Science Foundation: Source: Nature Large numbers of existing grants have also been frozen or terminated, especially in the study of infectious diseases. Add to this a sharp drop in visas issued to foreign students, who often play a direct role in research and who help support academic departments that do research: Put all of this together, and much U.S. scientific research is set to come to a screeching halt — not a few years from now, but over the course of the next year or two. This new assault on U.S. science is taking place at a time when the role of American science in the world has already been greatly eroded. The chart below, based on research recently reported by the National Bureau of Economic Research, measures national strength in science by the share of publications in highly ranked journals. In the 1990s the United States had more such publications than the rest of the world combined. Since then we’ve dropped into third place — well behind China and slightly below the European Union. And this was before the Trump administration’s attack on science had time to take its full effect. Source Some erosion in U.S. scientific preeminence was inevitable given China’s growing sophistication and wealth. But we’ve also fallen behind Europe, even though everyone says that Europe is lagging economically and technologically. Claims about Europe’s underperformance are, in fact, dubious if one looks hard at the data. But it’s still striking to see America lagging. What’s going on? There are presumably multiple factors behind America’s scientific lag. But even before Trump II the growing hostility of the U.S. right to science surely had some negative effect. And since the rise of MAGA G.O.P. attitudes toward science in general have become overwhelmingly hostile. This is true even for the Republican rank and file: And while I haven’t been able to find good survey data, it’s obvious that the anti-science turn has been even more pronounced — and began earlier — among the Republican political elite. Chris Mooney published The Republican War on Science in 2005, and even then was describing a longstanding trend. Why have Republicans turned so anti-science? Part of the answer is that they believe that scientists don’t support them. And they’re right! A study of who scientists give money to shows that only a small percentage gave money to Republicans even 20 years ago, and that almost none of them donate to Republicans now: Social scientists have always been strongly pro-Democratic, while there used to be a significant number of physical, “hard” scientists supporting the GOP. But these days physicists are almost as uniformly Democratic, or at least non-Republican, as sociologists. Why are there almost no Republican scientists? It’s not a mystery. GOP political orthodoxy includes positions that are at odds with the scientific consensus on multiple issues, ranging from the validity of the theory of evolution, to the reality of climate change, to the efficacy and safety of vaccines. In each case the scientific consensus is solidly grounded in evidence. But even before the rise of MAGA the U.S. right was increasingly hostile to evidence-based policymaking — especially, of course, where the evidence is unfavorable to fossil fuel interests or quack medicine, both financial mainstays of right-wing politics. So scientists don’t support Republicans, and the feeling is mutual. Today’s Republican Party doesn’t like science or scientists. It doesn’t like having its preconceived views challenged by appeals to evidence. It knows that very few scientists are on its side electorally. In general, it sees scientific research as a threat to its grasp on political power. Add in MAGA’s combination of rabid anti-intellectualism and allergy to any hint of criticism, and one has the makings of a drastic anti-science turn in policy. “Ignorance is strength” might was well be an official MAGA motto. And as I said, we aren’t talking about something that will happen over the course of multiple years: The U.S. scientific enterprise is threatened with severe damage, even collapse, over just the next year. There are many reasons to find this prospect horrifying: Think of all the beneficial advances, affecting almost every part of life, that won’t happen because U.S. science — still crucial to the world — has been eviscerated. But think, also, of America’s international standing. Can a nation that has forfeited its role as a leader, or even a contender, in global science, still be a Great Power? No. MUSICAL CODA
Close Up: Highlighting women in history and Iowa politics
The contributions of female pioneers in Iowa's political history and their ongoing impact, and a candid conversation with CBS News Correspondent Norah O'Donnell
Ithaca College to Award Honorary Degrees to a Visionary Theatrical Producer/Director/Educator and a Longtime Local Health Leader
Degrees will be awarded at Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17.
Panoramic Health and West Coast Kidney Institute Launch Concord Cardio-Renal Research Institute to Advance Clinical Trials in Cardio-Renal-Metabolic Disease
/PRNewswire/ -- Panoramic Science, the clinical research division of Panoramic Health, and West Coast Kidney Institute today announced the launch of the...
Health clinic for low-income families open in Panorama City
The clinic will provide primary and pediatric care, dental services and treatment for chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, officials said.
RPI Announces DOE Under Secretary for Science and CEO of Melinta Therapeutics as Commencement Honorands
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) today announced that Darío Gil, Ph.D., Under Secretary for Science at the U.S.
Mental health issues plague new moms in the military. The Pentagon is supposed to help
By Jennifer Brookland The War Horse Shawna Bush had been blissfully ignorant during her pregnancy: happy, excited, and expecting the best out of motherhood. It took just two days for the wrecking ball of postpartum depression to demolish her joy and leave her sobbing on the couch. “It hit me like a train,” Bush said. […]
Bellonora McCallum rises from Raleigh roots to reshape sports representation
The Raleigh native balances life as a law professor, attorney and certified sports agent while opening doors for athletes of color.
NCAR Stories: A Shared Hub of Science Under Threat
With the Trump administration working to “dismantle” it as a source of “climate alarmism,” the future of the National Science Foundation’s National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR) is in…
Anderson Cooper Details His Dyslexia Diagnosis as He Blasts ‘Cruel’ Trump
The CNN anchor calls the president 'ignorant' for his recent comments.
Indigenous knowledge confirms what scientists observe: Large birds are disappearing
Many Indigenous peoples and local communities live in close contact with nature and learn to identify the wildlife around them from an early age. New research published in the International Journal of Conservation draws on that knowledge to better understand a scientifically documented trend: large bird populations are shrinking. Álvaro Fernández-Llamazares, an ethnobotanist with the […]
PRWeek US Awards 2026: Best in Sports and Entertainment
Winner: Coca-Cola and Ogilvy; Honorable mention: Cetaphil and Lippe Taylor /Prompt
PRWeek US Awards 2026: Best Brand Entertainment
Winner: CDC and Ogilvy; Honorable mention: Heinz and Zeno Group
Two People Die at Paid Plasma Donation Clinics in Canada
Grifols, a Spanish health care company, operates clinics in Canada that collect blood plasma from donors in exchange for an honorarium.
Eranda Jayawickreme awarded honorary doctorate for contributions to science and society
Eranda Jayawickreme, Harold W. Tribble Professor of Psychology and a senior research fellow with the Program for Leadership and Character, was recently awarded an honorary doctorate from Utrecht University in recognition of his contributions to science and society. Jayawickreme’s research focuses on post-traumatic growth as [...]
What we know about Honorable Mention, the new Portland sports bar backed by Damian Lillard
Honorable Mention's opening date, menu, first photos and the story behind the name.
Wait, is Damian Lillard behind this new Portland sports bar?
Honorable Mention is opening soon beneath the Benson Hotel.
'Conflict arises from ignorance.' Melania Trump chairs UNSC meeting
First lady Melania Trump presided over a United Nations Security Council meeting. The historic appearance came as the war in Iran is escalating.
Santiago de Chile Declaration launched to advance clean air and environmental justice in Latin America
The Santiago de Chile Declaration calls for urgent, coordinated action to reduce air pollution and advance environmental justice across Latin America and the Caribbean. Launched with support from World Health Organization and Pan American Health Organization, the Declaration frames clean air as a human right and sets out concrete regional and national priorities to protect public health—especially for vulnerable communities.
Three fighters transported to the hospital following UFC Houston
Better to be safe than sorry … Following UFC Houston last night (Sat., Feb. 21, 2026) inside Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, promotion officials confirmed to MMAmania.com that three fighters were transported to a local hospital for precautionary reasons after sustaining damage in their respective bouts. The fighters were Ramiz Brahimaj, Nora Cornolle, and UFC […]
Kenny Atkinson is stealing plays from James Harden’s previous teams
The Cavs are trying to fit around Harden, not the other way around.
Computer science undergraduate receives honorable mention for national research award
Adrian Faust, a senior in the Department of Computer Science, has received an honorable mention for the Computing Research Association (CRA) Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award.
Congress Should Prioritize Transparency and Accessibility in Live Entertainment Industry
January 27, 2026 The Honorable Marsha Blackburn Chairman Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy 357 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable John Hickenlooper Ranking Member Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy 316 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Chairman Blackburn, Ranking Membe, Author(s): Alexander Ciccone
ANALYSIS | NORAD would be 'altered' if Canada doesn’t buy F-35 jets, warns Trump envoy to Ottawa
U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy to Ottawa is warning of consequences to the continental defence pact if Canada does not move forward with the purchase of 88 F-35 fighter jets.
Broncos and Patriots name honorary captains for AFC title game
The Broncos and Patriots have named their honorary captains for the AFC Championship game.
Nigel Farage’s trip to Davos hosted and paid for by family trust of billionaire
Trust says Reform UK leader was invited to World Economic Forum by London-based venture capitalist as an honorary adviser
Sports Reporter Eleonora Incardona Turns the Como–Milan Touchline Into Football’s Hottest Runway
Eleonora Incardona brought full glamour to the pitch on Friday, January 16, when she shared a polished Instagram post from Stadio Sinigaglia in Como while covering Serie A action. The sports presenter and television personality, 35, was photographed reporting from the field during the Como–Milan matchup, appearing confident and camera-ready throughout the shoot. In one […]
Trump has rolled out many of the Project 2025 policies he once claimed ignorance about
Some of the 2025 policies that have been implemented include cracking down on immigration and dismantling the Department of Education.
What the Anti-Trans Movement Doesn’t Understand About Women's Sports
Outside the Supreme Court, a movement claiming to protect women’s sports exposed its own ignorance of them.
10 breakthrough technologies to expect in 2026 : Short Wave
Wanna know where tech is headed this year? MIT Technology Review has answers. They compile an annual list called "10 Breakthrough Technologies". Today, host Regina G. Barber speaks with executive editor Amy Nordrum about the list, and they get into everything from commercial space stations and base-edited babies to batteries that could make electric vehicles even more green. We also do a lightning round of honorable mentions you won't want to miss out on!Check out the full list from MIT Technology Review.Interested in more science? Check out our episode on last year’s top 10 technologies to watch and our episode on building structures in space.Email us your questions at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.This episode was produced by Berly McCoy. It was edited and fact-checked by Rebecca Ramirez. The audio engineer was Robert Rodriguez.
Hubble Nets Menagerie of Young Stellar Objects
A disparate collection of young stellar objects bejewels a cosmic panorama in the star-forming region NGC 1333 in this new image from Hubble.
Think You're Too Old to Start a Business? Science Says People in their 40s, 50s, and Even 60s Have a Distinct Advantage
Especially if your goal is to start a remarkably successful company.
Think You're Too Old to Start a Business? Science Says People in their 40s, 50s, and Even 60s Have a Distinct Advantage
Especially if your goal is to start a remarkably successful company.
A Leading Business Writer Says Luck is Important, But This Matters Even More
Sure, it's great to be lucky... but what really matters is your return on luck.
Behind the Lines: A Fine Line Between Sports, Entertainment and Reality
My studious, shy, parochial school-attending granddaughters, Jayne and Norah, have a not-so-secret appreciation of violent, combat sports, at least theatrical combat. For a Christmas present, Staci and Adam surprised the girls with tickets to the WWE Live Holiday Tour at Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena on December 27. Yes, the reflective eight-year-old Jayne, who competes in […]
Tottenham Hotspur XI vs Brentford – Predicted lineup and team news
Tottenham Hotspur travel to West London looking to start 2026 with a statement victory against Brentford. Manager Thomas Frank returns to his former home for the first time since taking the Spurs job ...
Florida Politics’ Honorable Mention for 2025 Politician of the Year: Rick Scott
The Governor-turned-Senator established himself as a leader among conservatives within the GOP Caucus.
I've traveled to 16 countries with my guide dog. He gives me freedom, but sometimes strangers make me want to stay home.
My guide dog helps me travel the world as a fully blind person. I don't take it for granted, but the hardest part is dealing with people's ignorance.
Pixel Camera brings Photo Sphere-esque Panorama mode to Pixel 8
With the Pixel 9, Google introduced a new Panorama mode, and the latest Camera update brought it to the Pixel 8 series.
James Cameron Slams Amy Poehler For 'Ignorant Dig' From ... 12 Years Ago
Twelve years ago, Poehler said something the director will never forget.
Where is Santa? NORAD, Google Santa trackers are here, where to find them
Christmas Day is almost here, which means Santa Claus is gearing up to put presents under Floridians' trees. Here's how you can track his journey
These 14 Facebook Moms Take Toxicity, Ignorance, And Inappropriateness To The Next Level
I hadn't heard the term "cupcaked" until today, and I wish I still didn't know about it.
With new tech and science roadmap, New Mexico looks to turn research strength into economic growth
Nora Meyers Sackett says New Mexico’s small, intertwined tech ecosystem can sometimes suffer from si ...
The day the creator of Tetris met the inventor of the Rubik’s Cube: ‘We have to look for entertainment that challenges us’
Alexey Pajitnov and Ernő Rubik had a conversation with EL PAÍS in Spain, where the video game designer received an honorary award
The Best Games of 2025 — The Windows Central team ranks our favorite titles across Xbox and Windows PC
Hey gang, Jez here with a round-up of our favorite Xbox and PC games for 2025, alongside some strong honorable mentions you should definitely check out.
Eastern Washington visits Washington State following Villa's 23-point outing
Washington State hosts the Eastern Washington Eagles after Eleonora Villa scored 23 points in Washington State's 56-54 loss to the BYU Cougars
Nobel Winner Sakaguchi Stresses Importance of Medical Science
Stockholm, Dec. 6 (Jiji Press)--Shimon Sakaguchi, distinguished honorary professor at the University of Osaka,…