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7 surprising ways URochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics shapes science and society
The Laser Lab at URochester powers breakthroughs in fusion, national security, and technologies we use every day.
UF Health names senior vice president, supply chain for clinical enterprise
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Tedd Comerford has been named senior vice president for supply chain for the UF Health clinical enterprise. His leadership appointment is a…
Backed by NFL and Olympics, flag football gains momentum in NCAA emerging sports program
Thousands gathered in San Francisco in the days leading up to the most anticipated game on the NFL calendar
Melania Trump to craft valentines with families at The Children's Inn
The First Lady made similar holiday visits to the NIH facility during Donald Trump's first term.
Oz Offers Forceful Call for Measles Vaccination
The comments by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services director come as South Carolina grapples with a large measles outbreak.
NBA power rankings: New York Knicks rise to top 5 after trade deadline
The NBA trading deadline offered the chance for fringe competitors in both conferences to improve. Will their moves lead to tangible gains?
Who was the best boys athlete on the Northshore for the week of Feb. 1-7? Vote Now!
Help choose the best boys athlete in St. Tammany Parish for the week of Feb. 1-7. You have until Wednesday at noon to vote!
New survey points to falling public confidence in Trump’s public health team
Trump’s NIH director said the administration is trying to “re-establish trust in public health.” There’s fresh evidence that it’s failing badly.
Justice Department seeks to dismiss Steve Bannon’s Capitol riot contempt case
Federal prosecutors on Monday moved to drop a criminal case brought during the Biden administration against Steve Bannon, a former adviser to President Donald Trump who was convicted years ago for thumbing his nose at lawmakers investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
The Easter Eggs From Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Performance, Explained
From a light blue Puerto Rican flag to a young boy resembling a young Bad Bunny — here are some of the Easter eggs from his historic halftime show.
MAHA Group Pledges $1 Million to Help Defeat Senator Cassidy in Louisiana Primary
Tony Lyons, a co-founder of the group MAHA PAC, said his group would support the congresswoman who has been endorsed by President Trump.
US Congress seeks answers, Maxwell invokes Fifth amid Epstein case tensions
Ghislaine Maxwell avoids answering questions on alleged co-conspirators in case of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Fertility Doctor Reveals Top 3 Nutrients If You're Trying to Get Pregnant
Research shows that eating a diet high in a few important nutrients can be beneficial for fertility and other aspects of health.
Ford Q4 earnings preview: EV losses, F-150 pickup business crucial for investors
Big Three automaker Ford is on deck to report fourth quarter results Tuesday after the bell, with particular focus on its EV business and the effects of an aluminum plant fire that impacted Ford’s franchise F-150 sales.
$585,100 Park Upgrades Coming to West Utica
West Utica parks are getting a major upgrade with new playground equipment, resurfaced courts and more shade for families.
NBC SPORTS ANNOUNCES COMMENTATORS FOR NBA ALL-STAR 2026 IN LOS ANGELES, FEB. 13-15, ACROSS NBC, PEACOCK, NBCSN AND TELEMUNDO
Reggie Miller, Jamal Crawford and Noah Eagle to Call All-Star Events Friday – Sunday, Including Rising Stars, All-Star Saturday and NBA All-Star Game; Zora Stephenson and Ashley ShahAhmadi to Serve as Courtside Reporters
TriStar Health donates $150,000 to support Middle Tennesseans impacted by Winter Storm Fern
TriStar Health, part of HCA Healthcare, today announced the donation of $150,000 to support Middle Tennesseans impacted by Winter Storm Fern.
Q&A: Victoria Posey, Business Professionals of America
Victoria Posey, a business major at Alma College, has found a home in Business Professionals of America (BPA), where she’s been able to apply classroom learning to real-world experiences and
9 software stocks that are attractive to buy now: Morgan Stanley
After Anthropic's latest AI tools sparked panic in tech stocks last week, investors are grasping for answers on where the sector goes from here.
Essentia Health, Southern Valley Fire and Rescue celebrate partnership to improve advanced emergency medical care
Essentia Health and Southern Valley Fire and Rescue today are celebrating a milestone that expands emergency medical care for the growing communities the fire department serves. Essentia Health recently contributed $40,000 to support the fire department’s purchase of two advanced defibrillator and cardiac monitor units.
Baton Rouge Rep. Dixon McMakin exits race for Julia Letlow’s House seat
A crowded field of potential candidates remains, however.
Assessing BrightSpring Health Services (BTSG) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum
BrightSpring Health Services overview BrightSpring Health Services (BTSG) has drawn fresh investor interest after recent trading left the shares at $39.68. This has prompted a closer look at how its healthcare services profile aligns with its current market performance. See our latest analysis for BrightSpring Health Services. Recent trading has been mixed, with a 3.44% 1 day share price return and a 2.00% 7 day share price decline. However, the 90 day share price return of 17.02% and 1 year...
Bar Complaint Filed Over Search of Washington Post Reporter’s Home
A press group says a prosecutor broke ethics rules by not flagging a law that limits searches for reporting materials.
Black History Month events, exhibits and entertainment in Orlando this year
From art exhibits to spoken word and jazz performances, here’s a guide to Black History Month events happening around Orlando this February.
The 2025 Latino Entertainment Journalists Association (LEJA) Winners
The Latino Entertainment Journalists Association (LEJA) have announced their winners representing the best in film for 2025. Here are this year’s winners… Best PictureBelénBob Treviño Likes ItFrankensteinHamnetIt Was Just an AccidentMarty SupremeOne Battle After AnotherThe Secret AgentSentimental ValueSinners Best DirectorPaul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After AnotherRyan Coogler, SinnersGuillermo del Toro, FrankensteinDolores Fonzi, BelénKleber Mendonça Filho, The Secret […]
Priority Waste removes founder and CEO in leadership shakeup
Detroit-area trash hauler Priority Waste LLC has dumped founder and CEO Todd Stamper.The Clinton Township-based company's board of directors made the move Saturday, it said Monday, saying it was in the "best interests of the company and its stakeholders" to part ways. The business did not elaborate…
The Biggest Gains for This AI Stock's Business May Be Yet to Come
Recent orders haven't shown up yet in this chipmaker's financials, but they might be about to give the company a big lift.
Taking Inventory: Fishing Rod
Once upon a time, Minecraft’s lakes and rivers were more or less empty of life. In the earliest versions of the game, water was basically just an obstacle and a danger. That all changed in the tenth and final of the game’s seecret updates – in September 2010 – when our item of the month, the fishing rod, was released.
AwardsWatch - Latino Entertainment Journalists Association (LEJA) Film Awards: ‘Sinners’ Wins 6, Including Best Picture
Sinners has won six awards at the 8th Annual Latino Entertainment Journalists Association (LEJA) Film Awards, including Best Picture. Sinners writer-director Ryan Coogler also picked…
AMC Entertainment (AMC) Stock Trades Down, Here Is Why
Shares of theater company AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) fell 8.1% in the morning session after the company announced it agreed to sell up to $150 million of its Class A common stock.
Seahawks Defense Still Feels Disrespected After Dominant Super Bowl Victory
Even after one of the most dominant defensive performances in Super Bowl history, the Seahawks still have a chip on their shoulder.
As Helldivers 2 sends players in to destroy the Cyborg menace, Arrowhead details its plans for the future of the game
Helldivers 2 is sending us to the Cyborg world of Cyberstan, and game director Mikael Eriksson has discussed how Arrowhead approaches the ongoing narrative.
Classic rock legends are coming to Hershey for a concert
The group is one of the highest-charting bands in Billboard history, with Top 40 albums in six consecutive decades.
Market rotation: Investors are selling 21st century 'innovators' to buy 19th century businesses
The Dow's path to its first close above 50,000 on Friday illustrates this rotation story nicely.
Bhumjaithai Party's election victory signals shift in Thailand's politics
Thailand's political scene is shifting as the conservative Bhumjaithai Party wins a decisive election victory.
Bhumjaithai Party's election victory signals shift in Thailand's politics
Thailand’s political scene is shifting as the conservative Bhumjaithai Party wins a decisive election victory
China has reportedly told banks to scale back Treasury holdings
A report on Monday said regulators told banks in China to dial back Treasury holdings. Bond yields edged higher and the dollar dropped.
Sticker shock: 85,000 Pennsylvanians drop Obamacare health insurance in 2026
Roughly 1 in 6 Pennsylvania Obamacare plan enrollees dropped health coverage for 2026 due to “unprecedented cost increases,” the state’s...
BeWhere and Examinetics Transform Occupational Health with Low Power 5G Asset Tracking
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 9, 2026) - BeWhere Holdings Inc. (TSXV: BEW) (OTCQB: BEWFF), a leader in low-power 5G IoT asset tracking, is pleased to announce the release of a new case study featuring Examinetics, a leading provider of mobile occupational health services in the US.The new case study highlights how Examinetics has used BeWhere's compact BeMini asset trackers to improve the management of high-value portable medical testing equipment. The deployment keeps track of...
‘Overwatch’ Actor Supports A Redesign Of Her Own Character, Anran
The voice actress of Anran, Overwatch's new hero, is going on the record supporting fans' idea that she should be redesigned.
Some Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas patients lose KU Health System coverage after contract dispute
Amanda Storm is a patient who reached out to KSHB 41. She said her healthcare is caught in the crossfire after learning her insurance plan was no longer in network with her preferred providers.
Upcoming events this week at Jervis Public Library in Rome
ROME — Jervis Public Library in Rome has announced their upcoming events for the week of Monday, Feb. 9, including two book clubs for “The List of Suspicious Things” and
Salt & Stone's Nima Jalali Approaches Brand Collaborations as 'Fun,' Not Business
Watch as the body-care brand's founder and CEO discusses his pro-snowboarding background, opening an NYC store and more, on The Fashionista Network.
Expert explains how hormonal changes affect women's heart health
During Heart Health Month, it's good to know how a lesser-known factor risk factor can impact your health: Hormonal changes.
Spark STEM Fest returning to Orlando Science Center Feb. 14-16
The hands-on museum's most popular multi-day event is back with a lineup of hands-on exhibits, live shows and more for innovators of all ages
Fulton County sheriff says he will not run for lieutenant governor
Richard Giardino will not be joining Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman on the Republican gubernatorial ticket.
Overwatch Actor Supports Fan Campaign To Redesign Her Character
Fans are begging Blizzard to change Anran’s face back to what it used to look like
The story behind Benjamin Karl’s viral celebration at the Winter Olympics
Austrian snowboarder Benjamin Karl knew exactly what he would do if he won a gold medal at this year’s Winter Olympics; what he hadn’t planned for was the reaction from the rest of the world.
Spring Sports Preseason Polls: Voting is Open for Coaches
AURORA - The Colorado High School Activities Association is now collecting votes from spring sports head coaches for its Spring Preseason Coaches Polls.
Interview: An Inside Look Behind the Chaos of Romeo is A Dead Man
Romeo is A Dead Man launches on Xbox Series X|S February 11, 2026 - find out how this brilliantly bizarre space adventure came to life in an interview with its creators.
How do scientists hunt for dark matter? A physicist explains why the mysterious substance is so hard to find
Dark matter doesn’t seem to interact with the matter we can see and touch, so scientists look for it in unusual places, like faraway galaxies and underground detectors.
San Francisco public schoolteachers strike over wages and health benefits
Thousands of public schoolteachers in San Francisco have gone on strike for the first time in nearly 50 years
AirPods Pro 4 Could Feature Cameras to 'See Around You'
Apple's next-generation AirPods Pro will feature cameras to see around a user, according to the leaker and prototype collector known as "Kosutami". In a new post on X, Kosutami said that the next AirPods Pro will be able to see around the wearer, presumably via cameras in each earbud. Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that the 2026 AirPods Pro will feature a "more significant" hardware upgrade in the form at least one tiny infrared camera.
Eddie Bauer's retail operator has officially filed for bankruptcy
Eddie Bauer retail and outlet stores in the United States and Canada will remain open for now as the company begins shutting down certain stores.
Japan's Takaichi to pursue conservative agenda after election landslide
Japan's first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, brought the ruling Liberal Democratic Party its biggest-ever electoral victory, fueling her ambitions to pursue to a political agenda which she says could "split public opinion."
Notebook | Could the Jets Play a 2026 Game in Spain?
CBS Sports Draft Prediction; Tyrod Taylor a Fashionista
Monday.com Earnings Beat, But Guidance Disappoints
Monday.com topped Q4 estimates but shares dived on its 2026 revenue outlook.
Haveli To Acquire Budge Studios, Leading Mobile Developer of Digital Interactive Entertainment for Children
AUSTIN, Texas, February 09, 2026--Haveli Investments, L.P. ("Haveli" or "Haveli Investments"), a technology and gaming-focused private equity firm, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Budge Studios, a leader in digital interactive entertainment for children, from General Atlantic, a leading global investor. Creating positive and meaningful experiences to inspire kids’ imaginations, Budge Studios is entrusted by, and collaborates with, the world’s most recognized bran
BioSyent to Acquire Oral Science Inc.
Accretive Transaction with Combined Companies’ Pro-Forma Revenue in Excess of $70.00 Million and EBITDA(1) in Excess of $15.75 Million (TTM Sept 30, 2025) MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioSyent Inc. (“BioSyent”, TSX Venture (TSXV): RX) announced today that it has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) dated February 8, 2026 to acquire Oral Science Inc. (“Oral Science”), a privately-owned Canadian distributor of specialized healthcare products for dental hygiene
NJ's new health commissioner praised as 'great leader for the time'
Raynard Washington, Gov. Mikie Sherrill's pick for state health commissioner, has led public health efforts in North Carolina and Philly.
Six Political Stories to Watch This Week
Plus, an age-old question in Congress, and how Americans feel about the economy under Trump
Elon alumni named 2026 Triad Business Journal ’40 Under 40′ honorees
Scott Leighty '09, assistant dean for development & alumni relations at Elon University School of Law, and Blaire David McClanahan L’14, managing attorney at Law Offices of Cheryl...
Internships Connect Students Directly to Mission-Driven Science and Te
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is offering students at every stage, from high school through graduate school, the opportunity to contribute to cutting edge research that supports national
Cable UCC to hold Mardi Gras pancake supper
The public is invited to attend the Mardi Gras Pancake Supper on Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Cable United Church of Christ.
Scientists were wrong for decades about DNA knots
Scientists have discovered that DNA behaves in a surprising way when squeezed through tiny nanopores, overturning a long-held assumption in genetics research. What researchers once thought were knots causing messy electrical signals turn out to be something else entirely: twisted coils called plectonemes, formed as flowing ions inside the pore spin the DNA like a phone cord. These twists can linger and grow as DNA moves through, leaving clear electrical fingerprints.
12 New Orleans area prep softball position players to watch heading into this season
These New Orleans area prep softball players are primed for big seasons.
UK PM Starmer Tells Staff Politics Should Be Force for Good
LONDON, Feb 9 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his staff on Monday that politics should be a force for good and emphasised the importance of moving forward, following the resignation of his chief of staff and director of communications. Starmer's top aide Morgan ...
Opinion | Music Softens the Hard Reality of Politics
Budapest Festival Orchestra conductor Iván Fischer wants his work to bridge the distance between the U.S. and Europe.
Indie dev claims the sudden takedown of its game was due to Warhammer creator Games Workshop, and a set of familiar-looking shoulder pads
Tundra Interactive has spoken about Void War's temporary removal from Steam, claiming it was due to a DMCA from Games Workshop.
Improving Brain Health: Expert says sleep habits can help ward off dementia
Doctor says the quality and duration of sleep can make a big difference as we age.
Uber Doubles Down on Türkiye with Agreement to Acquire Getir’s Delivery Business
ISTANBUL, February 09, 2026--Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and Mubadala Investment Company today announced an agreement for Uber to acquire Getir’s delivery portfolio in Türkiye, including food, grocery, retail, and water delivery, subject to regulatory approval and other closing conditions.
US figure skater Amber Glenn faces backlash over politics and copyright issues
Amber Glenn wins Olympic gold in the team event but faces backlash over her political and LGBTQ+ comments
New UD athletic director on navigating college sports' changes
UD President Laura Carlson praises Jordan Skolnick during his official intro for his willingness to interact with all.
Louisiana Department of Health targets fraud with new internal watchdog role
The Louisiana Department of Health is creating a Chief Accountability Officer to strengthen oversight, reduce fraud and assess whether programs are working.
Public Health Workers Are Quitting Over Assignments to Guantánamo
U.S. Public Health Service doctors and nurses are being deployed to Guantánamo and other detention centers as President Donald Trump escalates mass arrests in his campaign to curb immigration. Some have resigned in protest. Others offer a rare look into bleak conditions.
How a Southern lifestyle brand from Baton Rouge now sells more than a million pieces a year
"The first time we sourced from Asia," he explained, "we had to throw away the entire product because we had no clue what we were doing."
UConn to Celebrate 40th Annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day - University of Connecticut Athletics
STORRS, CT — In recognition of the 40th annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD), UConn will host a special NGWSD event on Monday, February 9, 2...
Seagrass Saviours – Citizen Science, Divers and the Fight to Restore Plymouth Sound
Citizen science divers are helping restore vital seagrass habitats in Plymouth Sound. Inside a hands-on marine conservation success story.
8 health systems finding success in physician recruitment, retention
From mentorship to well-being, health systems across the U.S. are finding creative ways to improve work environments to keep doctors engaged.
Chinese robot makers ready for Lunar New Year entertainment spotlight
In China, humanoid robots are serving as Lunar New Year entertainment, with their manufacturers pitching their song-and-dance skills to the general public as well as potential customers, investors and government officials.
Health watchdog rates care home in Thorrington as 'inadequate
Inspectors say the home was not finding suitable ways to stop altercations between residents.
dsm-firmenich announces agreement to divest Animal Nutrition & Health to CVC Capital Partners
Press Release dsm-firmenich announces agreement to divest Animal Nutrition & Health to CVC Capital Partners Kaiseraugst (Switzerland), Maastricht (Netherlands), February 9, 2026 dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, today announces it has entered into an agreement with CVC, a leading global private markets manager, to divest its Animal Nutrition & Health (“ANH”) business for an enterprise value of about €2.2 billion, which includes an earnout of up to €0.5 billion. dsm-firm
Bad Bunny Uses Joy to Put Out Political Firestorm at Super Bowl Halftime
Bad Bunny delivered a pointed message in Spanish to millions of Americans watching the Super Bowl on Sunday night: “We’re still here.”
Bad Bunny celebrates Puerto Rico at Super Bowl, angering Trump
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny on Sunday turned the Super Bowl into a giant street party, emphasizing unity over division in his groundbreaking Spanish-language set -- but still earning President
Super Bowl 2026: Seahawks ride dominant defense to blowout of Patriots, second title in franchise history
CVS Health (CVS) Q4 Earnings: What To Expect
Diversified healthcare company CVS Health (NYSE:CVS) will be announcing earnings results this Tuesday morning. Here’s what to expect.
Who has kicked the most field goals in a single Super Bowl?
Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers has made four field goals during Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots. That places him in some elite company in Super Bowl history.
See All the Best Photos from Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Performance
The Puerto Rican star took Levi's Stadium by storm, performing hits such as 'NuevaYol,' 'Tití Me Preguntó,' 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos,' and more. Bad Bunny also brought out special guests such as Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, while Jessica Alba, Pedro Pascal and more were spotted dancing during the performance
The Chinese Factory That Opened in the U.S. and Clobbered Its Rivals
President Trump has pressured trading partners for investment in U.S. manufacturing plants. What if local industries can’t compete?
INTEGRIS Health could be 'out-of-network' for some Oklahomans starting March 9
If negotiations with United Healthcare fall through, Oklahomans using UnitedHealthcare would lose access to INTEGRIS Health doctors, clinics and hospitals.
Roanoke Sports Shops Score Big with Super Bowl Sales Spike
Local sports retailers are experiencing a significant surge in sales as Super Bowl excitement sweeps through the Roanoke area, with both brick-and-mortar stores and online shops reporting increased customer traffic.
Faraday Future Founder and Co-CEO YT Jia Shares Weekly Investor Update: Reaffirms FF’s Commitment to Both the New Robotics Business and Existing Vehicle Business, Which Achieved a Milestone Relating to the FX Super One to be Announced Next Tuesday
LOS ANGELES, February 09, 2026--Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) ("Faraday Future", "FF" or the "Company"), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today shared a weekly business update from YT Jia, Founder and Global Co-CEO of FF.
What is the lowest halftime score in Super Bowl history?
Did Super Bowl 2026 between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots have the lowest-scoring first half in Super Bowl history?
Linus Torvalds keeps his ‘fingers and toes’ rule by decreeing next Linux will be version 7.0
: But first, kernel 6.19 is upon us, with many goodies
How Recent Developments Are Reframing The Story For Accel Entertainment (ACEL)
Accel Entertainment’s latest research update keeps the fair value target anchored at US$15.17 per share, even as the underlying model inputs around discount rate and long term revenue growth are refreshed. Bullish and cautious analysts alike are treating this steady target as a test of how closely the company’s actual execution will track the assumptions behind that US$15.17 figure. If you want to keep on top of how this narrative evolves from here, stay tuned for ways to follow the key...
E&E News: Climate science removed from judicial manual after GOP complaints
Republican attorneys general argued the new chapter would put judges “firmly on one side” of climate lawsuits against the fossil fuel industry.
The Largest US Particle Collider Stops Its Collisions | Science Friday
The Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC), the largest particle collider in the United States, collided its last particles in early February. RHIC is a massive accelerator ring and s...
Ancient Chinese medicine may hold the key to hair regrowth
A centuries-old Chinese medicinal root is getting new scientific attention as a potential game-changer for common hair loss. Polygonum multiflorum, long believed to restore dark, healthy hair, appears to work on multiple fronts at once—blocking hair-shrinking hormones, protecting follicles from damage, activating natural regrowth signals, and boosting blood flow to the scalp.
Making science more visible
As he enters a laboratory with saltwater pools full of fish, Luka Žuvić explains how climate change is affecting the feeding ecology and reproductive biology of Atlantic bluefin tuna, and how the species is adapting.It is a topic that may seem remote to many people. But in a country where fishing and aquaculture are important to the economy and national identity, Žuvić’s research is at the intersection of science and society. “In Croatia, marine and environmental science are closely connected to people’s lives because fisheries, aquaculture, tourism and coastal development are a big part of our lives,” explains Žuvić, a doctoral student working at the Croatian Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries in the Adriatic coastal city of Split. He also serves as one of Croatia’s ambassadors to Science Comes to Town (SCTT), a European Commission-funded project that aims to make scientific research more accessible, while inspiring young people to study the sciences. The project kicked off in Spilt on 20 January with a conference attended by partner institutions, community representatives, policymakers and scientists. Along with Split, Brest (in France) and Kiel (in Germany) will host a year of activities connecting scientists with the public.Žuvić, 31, is part of the Young Researchers' Career Development Project, a doctoral programme funded by the Croatian Science Foundation. His research on Atlantic bluefin tuna builds on a foundation-backed project focusing on the reproductive potential of farmed tuna, including their sexual maturation and spontaneous spawning in captivity, which has implications for the restoration of the Adriatic Sea's natural tuna populations. He also studies the tuna's feeding ecology through stomach-content analysis, using DNA metabarcoding and morphological approaches, and employs geometric morphometrics to improve the identification of juvenile tuna and related species. The research aims to enhance understanding of the tuna farming ecology, improve fish farm management and contribute to sustainable aquaculture and fisheries research.Engaging with local communitiesConnecting with the community is crucial for Žuvić’s research. Conversations with fishermen help him better understand the bluefin tuna's habits and how marine pollution affects the fish. “They are also curious about the biology and ecology of bluefin tuna,” he says of local fishermen, adding that sharing research with non-scientists benefits everyone. “Sometimes scientific research is invisible,” he explains. “That's why we as researchers need to go out from our institutions and labs to the public so that we can show them what we are working on. This helps create more trust in the scientists and their research.”Engaging the public also raises awareness about the anthropogenic changes to the marine environment resulting from human activities and pollution. Žuvić helps remove plastic and other rubbish from the Adriatic Sea that pose a direct threat to marine species. Predators, such as bluefin tuna, are especially vulnerable to ingesting waste churned up by fishing trawlers. “They are very opportunistic fish that follow trawlers and ingest everything,” he notes. To illustrate the impact, he has shown students the contents of bluefin tuna stomachs. “Finding a plastic bottle cap in the stomach of a bluefin tuna is concerning,” he says. "Science can be a powerful way to turn curiosity into practical solutions,” Žuvić adds, and sharing research outcomes “helps increase public awareness and improve understanding of human impacts on the marine environment.”The research also has implications for Croatia's economy. The Atlantic bluefin tuna’s rich, flavourful meat is highly valued for sushi and other raw fish dishes. However, overfishing nearly brought its population to collapse by the early 2000s. Although the species has made a comeback in the Atlantic and Mediterranean regions, catches continue to be managed through agreements with the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas. Croatia was a pioneer in developing commercial aquaculture as an alternative to open-sea fishing and accounts for about 10% of the EU’s farmed production of the bluefin tuna, with Japan being a key export market.A history of European collaborationCroatia has participated in Europe’s framework programmes for research and innovation since 2007, six years before officially joining the EU. Žuvić believes that EU funding and collaboration with other European researchers is vital for Croatian science. As part of the SCTT opening conference, the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, the University of Split and other local institutions were part of a science fair to showcase research on topics, such as robotics and an EU LIFE project on the protection of sharks and rays in the Mediterranean. “I hope that Science Comes to Town will help increase scientific literacy and curiosity among citizens, particularly students, and show that science is not something that is distant or abstract, but something that directly affects everyday life,” Žuvić concludes. “Ultimately, I hope that projects like it contribute to building a society that values knowledge and critical thinking, and that we can think about long-term sustainability using knowledge from science.”Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.