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Indian flying foxes or fruit bats rest on tree branches Feb. 3, 2022, inside a temple complex at Kadambazhipuram village in Palakkad district in the southern state of Kerala, India.
Campaign finance complaint against Let’s Go Washington dismissed
The conservative political committee is backing three initiatives that voters will consider in November’s general election.
What Kotek, Drazan said at Oregon business forum
Gov. Tina Kotek and Sen. Christine Drazan faced off for the first time this election at a Portland business forum. Here's where they stand on taxes, tariffs and Oregon's economy.
Hannah Einbinder, Susan Sarandon arrested in protest against Netanyahu
Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon were arrested after protesting the arrival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations in New York City. Cynthia Nixon, Elliot Page, Indya Moore, Mary Beth Barone, Caleb Hearon and Sarah Sherman were also at the demonstration.
Texas Republicans splinter as MAGA candidates test party limits
GOP leaders are voicing doubts about U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton, who's trailing Democrat James Talarico in polls with less than six weeks until Election Day.
3 Reasons to Watch the Cardinals’ Final Series
For the fourth straight season, the St. Louis Cardinals will not make the playoffs. For the third time in those four seasons, they will have a losing record. While the team has made major progress this season, it is still disappointing given the organization's rich tradition of winning. As a result, it's easy for members …
Open AI attacked Australia’s health system – and then doubled down on its negligence. The time for ‘wait and see’ is over
Human hackers face serious consequences, and so must AI companies. There is no excuse for what happened
Patriots rooting guide for NFL Week 3
Rooting information, kickoff times, TV schedule and more for NFL Week 3.
Packers' Javon Hargrave active for home opener
Hargrave had sat out the Packers’ 20-17 overtime victory over the New York Jets on Sunday while going through concussion protocol and dealing with a knee issue.
Meyer and Bar lead Sandwich girls soccer past Monomoy
Recapping Thursday's Cape Cod and Islands high school sports action.
Trump Is Hosting Xi for a State Dinner. It’s a Rarity for the U.S. President.
The state dinner for President Xi on Thursday will be only the fourth hosted by President Trump, far fewer than past U.S. presidents.
Oregon political leaders demand emergency federal assistance for East Evans Creek Fire
Initial request was denied in late July; fire was sparked by a rollover crash in which a teen driver has been arrested Multiple Oregon federal lawmakers are requesting that the […]
Patrick Mahomes makes surprising admission after controversial Colts fumble reversal
Patrick Mahomes joked he was glad Laquon Treadwell’s overtime fumble was overturned because he did not want to see Twitter’s reaction.
Brock Bowers officially limited Thursday
Raiders TE Brock Bowers limited for the second time this week
Historic downtown building in disrepair causing problems for Wichita business owner
The Wichita Police Department says it has responded 54 times to her property since the beginning of the year -- 30 of those responses were initiated by a 911 call.
Last Call for 9.24.26 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics
A digest of the day's politics and policy while the bartender refreshes your drink.
Jürgen Klopp wants Germany’s intensity to translate into better performances
Jürgen Klopp knows that an overhaul will take a little time for Germany.
POLITICS Christian Mitchell talks about Gov. Pritzker, Ulysses S. Grant and the fight for marriage equality
Christian Mitchell—a former Illinois state representative and deputy governor—is on the statewide election ticket alongside Gov. JB Pritzker in a bid for lieutenant governor, as his running mate seeks a third term. (Outgoing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is running for the U.S. Senate.) Mitchell graduated from the University of Chicago in 2008, and planned on […]
Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (99-59) @ Philadelphia Phillies (87-71)
Brewers will go for their 100th win for the first time in franchise history against the Phillies
Xi, in lavish Trump summit, urges 'human control' over AI
Xi Jinping, president of China, issued a call from the White House on Thursday that artificial intelligence remain “under human control” as the world’s two superpowers race for technological supremacy.
Lennar model homes expected to open in October
Lennar Corp., the second largest homebuilder in the U.S., announced today that in October model homes will be open for tours in five Central Iowa residential communities. In May, the Miami, Fla.-based company confirmed to the Business Record that it was entering the Des Moines market. At the time, company officials declined to say in…
Flutter Entertainment Falls as Guidance Cuts and a Recent Downgrade Weigh on Sentiment
Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) is down 4.4% today. Here is some analysis on what might have caused this price movement.Analysis: The most likely driver is continuing fallout from Flutter’s lowered 2026 outlook and a recent analyst downgrade that highlighted repeated guidance cuts and a slower-than-expected FanDuel sportsbook recovery. This could also reflect investor concern that heavier spending to defend market share may keep profits under pressu
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Deportations to Third Countries
A lower federal court on Wednesday imposed restrictions on deporting migrants to countries other than their own.
Jury awards $11 million to family of mentally ill man killed by LAPD
Wilver Blanco, 42, was shot in 2024 after police were called to the Broadway-Manchester neighborhood for a report of man seen chasing an elderly man with a knife, possibly while under the influence of drugs.
In Alaska, Rowdy Members of Congress Are a Tradition
Revelations about the conduct of former Representative Mary Peltola may not faze voters who have long elected abrasive and sometimes violent figures to represent them.
White Sox Clinch Playoff Spot, Complete Historic Turnaround
After clinching on Thursday, the Chicago White Sox are headed back to the postseason for the first time since 2021, completing a historic turnaround just two years after an MLB-record 121-loss season.
'We heard you, we heard media, we heard analysts': Motorola talks about why now is the time North America needs its premium Signature 27 phone
Qualcomm flew me out to Maui to attend Snapdragon Summit, where I got some hands-off time with the new Motorola Signature 27.
Triad Math & Science Academy vs Carter G Woodson School Inc - Invalid DateTime
Watch the Triad Math & Science Academy vs Carter G Woodson School Inc - Invalid DateTime live and on demand online on the NFHS Network
Macklemore sets Free Palestine tour after firing from Ed Sheeran tour
Macklemore reveals his Free Palestine tour, a week after he was dismissed from Ed Sheeran's tour. The tour currently consists of three stops in Europe but will later include U.S. shows, he said.
Off-Day Open Thread
It is the last off-day of the regular season, before the series with the Reds. I forgot that today was an off-day. I went to see what time tonight’s game was starting and whoops there isn’t a tonight’s game. And there isn’t much for Jays news. Everything is about Vlad’s interview, and I think I […]
Jaguars vs. Patriots matchup history: Who has the advantage?
Sunday's Week 3 matchup between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Patriots will be the 16th meeting all-time between the two franchises.
What your overnight blood pressure can reveal about your health
Most people's blood pressure falls by 10% to 20% while they sleep, giving the heart and blood vessels a chance to recover. But for some people, that nighttime dip never happens. Known as "non-dippers," ...
A decade after debacle, Billy Bush joins Fox News. What took so long?
Billy Bush joins other right-leaning personalities who've rebuilt their careers at Fox following scandals elsewhere.
Seth MacFarlane curates film composers for L.A. Chamber Orchestra
Seth MacFarlane is supporting works by John Williams, Ludwig Göransson, Joel McNeely, Thomas Newman, James Newton Howard and John Powell for LACO.
Arc Raiders is Finally Testing a PvE Mode
It's been a long time coming. But don't get too excited, as it may not be here to stay.
Meta Launches $1M Developer Competition to Stock 'VR Glasses' with More Hand-tracked Apps
At Meta’s annual developer conference today, the company announced its next VR Start Developer Competition, this time slated to award a prize pool of $1 million to spark the community to get cracking on Meta VR Glasses-compatible content. Meta is hoping to appeal to developers of both new and existing projects across entertainment, gaming, and […]
No More ‘Trump Avenue’: Canada’s Capital Moves to Rename Street Amid Tense Trade War
“I don't like the idea of anything that's named for Donald Trump, who's demonstrated hostility towards Canada,” said Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, referring to the all-out trade war.
Apple has three products launching soon that we’ve waited a long time for
Apple has had a big month, and is set to keep going strong in October with several product unveilings soon that we’ve waited a long time for.
Italian Renaissance home pairs historic distinction with modern luxury
Architectural distinction meets modern luxury and timeless charm in this Italian Renaissance home built in 1927.
MOCA names Jonathan Abbott new director after years of turmoil
The Museum of Contemporary Art has appointed Jonathan Abbott, formerly of GBH in Boston, as its new chief executive and director. Abbot will be the institution's sixth leader since 2008.
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Three In A Row?
The win vs the Bears in those conditions was what the team needed. They were fortunate to get the punch out on the goal line for sure. But that was a well timed punch so it was just not blind luck. A little luck though. If the Bears score, I am not sure the offense […]
Pennsylvania skill games fight leaves small businesses facing an uncertain future
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – For one Pennsylvania bar owner, skill games have been more than a source of entertainment. They've helped keep a small business afloat in the years since the COVID-19 pandemic changed how people spend their time and money. Now, with a state Supreme Court ruling putting the machines’ future
Switzerland's Hottest Watch Brand Keeps It Rolling with a Revamped Water-Friendly Sports Watch
Breguet keeps its makeover train rolling, this time outfitting the Marine with a cleaner dial design across three-hand and chrono models.
EA Sports FC 27 review: Evolution over revolution
EA Sports FC 27 makes meaningful changes to Career Mode and gameplay, but The Grounds and some of its new systems still need to spend some time on the training pitch.
Ella Langley, Tucker Wetmore dating amid ‘Choosin’ Texas’ record
Ella Langley has more than a record-breaking hit on her hands. The "Choosin' Texas" country music breakout is now reportedly in a budding romance with Tucker Wetmore, also a musician.
Axios House: Politics complicates U.S. ambitions in energy race
Politics is an obstacle to the country's competitive energy and climate efforts at a critical time, industry leaders say.
Loudoun eyeing new indoor sports complex, study coming to county board
Loudoun County is studying a potential indoor sports facility, with a report coming to the Board of Supervisors’ Finance Committee early next year.
Kyle MacLachlan analyzes his ‘Fictional Selves’ in new memoir
The Yakima-born actor and University of Washington alum spoke with The Seattle Times ahead of an event with Seattle Arts & Lectures.
Black Men's Wellness Day, 'Real Men Real Talk' put men's health front and center in Baltimore
We hear all the time that men will put work, family and everything else ahead of their own health.
New Midterm Polling Has Good and Bad News for Both Sides
New polling and analysis released this week has encouraging signs for Democrats and Republicans, leaving the overall impression that control of both houses of Congress remains up in the air. Data published Thursday morning by The New York Times and Siena polling puts Democratic candidates Abdul ...
Trump administration in N.C. marks Republicans' 'make or break time'
President Trump and Vice President Vance hold separate campaign events a week apart in North Carolina ahead of the midterm election, as republicans hit "make or break time."
Bills defensive lineman T.J. Sanders out indefinitely after having appendectomy
Brady didn’t provide a timetable for Sanders’ return in announcing the player had surgery a day earlier.
Sony, A24 and the New York Times Company Circle Letterboxd
A24, Sony and The New York Times Company all registered their interest in acquiring the cinephile’s paradise.
Real-time data provides nuanced look at likelihood of cannabis use
Substance use, including cannabis, is not one-size-fits-all. Some people might consume more in the company of others or in certain situations or locations. Research from the Arizona State University Department of Psychology examines these nuances by leveraging the smartphone most of us carry. This work relies on sending surveys, called ecological momentary assessments, or EMAs, that prompt people to report where they are, what they are doing and what is happening in that moment.
Computer science grads face a brutal job market as AI reshapes entry-level work
It's a difficult job market for new graduates, especially in fields like software development where artificial intelligence is shouldering more of the work
5 Takeaways From a New Poll on the New Hampshire Senate Race
Representative Chris Pappas, a Democrat, leads by five percentage points, according to a New York Times/Siena poll. Voters say they are more interested in a check on President Trump than in a candidate who supports him.
‘Happy Valley’ Star Sarah Lancashire Leading Dark Netflix Series About A Modern-Day Witch Hunt
Netflix is teaming with Happy Valley star Sarah Lancashire, Abi Morgan and Sister on a dark thriller about a modern-day witch hunt, while the streamer has secured Bob Mortimer and Ricahrd Ayoade for i...
Activision’s New Halo Must Leave Behind Xbox’s 15-Year Quest To Recapture Bungie’s Magic – It’s Time for a Doom-Style Rethink
Xbox has struggled to recapture Bungie's Halo magic for 15 years. Activision's new game needs to give the series a Doom (2016) style rethink.
From 15,000 to 185 to Zero: Trump’s Claims of Illegal Voting in Nevada Fizzle
It was the Trump administration’s latest stumble in its effort to find proof of widespread noncitizen voting, despite decades of evidence that it is extremely rare.
These top clubs 🇪🇺 already in crisis 🥶
A mandatory reaction before going under.As the international break is in full swing, the time has come for an initial assessment.The Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1 have been ...
Frugal Fannie’s in Westwood is closing after 43 years in business
The longtime discount clothing store is holding a going-out-of-business sale starting Thursday. A final closing date is not set.
It’s time for Brock Bowers to do this thing
How did Raiders’ 2024 draft class fare in Week 2
VIDEO: How the Packers came back on the Jets
The Jets fell to 1-1 in Week 2 as the Green Bay Packers rallied from 10 points down in the fourth quarter to force overtime. The Packers were able to outplay the Jets in all three phases of the game in the final 10 minutes of regulation and overtime. Blame for the loss does not […]
Forced Eviction of 87-Year-Old Woman Spurs Outrage in Spain
Demonstrations broke out across the country over the woman’s eviction in Madrid, putting rising rents and affordability at the top of the political conversation.
Review: 'Primetime' examines 'To Catch a Predator' through a ghoulish lens
The lurid promise of "Primetime" stems from the same base-level thrill as the television show it depicts, "To Catch a Predator," which is the desire to see criminals caught in
Slow Thursday Discussion: What’s the origin of your username?
It’s a slow day. Time for a community post!
Match Preview | St. Louis CITY SC to Face Red Bull New York for the First Time Ever on Saturday at Sports Illustrated Stadium
St. Louis CITY SC heads east to face Red Bull New York for the first time ever on Saturday, September 26, at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CT and will be available on Apple TV. How to Watch Stream: Apple TV Apple TV Talent (English): Jonathan
California senator proposes tax to discourage price gouging at the pump
With gas prices spiking and diesel prices at an all-time high, Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., says he is introducing legislation to discourage oil companies from price gouging at the pump
California senator proposes tax to discourage price gouging at the pump
With gas prices spiking and diesel prices at an all-time high, Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., says he is introducing legislation to discourage oil companies from price gouging at the pump
California senator proposes tax to discourage price gouging at the pump
With gas prices spiking and diesel prices at an all-time high, Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., says he is introducing legislation to discourage oil companies from price gouging at the pump
Jamie Chadwick tests F1 car for first time with Williams run in Portugal in 'best day of my life so far'
Three-time W Series champion and Sky Sports F1 pundit completed 32 laps in Williams 2025 car in the Algarve this week; watch the full story of Jamie Chadwicks Williams test across Sky Sports F1s coverage of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Jim ‘Bones’ Mackay Reveals High Cost of Being a Caddie
Mackay was Phil Mickelson’s longtime caddie.
Löw: New Germany coach Klopp needs 'necessary time and space'
Former Germany coach Joachim Löw believes Jürgen Klopp can enjoy a successful spell with the national team but has urged patience from fans. Former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool boss Klopp take charges of his first Germany match later on Thursday in the Nations League in the Netherlands.
Keith Dagostino Grant Advances Business Education Through New Hofstra University Student Opportunity
Undergraduate Applicants Invited to Submit Essays Demonstrating Resilience, Leadership, and Business Career AmbitionsOyster Bay, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - September 24, 2026) - The Keith Dagostino Grant announces a one-time scholarship opportunity for undergraduate students at Hofstra University who are pursuing business-related studies or preparing for careers in business. The initiative recognizes students who demonstrate resilience, leadership, and a commitment to professional development..
Myrtle Beach officials approve revised plans for Carolina RockFest
The event is now tentatively scheduled for April 30-May 2 at Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion Place. "We did some preliminary analysis several years ago and that weekend would be generate, year one, around $20-25 million," Visit Myrtle Beach President Stuart Butler said. "This will grow through the years. CCMF generates about $52 million economic impact on our community. CCMF brought new first-time visitors to Myrtle Beach and turned them into repeat visitors.
How Snail Shells Could Help Scientists Track Storms From Prehistoric Times
Researchers linked growth spurts in a snail’s shell to 2 cyclones, suggesting shells could help uncover ancient storm tracks.
Scientists Detect Radio Signals from Exoplanet 63 Light Years Away
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – For the first time, astronomers have detected radio signals from a planet beyond our solar system.
NASCAR Legend Darrell Waltrip Reveals Serious Health Diagnosis
NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip and his family have shared a difficult health update, revealing the three-time Cup Series champion's diagnosis and why he will be stepping further away from public life.
A reclusive GOP billionaire pulls back his money from Senate Republicans
The donor gave nearly $200 million to support President Donald Trump and other Republicans in the 2024 election. Only Elon Musk donated more.
Minnesota man excited for the future after bariatric surgery
For Paul Nistler, losing weight with bariatric surgery meant lifelong changes but also lifelong health and more time with his family.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered Global Release Times Confirmed by CD Projekt
CD Projekt has confirmed the global release times for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered. Here's when you can play in your region.
'On the verge of something' - fans on season so far
Transfer window was obviously a car crash but really positive signs from Hayden Hackney and Tyler Dibling in particular means we are feeling positive. Most Evertonians are waiting for that to turn somehow, but if we can keep Jarrad Branthwaite fit especially, I think we have good times ahead. Standout moment so far was that debut goal for Ainsley Maitland-Niles!
Official: Udinese sign four-time Champions League winner Alaba
Udinese have officially announced their signing of four-time Champions League-winning defender David Alaba on a free transfer until the end of the 2026-27 season.Official: Alaba joins Udinese on free ...
Trump hosts China’s Xi for summit in Washington, DC
The leaders are meeting for the second time this year after their summit in Beijing. Follow for live updates.
5 iPhone Duo Features I’m Already Dying to Try
Commentary: After getting hands-on time with Apple's new foldable phone, here are the questions I'm most eager to answer in testing.
Distant time crystals can somehow fall into the same rhythm
Researchers have shown that multiple time crystals inside a semiconductor can synchronize their oscillations, much like pendulum clocks gradually falling into the same rhythm. The coupling is carried by spin-polarized electrons, allowing time crystals separated by up to 40 micrometers to lock to a common frequency. The discovery reveals surprisingly long-range connections between these exotic spin systems and could help researchers develop future spin-based devices.
Is metascience being co-opted?
In July, the White House released a report that argued academia is deeply dysfunctional and in need of radical reform.Science: A New Golden Age sets out a litany of problems many academics will recognise: interminable waits for grants; short-term funding rather than support for longer, more ambitious projects; ballooning administrative requirements; pressure to publish, and many more. “The scientific machine is getting bogged down,” it says. At least on the face of it, Science: A New Golden Age is a triumph for the metascience movement, a loose-knit, global group of academics, philanthropists and think tankers that want far more testing and experimentation in how we fund public research and innovation. The report tells US research funders to set up internal metascience units to do just this. But it has also set alarm bells ringing that metascience is being conveniently deployed to help justify the defunding of US universities, which US vice president JD Vance has openly labelled “the enemy.” “Just because you have an issue with your plumbing in your house doesn't mean you light the entire house on fire and burn it to the ground,” said Colette Delawalla, chief executive of Stand Up for Science, a group campaigning against what it says are attacks on scientists by the Trump administration. No one is arguing that academia doesn’t need reform, but there’s debate over how far and how fast the system should be shaken up. Does public R&D need slow and steady evidence-based adjustment, or radical new experiments?One of the key arguments in Science: A New Golden Age is that there’s not enough funding for what it calls “mid-level” science: engineering-heavy projects that require tens of millions of dollars, involve ten to a hundred people, and last around five years. Such a project might develop a brain-computer interface for people with Alzheimer's disease, for example. As such, the US National Science Foundation (NSF) has already announced $1.5 billion to set up so-called X-Labs, effectively new research organisations to pursue breakthroughs in areas such as quantum sensing and new scientific instruments. Funding divertedBut there’s a catch: this money has squeezed NSF budgets for more traditional, fundamental research grants, Science reported in June, likely meaning less cash for university-based scientists. Science: A New Golden Age also makes various swipes at universities, accusing them of extracting overheads from scientists to fund administrative bloat. “We have become dependent on a narrow set of legacy institutions,” it says. The report doesn’t mention it, but the US government is simultaneously seeking greater powers over federal funding, which would allow political appointees at funding agencies to screen or cancel research grants mid-project. The White House is also seeking to slash the NSF’s budget by more than half in 2027, although similar cuts proposed for 2026 were blocked by Congress. Convenient hookThis has worried some that the metascience agenda could be misused as a kind of smokescreen to further weaken universities. James Wilsdon, executive director of the Research on Research Institute at University College London, said that the report contains lots of “interesting ideas” and agrees that in places, academia is a “pretty broken system.” But the risk is that metascience is being deployed as a “convenient hook” to support cuts and a “political land grab” to transfer grant power from scientists to political appointees in US funding agencies.So far, the metascience agenda hasn’t been seized on by radical right parties in Europe. But Wilsdon worries it will cross the Atlantic, politicising research reform efforts and making them more difficult to carry out. The report is already making some in Europe sceptical of the entire idea. “The system is not without flaws, but the metascience discussion is not likely to improve the system but rather to generate munition to undermine it,” said Claes de Vreese, a professor of AI and society at the University of Amsterdam. Peter Thiel protégéOfficially, Science: A New Golden Age has just one named author: Michael Kratsios, the director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and a former chief of staff to Silicon Valley mogul Peter Thiel. He also served as chief financial officer of Thiel’s Clarium Capital Management. Since the 1990s, Thiel has criticised US universities for moving away from teaching what he views as the classic works of western civilisation, and drifting towards “anti-Western zealotry.” And since 2011, he has offered two-year fellowships of $250,000 to young people to skip or drop out of university, and instead start companies or pursue scientific research. “College can be good for learning about what’s been done before, but it can also discourage you from doing something new,” according to the Thiel Fellowships website. In other areas, the Trump administration has promoted academics with a longstanding interest in metascience. For example, the head of the National Institutes of Health, Jay Bhattacharya, in 2020 co-authored a study arguing the funder backs overly conservative proposals, although he achieved wider prominence as a critic of pandemic lockdowns. Careless talk costs fundingEven before the Trump administration embraced the metascience agenda, some metascientists privately wondered whether they should be careful not to overstate dysfunctions in academia, in case this gets used as ammunition against universities. But others think being cautious with criticism is pointless. After all, last year, the Trump administration sought to cut funding from US universities on an entirely different premise: supposed antisemitism on campus. “I don't think these governments need a technical metascientific excuse to attack the universities, they will want to do so anyway,” said Will Stone, a researcher at Science Works, a new think tank advocating for a “metascience revolution” in the UK. “I think researchers should report what they find, even when the findings may be used to advance policies they disagree with,” echoed Russell Funk, a researcher at the University of Minnesota, who in 2023 co-authored a highly influential paper that argued scientific papers were becoming less disruptive over time. No justificationThat said, Funk thinks that metascientific research certainly doesn’t justify a weakening of universities. Instead, scientists need “time, resources and stability to pursue unfamiliar ideas,” he said. “Taking away those conditions works against the very goal the reforms are supposed to achieve.”The Institute for Progress, a Washington DC-based innovation policy think tank that has championed X-Labs and metascience units, also says that reforms should complement, not supplant, universities. “Unpredictable, unreliable, and reduced federal funding to researchers is destabilising to the very foundations of research and development and is bad,” said Jenn Gustetic, the institute’s director of metascience and R&D policy.Evolution or revolution?This points to a much bigger divide in the metascience community: how far and how fast should public R&D be shaken up? Does it need evolution or revolution? For example, Science: A New Golden Age says the science system relies too heavily on traditional “workhorse” project grants, the type that pay out around $250,000 a year to fund “hypothesis-driven science by small teams on tractable questions.” However, in criticising project grants, the report “decisively picks one side of a debate that is far from settled,” David Hilmer Rex, a metascientist based in Denmark, has written. In June, Pierre Azoulay, a metascientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, defended project grants, saying that the alternative of X-Labs “merits scepticism.”A-B testingOne challenge in metascience is that it’s easier to generate evidence for some types of change than others. Most straightforwardly, research funders can run A-B tests on different ways of awarding money. For example, Germany’s Volkswagen Foundation recently trialled distributed peer review, where applicants rate each other’s proposals, and measured its results against traditional review panels. Distributed peer review made quicker decisions, although awarded money to largely different ideas. However, much of the focus of the metascience movement has been on founding fast-moving and free-acting new research organisations and funders, in contrast to the alleged stodginess of mainstream academia or public innovation grants. A culture of speed and freedom are the animating principles behind Germany’s Sprind or the UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency (Aria).Related articlesViewpoint: it's time to experiment with how Europe funds science European researchers sound the alarm that Trump rule changes will hit cooperationHowever, while it’s possible to closely study previously successful bodies, such as the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa), for historical clues to their secret sauce, it’s impossible to guarantee in advance that the likes of Sprind or Aria will actually work as hoped. But advocates of new organisations say this inherent uncertainly shouldn’t stop us trying. “If we wait for definitive proof that something will work before we try it, I don't know where your proof is coming from,” said Stone. Trade-offsUp until now, experiments in metascience haven’t generally come with hard trade-offs over money. In the US, new ideas such as focused research organisations have often been funded by billionaire philanthropists. In Europe, new innovation agencies such as Sprind and Aria, or the Netherland’s new National Agency for Disruptive Innovation, haven’t needed explicit cuts elsewhere in the research system. But with the $1.5 billion establishment of X-Labs by the NSF, the trade-offs are becoming clearer. Some metascientists privately wonder whether a smaller pilot would have been more appropriate, given that the idea is untested. The Institute for Progress counters that the $1.5 billion X-Labs budget is spread out over a decade, so will account for less than 2% of the NSF’s annual budget. “It’s important to remember that [Darpa] was once an institutional experiment as well. Now it’s one of the most cited innovative funding models in the world,” said Gustetic.As for Europe?The US isn’t the only country placing metascience at the heart of its research strategy. Science: A New Golden Age looks admiringly at the UK, which in 2024 set up a Metascience Unit to scrutinise how it funds research. In Brussels, it’s more of a mixed picture. In 2018, the EU set up the European Innovation Council to funnel grants and equity to start-ups, although it’s sometimes criticised for awarding money too slowly. Recently, the council has started experimenting with challenges, where teams of inventors compete to overcome a technological challenge. The European Commission also wants to experiment with partially randomising grant winners, to cut down on bureaucracy. However, the Commission’s own advisers have said the EU’s own research schemes are too conventional. They want the Commission to establish a new dedicated unit to scrutinise and experiment with funding. But there’s no sign of a such unit emerging in Brussels’ plans for the next Horizon Europe programme, which from 2028 is set to distribute more than €160 billion over seven years. Sam Bogerd, director of breakthrough innovation at the Brussels-based Arq Foundation, an AI-focused think tank that also looks at metascience, says that Europe might have the opposite problem to the US: universities and basic research funding are still reasonably well supported, but there’s not enough experimentation. “We're not taking a close enough look at where this money can achieve the most, and I am worried that the good ideas around metascience will be tainted politically by their association with the Trump administration,” he said. He’s still lobbying for the Commission to set up an experimental unit. But in the meantime, the Arq Foundation plans to do its own research, and is currently hiring two metascience researchers to run the rule over how Brussels spends research funding.
Which is the best version of Dragon Quest XI S? Switch 2, PC, PS4, Xbox, PS5, Steam Deck, & AYN Thor compared
We compare Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition launches for Switch 2 on September 24
GTA 6 Datamine Reveals 'The Goodtime State
A mysterious new GTA 6 product has been leaked to be coming to the Rockstar Store called the Vice City Collection.
East Tennessee sports announcer dies in head-on crash
Longtime East Tennessee sports broadcaster and youth coach Aaron Harvey has died following a two-vehicle head-on crash on Ruritan Road in Roane County.
⛳️ Y! Sports AM: The Presidents Cup
Team USA is seeking redemption at Medinah Country Club, the site of the biggest Ryder Cup collapse of all time.
CJ Bailey discusses aftermath of Vanderbilt game
CJ Bailey met with the media yesterday, the first time he’d spoken with reporters since The Thing That Happened. There is no way to explain any part of what went down during The Thing That Happened, of course, but he did the best he could. Sometimes the football is snapped and major regret ensues. In […]
'Forgotten Island,' 'Primetime,' 'Heart of the Beast' top new films
'Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty,' 'Deep in the Heart 2: Texas Rivers,' and 'Charlie Harper' are also being released
Is the era of political debates over in Florida?
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This week, Kiel has become a meeting place for science in Europe. Researchers, school pupils, young scientists and members of the public are coming together through a series of major events led or co-organised by Kiel University.At the centre of it all are around 150 of Europe’s most talented young researchers, aged 14 to 20, who have travelled to Kiel from nearly 40 countries for the 37th European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS). Running from 22 to 27 September, the European Union’s flagship competition for young scientists brings together winners of national science competitions to present around 100 original research projects across fields ranging from engineering and computer science to medicine, environmental research and the social sciences. The winners will be announced at the Award Ceremony on Saturday.For Kiel University, hosting EUCYS is both an honour and a natural extension of a much longer story. Germany’s northernmost comprehensive university has invested for many years in supporting young scientific talent and bringing research into dialogue with society. The Kiel Science Factory gives school pupils opportunities to experience research first-hand, while programmes such as Rent-a-Scientist send researchers directly into local classrooms. Major annual public events including Kiel Week and the European Researchers’ Night take science beyond the campus through talks, exhibitions and hands-on activities.That long-standing commitment has increasingly taken on a European dimension – and this week, many of those efforts are coming together.One of the foundations for this success is the European Researchers’ Night (ERN), which celebrates its tenth edition in the Kiel region this year. The initiative is funded through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, with Kiel University developing the successful EU proposals and securing the funding, while regional partner KielRegion coordinates the many activities on the ground. Together with research institutions, schools, companies, local authorities and civil society, they have built ERN into a major platform for public engagement.Over the years, Kiel’s ERN programme has grown far beyond a single evening into a whole “Science Summer”, beginning with “Science Shopping” in spring and culminating tomorrow, 25 September, in Science Day.“We have developed a wide range of public engagement formats, often together with the other research institutions in the region, the city and regional authorities, schools, companies and civil society,” says Eckhard Quandt, Kiel University’s vice president for research, academic infrastructure and transfer. “Over the past decade, we have increasingly taken this commitment to the European level.”That combination of European funding expertise and strong regional partnerships also helped Kiel University take the next step. Drawing on its experience with ERN and its European networks, including the SEA-EU University Alliance, the university brought together Brest in France and Split in Croatia for a successful bid to the EU’s new Science Comes to Town initiative. Throughout 2026, the three cities are serving as Europe’s first Science Ambassadors, with more than one thousand activities bringing science into schools, public spaces, cultural venues and everyday life.EUCYS is perhaps the clearest example of how Kiel University is using Science Comes to Town to create new connections between major European initiatives. From the outset, the university deliberately planned the contest for the week of European Researchers’ Night and opened the EUCYS exhibition to the wider Science Day audience. Tomorrow, that means thousands of visitors can encounter the next generation of scientific talent first-hand, while the young researchers themselves gain a much bigger public stage.“Because we opened EUCYS up for European Researchers’ Night, there will be a lot of people actually visiting the exhibition,” says organiser Stefanie Altemark of Kiel University.“We wanted Europe’s most talented young scientists not only to compete with one another, but also to become visible to the wider public. At the same time, people in Kiel will have the opportunity to see what the next generation of scientists are already capable of,” says Quandt.“We’ve shown over the last years that science is a big part of Kiel, and it’s always been the goal to not only show that to people in Germany, but also to show it to people all over Europe. Thanks to Kiel University’s expertise in European funding programmes, we have been able to turn that ambition into reality,” says Sünje Fock, who is coordinating the Science Summer at KielRegion.The model is characteristic of Kiel University’s approach: combining European funding expertise and international networks with strong regional partnerships to give major initiatives greater reach and visibility.This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, giving Kiel University the special opportunity to welcome Vanessa Debiais-Sainton, Head of Department for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions at the European Research Executive Agency, to Kiel tomorrow. Her visit brings together two priorities that have shaped Kiel University’s work over the past decade: supporting researchers and bringing science closer to society. Debiais-Sainton emphasises how closely the two are connected: "For thirty years, the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) have given more than 150,000 researchers the chance to pursue their dreams and open up new fields. Doctoral Networks and Postdoctoral Fellowships give them the freedom to move, to connect, to train and to follow their curiosity across borders, sectors and disciplines. But excellence cannot live only in laboratories. Researchers’ Night takes science out of the lab and into the city, to the families, the schoolchildren and the curious minds who will become the next generation. Kiel shows what that looks like at its best. That is the MSCA promise: open science, open borders, open doors."For Kiel University, these activities are not separate endeavours. They are part of a broader understanding of academic excellence in which outstanding research, talent development, international cooperation, knowledge transfer and engagement with society strengthen one another.“For me, one of the most important lessons from the past decade is that scientific excellence, knowledge transfer, talent development and engagement with society cannot be treated as separate tasks,” stresses vice president Quandt. “They reinforce one another.”That philosophy is also reflected in Kiel University’s current bid for Germany’s Excellence University status. The designation is part of Germany’s national Excellence Strategy, which provides substantial long-term funding to selected universities to strengthen internationally competitive research and their overall institutional development. A successful outcome would provide new opportunities to build on what has already been created: deepening international cooperation, creating more opportunities for knowledge exchange and public engagement, and extending the university’s reach across the region and beyond. “If we are successful, it would allow us to take what we have built in Kiel considerably further – including expanding our networks and transfer activities beyond the region and increasingly across the Baltic area,” says Quandt.This week’s events offer a glimpse of what that could mean in practice: a university using its research strength, European expertise and regional partnerships to create opportunities for scientists at every stage of their careers while making science more visible, accessible and exciting to the wider public.
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