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Nintendo net sales up 99.3% as Switch 2 shifts 17.37m units
The hardware sold 7 million copies in the three months ending December 31, 2025
In Trump’s Fraud Crackdown, Political Foes Face Harshest Scrutiny
State officials say the president’s actions are a new form of retribution, even as the White House has pardoned allies charged with defrauding government.
Physicists push thousands of atoms to a 'Schrödinger's cat' state — bringing the quantum world closer to reality than ever before
Researchers have demonstrated that a nanoparticle of 7,000 sodium atoms can act as a wave, creating a record-setting superposition.
The Science of Memory Goes to School
The distinction between what is true and what we remember complicates the work of education.
CEC Entertainment names CEO amid expansion push
CFO Scott Drake will become CEO and president of the eatertainment giant beginning Feb. 13, succeeding David McKillips, who has served in the post since 2020.
Plain language abstracts can help reduce misuse of science
Plain language abstracts will be a significant step toward helping those who want to understand research.
Fearing ICE crackdown, immigrants nationally are avoiding treatment, sometimes with dire consequences
Doctors nationally are describing harrowing consequences for patients who put off medical care because of fears of ICE.
Minister denounces Mandelson for interview in which he claims outrage about his Epstein links ‘disproportionate’
‘It is shameful. It does shame politics,’ said health minister Karin Smyth
Vote for the top high school sports performer of the week
Who was the top performer of the week in high school sports? Vote here.
American high school student stuns scientists by mapping 1.5 million previously unknown space objects - Futura-Sciences
A young mind builds an AI breakthrough Matteo Paz, a student at Pasadena High School, joined the Planet Finder Academy in the summer of 2022. The program immerses students in real world astronomy challenges. Under the mentorship of Caltech scientist Davy Kirkpatrick at the Infrared Processing and Analysis Center (IPAC),...
Autism: myth-busting and what scientists still don't know : Short Wave
Autism has a long history of misinformation that continues to today. The Trump administration has perpetuated some of this misinformation in the last year. Among other things, officials have claimed certain groups of people don’t get the condition and that taking Tylenol while pregnant causes autism to later develop in children. Today, NPR Science Correspondent Jon Hamilton sets the record straight with host Emily Kwong on what scientists do and don’t know about autism. If you liked this episode, check out our episodes on an Autism researcher’s take on Trump’s claims about Tylenol and a Fragile X treatment that may be on the horizon.Interested in more science in the news? Email us your question 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 by Rebecca Ramirez. Tyler Jones checked the facts. The audio engineer was Damian Herring.
Orsted Sells Onshore Business to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for $1.7 Billion
The company has been working through a major restructuring that includes a large-scale divestment program to free up funds and shore up its coffers.
Gold and silver prices jump again as markets stabilise; SpaceX buys xAI in $1.25tn deal
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
New poll shows 45% of US voters identify as independents, shifting away from major political parties
A growing share of Americans are distancing themselves from both major political parties, a trend that's reshaping the electoral landscape.
In the face of aid cuts, Gates Foundation narrows its priorities and defends global health funding
The CEO of the Gates Foundation said it will not change course in the face of the collapse of the foreign aid system but instead continue focusing on its main priorities.
Cracking Antarctic Sea Ice
Icebreakers play a critical role in delivering supplies to America's largest research base in Antarctica.
Florida State Became College Sports’ Debt King in FY25
FSU saw athletics related debt balloon to $437 million in a fiscal cycle after issuing bonds to cover stadium renovations and a new football center.
Basketball box scores, other sports results for Monday, February 2, 2026; Tuesday's schedule
MONDAY’S RESULTS Boys Basketball WPIAL CLASS 6A Section 1 New Castle 60, Fox Chapel 47 Fox Chapel 10 8 5 24 — 47 New Castle 11 12 10 27 —...
Sources: Clippers, Cavaliers engaged in James Harden trade talks
The Clippers have engaged in discussions surrounding veteran guard James Harden.
Oscar Winner Guneet Monga Kapoor’s Sikhya Entertainment Sells Stake to Reliance’s Jio Studios (EXCLUSIVE)
Jio Studios takes 50.1% stake in Sikhya Entertainment, the Oscar-winning Indian production house co-founded by Gunet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain.
Underwhelming 49ers offensive weapon named their worst signing of 2025
The San Francisco 49ers added plenty of players last offseason who helped out, but one of them struggled to make much of a positive impact in 2025.
Drake Maye's shoulder injury improves ahead of Super Bowl showdown
Drake Maye said the shoulder injury that limited him in practice last week has improved enough that he had a normal workout on his first full day in the Bay Area for the Super Bowl. Maye was unable to practice fully last week for the New England Patriots after injuring his throwing shoulder on a scramble in the AFC championship game win against the Denver Broncos.
Best of Drake Maye at Super Bowl LX Media Day
Drake Maye discussed Sam Darnold, "Bakemas", his relationship with Tom Brady and more at Super Bowl LX media night.
Indiana out to gain more Big Ten ground against USC
Indiana tries to close out a perfect Los Angeles road swing Tuesday when it visits Southern California for a Big Ten Conference clash.
More than 10,000 Ph.D. science experts left U.S. government jobs last year
LSU will not be disciplined after investigation into its NIL reporting
The first publicly known inquiry by the College Sports Commission, which did not involve football, lasted just two and a half weeks.
Will Arnett reveals 'very famous' comedian was kicked off 'Smartless' podcast after 10 minutes
Will Arnett says that one 'very famous' comedian, a 'f---ing rank a--hole,' had to be cut off after only 10 minutes on 'Smartless' and sent packing: 'You'll be blown away by who it is.'
California Academy of Sciences team finds ocean warming reaching deeper than expected
Researchers also uncovered evidence of corral damage at lower depths during a survey in the Indian Ocean. The data is helping to drive an initiative at the Academy known as Hope for Reefs - with the goal of reversing the damage in oceans around the world.
Barbecue restaurant hoping to bounce back after winter storm
Lexington restaurant trying to move forward after being sandwiched by winter storms.
Concord business grateful for customers after snow storm
Nearby businesses remain closed and parking lots still empty. It’s an area usually full of people, but right now it stays quiet.
5 Takeaways from Roger Goodell's Super Bowl Press Conference
Roger Goodell broke news about the NFL's international schedule, where things stand on an 18-game regular season and what he thought about Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame snub.
Texas Democrat who scored major upset in Trump country speaks to CNN
Naderi wants to 'make most' of Rangers move
Rangers' new signing Ryan Naderi insists he wants to "make the most" of his move to Ibrox from 3. The German striker has scored eight goals this season and signed a "long-term contract" at the club, having previously played in Borussia Moenchengladbach's B team. "I am really pleased that this move has happened," Naderi told club media.
Edward Longe: Don’t hit pause — why the Netflix-Warner Bros. merger should proceed
Antitrust scrutiny should protect consumers, not block voluntary media consolidation
High school sports bills would allow middle schoolers to compete; regulate name, image and likeness
On Monday, members of the public shared their thoughts on two bills that would change high school sports rules in Nebraska. The Unicameral’s Education Committee heard testimony on LB742, which would allow seventh and eighth grade students to compete on high school sports teams.
Vikings fire GM, Twins executive departs. What's up with Minnesota sports?
To talk about what this means for two of the state’s biggest sports franchises, Ten Thousand Takes host Wally Langfellow joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Monday.
Jelly Roll admits 'dumb redneck' status when pushed on politics after bringing God to Grammys stage
Jelly Roll praised Jesus at the Grammy Awards, but avoided political talk, and called himself a "dumb redneck" who stays disconnected from current news and events.
Energy Department Announces Members of the Office of Science Advisory Committee, Strengthening Gold Standard Science in America
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the chair and members of the newly established Office of Science Advisory Committee (SCAC), a unified advisory body that will provide independent advice on complex scientific and technical challenges across the Department’s Office of Science.
Dramatic reductions proposed for US science agencies by Trump ...
Final 2026 budget figures, passed by Congress and signed into law, reject significant cuts that the White House had proposed
Scientists just mapped the hidden structure holding the Universe together
Astronomers have produced the most detailed map yet of dark matter, revealing the invisible framework that shaped the Universe long before stars and galaxies formed. Using powerful new observations from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the research shows how dark matter gathered ordinary matter into dense regions, setting the stage for galaxies like the Milky Way and eventually planets like Earth.
New catalyst turns carbon dioxide into clean fuel source
Researchers have found that manganese, an abundant and inexpensive metal, can be used to efficiently convert carbon dioxide into formate, a potential hydrogen source for fuel cells. The key was a clever redesign that made the catalyst last far longer than similar low-cost materials. Surprisingly, the improved manganese catalyst even beat many expensive precious-metal options. The discovery could help turn greenhouse gas into clean energy ingredients.
The summer I became a science journalist
Mason Wakley on being a science writer intern at the Royal Society of Chemistry
A record breaking gravitational wave is helping test Einstein’s theory of general relativity
A newly detected gravitational wave, GW250114, is giving scientists their clearest look yet at a black hole collision—and a powerful way to test Einstein’s theory of gravity. Its clarity allowed scientists to measure multiple “tones” from the collision, all matching Einstein’s predictions. That confirmation is exciting—but so is the possibility that future signals won’t behave so neatly. Any deviation could point to new physics beyond our current understanding of gravity.
Joint statement on the renewed Quadripartite Memorandum of Understanding regarding cooperation on One Health until 2030
Through the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on One Health, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) reaffirm their shared commitment to advancing the implementation of the One Health approach.
Nancy Meyers' first movie in more than 10 years is finally happening
Here's when Nancy Meyers fans can expect a new movie, her first in 10 years, from the director of romantic comedies such as 'Something's Gotta Give.'
Normalizing surveillance under the banner of helping lost pets
Now, surveillance doesn’t arrive announcing itself as surveillance. It shows up wagging its tail, asking for help, and hoping you won’t notice that the cameras never stop looking.
Old Post Office owner buys massive Loop office building
The deal kicks off a new chapter for a massive distressed Loop building and completes one of the most staggering losses of value ever for a Chicago office property.
Firefox Getting New Controls to Turn Off AI Features
The Firefox browser is gaining options to turn off AI enhancements, Mozilla said today. Firefox users who prefer to browse without artificial intelligence will be able to turn off several AI features that Mozilla has added over the last several months. Here's what can be disabled: Translations, which help you browse the web in your preferred language. Alt text in PDFs, which add accessibility descriptions to images in PDF pages.
Georgia gets commitment of top-ranked RB Kemon Spell
Elite running back Kemon Spell, who had previously be committed to Penn State, announced he will play for the Georgia Bulldogs in 2027.
San Francisco Small Businesses to Sue PG&E Over Losses From December Power Outages
Business owners and residents say the financial credits offered by the utility don’t reflect true financial damages.
Democrats' diverging shutdown approaches: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the 2020 election looms over a key race this year in Georgia.
Looking back at Catacomb 3D, the game that led to Wolfenstein 3D
Romero, Carmack, and colleagues discuss an oft-forgotten piece of PC gaming history...
NBC Sports set to host Super Bowl LX pregame coverage from Alcatraz Island
Alcatraz will play host for segments of NBC's Super Bowl coverage on Sunday.
Sports on the Air for Tuesday, February 3: TV, radio schedule in Kansas City
See the television and radio listings for live and same-day taped sporting events in the Kansas City area for Tuesday, February 3.
Scientists release a map of the clearest picture yet of what dark matter looks like
Dark matter makes up most of the universe, yet we have very little understanding of it. Scientists recently released a map that gives the clearest picture yet of what dark matter looks like.
SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND OLYMPIC STARS HEADLINE 2026 ANNEXUS PRO-AM
If Wednesday at the WM Phoenix Open feels a little bigger, louder, and more electric than most Pro-Am days, there’s a reason. The 2026 Annexus Pro-Am brings together an all-star mix of professional athletes, entertainers, musicians and Olympians for one of the most anticipated days of tournament week, turning TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course into a showcase of star power and personality before competition officially ramps up.
SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND OLYMPIC STARS HEADLINE 2026 ANNEXUS PRO-AM
If Wednesday at the WM Phoenix Open feels a little bigger, louder, and more electric than most Pro-Am days, there’s a reason. The 2026 Annexus Pro-Am brings together an all-star mix of professional athletes, entertainers, musicians and Olympians for one of the most anticipated days of tournament week, turning TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course into a showcase of star power and personality before competition officially ramps up.
25,000+ Votes Fuel Dallas Entertainment Awards Week as City’s Creative Scene Takes Center Stage
Experience the excitement of the Dallas Entertainment Awards Week kickoff event. Join the celebration of North Texas' vibrant creative community.
Yet another judge rejects Trump effort to block offshore wind
It's the fifth such project put back on track after the Trump administration halted them in December.
Climate enters the overshoot era—science and policy need to react
The International Court of Justice reiterated in 2025 that the 1.5°C limit is the countries' primary agreed target under the Paris Agreement. With record-high global temperatures in recent years, the ...
What Causes Thinning Hair In Young Women? Beauty Gurus Share Science & Solutions
Miami, Florida / Syndication Cloud / January 23, 2026 / Trybello LLC Key Takeaways Female pattern hair loss affects about 12% of women by age 29, making it the most common cause of thinning in young women. Hormonal changes linked to PCOS, thyroid disorders, and birth control shifts can trigger sudden shedding episodes. Stress-related conditions, […]
SBA bars green card holders from business loan ownership starting March 1
A new Small Business Administration policy taking effect March 1 will bar businesses with any legal permanent resident ownership from receiving SBA-backed loans, reversing longstanding eligibility rules and moving in a direction that lenders say
Chiefs Drive Momentum for Girls Flag Football During Week of National Girls & Women in Sports Day
Wichita Sports Commission Panel, Super Bowl Week Participation, and Upcoming Kansas Sanctioning Vote Highlight Pivotal Support for the Sport
Cheifs Drive Momentum for Girls Flag Football During Week of National Girls & Women in Sports Day
Wichita Sports Commission Panel, Super Bowl Week Participation, and Upcoming Kansas Sanctioning Vote Highlight Pivotal Support for the Sport
Opinion | How a Conservative Texas District Rejected the Politics of Division
Many Americans are growing both exhausted and frightened by Trump’s scorched-earth, hyperpartisan, fire-ready-aim approach to the presidency.
Nursery industry chief navigates politics as 'friend accumulator'
As the Republican scion of Democrat parents, Jeff Stone is no stranger to political debate — nor to to reaching across the aisle.
RFK Jr. announces new mental health and addiction initiative
Action for Progress seeks to innovate more efficient and affordable mental health care and addiction treatment
Adobe Animate is shutting down as company focuses on AI
Adobe Animate will be discontinued on March 1, 2026, as Adobe shifts its focus to AI.
Rosters announced for 2026 McDonald's All-American Game
Christian Collins, Jason Crowe Jr., Maximo Adams, Branadon McCoy made the boys' team for the McDonald's All-American Game scheduled for March 31 in Glendale, Ariz.
Nitro Deck 2 for Nintendo Switch 2 Is Up for Preorder at Amazon With a May 1 Release Date
This might just be the best way to play your Switch 2, so here's how to make sure you get one.
Berna Sozen Wins Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science
Berna Sozen, PhD, was awarded the prize in recognition of her research, which has enhanced understanding of embryonic development.
Expedition 74 Kicks Off Week with Dragon Preps and Science Gear Work
The Expedition 74 crew kicked off the week with SpaceX Dragon spacecraft preparations and science hardware maintenance ensuring research continues providing pristine results aboard the International Space Station.
Packers Discussion: Keep, cut or trade Nate Hobbs in 2026?
The path to a Nate Hobbs trade isn’t as far-out as you might think.
Proposed hospital bill could send local tax dollars out of county
An effort to increase collaboration and improve health care has some unintended consequences, including more power with less oversight.
Steelers’ interview with top offensive coordinator candidate revealed
The Steelers' interview date with offensive coordinator candidate Saints quarterbacks coach Scott Tolzien has been revealed.
Western North Carolina plants new STEM educator research community
Society for Science is expanding access to STEM education in Western North Carolina through a new initiative. Sponsored by Appalachian…
More than 170 Maine businesses close for a day in ICE protest
The group Portland Strike Now stated 174 businesses from Biddeford to Damariscotta took part.
How Olympic athletes use science to win, according to an expert
Ahead of the Winter Olympics, a Virginia Tech aerodynamics expert breaks down how air resistance can determine who medals — and how some athletes try to bend the rules.
February brings live music, wine festivals and casino shows
Discover February concerts, wine events and casino shows across Northern California, from Thunder Valley to Lodi and Livermore.
Hair samples reveal the benefits of lead regulation
Before the EPA, Utah saw 100 times more lead exposure.
Scott Drake named CEO of Chuck E. Cheese owner CEC Entertainment
David McKillips, who had led the company for six years, is stepping down. Drake had been the company’s chief financial officer.
Business Leadership Week 2026 at Texas State University
Business Leadership Week will explore leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship and ethics through workshops, panel discussions, engaging sessions and networking opportunities.
Gemini Live rolling out floating pill redesign on Android
Since launch, Gemini Live has primarily been a fullscreen experience, but Google is now rolling out a floating pill redesign on Android.
Vendor Notebook: Tackling deployment gaps with agentic AI
Epic, Oracle and Humana have all announced new integrated capabilities. Meanwhile, Corti says through its new infrastructure on NVIDIA that healthcare organizations can create artificial intelligence agents and scale without clinical risk.
Puppy Bowl to take center stage at Liberty Science Center on Super Bowl weekend event
The canine participants will come from The Seeing Eye of Morristown.
2-month-olds see the world in a more complex way than scientists thought, study suggests
The findings may help doctors and researchers better understand cognitive development in infancy.
MSU expert on sports a gateway to understanding society
Bryan Ellis, an assistant professor at MSU's Center for Integrative Studies in Social Science shares how sports are a powerful microcosm of society.
Measles case reported in Dane County, Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services says
Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Public Health Madison-Dane County said the person became exposed to the illness during international travel.
Milwaukee County HR director fired following lapse in health insurance contract
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced an "employee" who let the county's health insurance contract with UnitedHealthcare lapse last year has been fired.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi Celebrates 100th Case Using Ion Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy - NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi today announced its 100th case using Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy to identify early-stage lung cancer. This technology
'Rent' and 'Star Trek' Star to Speak in Utica
A Broadway and screen star will appear for a special event in Utica.
Father of 5-year-old detained in Minnesota disputes claims he abandoned the boy
Adrian Conejo Arias disputed statements from the Department of Homeland Security, which alleged that Arias had left his child in a vehicle.
St. Louis Cardinals one of several teams leaving FanDuel SN for MLB’s broadcast group
At least five teams — the Brewers, Cardinals, Marlins, Reds and Royals — have left for MLB's broadcast, and others could join them soon.
‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’: Rifftrax, Shout! Studios Team for New Episodes of Cult Classic Series (EXCLUSIVE)
RiffTrax and Shout! Studios have teamed to produce four new episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000 with Mike Nelson, Bill Corbett and Kevin Murphy
HHS Secy Kennedy Jr., Dr. Oz & Admin Officals Discuss Behavioral Health
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, and others announce "Action for Progress," an initiative addressing mental health and addiction.
PS5 RPG Remake of Classic PS1 Game Gets Great Reviews
One of the greatest RPG's ever made recently got a remake, and its reviews are up and filled with mostly all praise.