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Molly Moylan combines service, science and community impact
For Elon University student Molly Moylan '26, service is not just something she does on campus, but it is deeply rooted in the community she calls home. As a full time resident of Alamance County,...
Beth Johnson named Balog Faculty Fellow of Science
Beth Johnson, associate teaching professor, director of academics for the Science BS/MBA program, and director of the Integrative Science Major for the Eberly College of Science, has been named the James and Alvina Balog Faculty Fellow of Science. The fellowship supports an outstanding faculty member in the Eberly College of Science working with the Science BS/MBA program.
Elon Law Dean Zak Kramer speaks to Triad Business Journal about commitment to Greensboro
Zak Kramer, dean of Elon University's School of Law, spoke with the Triad Business Journal, about the university's commitment to it's law location in Greensboro, amid plans to open a new full-time...
Science Quiz: Extinct Animals and Strange Illnesses
Put your science knowledge to the test with this week’s news quiz. Play now.
What's the Point of Philosophy?
Does science really have nothing to say about the nature of consciousness?
Scientists found hidden synapse hotspots in the teen brain
Scientists have discovered that the adolescent brain does more than prune old connections. During the teen years, it actively builds dense new clusters of synapses in specific parts of neurons. These clusters emerge only in adolescence and may help shape higher-level thinking. When the process is disrupted, it could play a role in conditions like schizophrenia.
Family champions business education in Coles College
Driven by the desire to give back, Doug Jones and his wife, Anna, recently established the $100,000 Anna and Doug Jones Master of Business Administration Scholarship. The scholarship is designed to support students pursuing an MBA, especially those coming from non-business undergraduate backgrounds.
Controversial comment by Michael Rapaport erupts on 'The Traitors'
A controversial comment by Michael Rapaport erupts on 'The Traitors' as the actor appears to insinuate Colton Underwood is a good liar because he hid being gay.
NCAA adds flag football to Emerging Sports for Women program
Women's flag football has been added to the NCAA Emerging Sports for Women program, effective immediately, creating a pathway toward NCAA championship status as schools work toward the 40-sponsor threshold.
St. Louis Science Center cancels MLK Day showcase, halts YES teen program
One month ago today, the Saint Louis Science Center convened a meeting of staff assigned to its Community Science program—and then informed all of them they were being let go, effective immediately. The staffers supervised the science center’s long-running Youth Exploring Science program, better known as YES, which supports local students from underserved communities with […]
Why Jenrick’s Reform Defection Fractures UK Political Right
The dramatic sacking of a senior Conservative and his defection hours later to Nigel Farage's Reform UK all-but ended the chances of any deal to unite the British right, confirming the next general election as the most widely contested in decades. Some Tories had held out hopes they could forge a pact with the insurgent Reform party that has rapidly eclipsed them in voter affections. The fallout from leader Kemi Badenoch's shock decision to fire her rival Robert Jenrick on Thursday put that further from reach. Our UK Politics Reporter James Woolcock joined Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden on Bloomberg Radio to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)
Meta Is Shutting Down Its Quest For Business Program
Meta is shutting down its Quest for business program in 2030, ending sales of commercial SKUs next month, and reducing existing subscriptions to $0/month.
Public Statement to Clarify Recent Reports Regarding the ASUS GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti and RTX™ 5060 Ti 16 GB
ASUS clarifies reports on GeForce RTX 5070 Ti & RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB: Not discontinued! Supply fluctuations due to memory constraints. ASUS will continue support.
Are our bodies full of microplastics or not? There’s a way to resolve this debate, and scientists must hurry
This week’s furore is microplastics researchers’ ozone moment. If they fail, the powerful plastics lobby will step into the breach, says science journalist and author Debora MacKenzie
Chinese scientists unlock possible key to dark matter after almost 90 years
Researchers have made the first direct observation of a quantum phenomenon known as the Migdal effect.
Teasing Apart The Causes And Early Signs Of Parkinson’s
Some Parkinson’s patients may experience strange symptoms, like smell loss and sleep disorders, decades before diagnosis.
Top two executives at City & Guilds placed on leave
Pair will be absent ‘for short period’ from vocational trainer, whose charity is under investigation by Charity Commission
Two Cheers for Abundance: Tech Policy and the Politics of Growth
While President Trump has largely failed to fulfill that promise, Abundance can help lay the groundwork for a moderate coalition to remove government barriers to future growth. There’s much that Klein and Thompson get wrong. But they are absolutely correct that we shouldn’t settle for a political class obsessed with fighting over the scraps of a decayed American empire.
JPM26: Chugai chases new science and name recognition from US biopharma industry
The leaders of Chugai Pharmaceutical are tired of their company not getting its due. At the J.P. | The leaders of Chugai Pharmaceutical are tired of their company not getting its due. At the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, they’re working hard to change that while also seeking out new science to bring into their storied drug discovery operation.
I tried Amazon's Zoox. It's unlike any robotaxi out there.
Zoox's robotaxis do not have a steering wheel and are bi-directional. Business Insider's Lloyd Lee described the experience as like a theme park ride.
If the Volcanic Eruption Doesn’t Scare You, the Mudflow Should
Studying tree rings helped scientists pinpoint when Mount Rainier last sent a lahar down its steep slopes, which could help planners anticipate future mudflows.
Science shows very different psychiatric disorders might have the same cause
A sweeping new study of psychiatric and genetic records has the potential to change treatment for millions of psychiatric patients.
Science shows very different psychiatric disorders might have the same cause
A sweeping new study of psychiatric and genetic records has the potential to change treatment for millions of psychiatric patients.
I'm not sure Animal Crossing: New Horizons' busted megaphone and other Switch 2 bits are worth £4.19, but 3.0's a welcome nudge back into Nintendo's lovely world
I cannot begin to tell you how much I was looking forward to hoisting megaphone and bellowing insults at Chops from hal…
This engineering firm turned wires and poles into a $500M business: "The grid is transforming."
"When the grid was built and regulations were written, it was to manage power delivery to schools, homes, business and factories. It wasn't shipping solar power across four states. We can be essential because we understand the engineering, labor and capital needs for projects like that."
Showing new optimism, Schumer says Democrats have a path to take back Senate majority this year
The upbeat take on the November Senate elections flies against past results in some states and skepticism from some non-partisan political analysts.
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Lego set leaks, and Ganon looks fierce
The recently teased Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Lego set has leaked.
Shadow minister replacing Robert Jenrick says Tories ‘let down’ the country in government
The new shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy said he was ‘sorry’ for how the Conservatives ‘handled certain things in those last few years’ in power
Fantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 18
Bulinews' Fantasy Bundesliga writers have each put together a squad of 10 outfield players for the upcoming matchday.Managers have full freedom with formations, but squads can’t exceed 110M, can onl...
Afghanistan v West Indies (in UAE) 2026
Fixtures, results and scorecards from Afghanistan's "home" Twenty20 international series against West Indies in Sharjah.
10 breakthrough technologies to expect in 2026 : Short Wave
Wanna know where tech is headed this year? MIT Technology Review has answers. They compile an annual list called "10 Breakthrough Technologies". Today, host Regina G. Barber speaks with executive editor Amy Nordrum about the list, and they get into everything from commercial space stations and base-edited babies to batteries that could make electric vehicles even more green. We also do a lightning round of honorable mentions you won't want to miss out on!Check out the full list from MIT Technology Review.Interested in more science? Check out our episode on last year’s top 10 technologies to watch and our episode on building structures in space.Email us your questions at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.This episode was produced by Berly McCoy. It was edited and fact-checked by Rebecca Ramirez. The audio engineer was Robert Rodriguez.
Sports quiz of the week: Michael Carrick, Masters and Morocco v Senegal
Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, snooker, tennis, cricket, motor racing and futsal?
High school basketball: Tuesday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Tuesday's games.
AI will transform the ‘human job’ and enhance skills, says science minister
Patrick Vallance says robots would take away ‘repetitive’ tasks, but Sadiq Khan warns AI will usher in ‘new era of mass unemployment’
BP accused of ‘insidious’ influence on UK education through Science Museum links
Campaigners claim firm has bought sway over the teaching of science, technology, engineering and maths
San Antonio, Spurs to purchase $30M in Sports and Entertainment District
In a move to take the Sports and Entertainment District from a vision to a reality, the San Antonio City Council voted unanimously to authorize the city manager to execute a a $30 million private acquisition and escrow agreement between the city, the San Antonio Spurs Holdings, LLC and Chicago Title, who will act as the escrow agent for the federal government Jan. 15.
Is Trump regretting his battle with the Fed?
This week, Jonathan Freedland speaks to the economist Heather Boushey about why a fight with Wall Street might be one the president regrets
The biggest myth about aging, according to science
"This will help people take meaningful steps to slow the rate of aging and increase what we call their health span or their kind of time of life expectancy free from disease."
Research in Yale Science Building paused due to ventilation failure
A Wednesday email announced that the building — except for Marsh Lecture Hall and concourse-level physics research labs — would be closed until further notice.
Basketball box scores, other sports results for Thursday, January 15, 2026; Friday's schedule
THURSDAY’S RESULTS Boys Basketball WPIAL CLASS 6A Section 1 New Castle 77, North Hills 56 North Hills 7 12 15 22 — 56 New Castle 23 18 19 17...
Casting is dead. Long live casting!
Fifteen years after laying the groundwork for casting, Netflix has pulled the plug on the technology, but there’s still life left in second-screen playback control.
Science Center of Iowa unveils new AI exhibit
The Science Center of Iowa is launching a new interactive exhibit on artificial intelligence, opening to the public on January 16.
John Mellencamp says daughter, former 'RHOBH' star Teddi Mellencamp, is 'suffering' amid cancer battle
John Mellencamp says his daughter Teddi Mellencamp, a former 'Real Housewives' star, is 'suffering," following a 2022 brain cancer diagnosis.
At rural health convention, Outside companies rush to claim a share of Alaska’s funding
Representatives from 20 health technology companies traveled to Alaska to discuss the state’s $272 million in rural health funding.
Push to chip food stamp debit cards to reduce fraud eyed in N.Y. budget
It was embedded in the governor's State of the State agenda.
Push to chip food stamp debit cards to reduce fraud eyed in N.Y. budget
It was embedded in the governor's State of the State agenda.
NBC aims to make Sunday nights 'Must See TV' for sports
On a TV landscape ruled by live sports, NBC wants Sunday nights to become appointment viewing, with its NBA and MLB packages joining its longstanding NFL slate this year.
Mel Brooks' son says director was 'intolerable' during early years of his career: 'Very volatile'
Mel Brooks' son is shedding light on a different side of the beloved funnyman, saying he 'became a very angry person' as he struggled to succeed in Hollywood, and could be 'intolerable' to live with.
New York lawmakers react to Hochul's State of the State
Hochul drew attacks from her gubernatorial challengers.
Gov. Stein to discuss rural health improvements at virtual town hall
Governor Josh Stein, along with other state officials, will host a virtual town hall on Friday, Jan. 16, to discuss North Carolina's Rural Health Transformation
New speaker takes over council at first meeting
Menin announced leadership team and committee assignments.
China’s slowing growth, bilateral tensions top US business concerns
Survey by American Chamber of Commerce in China finds that expectations for Sino-US ties have ‘improved significantly’.
Mamdani announces city lawsuit against delivery app
City officials allege Motoclick stole directly from workers' paychecks.
Radial Entertainment Completes Purchase of 'MST3K'
Radial Entertainment, the entertainment company formed from the merger of Shout! Studios and FilmRise, has obtained full ownership over the “Mystery Science Theater 3000” brand from creator Joel Hodgson’s Alternaversal. “MST3K” had been jointly owned by Alternaversal and Shout! Studios since late 2015. Radial’s purchase includes all brand assets and intellectual property and follows nearly … Continue reading "Radial Entertainment Completes Purchase of ‘MST3K’"
Federal funding package includes $17 million for projects on Long Island
The funding reflects the work of Long Island's four House members and New York's two senators, mostly in joint efforts.
Congress passes bill to fund U.S. science agencies, rebuffing Trump’s requested cuts
The Senate voted to provide billions more to NASA, NOAA and the National Science Foundation than the president had asked for.
A deadly chemical frozen in ice may have sparked life on Earth
Hydrogen cyanide, a toxic chemical, may have helped spark the chemistry that led to life. When frozen, it forms crystals with highly reactive surfaces that can drive unusual chemical reactions, even in extreme cold. These reactions could produce more reactive molecules that pave the way for life’s basic ingredients. The findings suggest frozen worlds may be more chemically active than once thought.
Class of 2025: Kiersten Fultz found her focus in forensic science
The transfer student is among the first graduates from VCU’s accelerated master’s program, and she is heading way out west to work as a DNA analyst.
Mapping the science–technology translational landscape in biomedicine
Nature Biotechnology - A systematic, prospective analysis of the interplay between science and technology in biomedicine can illuminate the pathway for translating scientific insights into tangible...
Meditz Students Pitch Policy Solutions to Bridgeport Regional Business Council
Working in collaboration with the Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC), undergraduate students in the “State & Local Politics” course taught by Gayle Alberda, PhD, in the John Charles Meditz College of Arts and Sciences, conducted in-depth research on high-priority regional issues and developed policy briefs designed to inform real-world decision-making.
Is it raining or snowing? Here’s why that’s so hard for scientists to answer.
Scientists are using lasers, satellites and even sound to determine what is falling from the sky—but the best tool may still be the human eye.
Alexandra Navrotsky: ‘I don’t think you attract people to science ...
The nanogeoscientist on the importance of people to good science, the recent turnaround on diversity, equity and inclusion and why she will never be a professional artist
26 people charged in sports bribery scheme involving US university basketball players
The indictment alleges that over three years individuals influenced or fixed men's basketball games.
Venezuela opposition leader Machado says she 'presented' her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump
The White House said President Trump met with María Corina Machado to have 'frank and positive discussion about what’s taking place in Venezuela.'
US Senate passes bill to boost federal science spending after White House sought major cuts
The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday to approve billions of dollars in funding for federal science agencies, rejecting deep cuts proposed by President Donald Trump in space and other areas.
Let's Debate: What to Keep and Change in the College Football Playoff Format
FOX Sports' college football writers discuss what to keep and what to change after two years of the current College Football Playoff layout.
CT officials voice concerns about Trump health care plan
Connecticut health officials and lawmakers on Thursday expressed concerns about the Trump administration’s new health care policy framework.
David Harbour underwent 'intense psychotherapy' for bipolar disorder: 'There is not a cure-all formula'
'Stranger Things' star David Harbour, who previously revealed he had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, talks mental health in a resurfaced interview.
Lion Forge Entertainment & Boy Scouts Org Scouting America Set Strategic Partnership
Lion Forge Entertainment & Scouting America have formed a strategic partnership, the first of its kind for the latter, to develop original content.
The Politics Hour: Local officials deal with immigration crackdown
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich discusses what federal cuts mean for county spending and Ward 2 D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto on demanding answers from MPD about its relationship with ICE.
New UC Merced major teaches how to tackle questions of ethics in science, tech
In a world where artificial intelligence, climate change, epidemics and more compete for our concern, the need for people who can weigh the technical and humanistic sides of an argument is crucial. A new UC Merced major addresses this need.
Turner Loesel: Florida's AI laws are stronger than you think
Florida already has a strong legal floor for AI accountability lawmakers should respect and reinforce.
Confusion erupts in mental health and substance abuse programs as HHS cuts, then reinstates grants
Providers, state health agencies and others are feeling whiplash and confusion after the Trump administration eliminated and then abruptly reinstated grants that support substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide.
Utah Health Policy Project addresses expected changes to healthcare in Utah
Officials addressed uncertainty within the current health policy landscape, and urged lawmakers to find other ways to fund Medicare in Utah.
Recalled dietary supplement powder warnings from Minnesota and Wisconsin health officials
Second Graders Code with Milo the Science Rover
Second graders explored hands-on learning in their Design, Technology and Engineering class
Feds allege another sports-gambling scandal — and it has Philly connections
A local gambler, college team and casino were all mentioned in the wide-ranging indictment unsealed Thursday.
Ford’s New Mustang Dark Horse SC Is the Successor to the Shelby GT500
The new Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC is powered by a supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 engine and is the successor of the Shelby GT500.
We have to stop freaking out about every new microplastics study
Microplastics are bad for us. But scientists are still figuring out the rest of the story.
We have to stop freaking out about every new microplastics study
Microplastics are bad for us. But scientists are still figuring out the rest of the story.
‘Absolutely no detail’: experts alarmed as Trump unveils healthcare plan
Months after Trump boasted of ‘concepts of a plan’, framework offers few specifics – and could stall in Congress
Polis delivers final state address to Colorado legislature
Watch live here. Gov. Jared Polis delivered his final State of the State address to the Colorado General Assembly this morning and outlined his agenda for this year’s legislative session, with a focus on housing, early childhood development, and the economy. He expectedly touted his accomplishments in the last seven years, as well as spelled […]
Kelly Oubre Jr. talks health, playing with brace in return to Sixers
Kelly Oubre Jr. discusses his health and playing with a brace on his knee in his return to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Rep. David Valadao voted to keep health insurance credits but cut Medicaid. Why?
Will Rep. David Valadao’s health care votes help or hurt his re-election chances?
How realistic is the Democratic plan to retake the Senate this year?
Schumer is growing bullish on his party’s odds in November — is it typical partisan optimism, or something more?
Trump admin warns of 'widescale doxxing' of ICE if House Dem's new bill passes
Trump administration fires back at Bronx congressman's QR code plan for ICE agents, calling it a 'doxxing campaign' to protect 'criminal illegal aliens.'
Did a Supreme Court Loss Embolden Trump on the Insurrection Act?
In refusing to let the president deploy National Guard troops in Illinois under an obscure law, the justices may have made him more apt to invoke greater powers.
Venture Capital isn't for every business - here's how to know
Listen and subscribe to The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcast.Not every business should take venture capital. This founder breaks down what you need to know… This week on The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore, Seven Seven Six founding partner Katelin Holloway joins the show to answer the question: How do you know it is time to take on venture capital? Holloway shares her experiences at Seven Seven Six, a venture capital firm, and what she looks for as she and her team invest in new business opportunities. The former Reddit VP offers insight on what small business owners can do to see if venture capital is the right path for them. Yahoo Finance’s The Big Idea with Elizabeth Gore takes you on a journey with America’s entrepreneurs as they navigate the world of small business.
From the Galápagos to the Deep Sea, Cal Academy Scientists Describe 72 New Species
Academy researchers identified 72 species new to science in 2025, including the newly recognized Galápagos lava heron, a shy deep-sea fish, and a rare sunflower relative found in a U.S. national park.
NCAA says 40 athletes from 20 schools investigated for sports rigging over past year
The NCAA says it has investigated more than three dozen student athletes from 20 schools in connection with game rigging and point shaving in the last year. The new numbers from the intercollegiate…
Nominations sought for 2026 Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science
Nominations for the 2026 Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science are now being accepted. The deadline is Feb. 27.
Flaw in 17 Google Fast Pair audio devices could let hackers eavesdrop
Google is working with security researchers and its hardware partners.
Cook Political Report shifts New York's U.S. House race ratings more Democratic
The biggest two changes from Cook's ratings back in November involve Republican Rep. Mike Lawler and Democratic Rep. Laura Gillen in the 4th District.
Pamela Anderson says she 'felt weird' seeing 'Pam & Tommy' star Seth Rogen at the Golden Globes
Pamela Anderson 'felt weird' seeing Seth Rogen at the Golden Globes after he produced and starred on Hulu's Pam & Tommy, about her tumultuous relationship with ex-husband Tommy Lee.
Brookdale Community College Announces Spring 2026 Science Mondays Lecture Series
Brookdale Community College invites the community to its Spring 2026 Science Mondays lecture series, a long-standing program presented in collaboration with the Jersey Shore Chapter of the New Jersey Sierra Club. The series brings leading
Body fat supports your health in surprisingly complex ways
Evidence is mounting that our body fat supports everything from our bone health to our mood, and now, research suggests it also regulates blood pressure and immunity
The Biggest Challenges And Threats Facing Business Executives In 2026
Executives face familiar risks in 2026, but many are no better prepared for crises than last year, underscoring the need for stronger crisis planning and readiness.
Athletes Unlimited announces star-studded roster for fifth season of women's basketball
Athletes Unlimited has announced a final roster featuring 20 returning players and 20 newcomers for its fifth season of women's basketball starting Feb. 4 in Nashville.
Burson hires Sylvester Peoples to lead US sports, entertainment
Peoples joins from HP, where he served as a global social content architect.