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Tempe salad shop, popular Phoenix gastropub receive perfect health inspection scores
While there are no restaurants on this week's Dirty Dining list, several eateries received perfect scores from Maricopa County health inspectors.
New Year, Same Health Fight
Congress returned from its break facing a familiar question: whether to extend the expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act health plans that expired at the end of 2025. Meanwhile, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. broke a promise to Bill Cassidy, the chairman of Senate health committee, by overhauling the federal government’s childhood vaccine schedule to reduce the number of diseases for which vaccines will be recommended. Sarah Karlin-Smith of Pink Sheet, Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, and Lauren Weber of The Washington Post join KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to discuss those stories and more.
Fox News Politics Newsletter: Jeffries slams Noem over Minneapolis shooting response
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.
From Rollable Screens to Repairable Powerhouses: The 8 Laptops That Stole CES 2026
This year's CES was a processor palooza, spawning several new AI PC laptops. We spent time with dozens of notebooks in Las Vegas, and these are our favorites across eight key categories.
How Some Dogs Build Up Their Vocabularies
Eavesdropping on their owners seems to help some toy-crazy and talented pups learn more words.
HBO renews beloved series before next season even airs
HBO has revealed the fate of a popular drama series
First of the year’s FOX Sports IndyCar driver commercials airs on this weekend’s NFL playoff games
FOX Sports’ IndyCar Series driver commercials launch this weekend as the National Football League opens its playoffs with Wild Card games set for Saturday and Sunday.
After Series Of Carriage Battles, Disney Ups Jimmy Zasowski To President Of Platform Distribution For Entertainment And ESPN
After navigating carriage battles over the past three years, Disney has promoted longtime executive Jimmy Zasowski to a key distribution post.
Pixel 9 series is seemingly next in line for Quick Share’s AirDrop support
When Google announced support for Apple’s AirDrop through Quick Share on Android, one of the biggest questions was when it...
List of all characters in Mario Tennis Fever
Check out the full list of characters in Mario Tennis Fever, which is the most ever in the series' history.
Intel Launches Core Ultra Series 3 Mobile Processors – Panther Lake Roars to Life
At CES 2026, Intel launched its latest generation of mobile processors: Core Ultra Series 3. Packing several new architectures and built on Intel's 18A fab node, Series 3 packs a punch
The 2025 Sports News Cycle, Charted: Data Viz
Check out a timeline of the biggest 2025 sports news stories in one chart, including the Luka Dončić trade, the tush push and Steve Ballmer.
Penske Entertainment adds $11 million to IndyCar Leaders Circle
Penske Entertainment set aside $31.9 million in 2025 for structured payouts to IndyCar Series team owners in possession of Leaders Circle contracts, and has added $11 million to the total for 2026.Through the Leaders Circle program, which is exclusively available to IndyCar’s 25 charter entries, the top 22 finishers in...
AMD claps back at Intel claims that it uses 'ancient silicon' in PC gaming handhelds
Intel's new Core Ultra Series 3 'Panther Lake' CPUs pack shocking graphical prowess, and it's led to a war of the words with AMD about the chips powering PC gaming handhelds.
Superconductors, an opportunity for science and society
Superconductive technologies have long been central to particle physics, but they have also repeatedly moved beyond the laboratory, most notably with the emergence of magnetic resonance imaging scanners (MRI), demonstrating how breakthroughs in fundamental research can benefit society. Today, as global energy, climate and healthcare pressures grow, the conversation is shifting from “What can science give to society?” to “How can science and industry jointly develop technologies that benefit society while advancing research?” The event “Catalysing Impact – Superconductivity for Global Challenges” held at CERN in December was aimed precisely at answering this question. The workshop brought together leading researchers, industry representatives, investors and policymakers to explore how collaboration on superconducting technologies can advance particle physics while addressing some of the world’s most pressing societal challenges. The event sought to bridge fundamental research with real-world deployment and to accelerate collaborative pathways. Across keynotes, panels and round tables, participants examined both the current technological landscape and the opportunities ahead. Introducing the discussions, Frédérick Bordry, Chief Technology Officer of the Gauss Fusion company and former CERN Director for Accelerator and Technology, noted that “Superconductivity has become the silent engine of discovery science.” While the research community needs more capable and more resilient superconductors for the next generation of experiments, they also have significant potential for societal applications. Beyond their role in collider magnets, high-temperature superconductors (HTS) now promise lossless power transmission, compact fusion magnets, efficient renewable systems and new capabilities in healthcare, transport, computing and quantum technologies - all aligned with SDG-17’s emphasis on partnership-driven innovation. Participants also stressed that major hurdles remain. Global competition is accelerating, and Europe must act quickly to secure technological and economic leadership. Doing so will require coordinated investment and supportive policies, including stronger risk capital investment and mechanisms to bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and industrial deployment. The summit set in motion several concrete follow-up priorities, including aligning R&D roadmaps with societal goals and the UN Sustainable Development Goals; making it easier for public–private consortia to build demonstrators that serve both industry and research needs; and advancing investment pathways that better connect research institutions, governments and the private sector. A series of interviews of key participants is available here: Frédérick Bordry & Milena Roveda Mike Lamont Francesca Ferrazza Peter Schroth Ziad Melhem Pietro Corsaro
Samsung’s 2026 Audio Ecosystem Delivers New Immersive Sound Experiences to Support Mindful Living
Powered by enhanced Q-Symphony, the new Q-Series soundbars and Music Studio speakers enhance the home and everyday moments
Scientists tried to break Einstein’s speed of light rule
Einstein’s claim that the speed of light is constant has survived more than a century of scrutiny—but scientists are still daring to test it. Some theories of quantum gravity suggest light might behave slightly differently at extreme energies. By tracking ultra-powerful gamma rays from distant cosmic sources, researchers searched for tiny timing differences that could reveal new physics. They found none, but their results tighten the limits by a huge margin.
Trump’s controversial ballroom could actually solve a decades-long problem— and takes first formal steps for construction
President Donald Trump’s sprawling new East Wing ballroom project has attracted widespread controversy — but promises to solve a problem identified by first families and their social secretaries on both sides of the aisle for decades.
'It can be unnecessary - and even too much': Are violent video games like Grand Theft Auto 6 becoming too realistic?
The latest in the franchise is the most hyped release of 2026 and looks set to push the boundaries of gaming visuals – but it could prove more disturbing than entertaining.
Josh Shapiro Begins a Re-election Bid That Carries Implications for 2028
The Pennsylvania governor starts out as a clear favorite, but Republicans are trying to make him sweat.
Personnel note: LSN Partners announces trio of promotions in Florida, D.C.
The firm said this is the first of as 'two-part series of leadership appointments and role transitions' to start the year.
Saudi's SABIC agrees to sell Sabic Europe, ETP business in Americas and Europe
Saudi chemical major Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has agreed to divest its entire stake in SABIC Europe and its Engineering Thermoplastics (ETP) business in Europe and the Americas, company said in a bourse filing on Thursday.
Our science predictions for 2026
Last year was full of unexpected science news, from the discovery of a new colour, to the interstellar visitor 3I/Atlas passing by our solar system, and a world-first treatment with a personalised gene editing therapy. So what will this year bring? Ian Sample and science correspondent Hannah Devlin discuss the big stories likely to hit the headlines and share their predictions for 2026
Shreveport student honored as top 300 scholar in Science Talent Search
Maya Trutschl of Caddo Parish Magnet High School was awarded for her project, 'Automated Pressure Injury Risk Prediction and Prevention: Clinical Validation Study,' in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2026, which recognizes 300 scholars from 826 high schools across 46 states, Washington, D.C., Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and 16 countries.
Opinion | How the internet changed politics — and our lives — forever
Matthew Yglesias has been a disrupter his entire career. He started as an early adapter to the web, running a blog before blogs were a thing. He went on to co-found the media company Vox and has written all over the internet. He joins host Megan McArdle to discuss their career trajectories and how the internet has changed both media and politics.
Full-length Replay: The Herd with Colin Cowherd
Colin Cowherd gives authentic opinions on the biggest sports stories of the day.
This Company Is Reimagining the AI Pin at CES 2026
Memories.ai is pivoting its LUCI AI pin from being a consumer device to being a developer platform.
Bose open-sources its SoundTouch home theater smart speakers ahead of end-of-life
If companies insist on bricking gadgets, this is a better way to do it.
NC's 'toothiest fish' topic of next talk in science lecture series
Fisheries ecologist Dr. Jim Morley will explain the life history of sheepshead during the Jan. 15 "Science on the Sound" Lecture Series at the Coastal Studies Institute in Wanchese.
How a simple presentation night helped us form a real friendship
Two women deepened a fast friendship with monthly presentation nights, using photos and stories to share their histories and connect more deeply.
From Netflix to Uber: How 8 top business leaders used crisis to reinvent their companies
Crisis tests leaders — but top ones use it to reinvent their companies, rebuild trust, and unlock long-term growth across industries.
Samsung's low-cost Galaxy A17 5G and Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G are finally starting their US rollouts
Despite their tardy releases, these new Galaxy A-series mid-rangers look pretty compelling.
Federal funding authorized for Great Lakes Science Center
The funding is intended to ensure the center may continue conducting critical research that supports Great Lakes fisheries.
Official Best of CES 2026 Awards: Our Hand-Selected Finalists in 22 Categories
These are the most important, cutting-edge AI tech, robots, TVs and more, determined by experts from CNET, Mashable, PCMag, ZDNET and Lifehacker.
The five Michigan political stories that will make headlines in 2026
Dive into Michigan's 2026 political landscape with top stories to watch in the new year: gubernatorial and Senate elections, a constitutional convention ballot question, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s legacy.
Logitech Blames 'Inexcusable Mistake' After Certificate Expiry Breaks macOS Apps
Logitech users on macOS found themselves locked out of their mouse customizations yesterday after the company let a security certificate expire, breaking both its Logi Options+ and G HUB configuration apps. Logitech devices like its MX Master series mice and MX Keys keyboards stopped working properly as a result of the oversight, with users unable to access their custom scrolling setup, button mappings, and gestures.
Science 37 Named Finalist in Two Categories for the 2026 SCOPE Awards
MORRISVILLE, N.C., Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Science 37, the leader in expanding patient access to clinical trials, today announced it has been named a finalist for two prestigious SCOPE Awards: the Participant Engagement Award and the Site Innovation Award. This marks the first time that a single company has been named a finalist for two SCOPE Award categories in the same year. Driving Engagement Through Community Pharmacies Science 37 was recognized for the Participant Engagement Award
Locked Fallout TV Show Countdown Timer Coincides With Season 2 Finale — but Fans Are Hoping It Also Signals a Fallout 3 or New Vegas Remaster Shadowdrop
There is a mysterious countdown timer on Amazon’s official website for its Fallout TV series that is set to unlock when the Season 2 finale comes out — but fans think it might also signal the shadowdrop of a Fallout 3 or New Vegas remaster.
What Medicaid changes in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' mean for family caregivers’ health coverage
New Medicaid changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will require community engagement from beneficiaries ages 19 to 64. But family caregivers are exempt.
AI chatbots miss urgent issues in queries about women's health
AI models such as ChatGPT and Gemini fail to give adequate advice for 60 per cent of queries relating to women’s health in a test created by medical professionals
With 100+ Signatories, NJ Business Coalition Urges Lawmakers to Oppose Climate Superfund Act
The New Jersey Business Coalition, with more than 100 signatories, have urged lawmakers to oppose the Climate Superfund Act, a bill that seeks to retroactively penalize New Jersey companies tens of billions of dollars for legally providing fossil fuels that are essential to residents’ survival and prosperity. Bill S-3545 (Smith, D-17; McKeon, D-27) is slated for a vote[...]
Jollibee shares surge after the Filipino fried chicken chain says it'll list its 'higher-growth but more volatile' global business in the U.S.
Jollibee is pursuing an aggressive global expansion, as it tries to grow beyond its profitable Filipino market.
“Science on Saturday” Talks at Plasma Physics Lab Are Geared Toward Anyone Who is Curious
SCIENCE FOR EVERYONE: State Sen. Andrew Zwicker, who is also a physicist and hosts the “Science on Saturday” series at Princeton Plasma Physics Lab, is proud of its diverse array of topics. By Anne Levin As has been the custom for some four decades, the “Science on Saturday at the Princeton Plasma Physics Lab” (PPPL) […]
Full-length Replay: First Things First
Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes offer their opinions on the day's sports stories.
Full-length Replay: First Things First: OT
Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, Kevin Wildes and OT anchor Danny Parkins offer their opinions on the day’s biggest sports stories.
Lenovo Reimagines the Device Experience in the AI Era with Visionary Proofs of Concept at CES 2026
Lenovo is showcasing a series of proofs-of-concept that demonstrate bold new designs and an ecosystem of AI-enabled devices
2023 Ames Earth Science Nuggets
Earth Science (SG) Nuggets – Menu BarHomeNuggets Home2025202420232022 2023 Ames Earth Science Nuggets Earth Science Nuggets are bite-sized, single-page summaries of recent science results, mission highlights, and outreach activities. Back to Earth Science Nuggets Overview about 2023 Ames Earth Science Nuggets march 2023 Portable, Scalable, and Re-usable Science Data Processing Software for NASA Satellite Missions march 2023 Portable, Scalable, and Re-usable Science Data Processing Software for NASA Satellite Missions May 2023 ARC manages field campaign Sub-MesoscaleOcean Dynamics Experiment May 2023 ARC manages field campaign Sub-MesoscaleOcean Dynamics Experiment June 2023 Alpha Jet Atmospheric eXperiment (AJAX) produces database on trace gas and meteorological observations June 2023 Alpha Jet Atmospheric eXperiment (AJAX) produces database on trace gas and meteorological observations july 2023 Earth’s protective stratosphere affected by clouds from below july 2023 Earth’s protective stratosphere affected by clouds from below August 2023 What does global land climate look like at 2 degrees warming? August 2023 What does global land climate look like at 2 degrees warming? Downloads Portable, Scalable, and Re-usable Science Data Processing Software for NASA Satellite Missions Dec 18, 2025 PDF (279.60 KB) ARC manages field campaign Sub-Mesoscale Ocean Dynamics Experiment Dec 18, 2025 PDF (333.27 KB) Alpha Jet Atmospheric eXperiment (AJAX) produces database on trace gas and meteorological observations Dec 18, 2025 PDF (332.86 KB) Earth’s protective stratosphere affected by clouds from below Dec 18, 2025 PDF (464.51 KB) What does global land climate look like at 2 degrees warming? Dec 18, 2025 PDF (246.82 KB)
Entertainment with a message
HOUGHTON — The Office of Sustainability and Resilience at Michigan Technological University has announced its 2026 Sustainability Film Series, which will begin Jan. 15. The series, now in its 16th year, continues the tradition of bringing timely, informative, and thought-provoking films to campus, Lauren Furey, manager of Sustainability Programs & Outreach at Michigan Tech, said […]
String of overnight burglaries in Bucks County leaves small business owners on edge
Small business owners in Yardley and nearby communities are worried after a series of nighttime burglaries.
Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 let me play 'Battlefield 6' at 190 fps on a Lenovo ultraportable
Intel's Arc graphics has come far enough to let me playing Battlefield 6 at insanely high fps rates.
Computer Science Colloquiums Series: Balanced Allocations: The Power of Choice Versus Noise
AbstractIn the balanced allocation problem we wish to allocate m balls (jobs) into n bins (servers) by allowing each ball to choose from some bins sampled uniformly at random. The goal is to maintain a small gap between the maximum load and average load.
'How can all of this be happening?': Scientists spot massive group of ancient galaxies so hot they shouldn't exist
An inexplicably hot, fast-growing cluster of galaxies in the early universe has scientists questioning theories of galactic evolution.
Full-length Replay: The Herd with Colin Cowherd
Colin Cowherd gives his interesting and authentic opinions on the biggest sports stories of the day.
Putting Students Before Politics: A Conversation on the Future of America’s Education System With Rahm Emanuel
Please join the Center for American Progress for a conversation with Ambassador Rahm Emanuel as part of CAP’s “What’s Next: Conversations on the Path Forward” series.
Neil Sweeney was a major part of the fabric of sports, education and life in Pleasanton
"I cannot think of once when I didn’t feel better about life when talking with Neil. I looked forward to hearing Neil’s thoughts on everything I wrote and was honored that he took the time to read my stories."
“Bullshit” — The New Way Health Giants Hide Billions
Three mysterious entities. Tens of billions in revenue. CVS, UnitedHealth, and Cigna created "PBM GPO" subsidiaries to divert billions of dollars.
I Left This Steamy Series Off My 'Top 10 Shows of 2025' List and People Were *Not* Happy
As an entertainment editor, I consume a lot of content. But when I made my top ten shows of 2025 list (which included everything from 'Pluribus' to 'Severance,' followers thought I made a giant mistake by failing to include the steamy new series, 'Heated Rivalry.'
AI tool uses data to redefine sports sponsorships
Texas A&M researcher’s effort leverages artificial intelligence to help teams make smarter business decisions.
Aurzen Elevates Portable Entertainment with New Innovations at CES 2026
Aurzen is expanding the possibilities of portable entertainment projection with its latest lineup, showcased at CES 2026. Featuring the ZIP Cyber Edition, BOOM series with VibeBass custom-tuned bass technology, and Roku TV built-in smart projectors, the company demonstrates how projection technology can adapt to vehicles, travel, creative workspaces, and outdoor adventures.
We have no idea what most of the universe is made of, but scientists are closer than ever to finding out
Advanced quantum detectors designed at Texas A&M are reinventing the search for dark matter, an unseen force that science has yet to explain.
Scholarship Stories from 2025
In Part 1 of our recap of scholarship by Colby faculty, we look at the Natural Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies Divisions.
Amazon MGM Studios confirms new cast for upcoming ‘Tomb Raider’ series
The Prime Video series stars Sophie Turner as Lara Croft, led by Phoebe Waller-Bridge serving as creator, writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner alongside Chad Hodge as co-showrunner and executive producer.
Dolby Sets the New Standard for Premium Entertainment at CES 2026
/PRNewswire/ -- Dolby Laboratories, a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, will spotlight its latest innovations at the 2026 Consumer Electronics...
Eating these 5 fruits in 2026 could transform your gut health
The Fox News Lifestyle Newsletter brings you trending stories on family, travel, food, neighbors helping neighbors, pets, autos, military veterans, heroes, faith and American values.
2025 Year in Review: Twin Ports industries make headlines
From transportation to tourism and new businesses opening their doors, Duluth saw several changes throughout 2025.
A minor design change can make Galaxy S26 look more elegant
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 series is said to feature silver rings around cameras, making it look more elegant.
Study Raises Serious Questions About The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Calories count too.
Opinion | 10 health stories that could define 2026
The year ahead promises new health care innovations alongside major changes to public health policy.
How TV shows like 'Percy Jackson' and 'One Piece' fend off the sophomore slump
The marketing experts behind two high-profile TV series pull back the curtain on how they keep their fans engaged during the offseason.
Trump’s foray into Venezuela carries political risk at home
Donald Trump campaigned on “No forever wars” and “America First,” and these remain core tenets for many in his MAGA base. His administration’s intervention in Venezuela could test those promises.
South Africa business activity contracts in December at fastest pace in 11 months, PMI shows
South Africa's business activity contracted sharply in December, marking the weakest performance since last January as demand waned and firms reduced purchases and inventories, an S&P Global survey showed on Tuesday.
Nvidia announces DLSS 4.5 with 6x Frame Generation and improved image quality
RTX 50-series owners get the best features
Intel launches Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs, made using its long-awaited 18A process
New chips launch "this month," targeting high-end ultraportable PCs.
AMD reheats last year’s Ryzen AI and X3D CPUs for 2026’s laptops and desktops
But it may become slightly cheaper to buy AMD's fastest integrated Radeon GPUs.
MSI Wants to Prove It Can Do Business Laptops, Too
The new Prestige series seem pretty enticing for creatives, if RAM prices hold.
Full-length Replay: First Things First
Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes offer their opinions on the day's sports stories.
CES 2026: HP announces the "world's most powerful gaming laptop" and next-gen QD-OLED monitor
Here are HP's CES 2026 gaming announcements, including "the world's most powerful laptop" and HyperX branded monitors, accessories and more.
Engineered for Perfection: Galaxy Book6 Delivers Advanced Performance and Al-Powered Productivity in a Sleek New Design
Featuring Intel’s Core Ultra Series 3 processors built on Intel 18A, long-lasting battery life and an ultra-slim profile, Samsung’s Galaxy Book6 series elevates what users can expect from a PC
WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Two business burglaries - Meeples Games; Westwood Village health clinic, with arrest
Two business burglaries to report - one today that we have confirmed with the business owner, one late Thursday that we confirmed today by obtaining the policen arrative: MEEPLES GAMES: The photos were sent by Meeples proprietor Laura Schneider after we contacted her to ask about this morning's burglary. She told WSB: Two people, ...
Trump's threats of intervention jolt allies and foes alike
Trump threatened military attacks on five countries, allies as well as adversaries. His threats to annex Greenland drew particular concern across Europe.
MIT scientists investigate memorization risk in the age of clinical AI
MIT Jameel Clinic scientists have designed a series of tests to ensure that foundation models trained on electronic health records don't leak sensitive patient information when prompted by a bad actor.
Bobby Olszewski's new book reflects on the intersection of politics, business and baseball
The 55-chapter book blends short stories from baseball history with modern leadership examples.
Reigniting Entrepreneurship and Business-friendly Solutions
A recent college graduate working out of her parents’ garage. A husband-and-wife team whose homemade soda was discovered at a farmers market. A Wall Street executive whose real passion is museums. And a future governor with $1000 and a computer. No two American Dream stories are the same. But one truth they all have in common: Big dreams […]
LEGO just brought out a smart brick to unlcok new generation of play
Here's everything to know about LEGO's new smart brick, which will first come to its Star Wars series.
Motorola Razr Fold leaks alongside new Moto Tag and a neat-looking camera wearable [Gallery]
The Razr series saw a recent revival over the past couple of years, but Motorola isn’t stopping at flip phones....
‘See no evil, hear no evil’ Starmer goes on full sycophant alert
PM tries to be as uninformed as possible about The Donald’s coup while his junior minister throws Greenland under the bus
Pigs have been island hopping for 50,000 years
With human help, the mammals can defy 'the world’s most fundamental natural boundaries.'
Penguins and FNB Announce Winners of 'FNB Small Business Development Camp'
The Pittsburgh Penguins and First National Bank, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation, have selected Street Fries as the winning Pittsburgh-based small businesses of the 2025 FNB Small Business Development Camp. At the end of the six-week development camp, each of the five participating businesses presented a pitch to an
Philosophy to the Rescue of Science
The pessimistic meta-induction—the argument that since past scientific theories have been shown to be false, we should expect that today’s will turn out false, too—makes the New York Times. . Elay Shech, professor of philosophy at Auburn University, takes up the topic in the context of current political disputes about science and our government’s seemingly increasing disregard of expertise: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the secretary of health and human services, made a version of this argument in August when defending his decision to halt hundreds of millions of dollars in mRNA vaccine development despite the objections of vaccine scientists. He said that “science is always evolving” and the experts could not always be trusted. Shech accepts that “many widely accepted [scientific] theories have been discarded” but that the question, “why should we trust the ones we have now?” is misleading. Why? It implies that the only possible attitudes toward science are naïve faith and wholesale pessimism. It assumes that science is a single global entity that rises or falls all at once, when in reality, science is an array of local domains of inquiry, each with its own standards of evidence and degrees of reliability. In place of skepticism, Shech recommends “disciplined trust.” The first step in the direction of disciplined trust is recognizing that “there is no single scientific method used in all of science.” Shech writes: Newton’s deduction from observed phenomena is very different from Darwin’s inference to the best explanation, which in turn differs radically from Einstein’s thought experiments with light beams, trains and elevators. What people call “the scientific method” is really many distinct ways of investigating the world—different strategies for representing, experimenting and classifying. Since different areas of science employ different methods and rely on different kinds of evidence, to make a case for skepticism “you need to look at the evidence and methods in a specific area of inquiry.” And that case will not be “a sweeping claim about all of science” but rather about that particular area of inquiry with, for example, what might turn out to be “well-understood methodological problems.” Shech’s piece is “Science Keeps Changing, So Why Should We Trust It?” (NYT gift link). Discussion welcome (readers are advised to keep in..
Joe Starkey: Suddenly, there is joy and hope in the Pittsburgh sports world
Savor the moment. Things change fast in pro sports. But right now? On Monday, Jan. 5, 2026? This feels about as giddy and hopeful as it’s been around...
Amazon revamps Fire TV, launches its own 'Artline' televisions with frames at CES
Fire TV's new interface focuses on your content and offers easier, speedier navigation, Amazon says.
5 things to watch in Oregon politics in 2026
Many of the biggest political stories from 2025 are not going away.
TCL’s new flagship TV is one of the first with Gemini settings control
At CES 2026, TCL is launching its new X11 series of TVs with SQD-Mini LED display tech that offers more...
Nomination Period Is Open for 2026 Home Entertainment Media Play Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the annual Home Entertainment Media Play Awards, which for the ninth year is being presented by Media Play News. Nominations for the awards — which honor the best movies, series and other content aimed at home audiences released during 2025, from streaming to TVOD to disc — are due … Continue reading "Nomination Period Is Open for 2026 Home Entertainment Media Play Awards"
TCL upgrades eye-saving NXTPAPER series with a new phone and note-focused tablet
The NXTPAPER lineup from TCL is getting more love, with a new Android phone and tablet with better quality-of-life features...
9 Documentaries to Improve Your Health and Wellness in the New Year
Gut checks, visualization tools, meditation guides, and more.
5 things to watch in Oregon politics in 2026
Many of the biggest political stories of 2025 are not going away.
JBL just announced a bunch of new earbuds at CES
JBL just announced a spate of new earbud designs at CES. There are new entries in the Endurance line and a few brand-new models.
ASUS ROG XREAL R1 AR Gaming Glasses Give You A 171 Inch 240 Hz Gaming Experience
ASUS Republic of Gamers today announced the ROG XREAL R1, the world's first 240 Hz micro-OLED FHD (1920 x 1080) gaming glasses, featuring the ROG Control Dock for extensive connectivity and compatibility with PCs and consoles. ROG constantly pushes the boundaries of gaming display technology—from 15...
‘To advance science, I think it’s important to blur the boundaries between the disciplines’
Stanford chemical biologist Carolyn Bertozzi studies sugars on the surface of cells to better understand their involvement in diseases, including cancer. This work aims to add to our fundamental knowledge of biology while also informing new medical treatments.