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MIT awarded $18M for new materials science research hub aimed at advancing X-ray imaging
The NSF announced it selected MIT to lead a new Materials Research Science and Engineering Center that will focus on medical imaging.
No significant sex-based differences in timing of care for M-TEER patients
Previous studies over the years have suggested women with severe mitral regurgitation face longer delays in care than men. This latest analysis suggests multidisciplinary care teams are helping put an end to that trend.
Are the kids all right? Mental health issues drop — but disparities remain
The latest data from a statewide youth survey shows signs of progress, but that’s partly because our comparison is from a “horrible” pandemic peak, experts say.
Cincinnati Bengals: Could Move Underwhelming Ex-2nd-Round Pick
Cincinnati Bengals’ former second-round pick Kris Jenkins has not lived up to the high draft selection of the 2024 NFL Draft. Jenkins had an okay second season, totaling 36 tackles, two tackles for loss, three quarterback hits, 27 stops, 13 pressures, and 1.5 sacks across 14 games, four starts, and 497 defensive snaps, the third […] The post Cincinnati Bengals: Could Move Underwhelming Ex-2nd-Round Pick appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
Douglas County Commissioners to consider ballot title for voter-initiated ballot measure at Friday Special Business Meeting
The next step for a voter-initiated measure to add two Douglas County Commissioners comes Friday, when the Board will consider the measure’s ballot title at a Special Business Meeting. The Special Business Meeting follows…
Eagles make wide receiver swap prior to final preseason game
The Philadelphia Eagles made two roster moves on Thursday morning, according to an official team announcement. Here’s an overview: Let’s sort through this news on a player-by-player basis. TAHJ WASHINGTON Washington, 25, was originally a seventh-round pick (No. 241 overall) by the Miami Dolphins in the 2024 NFL Draft. The 5’10”, 174 pound pass catcher […]
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is now official and its price ends the FE's best streak
The Fan Edition has started at the same number since 2024. That run is over as of today.
Greenland research institutions halt new US collaborations citing mistrust
Although US President Donald Trump still harbours ambitions to take over Greenland, for US researchers his actions seem to have had the opposite effect. Over the summer, Greenland’s two largest research institutions, the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources and the University of Greenland, both announced policies of not starting new research projects with US researchers.Both institutions cite a mistrust of the US as a motivation for the decision. At the University of Greenland, the change of policy has already led to the rejection of specific proposals for new collaborations, rector Mari Kleist told Science|Business. “The reason is the changed political situation between the US and Kalaallit Nunaat [Greenland], and the uncertainty that the American interest in Kalaallit Nunaat has created,” she said.For the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources, a partially state-funded environmental research institution, the decision was also prompted by a lack of trust in US intentions. In a July interview with local broadcaster KNR, director Josephine Nymand cited concerns about data ownership, US “influence operatives” and social media monitoring of researchers entering the US.The Greenland Institute of Natural Resources has long collaborated with the US National Science Foundation (NSF). The policy change will not affect these existing partnerships but will apply to collaborations with new, “unknown” partners, Nymand said. At the University of Greenland, the policy is the same.The changes come amid proposals of severe cuts to the NSF, which would likely also see the US research presence in Greenland reduced. In spite of this, when asked about the Greenlandic policy change, the NSF remained optimistic of its continued presence in Greenland.“We are grateful to our partners in Greenland for their collaboration in advancing scientific knowledge and training the next generation of researchers. NSF remains committed to the long-term collaborations with Greenland that enable scientific research near communities and on Greenland’s ice sheet,” an NSF spokesperson told Science|Business.Fewer US researchers in GreenlandMost research published on Greenland is on natural science topics such as the cryosphere, ice dynamics, permafrost and climate change. In recent years, US researchers have been the most prolific publishers on Greenland.The US research presence in Greenland goes far beyond the capital of Nuuk, where the two research institutions are located. It includes the Pituffik Space Base in northwest Greenland, various projects in settlements and research stations along the coast, as well as research stations on the Greenland ice sheet itself.The largest of these sites, Summit Station, is located at the highest point of the Greenland ice sheet, about 3,200 metres above sea level, and since the 1980s it has been used for drilling cores out of the ice sheet. These ice cores provide valuable information on the global climate going back at least 100,000 years. About 30 kilometres from Summit Station, the Danish-led Greenland Ice-core Project (Grip), funded by the European Research Council, is also drilling ice cores. Although they initially competed, the relationship between the two research teams has “long been amiable,” Jørgen Peder Steffensen, a Danish researcher who has been part of Grip for more than 40 years, told Science|Business.However, since Trump took office in early 2025, Steffensen has noticed a reduction in US research in the country. “Several of our American partners did not make it into the field this year. Their field seasons were cancelled because they lacked the budget,” he said.He ascribed part of the reduction in US researchers to a renovation of Summit Station. “A very large share of NSF funding has gone into renewing the station. Money has been taken from research and allocated to rebuilding it,” he said.A report published in August by Arctic Hub confirms Steffensen's observations of fewer US researchers. It shows that US research publications on Greenland took a dip towards the end of the period spanning 2015 to 2024. In 2024, before Trump took office, the number of publications had fallen from an average of about 250 articles a year, to just 164, second behind Canada at 169.Data from the NSF logistics provider Battelle also shows a reduction in US research presence in Greenland in recent years. In 2023, Battelle counted 48 projects across 78 locations, but in 2025 that number had fallen to 40 projects across 38 locations. And while relations with US personnel in Greenland have remained strong, some tensions have arisen since Trump took office. “On a personal level, there is nothing. But it’s hanging in the air. It hangs unspoken,” Steffensen said.Cutting ties with US researchers entirely would come at a higher cost for the ice core researchers than the Nuuk-based institutions. To get cargo to and from their bases, both Grip and Summit Station rely on unique, ski-equipped Hercules LC-130 aircraft operated by the New York Air National Guard. Without these, maintaining a research base on the Greenland ice sheet would not be viable on current budgets, Steffensen said. “[If the Hercules planes were not available], we would have to think outside of the box. We would have to use smaller planes, and we would have to build a base closer to the coast. But staying in our current location would be too expensive and it would create a huge carbon footprint,” he said.Suspicious people in NuukIn her explanation of the severed US ties, Greenland Institute of Natural Resources director Josephine Nymand compared the decision to past situations when the institute had to cut ties with China and Russia, the latter due to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. And although the current situation is less severe, the comparison reflects the seriousness with which Nuuk sees the US threats. “From Greenland’s perspective, the US may not look so different from Russia right now: a much larger neighbouring power threatening to invade,” Lin Alexandra Mortensgaard, a researcher of international politics in the Arctic at the Danish Institute for International Studies, told Science|Business. “From a European perspective, it is not a comparable situation, because we are entangled with the US on all possible fronts and do not want to destroy more than is absolutely necessary. But from Greenland’s side, there may well be a need to send a clear signal to the US,” she went on. Suspicions have been fuelled by instances of Trump-affiliated people in Greenland trying to persuade Greenlandic citizens to support a US takeover. The most prolific among them is Tom Dans, a former venture capitalist and pecan farmer who was appointed by Trump as the chair of the United States Arctic Research Commission. Observers fear that he is now using research to achieve a US takeover.“Greenland is a small society with a small population, so when Americans with unclear affiliations wander around, trying to be good friends with people, and you don't know what they want, that creates mistrust. This probably played into the research institutions taking these drastic steps,” Mortensgaard said.Related articles:The US ‘golden age’ science strategy: what Europeans need to knowEU polar research melts into the backgroundAnchor Greenlanders in Arctic climate research, experts tell EU ahead of policy updateAnd although Greenland’s population is small at just 57,000, for Mortensgaard, it serves as a microcosm for the geopolitical situation as a whole: global powers fighting for their interests to the detriment of the common interest. Arctic research already suffered when collaborations with Russia broke down in 2022, she said, so a split with the US would be a serious hit to climate science.“The Arctic climate system does not respect borders or geopolitical divides. When collaboration across those lines suddenly becomes impossible, it is a huge problem for knowledge production,” she said. European alternatives?The Greenland Institute of Natural Resources is funded partly by research grants from external sources like the NSF. To replace the US funding, the institute will have to look for alternative revenue sources, and Nymand said that she is looking to Europe for those. Aside from Denmark, of which Greenland is formally a part, she also noted increased interest in research collaborations from the UK, France and Switzerland. Kleist of the University of Greenland told Science|Business that it was too early to say if the severed US ties would lead to more collaborations with Europe. Meanwhile, Mortensgaard believed that the tensions in Arctic research could well leave room for closer European partnerships, or stronger links with Canada. “I spoke to Canadian researchers who had long-standing relationships with American colleagues and who collaborated with the US Navy, but who had gotten worried that their data on sea ice could be used if Trump suddenly decided to follow through on his threats of invading,” she said. “Like Canada, I think Greenland is considering creating closer ties to Europe and I think European capitals will be open to this,” she said.
Democrats' redistricting push in blue state hits legal snag
A Maryland court blocked Democrats' congressional redistricting ballot initiative after a judge ruled state deadlines for adding measures were violated.
Thunderbolts sign Vande Meerakker
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — It’s a reunion on the ice, as the Evansville Thunderbolts agree on a deal to bring Logan Vande Meerakker back to the Tri-State. The forward joined the Bolts late in the 2024 season, and immediately became an impact for the team scoring two goals and three points in the playoffs. The following […]
Big Ten extends commissioner Tony Petitti through 2033
The Big Ten commissioner is sticking around for seven more years
Falcons' Za'Darius Smith retired last year due to mother's health
Falcons defensive end Za'Darius Smith opened up Wednesday for the first time about why he suddenly retired during last season with the Eagles.
German airport workers die from malaria caught from plane-riding mosquito
Four infected employees being treated in hospital; mosquito traps deployed at Frankfurt hub.
Buc-ee’s says it will prioritize ‘conservative, business-friendly’ states amid pushback over logo lawsuits
Gas station and travel center chain Buc-ee’s said it will seek out “conservative, business friendly” states for new locations after receiving pushback over its decision to go after small busi…
Climate change on tap at Siberia as part of science series
Siberia’s ‘Science Time’ series blends nightlife and discussions with scientific experts and researchers. The upcoming edition of the series will feature a lecture on hurricanes and climate change and Q&A with LSU Health New Orleans professor and former state climatologist Barry Keim.
Predicting data centers’ energy and health impacts | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
A new project co-led by Harvard Chan School’s Francesca Dominici aims to predict the energy and health impacts of proposed data centers.
Arrest report: Suspect accused of vandalizing political signs caught on hidden camera
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Area Events & Entertainment Community Calendar
Aug. 27 - Gazebo Nights at Normal Park - Opening act opens at 5 p.m., headliner Red Higgins plays at 6 p.m. Aug. 28 – Scott Kirby at Stoney Acres Farm. Americana. 5 p.m. Aug. 28 - Library Social …
Apple officially announces iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone event: 'Surprise and shine'
Apple has officially announced its next product event, where it will unveil the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and its first...
California's political battle over key environmental law brews on two fronts
Legislators this week and voters this November will weigh in on measures to curtail some of CEQA's vexing construction project restrictions.
New Mac Mini Bumps Display Refresh Rates to 165Hz
Apple's newly announced M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini models still support up to three external displays, but there's now support for higher refresh rates, according to Apple's published technical specifications. Here's what's changed versus the M4 generation: The M6 model runs two displays at up to 6K 60Hz or 4K 165Hz, up from 144Hz on M4, plus a third display at up to 5K 60Hz over Thunderbolt or 4K 60Hz over HDMI.
Potential Effects of Washington Politics in Illinois Elections
Candidates this fall for statewide office in Illinois are running with national politics in the periphery. Despite not winning the state, President Donald Trump gained ground in Illinois in 2024 compared to 2020. The effect of the first half of his second term on that […]
Rural health grants aimed at offsetting Medicaid cuts go to 80 unique institutions
According to a brief from KFF, the fund could offset 37% of the estimated federal Medicaid spending cuts in rural areas.
Perplexity launches a local AI agent with zero token costs
Perplexity has launched "Portable Computer" — a new agentic AI that runs locally on NVIDIA hardware and saves token costs.
Maternal healthcare gap has widened between urban and rural Texas
Between 2022 and 2024, the number of Texas “maternal care desert” counties grew to 129, meaning more than half of the state's counties had no birthing locations and no clinicians who deliver...
Business leaders pay tribute to Dolly Parton after country icon’s death
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Apple CEO Tim Cook praised Parton’s cultural legacy and decades of giving following her death at 80.
Finally something Dems and GOP agree on: Parton was an American legend
Democrats and Republicans mourn death of Dolly Parton
Sally Field, Julia Roberts mourn ‘Steel Magnolias’ costar Dolly Parton following her death at 80
Sally Field and Julia Roberts released statements honoring their ‘Steel Magnolias’ costar Dolly Parton following her death at 80: ‘There will never be another.’
'Money Out of Politics' proposal headed to Michigan's November ballot
The proposal would ban political spending by major corporate players in Michigan, including DTE and Consumers Energy.
Apple to Release 13 More New Products Later This Year
Looking past the new Mac mini and Mac Studio models unveiled today, Apple still has plenty of other new products on its roadmap for this year. It is nearly September, and that means the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the first-ever foldable iPhone are just around the corner. Other products expected later this year include the Apple Watch Series 12 with a ceramic case option, AirPods 5, an all-new Apple home hub, new Apple TV and HomePod mini models, and more.
Man pleads guilty to string of York County burglaries in 2024
Ubaldo Ramos-Morales pleaded guilty to several charges related to burglaries and attempted break-ins at businesses in May 2024.
Platypus bar co-owner admits defrauding business partner
The co-owner of a popular St. Louis bar in The Grove appeared in federal court Monday and admitted committing credit card fraud against one of his fellow co-owners.
Victor considering use of eminent domain to claim land from Eastview Mall
The town board passed a resolution Monday night to schedule a public hearing on the topic.
Texas landed big catch in WR Cam Coleman as Longhorns chase return to playoff
Coleman was a five-star recruit coming out of high school. In his two years at Auburn, he caught 93 passes for 1,306 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Health Savings Account Participation on the Rise, Retirement Strategy Needs Attention, PSCA Finds
ARLINGTON, Va., August 25, 2026--The Plan Sponsor Council of America’s (PSCA) 2026 Health Savings Account Survey shows increased participation as 83% of employees contributed to their Health Savings Account (HSA) in 2025, up from 73.4% in 2024. Despite the growth, only one-quarter of employers position HSAs as part of a long-term retirement savings strategy.
Entertainment briefs: Boyz II Men announce return to The Cosmopolitan for a spring residency
Boyz II Men, Jeezy and Triumph have new Las Vegas dates on the books. The R&B trio returns to the Cosmopolitan for four nights next spring; Jeezy’s history-making hip-hop residency wraps on New Year’s Eve; and Canadian rock institution Triumph marks …
Will a ‘reset’ reignite investment in women’s health startups?
After peaking in 2024, venture investments in startups involved in the space declined last year. But a broader adoption of AI and a widening definition of what constitutes women’s health could spur a rebound, some say.
Stroke-related imaging costs have tripled in recent years, despite declining reperfusion rates
A new analysis has revealed an unexpected relationship between stroke-related imaging volumes and the use of IVT and EVT treatments.
New iPad Mini With Four Upgrades Expected to Launch by Late October
Apple is planning to release a new iPad mini model with an OLED display "by the end of October" this year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple already updated the iPad Pro with an OLED display in May 2024, but the iPad mini, iPad Air, and entry-level iPad are all still equipped with LCD screens. The move to OLED technology would result in the next iPad mini offering improved image quality, thanks to richer colors and higher contrast ratio with true blacks.
11-Year Former Lions Wideout Officially Announces Retirement
As the Detroit Lions continue preparations for the upcoming 2026 NFL season, a former wide receiver who spent what would be the last campaign of his career with the club has announced that he’s going to hang up the cleats.Former Lions wide receiver Allen Robinson, a Detroit native who played the 2024 season in the […] The post 11-Year Former Lions Wideout Officially Announces Retirement appeared first on HEAVY.
Falk College adds applied nutrition track to Bachelor of Science major
SU's Falk College launched a new applied nutrition track to the bachelor of science and newly students to the major can enroll this fall.
Falk College adds nutrition track to Bachelor of Science major
SU's Falk College launched a new applied nutrition track to the bachelor of science and newly students to the major can enroll this fall.
Tracking women candidates getting into office in N.Y.'s legislature
As the first Latina to be elected to represent upstate New York, Assemblymember Gabriella Romero was elected to the state Legislature in 2024.
Live Results: Oklahoma's midterm primary runoff
Oklahoma Republicans will return to the polls Tuesday to settle an expensive nomination fight for governor, while Democrats will pick a nominee for U.S. Senate.
As Brown Health losses deepen, pressure mounts to save Newport birthing center
A 2024 acquisition of two Massachusetts hospitals from bankrupt Steward Health Care has dragged down the company balance sheet.
Live Results: Georgia special election runoff to replace Rep. David Scott
Residents of Georgia’s 13th Congressional District outside of Atlanta will get a new representative to Congress after a special election runoff Tuesday to replace the late Democratic Rep. David Scott, who died April 22.
Disney Tightens Spousal Health Benefits as Industry Costs Surge
The entertainment giant joins a growing list of major employers scaling back coverage amid a projected 11 percent rise in 2027 healthcare costs.
When to trust the experts? Follow these guidelines to evaluate science on any topic
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Apple Watch Series 12: Everything to Expect Next Month
The Apple Watch Series 12 is almost certain to be introduced at Apple's annual iPhone event next month, and the rumors point to another quieter upgrade year for the device. Apple has not altered the Apple Watch's design since the Series 10 arrived in 2024, and it is not expected to change this year either, making 2026 the third year of the current case. This isn't unusual since every Apple Watch casing design has lasted through three successive generations before being refreshed.
SBA Proposes Sweeping Changes to Small Business Size Standards
Revised Size Standards Methodology The current SBA methodology, last updated in 2024, uses seven analytical factors to calculate size standards based on six-digit North American Industry Classificatio...
Dan Osborn staffers infiltrated rival political party, tried to dissolve it
Two paid staffers of Dan Osborn’s 2024 campaign joined an effort to dissolve a rival political party last year, according to records obtained by the Flatwater Free Press. The records reveal the lengths Osborn’s allies have gone to clear the field for the nonpartisan U.S. Senate candidate as he attempts to unseat Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts.
£86m at 18
BBC Sport reported earlier this week that Manchester City and Lille were in advanced talks over a deal for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi to move to Etihad Stadium. An agreement for the 18-year-old to join Enzo Maresca's side is now in place, with Bouaddi set to complete his protracted move to England - Lille accepting an initial fee of £81.4m, plus £4.2m in add-ons. Bouaddi impressed at this summer's World Cup - starting five of Morocco's six matches in their run to the quarter-finals - after a starring role in Lille's Champions League victory over Real Madrid in 2024 announced him on the big stage.
Radiology groups meet with CMS chief of staff to discuss No Surprises Act concerns
The meeting included the American College of Radiology, billing firm Zotec Partners and Strategic Radiology—who charge docs are receiving stagnant rates from payers.
Photo of Disraeli among missing parliamentary works of art, FoI request finds
Press Association given list of 65 items from publicly owned collection that have gone missing since 2024
Human creativity still has the edge – and this CEO says an MBA can help you use it
Emerging technologies are changing the face of Australian business, but this pharmaceuticals CEO says there’s still plenty of room for human creativity, if you’ve got the right tools
Three rescued belugas arrive at SeaWorld San Diego after 2,500-mile journey from Canada
Ever since Canada's Marineland shuttered in 2024, there has been a scramble to find homes for 30 beluga whales who were once kept there.
A deep dive into climate change
Some policymakers continue to question the science of climate change, despite the growing evidence of significant damage to life on land and in the ocean.Katja Matthes, director of the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel in Germany, believes the ongoing attempts to politicise climate science and discredit researchers are hindering international cooperation and public understanding. The ocean provides clear evidence of the extent to which changes are occurring, she says.“We are seeing severe, unprecedented and accelerating changes in the ocean — warming ocean temperatures, acidification and oxygen depletion — that are destabilising the most important system that makes life on this planet possible,” Matthes explains. Visible signs of these changes include the melting of ice sheets in the Arctic and Greenland. Deeper down, the growing frequency of hypoxia — or oxygen-deprived “dead zones”, where marine life can no longer survive — in the Baltic and record-high Mediterranean surface temperatures are indicators of the “dramatic warming” of the ocean, she adds.The ocean, which covers around 70% of the Earth’s surface, acts as a vital carbon sink, absorbing around 30% of the planet’s carbon dioxide (CO2) and 90% of the excess heat. However, the global ocean surface temperature has risen by an average of half a degree Celsius since 1982, according to the EU Copernicus observatory. More significant rises have been recorded in the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and other shallower seas.Some ocean temperature increases do occur naturally, such as during El Niño events. But sustained rises can trigger extreme weather on land — including droughts, floods and catastrophic storms — while also harming marine ecosystems. Only 10% of marine species have been studied, Matthes notes, “so the consequences might be even more severe than we know.”Fostering European cooperation amid uncertaintyMatthes, who holds a doctorate in meteorology, is a professor of atmospheric physics as well as director of GEOMAR. She serves as one of Kiel’s ambassadors to Science Comes to Town (SCTT), an EU-funded programme that aims to promote science’s role in society and strengthen cross-border collaboration in research, innovation and sustainability. SCTT is hosted by the coastal cities of Kiel, Brest (in France) and Split (in Croatia).The SCTT project also provides a platform for raising awareness and understanding between scientists and the public about major issues, such as climate change. Having worked on both sides of the Atlantic, Matthes is frustrated by recent attempts to erode decades of international climate collaboration and question the credibility of research. Earlier this year, the US administration delivered a major blow to global cooperation by withdrawing from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and other global climate organisations, claiming they were “contrary to the interests of the United States.”In addition, a US Department of Energy (DOE) report cast doubt on the latest IPCC climate assessment, which was published in 2024. As a contributing author to the IPCC study, Matthes says the DOE sought to discredit scientists like herself. “Climate change is not a matter of opinion, it really exists and we are witnessing dramatic changes,” she notes. “It’s not climate change as a whole that is being targeted, but scientists and their research.”Other US actions have also hit home for Matthes, who spent three years at the US National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. The White House has announced plans to close the facility, a move that was “pretty tough” due to the German scientist’s personal connections with the staff and their reputation for excellence.Changing the narrative on climate changeEurope’s scientific community remains a driving force on climate research and collaboration. As one of the world’s leading marine research institutions, GEOMAR attracts students from more than 50 countries and plays an important role in global observation initiatives that contribute to understanding and protecting the ocean basins. At a European level, GEOMAR works closely with other top marine research facilities, including France’s Ifremer, an SCTT partner in Brest. GEOMAR has also developed innovative and safe strategies for removing unexploded wartime munitions from the seabed, which release toxic substances that pose a danger to humans and the marine environment. Through the Horizon Europe MMinE-SwEEPER project, this knowledge has been transferred to the European level.These initiatives are examples of how local action can have a global impact, Matthes says, and how Europe can strengthen climate research and partnerships. “This is a chance for Europe to step up and work on climate cooperation and agreements,” she notes. “Climate change is an international problem and a real threat, and we need more speed on climate action than we have now.”Matthes believes her fellow scientists need to communicate that climate change is not only a threat, but an opportunity to find solutions. “We need to change our narrative and expand our strategic alliances with those who are willing,” she says, “and luckily there are a lot of willing people and countries.”Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.
A deep dive into climate change
Some policymakers continue to question the science of climate change, despite the growing evidence of significant damage to life on land and in the ocean.Katja Matthes, director of the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel in Germany, believes the ongoing attempts to politicise climate science and discredit researchers are hindering international cooperation and public understanding. The ocean provides clear evidence of the extent to which changes are occurring, she says.“We are seeing severe, unprecedented and accelerating changes in the ocean — warming ocean temperatures, acidification and oxygen depletion — that are destabilising the most important system that makes life on this planet possible,” Matthes explains. Visible signs of these changes include the melting of ice sheets in the Arctic and Greenland. Deeper down, the growing frequency of hypoxia — or oxygen-deprived “dead zones”, where marine life can no longer survive — in the Baltic and record-high Mediterranean surface temperatures are indicators of the “dramatic warming” of the ocean, she adds.The ocean, which covers around 70% of the Earth’s surface, acts as a vital carbon sink, absorbing around 30% of the planet’s carbon dioxide (CO2) and 90% of the excess heat. However, the global ocean surface temperature has risen by an average of half a degree Celsius since 1982, according to the EU Copernicus observatory. More significant rises have been recorded in the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and other shallower seas.Some ocean temperature increases do occur naturally, such as during El Niño events. But sustained rises can trigger extreme weather on land — including droughts, floods and catastrophic storms — while also harming marine ecosystems. Only 10% of marine species have been studied, Matthes notes, “so the consequences might be even more severe than we know.”Fostering European cooperation amid uncertaintyMatthes, who holds a doctorate in meteorology, is a professor of atmospheric physics as well as director of GEOMAR. She serves as one of Kiel’s ambassadors to Science Comes to Town (SCTT), an EU-funded programme that aims to promote science’s role in society and strengthen cross-border collaboration in research, innovation and sustainability. SCTT is hosted by the coastal cities of Kiel, Brest (in France) and Split (in Croatia).The SCTT project also provides a platform for raising awareness and understanding between scientists and the public about major issues, such as climate change. Having worked on both sides of the Atlantic, Matthes is frustrated by recent attempts to erode decades of international climate collaboration and question the credibility of research. Earlier this year, the US administration delivered a major blow to global cooperation by withdrawing from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and other global climate organisations, claiming they were “contrary to the interests of the United States.”In addition, a US Department of Energy (DOE) report cast doubt on the latest IPCC climate assessment, which was published in 2024. As a contributing author to the IPCC study, Matthes says the DOE sought to discredit scientists like herself. “Climate change is not a matter of opinion, it really exists and we are witnessing dramatic changes,” she notes. “It’s not climate change as a whole that is being targeted, but scientists and their research.”Other US actions have also hit home for Matthes, who spent three years at the US National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. The White House has announced plans to close the facility, a move that was “pretty tough” due to the German scientist’s personal connections with the staff and their reputation for excellence.Changing the narrative on climate changeEurope’s scientific community remains a driving force on climate research and collaboration. As one of the world’s leading marine research institutions, GEOMAR attracts students from more than 50 countries and plays an important role in global observation initiatives that contribute to understanding and protecting the ocean basins. At a European level, GEOMAR works closely with other top marine research facilities, including France’s Ifremer, an SCTT partner in Brest. GEOMAR has also developed innovative and safe strategies for removing unexploded wartime munitions from the seabed, which release toxic substances that pose a danger to humans and the marine environment. Through the Horizon Europe MMinE-SwEEPER project, this knowledge has been transferred to the European level.These initiatives are examples of how local action can have a global impact, Matthes says, and how Europe can strengthen climate research and partnerships. “This is a chance for Europe to step up and work on climate cooperation and agreements,” she notes. “Climate change is an international problem and a real threat, and we need more speed on climate action than we have now.”Matthes believes her fellow scientists need to communicate that climate change is not only a threat, but an opportunity to find solutions. “We need to change our narrative and expand our strategic alliances with those who are willing,” she says, “and luckily there are a lot of willing people and countries.”Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.
Ballad Health: 3 injured in Milligan crash remain hospitalized
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Three of the Milligan University cyclists injured in a crash that killed two of their teammates remain hospitalized as of Sunday. Ballad Health announced on Sunda…
M6 iMac Coming This Year in New Colors
Apple is readying new iMac models with an upgraded chip and new color options, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says the new version is likely to be an updated 24-inch model with an M6 chip, replacing the existing M4 model that arrived in October 2024. New colors are also said to be on the menu, though Gurman does not say what they are. The current iMac comes in seven colors, including green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue, and silver.
Report: Apple launching updated iMac with M6 chip and new colors later this year
After a two year hiatus, Apple is working on a new iMac with the M6 chipset and updated color options,...
What’s next for Vermont? Meet the reporters covering politics, elections and health care
Join VTDigger at the Manchester Community Library for a free, public conversation with the journalists following some of the biggest decisions facing Vermont this fall.
What’s next for Vermont? Meet the reporters covering politics, elections and health care
Join VTDigger at the Manchester Community Library for a free, public conversation with the journalists following some of the biggest decisions facing Vermont this fall.
Cook County fall sports season begins with volleyball, cross-country competition
The Cook County High School fall sports season gets underway next week as the volleyball and cross-country teams begin competition on the road. The boys cross-country team will compete in its first meet at 10 a.m. Aug. 27 at the Chub Lake Cross Country Course. The meet will feature 10 other teams from across the...
Akron's College of Business vouches for offensive coordinator contest
Skeptical about the University of Akron's "Offensive Coordinator of the Game" contest? UA College of Business bigwigs explain their involvement.
Seattle Sounders acquiring Dejan Joveljic from Sporting KC: Sources
Sporting Kansas City will receive $6 million in a cash trade.
Hockessin business owner out on bail after vehicular homicide charges
Kevin Keating has been charged with homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence, homicide by vehicle, and causing a deadly accident, all felony offenses.
Column | Lewis: Science first, politics second
As you can probably tell from these columns, I love a good debate. More importantly, I think it is important to listen to other perspectives. Through those interactions, my views evolve. After writing about housing...
Column | Lewis: Science first, politics second
As you can probably tell from these columns, I love a good debate. More importantly, I think it is important to listen to other perspectives. Through those interactions, my views evolve. After writing about housing...
Trump fatigue and immigration crackdowns test Republican hold on Miami-Dade
A recent poll of Hispanic voters in Florida shows that Trump’s popularity has waned over the past two years.
This rare Nebraska district backed Harris but sent a Republican to Congress. Can Democrats win here?
Just eight of 435 congressional districts backed a Republican in their House race and Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
El Paso health officials urge vaccines as whooping cough cases rise in the city
Pertussis is resurging in El Paso: cases jumped from 0 in 2023 to 8 in 2024 and 19 in 2025, hitting infants and teens hardest. Health officials point to waning immunity and urge Tdap boosters.
LEAP Children’s Museum holding summer science workshop
News release Science, discovery and hands-on fun are coming to Valencia Town Center this weekend as LEAP Santa Clarita Children’s Museum hosts its Summer Science Workshop on Saturday and Sunday […]
Karoline Leavitt to work for Trump-affiliated super PAC after leaving White House
Leavitt previously worked for the super PAC as a spokesperson before joining President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign.
41,000 HUSKY Health members impacted in second security incident this year, DSS says
For the second time this year, the Connecticut Department of Social Services is notifying HUSKY Health members about a security incident involving a Medicaid provider portal. The latest incident affects approximately 41,000 HUSKY Health members after an unauthorized person accessed certain claims and payment information through a provider’s account. The last incident happened in March, and an unauthorized user gained…
Rookie Spencer Fano Expected to Lead Retooled Browns Offensive Line
The rookie offensive tackle from the University of Utah will be thrust right into a very important role in Cleveland.
Vance’s homecoming is a throwback to 2024 — and a preview for 2026 and 2028: From the Politics Desk
Plus, an uncertain South Carolina race presents a key test for Trump.
Apple is reportedly cutting hundreds of jobs from Siri, Vision Pro teams
Apple has admitted that some roles are being impacted as it shifts its focus away from certain initiatives.
Nashville mayor pitches plan to help small businesses
Mayor O'Connell offered a three-pronged plan to help Nashville small businesses.
More than 500 applicants seek share of Louisiana rural health millions
By Nolan Mckendry | The Center Square More than 500 applicants are seeking a share of Louisiana’s new federal rural health funding, but not every request will be approved as they […]
The government is digging into who’s really doing work under small-business contracts
They're looking for, what is the lived reality on the ground, not what the corporate structure might otherwise suggest," said William Hart.
Entertainment with the Illinois Times
Several things happening on the north end this weekend, and a comic convention in Southern View.
Beloved CT venue on market after decades in same family. Business would be included in sale.
The listing notes that the offering includes “all buildings, and the associated event and catering operation.”
Top JPMorgan Chase exec warns regulatory proposal could squeeze credit for millions of small businesses
JPMorgan Chase warns Basel III Endgame capital rules could hurt Main Street by raising borrowing costs and reducing small business lending access.
Keystone Cooperative ag business invests in Indianapolis-based One Health Studio
Indianapolis-based agriculture and energy business Keystone Cooperative has become a corporate partner and investor in One Health Studio, an Indianapolis venture studio that launched late last year.
Maryland launches court-ordered mental health care in Baltimore, some counties
Maryland health officials are rolling out a new and controversial program to help those with severe mental health challenges stay on top of their treatment -- by using a court order to mandate that those patients comply with their medical plans.
Science is the new national security. What it means for Italy
Washington’s new strategy puts scientific and technological leadership at the heart of national security. Prof. Uricchio explains what this shift means for Italy — and why turning research excellence into strategic weight will require investment, talent and stronger research security
Lil Nas X’s bipolar diagnosis and the paradox of treatment
We continue to romanticize the symptoms of mental health problems, especially when we talk about achievement.
AEW reportedly took $30 million loss on Fight Forever video game, more details
Tony Khan has been asked frequently about the future of the AEW Fight Forever video game and whether he will do another one. Based on a new report out
Poll: Similar trends in CD2 show tight race between Hill, Jones
A new poll in Congressional District 2 shows a competitive, tight race between U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, and his Democratic challenger Chris Jones. A Congressional District-level Talk Business...
Gamescom 2026: Geoff Keighley and organizers reveal what to expect from gaming’s biggest event
Organizers tease what you’ll see in ONL and how they select featured games…
Another tough year ahead for employer health costs
Near double-digit health cost increases are set to continue in 2027.
Michael Cohen, Trump's former fixer-turned-enemy, is hosting the president on his radio show
President Donald Trump is expected to make a public reunion with the man who once called him a “Cheeto-dusted cartoon villain” and testified against him both in court and before Congress.
The power of quality improvement: How a cath lab transformed care for PCI patients
A multidisciplinary committee formed in 2022 to identify ways to improve safety and efficiency in their facility's cath lab. By 2024, it was clear the group's proposals had made a major impact.
Owners share passion for service during Black Business Month
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Bluff City is home to thousands of black-owned businesses, from good eats that remind you of Grandma’s cooking to auto repair shops that will get you on your way af…
Entertainment: Summer’s At Its Peak With Lots of Outdoor Festivals
Including Serbian Days, Mexican Fiesta and WMSE Backyard BBQ.
Can Yankees Fans Really Trust the Optimism Around Max Fried?
The Yankees may believe Max Fried’s latest injury is minor, but its fair to question them.
‘We would rather eat rocks and drink gasoline than be split up’: Compulsion Games has completed its buyout from Xbox
The South of Midnight studio now officially owns all its IP…