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Trump says ‘whole educational system’ could go out of business without fixes to college sports
President Donald Trump predicted the destruction not just of college sports but the entire U.S. collegiate system unless the industry is fixed quickly – something some sports leaders who joined him Friday at a White House summit agreed could only happen by raising more money to pay players.
Trump says ‘whole educational system’ could go out of business without fixes to college sports
President Donald Trump predicted the destruction not just of college sports but the entire U.S. collegiate system unless the industry is fixed quickly – something some sports leaders who joined him Friday at a White House summit agreed could only happen by raising more money to pay players.
Trump says ‘whole educational system’ could go out of business without fixes to college sports
President Donald Trump predicted the destruction not just of college sports but the entire U.S. collegiate system unless the industry is fixed quickly – something some sports leaders who joined him Friday at a White House summit agreed could only happen by raising more money to pay players.
Trump says ‘whole educational system’ could go out of business without fixes to college sports
President Donald Trump predicted the destruction not just of college sports but the entire U.S. collegiate system unless the industry is fixed quickly – something some sports leaders who joined him Friday at a White House summit agreed could only happen by raising more money to pay players.
Trump says ‘whole educational system’ could go out of business without fixes to college sports
President Donald Trump predicted the destruction not just of college sports but the entire U.S. collegiate system unless the industry is fixed quickly — something some sports leaders who joined him…
Trump says 'whole educational system' could go out of business without fixes to college sports
President Donald Trump predicted the destruction not just of college sports but the entire U.S. collegiate system unless the industry is fixed quickly -- something some sports leaders who joined him Friday at a White House summit agreed could only happen by raising more money to pay players.
Hegseth's remarks highlight the government's reluctance to show human costs of war
Remarks by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that the American press emphasizes U.S. casualties in the Iran war because it “wants to make the president look bad” are a reminder of something that has endured across many decades and conflicts: the tension and trepidation about news that reminds Americans of the human cost of war.
March 6, 2026
Astronomer and Queen guitarist Brian May teams up with astrophysicist Derek Ward-Thompson to bring the cosmos to 3D. Plus, Frances Arnold’s game-changing technique of “directed evolution” creates enzymes with unusual capabilities. And, how did we come to think of society's toughest problems as something for individuals to manage rather than governments to regulate?
Yongsoo Kim Upped To President At Webtoon Entertainment
Webtoon's film and TV projects in the works include Chasing Red, Love Advice from the Great Duke of Hell, and Something’s Wrong In Stagtown.
No longer a ‘flyer,' Luzardo looks every bit the part in Clearwater
Jesús Luzardo struck out five over three scoreless innings in his spring opener, looking every bit the part of a pitcher with something to prove.
Commentary: IC does not adequately support club sports
The memories, lessons and love that softball has brought me have proven invaluable, and that is something worth protecting. This institution does not give us money and actively impedes on our ability to play and practice. Access to Kostrinsky Field, even for just one day across a semester, would be a game-changer.
'Frozen' musical, Elvis and 'Raisin in the Sun' hit local New Orleans stages this week
From beloved classics to new works, there's something for everyone this week in New Orleans theater shows.
Second Pregnancy Does Something Unique to The Brain, Study Reveals
"Each pregnancy leaves a unique mark."
We Asked 5 Executives How They Add Leisure to Business Trips—and They All Said the Same Thing
Here’s how seasoned executives turn business travel into something more meaningful and, dare we say, fun, and it's simple and free.
Nothing’s Headphone A are something worth considering
Similar style, but $100 less than the Headphone 1.
How Ludwig Göransson's Scores Became the Main Character
The 41-year-old Swedish musician is Ryan Coogler's and Christopher Nolan’s muse for a reason: His music transforms a film into something else entirely.
Civility, Federalism, and the Future of American Politics
In a week that could easily have been defined by division, the penultimate session of the 2026 NGA Winter Meeting offered something increasingly rare in American public life: two politicians, from opposite ends of the political spectrum speaking candidly about friendship, shared purpose, and the urgent need to rebuild trust in democratic institutions. Moderated by Laura Collins, Director of the […]
I've held a phone designed by a legend, and it's something special
Infinix is about to make a name for itself through an inspired partnership
The stories behind this year’s Business Awards and Hall of Fame changemakers
The Business Awards & Hall of Fame recognize more than success. They honor the changemakers—people who saw a need, challenged the status quo and built something lasting, often quietly and patiently. In doing so, they helped reshape the economic and civic fabric of the Capital Region and beyond. This year’s honorees reflect that idea in […]
Scientists capture a magnetic flip in 140 trillionths of a second
Scientists at the University of Tokyo have captured something never seen before: a frame-by-frame view of how electron spins flip inside an antiferromagnet, a material once thought to be magnetically “invisible.” By firing ultrafast electrical pulses into a thin layer of manganese–tin and tracking the response with precisely timed flashes of light, the team uncovered two distinct switching mechanisms. One relies on heat generated by strong currents, while the other flips spins directly with minimal heating — a far more efficient process.
The Voice in Your Head Can Alter Your State of Consciousness—And Trick You Into Thinking You’re Awake, Scientists Say
Your mind is warning your body that something isn’t right, experts say, but you have the power to fight back.
With college sports in chaos, 2 key meetings this week could chart a path forward: 'Something's going to have to give'
Nashville by water. General Jackson Showboat offers new programs
Looking for something new in Music City? One of Nashville's most popular attractions has two new offerings planned this spring.
‘Always something going on’: Unique business will house food and entertainment options under one roof
Westfield Collective, an entertainment-based dining destination at 751 E. 181 St., is projected to open in early March. The goal, co-owner Mike Ewers said, is to create an atmosphere of community. “I feel like we just don't gather like we used to,” Ewers said. “When I was growing up, we knew our ne
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Cyberpunk 2077, Planet of Lana II, and More
Wake up samurai, we have games to play. Whether you want to check out haunted kingdoms, Night City, or the track, we have something for you. Here's what's coming soon to Xbox Game Pass!
Must've been 'luck... or something': Hilary Duff debuts in the top 10
Comeback complete: Hilary Duff's back in the top 10.
Scientists Finally Found Something Tardigrades Can’t Survive
Tardigrades are practically invincible on Earth, so scientists looked to outer space in search of their kryptonite.
Will Forte felt 'white hot anger' when 'Coyote vs. Acme' was shelved: 'It was so maddening'
Will Forte says he felt 'white hot anger' after Warner Bros. shelved 'Coyote vs. Acme': 'It was this beautiful, special little movie that was something I would've been able to share with my kids.'
Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen censor naughty names inputted by player
One of the long-standing traditions for some users is to name yourself or your rivals something naughty to provide endless amusement in the older Pokemon games. This tradition has now been brought to…
Brother Martin-Jesuit state final turns on star player's two goals. ‘We needed something.’
Both goals came within the first 10 minutes after halftime.
Lakers cruise past Warriors, end three-game losing streak
SAN FRANCISCO — On a night that doubled as a birthday party, the Lakers delivered something far more meaningful than cake.
CRAWFORD | Louisville’s 80-75 loss at Clemson feels familiar
Three weeks into the season, Louisville looked like a team that might have something to say in April.
Something very strange is happening under Greenland’s ice | BBC Science Focus Magazine
The phenomenon was described by a professor as similar to "a pot of boiling pasta" – and it's happening to solid ice.
Six great reads: Gisèle Pelicot, Olympic politics and European dating tips
Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days
Where Seattle Mariners stand on a Logan Gilbert contract
"We would love to do something with Logan long-term," Seattle Mariners GM Justin Hollander said of the contract situation with Logan Gilbert.
Everyone has something to say at the Supreme Court. Why the tariffs ruling had more than 160 pages
The extraordinary number of dueling opinions in the Supreme Court’s tariff case, laying bare divisions among the justices, also became the basis for a punch line.
Jim Cramer on International Business Machines: “Astonishing Decline for a Company That Is Actually Doing Quite Well”
International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer commented on. Cramer noted the stock’s recent decline, as he remarked: Yesterday, Anthropic put out something that sounded like it could hurt IBM, and IBM stock lost over 13% like this. It was one of the worst declines in ages. IBM has the […]
NEW: Arlington County police investigating series of armed robberies at local businesses
Police are looking for one or two suspects who have been robbing local businesses while armed. The robberies happened around 8 p.m. the past two days, each by a 20-something year-old man wearing dark clothing and a face mask. On both nights, a man brandished a gun and demanded cash at a pair of nearby
Entertainment Highlights: Film festival aims to offer ‘something for everyone’
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION — For just over two decades, the annual White River Indie Film Festival has served as a gathering place to catch the latest independent projects from Upper Valley filmmakers and those working farther afield. In recent iterations of WRiF, programming has swelled to include not just movies but other art forms and […]
‘Feeding Tampa Bay’ expands care with new health clinic
A new approach to fighting hunger in the Tampa Bay area is focusing on something bigger than food alone: overall health.
How Democrats reorganized their State of the Union resistance
The Democrats tried something new to rebut Trump’s address.
2026 NFL combine: Garrett Nussmeier, CJ Allen among 10 prospects with something to prove in Indianapolis
Opportunity awaits inside Lucas Oil Stadium for these invitees
Scientists finally solve the mystery of the horse whinny
Horses have a vocal trick no one fully understood until now. Scientists have discovered that when a horse whinnies, it produces two completely different sounds at the same time. One is a deep tone created by vibrating the vocal folds, similar to how humans sing. The other is a high-pitched whistle generated inside the larynx, something never before confirmed in a large mammal. This rare ability, known as biphonation, likely helps horses send multiple emotional signals in a single call.
Opinion: More than the Game: The rise of sports betting culture
It’s Sunday night, and anticipation hangs in the air as people gather around their TVs, hoping their parlay finally hits. But what drives this obsession with sports betting? Is it the adrenaline of watching your favorite player execute a seamless play, the conversation and community that form around the game, or something else — because...
‘Something special for the city’: Four New Orleans schools in Division I finals doubleheader
Seated in the stands at Strawberry Stadium in Hammond, Stella Junius dreamed of playing in this kind of matchup.
2026 Business Leaders of the Year
Central Massachusetts is full of amazing professionals, each with their own unique skills, talents, and dedication to their companies, industries, and communities. You could make a strong case for hundreds of them to be considered as WBJ’s Business Leader of the Year. Yet, to actually win the award, you need to have that little something extra: a magic spark, an insight no one else sees, years of knowledge that pay off with the right decision at the right time, a leadership style inspiring people to follow, a push for a paradigm shift at a stagnant organization. Business Leader of the Year is WBJ’s oldest award, launched in 1982 when Herb Dunnington of First Safety Fund Bank won the sole award. In the decades since, BLOY has expanded to honor winners from different corners of the economy: small businesses, large businesses, nonprofits, innovation, families. Each of the six winners this year has that something special setting them apart as true leaders in our Central Massachusetts business community: Neelu Mohaghegh’s creativity, Nick Haritos’ compassion, Nicolette Sacco’s adaptability, Julie Bowditch’s energy, Sean Rose’s steadiness, the Vaccaro family’s culture. You can read more about each of them through the links below.
Men's basketball AP poll: Duke jumps to No. 1 after knocking off Michigan in upset weekend
The top two teams in last week's poll both lost on Saturday, something that hadn't happened in more than a year.
“Do something you love” | BPS students visit Revs for education on careers in sports
More than 20 students from BPS mentorship program took tour of Gillette Stadium
3 Amazon AI data centers planned for north Louisiana: ‘Something unlike we have ever seen’
“The massive amount of development that will result in this is something unlike anything that we've ever seen.” Here’s what we know.
Reading the enemy: How genome science is reshaping the fight against wheat stem rust
In 2013, farmers in the highlands of Ethiopia began to notice something unsettling: a familiar variety of wheat was failing in an unfamiliar way. Stems weakened, plants collapsed, and fields that had ...
WBJ names the 2026 Business Leaders of the Year
Each of the six winners this year has that something special setting them apart as true leaders in our Central Massachusetts business community.
French artist JR's installation will transform Paris' oldest bridge into a giant cave
French artist JR, popular for his large-scale projects from photographs to graffiti and street art, wants Parisians to do something unusual: stop for an immersive experience on the city’s oldest bridge, Pont Neuf.
Why Norway is dominating the Winter Olympics and what could US learn
Norway’s director of elite sport sounded a little hoarse when he answered the phone to CNN Sports. Tore Øvebrø said he had just caught a cold, but he admitted that his raspy voice might also have something to do with his cheering over the last two weeks.
Yahoo Sports: Victor Wembanyama remains locked in after All-Star Game performance: 'We’re fighting for something'
The young star keeps pushing as the Spurs are now just 2.5 games behind the defending champion Thunder.
Teddy Riley says he no longer plans to work with R. Kelly
The veteran R&B producer and musician said an idea to collaborate with Kelly "is not something that will move forward."
Project Quack Teaches Computer Science Students How to Build
Every year, new computer science students arrive at Stony Brook with the same quiet question: How do I start building something real? Project Quack was created for those students, but it doesn’t end with them. Hosted by the student-run organization Stony Brook Computing Society (SBCS), the mentorship program reflects a shift within the organization itself: from
Victor Wembanyama remains locked in after All-Star Game performance: 'We’re fighting for something'
How Jack Silverstein became Chicago's sports historian
“That’s a self-applied title,” Silverstein said. “I love history, I love sports. I thought that was good branding. I thought ‘Chicago sports historian’ was crisp and gave me something it live up to.”
5 Dietitians Share Their Top 9 Go-To High Protein Snacks
Protein is an important nutrient for muscle health and blood sugar control. From Greek yogurt to plant-based picks, there's something for every taste.
Gemini can now generate AI music for you, no lyrics required
With a simple prompt, you can generate 30 seconds of something like music.
Texas Tech medical school cancels talk on health, ethical considerations in late-pregnancy abortions
University leaders declined to give a reason. Abortion opponents said the discussion would have promoted illegal activity, something advocates deny.
Don't miss this future basketball legend, right here in Seattle
School sports may not inspire citywide parades like pro games do. But Seattle's high school basketball scene offers something beyond physical pyrotechnics.
Miami is not the next Silicon Valley. It's something much weirder.
Palantir HQ! Zuck mansion! Crypto bros! Miami is back, baby. But is it actually time to build?
Want To Preserve Brain Health? Engage In A Lifetime Pursuit Of Knowledge, Study Says
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80,” American entrepreneur Henry Ford once said. “Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” There’s something to that, a new study says. People who engage in a lifetime ...
'Something more magical': Pensacola businesses begin transformation for Pensacon weekend
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- This weekend, thousands of fans are expected to flood to pensacola for the annual pensacon--as always, local businesses aren’t just getting r
Do I need glasses? Common signs to watch out for
Clear vision is something most of us take for granted – until it quietly begins to slip.
Kalshi and Polymarket Are Eating Sports Gambling
The Trump administration says prediction markets are something different. Do their users agree?
Rethinking Lent: Here are 5 ways to kickstart health goals in the new season
Many Louisianans tend to bypass the optimism of New Year's resolutions with their sights set on something more true to their roots — Lent.
Ray J performs with bleeding eyes weeks after revealing he has months to live
Singer Ray J performed a concert on Saturday with what appeared to be bleeding eyes and something taped to his chest, weeks after claiming he only has months to live: 'I'm putting my life on the line for this show!'
Forget tennis, here are the other pro sports Mario should be super at
Time for Nintendo's mascot to try something new
Welcome to the United States of Side Hustles
Side hustle culture has exploded in America. Entrepreneurs say its never been easier to start something, but succeeding is another story.
Building Your Heart Health: Questions and Answers About Cardiac Rehab
If you’ve had a heart attack or other serious heart event, there’s something that could cut your cardiovascular risk by nearly half, says Raquel Nodarse-Lara, RN, at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute.
Angela Pitter Takes Care of Business, and Empowers Others To Do the Same
Whether she’s advising businesses on their digital presence or volunteering within the Newton community, entrepreneur and community leader Angela Pitter operates under the same mindset: if something can be made better, she will be the one to get it done.
This Bonobo Just Did Something Scientists Thought Only Humans Could Do
A bonobo demonstrated the ability to track imaginary objects in controlled tests, challenging the belief that imagination is uniquely human and hinting at deep evolutionary roots. In a set of carefully designed experiments modeled on children’s tea parties, researchers at Johns Hopkins University
There's Something Workers Prize More Than Money
Workers prioritize flexible schedules and time autonomy the most
Montgomery teen entrepreneur wins major local Small Business Award
A Montgomery teen is proving you’re never too young to turn a dream into something real.
Liverpool revelation could transform £35m star in trophy hunt
Liverpool learned something vital on Saturday night. It could transform Ryan Gravenberch.Liverpool saw out a really solid win in the FA Cup against Brighton on Saturday. The Seagulls came to Anfield p...
E.l.f. Beauty’s CEO wants to make a beauty empire for Gen Z
Affordable beauty brand e.l.f. has unlocked something that’s mystified many retailers: how to win over the ever-persnickety Gen Z.
Gary Marcus skewers viral AI essay as alarmist 'hype'
AI researcher Gary Marcus said Matt Shumer's viral essay, "Something Big Is Happening," oversells the current capabilities of AI models.
How Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center is saving more lives in the Brainerd Lakes Area
Timely cardiology care is something 55-year-old Brainerd resident Michele Albright is especially thankful for.
The Science of Love (Episode 3)
Guest host Geena Davis guides us through the research on love that stretches beyond romance and friendship, showing up in our bonds with objects, nature, grief, and the collective moments that connect us to something larger than ourselves.
His family fled Afghanistan facing threats for supporting US troops. Now he sits in ICE custody at risk of being sent back
When Said Noor, a US Army veteran, picked up a phone call on December 2, he immediately knew something was wrong.
‘The Pitt’ Star Opens Up About ‘Really Difficult Situation’ That Helped Her Land Role Of Dr. McKay
“It's a crazy experience to play something that feels like it reflects my own life as much as it does,” the actor said of playing the empathetic Dr. Cassie McKay.
From Julia Child to ‘Tin Fish Date Night’: How Cooking Became Entertainment
There was a time when cooking was about, well, cooking. Then it became something much more.
Is this what dreams are made of? Hilary Duff coming to Nashville
Hilary Duff's 2026 tour marks a return to music with her new album "Luck...or something."
NASA scientists say meteorites can’t explain mysterious organic compounds on Mars
Scientists studying a rock sample collected by NASA’s Curiosity rover have uncovered something tantalizing: the largest organic molecules ever detected on Mars. The compounds — decane, undecane, and dodecane — may be fragments of fatty acids, which on Earth are most often linked to life. While non-living processes like meteorite impacts can also create such molecules, researchers found those sources couldn’t fully explain the amounts detected.
The scramble to save D.C. sports journalism
There's a lot of chatter to create something new, but no organized campaign.
One simple daily change that could slash depression risk
Swapping just an hour of TV a day for something more active could significantly lower the risk of developing major depression—especially in middle age. A large Dutch study tracking more than 65,000 adults over four years found that replacing 60 minutes of TV with other activities cut depression risk by 11% overall, and by nearly 19% in middle-aged adults. The more time people reallocated—up to two hours—the greater the benefit, with risk dropping as much as 43% in midlife.
Texas Science Festival Invites Community to Partake in the Joys of Discovery
From a talk-show themed night featuring science comedy to a campus-wide day for hands-on STEM exploration to special events spotlighting the latest scientific discoveries, the 2026 Texas Science Festival offers something for everyone.
Wilmington events and entertainment for Valentine's Day weekend
Whether you're looking for somewhere to take a date, or for something to do to distract yourself from the fact that you don't have one, we got you.
Plan your weekend with Brevard's best entertainment events for Feb. 13-19
Looking for something fun to do? Blues Brothers, Bee Gees and a cinematic sci-fi concert top our list of Brevard's best weekend events.
Celebrating Women in Science Day 2026 at CERN
Every year, on 11 February, CERN celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. In an effort to amplify diverse voices in STEM, six women scientists from CERN open up about their careers and the lessons they hope to pass on to the next generation. Francesca is an Italian biomedical engineer pursuing her PhD at CERN, working in the robotics team of the Beams Department. She’s currently working on the MARCHESE project, in affiliation with Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, focusing on contactless monitoring of physiological parameters. Despite choosing a scientific career and often volunteering in scientific outreach initiatives, Francesca continues to nurture her passion for the humanities and arts. “I firmly believe that collaboration and inclusion are the right paths to improve the world together. I’m driven by a strong curiosity about everything around me.” Berare is a Turkish experimental physicist who worked with the ATLAS experiment during her MSc and PhD on searches for physics beyond the Standard Model. During her PhD, she became a Support Scientist for the Beamline for Schools (BL4S) competition, which marked the beginning of her journey combining research with science communication. She now works for both BL4S and ELISA, the mini proton accelerator at CERN’s Science Gateway. She fondly remembers the moment when the BL4S 2022 winners arrived at the experimental zone: “I felt incredibly lucky to share my passion with young, curious and really passionate people. We spent two weeks of beam time together watching their ideas turn into reality. All the intricate details of running an experiment, we accomplished them as a team.” Mia is a Canadian research fellow in the Accelerator Systems Department, working on beam developments for fundamental physics with radioactive molecules. Mia pursued a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering before moving to Vancouver for a master’s degree in engineering physics. Her interest in radioactive ion beam production brought her to CERN, where she studied actinide beams for three years as a PhD student in the Marie Curie European Training network “LISA” (Laser Ionisation and Spectroscopy of Actinides) at ISOLDE – a facility at CERN where scientists study the properties of atomic nuclei, with further applications in fundamental studies, astrophysics, and material and life sciences. Laura is a German mechanical engineer at CERN working on research and development to produce cavities for future accelerators. She studied mechanical and aerospace engineering at the Technical University of Munich. She joined CERN four years ago as a technical student for her master’s thesis and continued as a fellow working on collimators. Laura says that “as a child, I took part in girls’ day initiatives, which sparked my fascination for astrophysics and engineering. Later, it felt natural for me to give something back by organising workshops for young students to make STEM seem less intimidating and more accessible.” She particularly enjoys being close to the CERN Main Workshop and understanding how design ideas become real components. Paraskevi is a Greek physicist working at CERN’s HiRadMat (High-Radiation to Materials) facility, designed to deliver high-intensity beams to an irradiation area where material samples, as well as accelerator component assemblies, can be tested. She studied physics at NKUA, specialising in nuclear and particle physics, and is now pursuing her PhD at HiRadMat in collaboration with the University of Liverpool, studying novel materials for high-intensity beam diagnostics. “Continuous learning is one of my biggest motivators, and I am looking forward to exploring the limits of our knowledge on beam-material interactions,” says Paraskevi. Silvia is a Spanish physicist and deputy project manager for the Muon Drift Tube of the CMS detector, a general-purpose detector at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). She started her career at CERN more than 20 years ago as a technical student, working on prototypes of the first dipoles for the LHC. “My first motivation came in high school, from my teacher,” says Silvia about what made her pursue a career in STEM. “My favourite part about my job is learning. You can learn something new every day.” In parallel to this initiative, like every year since 2017, from 2 to 6 February 66 women scientists and engineers visited schools in Geneva, Switzerland, and in the Haute-Savoie and Ain regions of France to meet with students. Organised in collaboration with CERN, the University of Geneva, EPFL, LAPP and LAPTh, this event allowed more than 4200 students between 6 and 17 years old to meet a woman scientist, discuss their profession and career path, ask questions and participate in classroom activities.
From the sports desk: A new Olympic ‘cheating’ storyline
Team USA took silver in mixed doubles curling, the U.S. blew out rival Canada in women’s hockey, and a Norwegian biathlete revealed something shocking in a post-race interview.
Android 16 gets a fresh new update that's now rolling out to Pixel devices
But don't get too excited
Are Leeds safe?
BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope thinks a tally in the "late 30s" will be enough for Premier League survival. Leeds sit on 29 points in 16th place, with West Ham in the relegation places in 18th on 23 points. "I still think something in the late 30s will do it," Pope told BBC Radio Leeds' Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast.
Samsung contest confirms something about the Galaxy S26 Ultra unveiling that we already knew
Samsung Gulf accidentally revealed something important about this month's Unpacked event.
"No, this is not a Hearthstone 2" - Blizzard squashes Hearthstone sequel suspicions after hyping a big BlizzCon 2026 reveal
There is something big happening in Hearthstone land.
Scientists were wrong for decades about DNA knots
Scientists have discovered that DNA behaves in a surprising way when squeezed through tiny nanopores, overturning a long-held assumption in genetics research. What researchers once thought were knots causing messy electrical signals turn out to be something else entirely: twisted coils called plectonemes, formed as flowing ions inside the pore spin the DNA like a phone cord. These twists can linger and grow as DNA moves through, leaving clear electrical fingerprints.
Making science more visible
As he enters a laboratory with saltwater pools full of fish, Luka Žuvić explains how climate change is affecting the feeding ecology and reproductive biology of Atlantic bluefin tuna, and how the species is adapting.It is a topic that may seem remote to many people. But in a country where fishing and aquaculture are important to the economy and national identity, Žuvić’s research is at the intersection of science and society. “In Croatia, marine and environmental science are closely connected to people’s lives because fisheries, aquaculture, tourism and coastal development are a big part of our lives,” explains Žuvić, a doctoral student working at the Croatian Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries in the Adriatic coastal city of Split. He also serves as one of Croatia’s ambassadors to Science Comes to Town (SCTT), a European Commission-funded project that aims to make scientific research more accessible, while inspiring young people to study the sciences. The project kicked off in Spilt on 20 January with a conference attended by partner institutions, community representatives, policymakers and scientists. Along with Split, Brest (in France) and Kiel (in Germany) will host a year of activities connecting scientists with the public.Žuvić, 31, is part of the Young Researchers' Career Development Project, a doctoral programme funded by the Croatian Science Foundation. His research on Atlantic bluefin tuna builds on a foundation-backed project focusing on the reproductive potential of farmed tuna, including their sexual maturation and spontaneous spawning in captivity, which has implications for the restoration of the Adriatic Sea's natural tuna populations. He also studies the tuna's feeding ecology through stomach-content analysis, using DNA metabarcoding and morphological approaches, and employs geometric morphometrics to improve the identification of juvenile tuna and related species. The research aims to enhance understanding of the tuna farming ecology, improve fish farm management and contribute to sustainable aquaculture and fisheries research.Engaging with local communitiesConnecting with the community is crucial for Žuvić’s research. Conversations with fishermen help him better understand the bluefin tuna's habits and how marine pollution affects the fish. “They are also curious about the biology and ecology of bluefin tuna,” he says of local fishermen, adding that sharing research with non-scientists benefits everyone. “Sometimes scientific research is invisible,” he explains. “That's why we as researchers need to go out from our institutions and labs to the public so that we can show them what we are working on. This helps create more trust in the scientists and their research.”Engaging the public also raises awareness about the anthropogenic changes to the marine environment resulting from human activities and pollution. Žuvić helps remove plastic and other rubbish from the Adriatic Sea that pose a direct threat to marine species. Predators, such as bluefin tuna, are especially vulnerable to ingesting waste churned up by fishing trawlers. “They are very opportunistic fish that follow trawlers and ingest everything,” he notes. To illustrate the impact, he has shown students the contents of bluefin tuna stomachs. “Finding a plastic bottle cap in the stomach of a bluefin tuna is concerning,” he says. "Science can be a powerful way to turn curiosity into practical solutions,” Žuvić adds, and sharing research outcomes “helps increase public awareness and improve understanding of human impacts on the marine environment.”The research also has implications for Croatia's economy. The Atlantic bluefin tuna’s rich, flavourful meat is highly valued for sushi and other raw fish dishes. However, overfishing nearly brought its population to collapse by the early 2000s. Although the species has made a comeback in the Atlantic and Mediterranean regions, catches continue to be managed through agreements with the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas. Croatia was a pioneer in developing commercial aquaculture as an alternative to open-sea fishing and accounts for about 10% of the EU’s farmed production of the bluefin tuna, with Japan being a key export market.A history of European collaborationCroatia has participated in Europe’s framework programmes for research and innovation since 2007, six years before officially joining the EU. Žuvić believes that EU funding and collaboration with other European researchers is vital for Croatian science. As part of the SCTT opening conference, the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, the University of Split and other local institutions were part of a science fair to showcase research on topics, such as robotics and an EU LIFE project on the protection of sharks and rays in the Mediterranean. “I hope that Science Comes to Town will help increase scientific literacy and curiosity among citizens, particularly students, and show that science is not something that is distant or abstract, but something that directly affects everyday life,” Žuvić concludes. “Ultimately, I hope that projects like it contribute to building a society that values knowledge and critical thinking, and that we can think about long-term sustainability using knowledge from science.”Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.