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Greater Cleveland Partnership's small business group names new board chair
Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE), the small business group of Greater Cleveland Partnership, has named a new board chair. Taylor Evans, the president of Rust Belt Recruiting, took the position this month, succeeding Cheryl Perez, CEO of Cheryl C Perez Brand of Companies, who finished her two-year term with the group. Evans steps into the role following a long history with COSE, initially joining the organization in the summer of 2018 and becoming a board member six months later, the organization said in a news release."Taylor has an incredible passion for small business," Megan Kim, executive director of COSE, said in an emailed statement to Crain's. "He is equally invested in the growth of his own business and the business community in Greater Cleveland. He is well connected, collaborative, and a natural leader."
I finally found smart glasses I like wearing at CES
After getting motion sickness from most smart glasses, I'm happy to report that the Even G2 feel as good as they look.
Bears will be down a defensive starter vs. Packers
Chicago Bears starting nickel C.J. Gardner-Johnson has officially been ruled out for a concussion.
Trump Criticizes ICE for an Anti-Business Immigration Raid
But the president did not personally criticize Stephen Miller, the architect of his administration’s restrictive immigration policy, who has pushed to significantly limit visas for skilled workers.
Former local business owner gets prison time for child porn charges
Last October, he pleaded guilty to four counts of pandering sexually-oriented material involving a minor.
Boise State has a guard problem
Through 16 games, the Boise State Broncos have maintained their status quo on the defensive end of the floor. They have the No. 26-ranked defensive effciency with the nation’s second-highest defensive rebound rate (77.1). While they don’t typically force a ton of turnovers, Leon Rice’s squads have typically been among the sound units defensively in […]
Vance calls criticism of Minneapolis ICE shooting 'preposterous'
JD Vance said the immigration agent who fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis acted in "self defense," and the woman was to blame for the incident.
Missouri sports betting market officially launched: Claim $3,000 in sportsbook sign-up bonuses, promos now
Missourians can now place sports bets with mobile apps and get Missouri sports betting offers for the Missouri betting launch
Aquaculture training course to cover best practices and business strategies
KINGSTON, R.I. – Jan. 8, 2026 – For the second year, Rhode Island Sea Grant will offer an intermediate-level aquaculture training course titled “Beyond the Basics for Businesses and Practitioners.” The 12-session course will be held virtually and at the University of Rhode Island’s Coastal Institute on the Narragansett Bay Campus on Tuesdays from 6-8 […]
Cheesehead Invitational returns to Kaukauna with nationally ranked teams
PrepXtra has info on the Cheesehead wrestling invite, plus Dulas chooses Marquette and Appleton West looks to switch conferences.
WellSpan Health Announces Comprehensive Migration of Technology Portfolio to AWS
Add to FavoritesWellSpan Health, the leading health care system serving Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland, today announced plans for a comprehensive cloud migration of its full technology infrastructure. Together with Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its preferred cloud provider, WellSpan will transition its applications, data and environments from traditional data centers to AWS. This migration will establish the foundation for delivering next-generation, AI-enabled health care solutions that reduce administrative burden and improve outcomes for patients across the region and beyond. Supercharging Innovation, Efficiency and Patient Outcomes WellSpan's migration of systems and clinical applications, which serve 1.2 million patients across nine hospitals and 250+ facilities, is expected to be complete by April 2026, one of the fastest full-scale migrations in the health care industry. This transformation enables WellSpan to unify disparate data systems for care teams and patients alike, achieving operational efficiencies and care improvements that fragmented systems are unable to deliver. “Our comprehensive migration to the cloud accelerates our ability to deploy new clinical capabilities that transform patient care while advancing our overall innovation strategy,” said Roxanna Gapstur, Ph.D., R.N., president and CEO, WellSpan Health. “When a physician can access complete patient imaging in seconds instead of hours, we're not just modernizing technology—we're improving patient outcomes. Our new cloud infrastructure also enables us to quickly implement solutions that will free our clinicians from thousands of hours of administrative work annually so they can focus on what they do best: caring for our communities.” The transition allows WellSpan to move away from a data center-based model and enables the rapid deployment and scale of AI technology. WellSpan’s strategic partner, General Catalyst’s Health Assurance Transformation Company (HATCo), facilitated the collaboration with AWS to support the migration. WellSpan’s transformation journey benefits from HATCo’s specialized technology solutions, as well as General Catalyst and AWS’s significant partnership to improve patient outcomes, which was announced in January 2025. “Our decision to go all-in on AWS will enable insights and innovations impossible in traditional siloed environments,” said Kasey Paulus, executive vice president and chief operating officer, WellSpan Health. “This is the largest health care technology transformation in our region's history, and it positions WellSpan to be a premier partner for technology leaders across the country.” “WellSpan is building a foundation with AWS that will improve care and outcomes for patients across their health system by bringing data together into standardized formats that are optimized for AI applications,” said Dan Sheeran, vice president and general manager, Healthcare and Life Science, AWS. “To do this, it is essential to have the most secure and compliant cloud when handling patient data, along with AWS’s built-in AI governance and responsible AI frameworks that follow the industry’s highest standards to protect patient information. We look forward to continuing to work alongside WellSpan as they unlock the cloud and AI’s full potential to deliver exceptional care to their patients.” Key Benefits of the AWS Collaboration Full Portfolio Migration: WellSpan will transition its applications and data from on-premises data centers to AWS, including full IT environments and specialized applications for functions such as nursing, cardiology, pharmacy and the company’s supply chain systems. This represents approximately 7.5 petabytes of clinical and non-clinical data and more than 300 applications—the most comprehensive health system cloud migration in the Mid-Atlantic region. Approved Architectures: AWS will deliver secure, WellSpan-specific architectures tailored to each build, ensuring compliance and reliability across the health system. Unified, AI-Ready Data: Migrating to AWS enables WellSpan to harmonize data across separate systems, transforming unstructured clinical notes and multi-modal datasets into standardized, AI-ready formats. Accelerated Results and Improved Outcomes: Automated data normalization and processing will enable the deployment of applications that reduce turnaround times for items such as analyzing medical imaging or patient records from days to minutes, helping clinicians get patient results faster and improving overall health outcomes. Reduced Administrative Burden: The transition to AWS will enable swift deployment of AI-powered solutions that reclaim thousands of hours for WellSpan’s clinical and corporate teams, allowing them to focus on patient care rather than paperwork. Elastic Infrastructure: Cloud architecture will enable WellSpan to scale computing resources dynamically, supporting seasonal demand fluctuations without infrastructure investments, as well as the rapid deployment of new services across multiple locations simultaneously. Most Secure, Compliant Cloud: AWS offers the highest network availability of any cloud provider, with more than 166 HIPAA-eligible services and certifications for global compliance standards, including HITRUST CSF. Built-in AI governance and responsible AI frameworks ensure that WellSpan’s data is protected under the industry’s most rigorous standards. Tags:News releaseInnovation and partnerships
Verana Health Merges with COTA to Dramatically Expand Scale, Velocity, and Depth of Real-World Data Offerings Across Oncology and Other Specialties
/PRNewswire/ -- Verana Health®, a digital health company dedicated to revolutionizing patient care and clinical research through real-world data (RWD), has...
STAFF NOTE: Our Small Businesses Need Some Love
I may not have every area business organized alphabetically in my brain, but I do spend an above-average amount of time researching and writing about Chippewa Valley businesses. It doesn’t take a trench coat-wearing, magnifying-glass wielding detective to see quite a few of them have been
VENU Expands Multi-Venue Partnership with Aramark Sports + Entertainment
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., January 08, 2026--Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU" or the "Company") (NYSE American: VENU), owner, operator, and developer of premium live entertainment destinations, and award-winning food, beverage, facilities, and retail services provider, Aramark Sports + Entertainment ("Aramark") have expanded their partnership, originally announced in June 2025, to include two additional multi-seasonal venues and an additional equity investment in VENU. Under the strengthened agree
A Leading Business Writer Says Luck is Important, But This Matters Even More
Sure, it's great to be lucky... but what really matters is your return on luck.
Obesity, M&A, Biotech Resurgence: A 2026 Guide to Health Stocks
The health-care corner of the US equity market has traditionally been viewed as defensive, thanks to steady growth and healthy dividend yields among the industry’s stalwarts. That narrative is changing.
People in Brazil are living past 110 and scientists want to know why
Scientists are uncovering why Brazil may be one of the most important yet underused resources for studying extreme longevity. Its highly diverse population harbors millions of genetic variants missing from standard datasets, including rare changes linked to immune strength and cellular maintenance. Brazilian supercentenarians often remain mentally sharp, survive serious infections, and come from families where multiple members live past 100. Together, they reveal aging not as inevitable decline, but as a form of biological resilience.
Kennedy: Trump's health care funds put forgotten Americans first
We're Making America Healthy Again for all Americans, not just those who live near nationally ranked research hospitals, write RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz.
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.
Congress limits cuts to NASA's science budget to 1%
In a significant reversal for the nation’s space agency, NASA’s science programs have been spared from a catastrophic “train wreck” budget. According to an article on the ARS Technica website, while the White House initially proposed slashing science funding by nearly 50 percent last summer—even ordering “closeout” plans for dozens of active missions—Congress has stepped in to restore the agency’s ... Read More
This brain trick makes exercise feel easier
Exercise doesn’t just challenge the body; it challenges how the brain interprets effort. Scientists discovered that vibrating tendons before cycling allowed people to push harder without feeling like they were working more. Their muscles and hearts worked overtime, but their sense of strain stayed the same. This brain-body mismatch could one day help make exercise feel less intimidating, especially for people who struggle to stay active.
I tried Asus' latest ZenBook Duo, and it's a dual-screen laptop I'd finally use full time
The Asus ZenBook Duo (2026) is everything I wanted from the previous-gen model and looks ready to replace my M4 MacBook Air.
Michigan flu cases surge; some kids on ventilators, health officials say
The state's top health official says flu cases 'increasing exponentially' while measles and whooping cough cases remain high.
Graham Ike Named to Wooden Award Midseason Watch List
This honor is presented annually to college basketball's most outstanding player.
All the Head-Turning Security Tech I Saw at CES 2026
CES brought a crowd of security companies all trying to impress with new cameras, sensors and locks. However, what really caught my attention is...
Tom Brady opening a sports card shop in San Francisco. Here’s where
The storefront of a shuttered cafe appears to have a new tenant in San Francisco: a growing sports card and collectibles retail brand that’s partially owned by former NFL star Tom Brady.
Trump's 2026 State of the Union address date announced. Here's when.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has formally invited President Donald Trump to deliver State of the Union address for 2026.
Edward Cabrera trade: Where do Cubs turn for offense?
The Cubs finally made a big rotation move. Now what?
Electronic filing for business tax returns starts next week
The IRS said it will begin accepting business tax returns electronically next week. No date has been announced yet for individual tax returns.
President Trump Is Officially 'Warning' All 32 NFL Teams
The President of the United States is officially "warning" all 32 teams across the National Football League. President Trump, 79, is not happy with the Baltimore Ravens firing John Harbaugh. He's warning both the Ravens - and the rest of the league - that they will be making a big mistake if they ...
Dell admits that PC buyers don’t actually care about AI
AI has been a huge buzzword at Apple and other tech companies for years. But Dell just admitted that PC buyers don’t actually care about AI.
Lip-Bu Tan Says They 'Over-Delivered' On 18A Timeline As Intel Shows Off Next Gen Panther Lake AI Laptop Chips At CES 2026
On Monday, Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) used the CES 2026 stage to showcase Panther Lake, its next-generation AI laptop processor, as CEO Lip-Bu Tan said the company has not only met but exceeded its long-promised 18A manufacturing milestone. Intel Puts 18A Manufacturing To The Test Intel formally introduced Panther Lake, its latest AI-focused laptop chip family, at the CES trade show in Las Vegas, marking the company's first high-volume product built using its 18A manufacturing process. Tan said th
Kick off the year with new rewards
Whether you’re new to Minecraft or you’ve been digging straight down since the beginning, the entire community have officially been challenged to mine 4.25 billion stone blocks!
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.
Americans generally like wolves − except when reminded of politics
Recent studies found that attitudes toward wolves became more polarized when people's political identies were activated.
Art and entertainment in 2025
In 2025, the pages of Compass tracked the steady hum of creativity across the Northwest Corner. Here’s a look at some of the highlights that shaped the year.ARTThe Hotchkiss School marked 50 years of co-education with The Art of Joy Brown, a sweeping retrospective honoring the internationally celebr...
Spotify is finally bringing your friends’ Listening Activity to mobile
Spotify is adding Listening Activity and Request to Jam to its mobile app.
US forces caught dark fleet tanker after chasing it across Atlantic
The tanker, originally called Bella 1, evaded a US naval blockade of sanctioned vessels near Venezuela last month.
Essays: Prices, Volumes, And Passion: The Business Of Watches In 2025 And What To Expect In 2026
How the watch industry navigated its most structurally challenging year in a decade and what to look out for in 2026.
Is cracking your knuckles really bad for them?
It doesn't actually cause arthritis.
Galaxies with ‘hoop skirts’ are more common than we thought
The discovery of thousands more galaxies with stars ringing their main disks could help astronomers study galactic evolution more generally.
Nigel Farage dismisses racist and antisemitic school bullying claims as ‘made up fantasies’
Reform UK leader says accusations about his behaviour at Dulwich College were politically motivated
Exclusive: Estée Lauder Companies Has Put Three Brands Up for Sale
The conglomerate is strategically shopping a cluster of its lines, including Too Faced, Smashbox and Dr. Jart in a package deal.
Intel Stock Is Soaring. Is the Turnaround Gamble Finally Paying Off?
Intel stock soared on Wednesday, extending a recent run-up fueled by increasing confidence in its foundry business.
CDC staff ‘blindsided’ as child vaccine schedule unilaterally overhauled
The Trump administration took unprecedented steps to recommend fewer vaccines for children without extensive consultations with career scientists.
Business leaders are growing more optimistic, JPMorgan survey finds
Almost two in five leaders at midsize businesses expressed optimism—especially about their own company’s future performance.
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[...]
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics
Florida's hottest tip sheet of the issues and players behind The Process.
Google releases January Android Security Bulletin, but Pixel users are still waiting for bug fixes
Especially the ones added after the December update.
Colorado chose politics over public safety and now our communities pay the price
By Chris Richardson and Max Brooks This week, federal authorities arrested Jose Barrera-Bolanos in Denver. He is an illegal immigrant who had already been convicted of sexually assaulting a child. That fact alone should stop every parent, grandparent and lawmaker in Colorado in their tracks. This was not a minor offense. This was not a […]
West Virginia rallies past Cincinnati for first Big 12 win
Treysen Eaglestaff’s three with just over a minute left put West Virginia back in front and capped a late rally, as the Mountaineers earn their first Big 12 win of the season.
You Love Your Ultrawide Gaming Monitor. What About an Ultrawide Gaming Laptop?
Lenovo brought a Legion gaming laptop to CES this year with a rollable OLED display that expands horizontally by six inches.
Lenovo’s Auto Twist laptop is going from concept to real product
The auto-opening ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist is actually coming out.
This ThinkPad laptop concept has a rollable display that wraps around its lid
And that lid is partially seethrough.
California Post set to launch Jan. 26 on Fox Lot, Sports hires focus on Dodgers, Lakers
LOS ANGELES — The California Post, the West Coast sister publication of the New York Post, will officially launch Jan.
New indoor venue planned for former Carraway Hospital site in Birmingham
Plans for a new indoor venue at the former Carraway Hospital site in Birmingham have been confirmed, with construction potentially starting this summer.
TriHealth Fitness Pavilion helping people maintain health goals in 2026
On Tuesday, WLWT was joined by Jacob Thompson with the TriHealth Fitness Pavilion, who talked about the many ways to stay in shape both mentally and physically.
Dawood Darbar, MD, named chair of Department of Medicine
Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health have appointed Dawood Darbar, MD, an internationally recognized physician-scientist and cardiovascular leader, as chair of the Department of…
"Put up or shut up now": Walz unleashed after announcing political exit
The governor predicted that Republicans will "lose dramatically" in November.
Back to School, Healthy and Ready: Tips for Navigating Flu Season
As we welcome students and families back for the spring semester, keeping our school community healthy remains our top priority. With flu season continuing into the winter months, it’s especially important that we work together to reduce the spread of illness and ensure students are ready to learn each day. Our campus is taking proactive steps to support the health […]
What Science Actually Means When It Says ‘Your Body Keeps Score’
As you age, you realize maybe your body really does keep score. But what does that mean? It's not what online trends would have you believe.
Americans generally like wolves − except when we’re reminded of our politics
New research shows how identity-driven assumptions can turn common ground into conflict.
Holiday Sports Wrap: What happened locally on the basketball court and wrestling mat
The Holidays are over, which means that tournament and pre-conference play is mostly behind us on the hardwood and wrestling mat. With that in mind, let’s take a look at […]
Jets officially finish 2025 season with embarrassing milestone
The New York Jets officially finished their disappointing 2025 season with one terrible look.
Cardio Diagnostics Holdings, Inc. and Southdale YMCA Announce New Heart Health Partnership to Serve the Edina, Minnesota Community
EDINA, Minn. & CHICAGO, January 06, 2026--Cardio Diagnostics announced a partnership with the Southdale YMCA, becoming the second YMCA location nationally to partner with Cardio Diagnostics.
Alliance Entertainment Launches Alliance Authentic™, Introducing The Ultimate Vinyl Collectible™ and a New Marketplace for Authenticated, Numbered Vinyl Collectibles
PLANTATION, Fla., Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: AENT), the world’s largest distributor of vinyl records and a leading curator of physical entertainment products and collectibles, today announced the official launch of Alliance Authentic™, a new premium platform built to create authentic, certified, investment-grade vinyl collectibles and a trusted marketplace where collectors can buy, sell, and trade them globally. Alliance Authentic allows
After Venezuela, how far could Trump really go?
The one line that Trump’s foreign policy still hasn’t crossed.
Quantum structured light could transform secure communication and computing
Scientists are learning to engineer light in rich, multidimensional ways that dramatically increase how much information a single photon can carry. This leap could make quantum communication more secure, quantum computers more efficient, and sensors far more sensitive. Recent advances have turned what was once an experimental curiosity into compact, chip-based technologies with real-world potential. Researchers say the field is hitting a turning point where impact may soon follow discovery.
Advocates urge NJ lawmakers to protect transgender health care
New Jersey lawmakers have failed to pass a bill that would shield patients and providers from liability for gender-affirming care.
'Death by 1,000 cuts': How EPA policy changes will affect Indiana
The Environmental Protection Agency methodically deregulated and rolled back environmental protections this year under the Trump administration. Here's how Hoosiers have been affected.
VDOT pauses minority-, women-owned businesses program activities amid federal changes
States including Virginia are responding to changes by the U.S. Department of Transportation that removed the presumption that women- or minority-owned businesses are socially and economically disadvantaged.
Kemi Badenoch says Trump’s Venezuela raid was ‘morally’ right
Conservative leader questions robustness of rules-based international order and says ‘the world has changed’
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics
Take your morning head on with Sunburn — for all things Florida politics.
A Grip on Sports: The changes battering college football hit too hard, too fast, making it difficult to embrace reforms that should have occurred gradually
A GRIP ON SPORTS • A headline caught my eye this morning. Something about college football. Whether it can be saved. And it hit me. The answer depends on how the person asking the question sees history.
‘New phase’: India eyes Bangladesh thaw with BNP after years of mistrust
In advance of elections in Bangladesh, India and the BNP are trying to reset historically strained ties. Will it work?
Andrew Huberman swears by this morning habit to optimize his health
The "Huberman Lab" podcast host says good health comes down to "intentionally high cortisol in the morning and intentionally low cortisol at night."
Andrew Huberman swears by this morning habit to optimize his health
The "Huberman Lab" podcast host says good health comes down to "intentionally high cortisol in the morning and intentionally low cortisol at night."
Jollibee Foods Plans to Spin Off International Business with U.S. Listing by 2027
Jollibee Foods Corp. plans to spin off its international business and list it in the U.S. by late 2027, as the Philippine fast-food group moves to accelerate its growth globally.
Hornets torch Thunder in OKC, bring talk of historic season to screeching halt
Talk of OKC passing Golden State's record of 73 wins should be officially put to bed after Monday night.
Mark Kiszla: What CU sports needs more than a bright new athletic director is a billionaire sugar daddy
BOULDER – The first thing eager new CU athletic director Fernando Lovo must learn is the massive gap between wishful thinking and what it actually takes to win the Big 12 Conference football championship. Here’s a hint: Start with a $5 million quarterback. In 2026, that’s the going rate for success in college athletics. Are […]
Dell revives its XPS laptops after a boneheaded rebranding
Dell has finally brought back its XPS brand, along with two new redesigned XPS 14 and 16 models.
NVIDIA finally launches G-Sync Pulsar, first monitors hit the market January 7
G-Sync Pulsar is finally here NVIDIA says the first G-SYNC Pulsar monitors will finally go on sale on January 7, ending a long gap between the
Asus ROG’s next ally is Xreal, with 240Hz AR glasses coming in 2026
The ROG Control Dock includes HDMI and DisplayPort.
Asus finally gives its ROG Zephyrus Duo gaming laptop the true dual screens it deserves
Work and play, even at the same time.
Partnership Health Center, Missoula County officially part ways
Missoula County and Partnership Health Center announced in May that they were mutually parting ways and now, all PHC employees are officially only part of the independent health center.
MAGA’s Messy Defense of Trump’s Venezuela Attack
America First’s factions have offered varying justifications for the Maduro mission.
SF legacy business restaurant shuts down after more than 50 years on Embarcadero
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A legacy San Francisco restaurant is no longer in business after more than half a century on the Embarcadero. The Waterfront Restaurant at Pier 7 officially closed on D…
Salina Selected For Science on Screen Funding
The Salina Art Center Cinema has been selected as a recipient of the nationally recognized Science on Screen grant program. According to the organization, the Art Center Cinema is one of just 41 independent cinemas, museums, and community organizations nationwide awarded funding this year to present film screenings paired with expert-led discussions exploring science, technology, […]
It's not personal, it's business
Clemson's administration is in no rush to give Dabo Swinney a blank check for a new hire, especially given the massive checks currently going out to pay the succession of coaches that Swinney has fired. And it’s not personal. It’s business.
Amazon Alexa+ released to the general public via an early access website
Amazon brings back browser-based Alexa but will eventually add a paywall.
Trump, RFK dramatically overhaul child vaccine schedule
The move is a public health gamble that assumes children's health won't be endangered by cutting the shots they get.
Bring on the Packers
It’s time to see what these new-look Chicago Bears are really made of, so bring on the Packers says @kdthompson5
Rick Scott sees democracy coming soon in Venezuela — and maybe Cuba next
He was joined at a Doral press conference by Cuban dissident Jose Daniel Ferrer and an ally of María Corina Machado.
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..
Are in-form Wrexham really dreaming of a fourth promotion?
Wrexham are six points off the Championship play-off spots, raising the prospect of another promotion - this time to the Premier League.
Six Flags Qiddiya City, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation’s first destination outside North America, is now officially open
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Six Flags Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia’s first-of-its-kind theme park and entertainment destination, celebrated its grand opening Dec. 31 by welcoming guests from across the Kingdom…
Covenant Health patient data breach numbers skyrocket
According to a revised breach notification, the provider sent out an additional 470,000 letters for a ransomware attack initially reported last year as affecting upwards of 8,000 individuals.
Garmin Watches Can Now Track Food, Macros And Nutrition
Garmin's nutrition tracking feature will tally up daily calorie consumption as well as macros, including protein intake, via watch and the Connect app.