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35% of bettors are leaving sportsbooks for prediction markets, echoing the regulatory loophole DraftKings built its business on
The American Gaming Association says states have already lost $500 million in tax revenue to prediction markets.
HUGS casino night fundraiser in Savannah to support affordable mental health services
American Legion Post 135 to raise funds for affordable mental health in Savannah
Trump to usher in ‘golden age’ of American tech with DC bash showcasing powerful new tool
Trump and JD Vance will unveil America.gov, a new AI tool designed to be a one-stop shop for navigating federal government services.
Lionel Richie confirms ‘American Idol’ return amid health issues
Lionel Richie will return as a judge on ‘American Idol’ following a recent heart procedure to address atrial fibrillation.
Lionel Richie confirms ‘American Idol’ return amid health issues
Lionel Richie will return as a judge on ‘American Idol’ following a recent heart procedure to address atrial fibrillation.
“Big Brother ”host Julie Chen Moonves weighs in on Devens, Drew, and Taylor’s finale chances (exclusive)
The Chenbot also gives her America’s Favorite Houseguest prediction.
Julie Chen Moonves weighs in on Devens, Drew, and Taylor’s ‘Big Brother’ finale chances
Big Brother host Julie Chen Moonves weighs in on Devens, Drew, and Taylor’s finale chances and predicts who she thinks will win America’s Favorite Houseguest.
American ‘Not Proactively Seeking’ New Members Despite Overtures
Three schools reportedly have interest in joining the league.
CDC’s youth behavior report offers a narrower look at teen health
For more than 35 years, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has surveyed American high school students every two years about their health and behavior.
Muslim Americans push back as Republican politicians stoke anti-Sharia rhetoric ahead of election
Muslim American civic leaders and scholars — in Texas and other states — are responding forcefully to this latest surge in anti-Sharia rhetoric that dates back more than 15 years.
Yes, CDC study finds, Americans are drinking more water. Here’s the data.
Latest CDC research shows an increase in adults and kids who reported drinking more water as a beverage choice.
New Jersey Hall of Fame Class of 2026: SZA, her parents, charm crowd
R&B superstar SZA professed her love for New Jersey at the Thursday, Sept. 25 New Jersey Hall of Fame Ceremony at American Dream in East Rutherford.
This “rare” autism-linked genetic disorder may be far more common than scientists thought
A major analysis suggests Phelan-McDermid syndrome, a genetic disorder closely linked to autism, may affect about 1 in 7,300 people and more than 45,000 Americans. Researchers warn that thousands of cases may remain hidden because genetic testing is often not performed, even as targeted treatments move into clinical trials.
Why the U.S. Chamber Shows Up at UNGA: Connecting American Business to the World
Motorcades, boardrooms, and billion-dollar conversations: the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Chief International Affairs Officer reflects on what the UN General Assembly really means for American business and global growth.
Mississippi Department of Health to host maternal and infant health conference
The conference will also break down the newly released dietary guidelines for Americans and what they mean for pregnancy, postpartum and breastfeeding.
Can the Left Make America Fun Again?
Hi friends, I’ve got a piece in The New York Times today about how collective joy — participatory, youthful, anti-corporate — can defeat Trumpism and transform our lives. The basic argument is that politics used to be embedded in communal life: dances, sports leagues, union halls. As that infrastructure disappeared — and more of everyday life was atomized and privatized — politics became something broadcast at people rather than something they did together. NYC-DSA and Zohran provide another model, where socials and face-to-face organizing are tied to a fight vs the corporations that fenced off so much of the good life. Rebuilding that kind of collective fun, I argue, could help bring young people back into politics and, by redistributing America’s wealth, make everyday life more joyful. I would super appreciate it if you’d read the piece, share it, or post comments on it. Thank you! p.s. FYI, Opinion writers don’t get any say over their headlines! More Take action to support the fight of licensed deck officers at Alaska Tanker Company and Overseas Shipholding Group to win a first union contract. This is one of the most important, and underreported, unionization campaigns in America: these workers have a huge amount of power over domestic energy distribution and maritime supply chains, and they’re still without a contract two years after having voted overwhelmingly to unionize. Please sign the public petition here, and if you’re an academic you can sign this support letter.
Muslim Americans push back as Republican politicians stoke anti-Sharia rhetoric ahead of election
Senator Ted Cruz targeted Muslim Americans at the recent Republican midterm convention, declaring that Sharia law “has no place in America.” It was part of a broader surge of GOP rhetoric condemning the religious code followed by Muslims in the U.S. and around the world. Muslim American leaders a...
Muslim Americans rebut new wave of anti-Sharia rhetoric from GOP politicians
Senator Ted Cruz targeted Muslim Americans at the recent Republican midterm convention, declaring that Sharia law “has no place in America.”
Muslim Americans push back as Republican politicians stoke anti-Sharia rhetoric ahead of election
Senator Ted Cruz targeted Muslim Americans at the recent Republican midterm convention, declaring that Sharia law “has no place in America.” It was part of a broader surge of GOP
Goss report: Tariffs, inflation put pressure on Iowa manufacturers
The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, which measures economic activity across nine states, moved above growth neutral for the seventh consecutive month in August, pointing to solid economic growth in regional manufacturing. The Creighton Economic Forecasting Group conducts the survey of supply managers to produce leading economic indicators of the Mid-America economy. The Business…
Xi Jinping Didn’t Bring a CEO Entourage. What That Says About China-US Relations.
American chief executives turned out in force to see Xi Jinping, while their Chinese counterparts were absent, a sign of how drastically business ties have changed.
America’s newest soccer star, plus a bad night for Green Bay
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Don’t get fined today. Coming up: 😮 A Falcons blowout win? ✅ The latest MLB playoff clinches 👋 Say hello to Cavan Sullivan Geoff Stellfox / Getty Images It’s a busy day, so this will be short. Important stuff from last night: The Falcons routed the Packers on the road, 35-14, in one of the more surprising results of the early NFL season. A lesson learned: Having a competent quarterback to go with Atlanta’s...
India’s ‘cockroach’ movement targets election chief in political pivot
The Gen Z group that forced out an education minister is demanding the election chief’s resignation over alleged voter roll irregularities.
Focus: Americans navigate 'wild West' of health insurance options after dropping Obamacare plans
When Stacy Cox, a self-employed photographer in Kanab, Utah, dropped her Obamacare health insurance plan this year, routine preventive care became a financial dilemma. Now she finds herself weighing $1,200 for a mammogram against survival of her business.
Vox’s Unexplainable and Scientific American explore the mystery of dark matter and the limits of science
What if the universe’s biggest mystery has no answer?
Author of America’s tariff statute: Trump’s tariffs are illegal
Ambassador Alan Wolff says President Donald Trump’s novel implementation of America’s tariff law is illegal and runs counter to how Congress intended the presidential power to be used.
Americans are confused and worried about elections. Will that impact turnout?
New polling shows many voters are concerned about the midterms. But prior elections show no clear link between voter concerns and fewer voters actually casting ballots.
'Primetime' review: Robert Pattinson makes Chris Hansen a scary clown
'To Catch A Predator' gets the 'American Pyscho' treatment.
Americans are confused and worried about elections. Will that impact turnout?
New polling shows many voters are concerned about the midterms. But prior elections show no clear link between voter concerns and fewer voters actually casting ballots.
Nintendo of America awarded $4.5m in lawsuit from Redditor for pirating Switch hardware and software
James C. Williams, also known as 'Archbox,' ordered to disable access to online shops offering pirated Switch games and social media accounts linked to piracy
The AI race looks different from Colorado
President Donald Trump gave artificial intelligence a promotion at the United Nations this week. He said the government would begin calling it “superintelligence” and made clear he does not want fears about the technology to stifle its growth. The argument is familiar by now. America is in a race. Move faster. Build more. Stay ahead. […]
How to watch the Texas vs Tennessee game Saturday
Wondering about betting lines, television info and more for when Texas football plays Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday? You're in the right place
Who on Earth Could Start Game 162 for the Astros?
There are three games remaining in the 2026 regular season, and somehow the Astros control their own destiny in the American League West. The Astros have won two of three games this week despite not having a starting pitcher complete three innings. Hunter Brown will start Friday’s game in West Sacramento, with Hayden Wesneski likely […]
Happy hour football? Previewing the American’s Friday double-header
The Friday football slate starts at 4 p.m. ET with Army-Temple and continues with UAB-Navy.
Donald Trump Receives Stark Warning from Businesses After Diesel Export Ban
President Donald Trump is weighing a diesel export ban to calm soaring fuel costs. Still, America’s most influential business lobbies say the idea would backfire badly and leave consumers paying more ...
Intelligence from Chinese groups aiding in Iran’s increasingly effective targeting of US sites, sources say
Satellite imagery and intelligence support provided by Chinese groups has helped Iran threaten ships in the Strait of Hormuz and launch precision strikes on US military bases in the Middle East, part of a dramatic improvement in Iranian targeting capabilities over the past several months, according to a series of recent American intelligence assessments described to CNN by four sources.
City Council approves grants to assist businesses located in construction zones
The pilot program uses $345,000 in American Rescue Plan funding to help small businesses survive disruptions.
Recent deaths of people with mental health crises prompt probe demand
Mayor Karen Bass has directed the LAPD oversight board to hire an outside auditor to look at the data and find out why. Eric Leonard reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026.
Political Connections Florida September 24 2026
Political Connections airs each weeknight at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.
Jonathan Fortney, Dan Costa honored by American Geophysical Union
Astronomy and astrophysics professor Jonathan Fortney receives 2026 Whipple Award and ecology and evolutionary biology professor Dan Costa named 2026 AGU Union Fellow
Federal legislation introduced to boost Hollywood production with tax credit
The Motion Picture, Television and Entertainment Revitalization Act would establish a 20% tax credit on labor expenses for American workers on qualifying film and TV productions.
State and federal barriers complicate homeless outreach in New York
Providers and outreach organizations do much of the work on the ground, but government resources remain a key part of those efforts.
State and federal barriers complicate homeless outreach in New York
Providers and outreach organizations do much of the work on the ground, but government resources remain a key part of those efforts.
Reducing the $2T federal deficit could lower inflation, interest rates for Americans: CRFB
Curbing the federal government's roughly $2 trillion budget deficit could lower inflation and current interest rates for households, a CRFB report finds.
NBA No. 1 Pick 'Disappointment' Predicted As Mavs Breakout Candidate
The former No. 1 pick has a chance to rebuild his career in Dallas after two difficult seasons with Atlanta.
Navigating digestive disorders: tips and resources for managing gut health
For tens of millions of Americans, digestive issues and unpredictable gut health are far more than an occasional inconvenience—they are daily disruptions.
‘Glee’ sucks but is a perfect analogy for American politics
What “Glee” lacks in good writing, it more than makes up for in its reflections onto our own world.
Conflict mapping research group founded by OSU researcher wins national award for open science
The American Geophysical Union has awarded the 2026 Open Science Recognition Prize to the Decentralized Damage Mapping Group, an international research team co-founded by Oregon State University Professor Jamon Van Den Hoek and postdoctoral scholar Corey Scher.The prestigious award is in recognition of DDMG’s contributions of satellite mapping data of regions beset by war, conflict or natural disasters to the public sphere, particularly to aid in humanitarian response and provide journalists with up-to-date information.
'We heard you, we heard media, we heard analysts': Motorola talks about why now is the time North America needs its premium Signature 27 phone
Qualcomm flew me out to Maui to attend Snapdragon Summit, where I got some hands-off time with the new Motorola Signature 27.
City Arts and Sciences Academy partners with UMass Lowell
LYNN — As Lynn Public Schools’ City Arts and Sciences Academy enters its second year, the district is developing a partnership with UMass Lowell that will expand college and career… Related posts: City Arts and Sciences Academy receives $250,000 grant Lynn school celebrates AAPI Heritage Month ‘The American Dream’ explores the pursuit of justice with […]
ICYMI: Highlights from Farm Science Review
It was a wet week for the 2026 Farm Science Review, but that didn't stop farmers and agriculture enthusiasts to make their way to the Molly Caren Ag Center to check out all of the new technologies and ideas that lie ahead for agriculture. We visited with several of the exhibitors throughout the week
Ryan Murphy has had ‘arguments’ with Sarah Paulson over her hatred of ‘AHS: Roanoke’
Ryan Murphy is fiercely defending ‘American Horror Story: Roanoke’ after series star Sarah Paulson admitted that she ‘doesn’t give a s---‘ about that season.
Rising prescription and supplement use poses health risks for seniors
Older Americans are increasingly taking multiple prescription medications and dietary supplements. Although the prevalence of potentially major drug-drug interactions has declined slightly, more than 1 in 5 older adults are potentially at risk, according to a USC-led study published September 24 in JAMA.
Buses mean business
Heavy-duty transit buses are a critical component of America's public transportation system, carrying approximately 3.8 billion passenger trips annually and representing nearly half of all public transit trips in the United States.
Generic, Biosimilar Medicines Saved US Health Care $496B in 2025
The Association for Accessible Medicines report, prepared with the IQVIA Institute, also reports $25.4 billion in biosimilar savings for the year.
Call of Duty: Warzone Is Getting a New Toggle That Lets You Turn Off All Those Goofy Skins
Call of Duty: Warzone is getting a new Operator Skin toggle, which means you can finally turn off all those goofy skins.
DC Health Link Not Impacted by Federal Health Insurance Cancellations
Earlier this week, the Trump Administration announced plans to remove more than 750,000 Americans from health insurance plans purchased through healthcare.gov, a marketplace established by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The administration alleges that the removed individuals were fraudulently enrolled in the program. In the District of Columbia, the DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority (DCHBX) […]
New poll shows Democrats with big lead over GOP on generic ballot
A new Emerson College poll has Democrats with a sizeable lead over Republicans on a generic congressional ballot two months from midterm elections.
Yankees Birthday of the Day: Eric Soderholm
The former South Side Hitman played one season in the Bronx.
US government foots bill for television advertisement featuring Trump's midterm messaging
At first glance, it looks like a typical Republican campaign advertisement. As images of President Donald Trump flash across the screen, the 30-second spot says “America will never be a communist cou...
BofA battles for talent as business banker hiring surges
Bank of America's Sharon Miller says competitors recognize business owners as a fountain of leads for cross-selling opportunities and are chasing that business, too.
Violence against health workers remains a challenge for health systems in the Americas, PAHO warns
Around 62% of health workers worldwide have experienced some form of workplace violence. During a regional seminar, PAHO launched a new fact sheet with recommendations to help prevent and respond to violence against health workers.
FSU launches Presidential Lectureship in Chemical Sciences
Florida State University launched its Presidential Lectureship in Chemical Sciences on Wednesday, honoring internationally recognized chemist Eric Anslyn
Sarah Paulson doesn’t ‘give a s--- about’ this “American Horror Story” season: ‘Bite me’
This might give “AHS” fans a fright.
Beyond the Rose Garden and the military review, Trump and Xi get down to business
The two leaders have a host of hard issues – from AI to trade tariffs – to confront away from the cameras.
UT Health San Antonio ranks on Forbes list of ‘America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2026’
UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center and health system of The University of Texas at San Antonio, has been named one of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2026 by Forbes, earning a place among just 250 healthcare organizations nationwide recognized for creating strong workplace environments for healthcare professionals. The national recognition, […]
American Urological Association Names Zachary Feuer 2026-2028 Science & Quality Fellow
The American Urological Association has selected Zachary Feuer, MD, as its 2026-2028 Science & Quality Fellow, a two-year leadership development... Read More
NEKO HEALTH OPENS ITS DOORS IN NEW YORK, BRINGING THE MOST VALUABLE HOUR IN HEALTHCARE TO AMERICA
/PRNewswire/ -- Today marks the opening day for Neko Health in the United States, after more than 25,000 New Yorkers joined the waitlist ahead of launch. Their...
Red Sox and Guardians play to determine series winner
Both the Boston Red Sox and the Cleveland Guardians are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday.
Scientific American Starts Sober but Quickly Relapses
A proposal by University of Washington planetary scientist David Catling addresses what origin-of-life researchers call the phosphate problem.
Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July
Most Americans enjoy job security
Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July
Most Americans enjoy job security
Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July
Most Americans enjoy job security
Irish reunification is more complicated than Trump may think
There are many barriers to reunification, but Irish American lobbying may move the needle a little.
CVS Health; Criteo Agree to Pay $20.5 Million to Resolve Website Tracking Litigation
Settlements have been agreed to resolve class action litigation against CVS Health & Criteo and American Wellness Corp. The lawsuits stem from their CVS & Health and Criteo have agreed to pay $20.5 million to resolve class action litigation over the use of website tracking tools. American Wellness Corp. has agreed to pay $2 million to settle a similar class action complaint.
The Changing Practice of Medicine: Keeping Physicians at the Center of Healthcare
By Christopher Chang, MD Medicine is changing, and not simply because of advances in technology, artificial intelligence or new treatments. One of the most significant transformations taking place in healthcare is the way physicians practice medicine and the organizations in which they deliver care. For generations, physician-owned practices were a defining feature of American medicine. […]
Starbucks to close 250 stores in North America this week
Starbucks plans to close 250 North American stores later this week. Starbucks Chief Operating Officer Mike Grams said the locations targeted either aren’t delivering acceptable financial results or can’t provide
Vita Coco's Cofounder Cracked Open The Coconut Water Business
No doubt about it, Michael Kirban knew introducing coconut water to America would be a tough nut to crack.
Regenerative fields, animal science and new markets
What does the future of farming in the Western Balkans look like? The LAN Belgrade team went looking for answers at three recent events. We visited a regenerative farm near Subotica that works with Dutch machinery, joined an animal science...
Emily Fox signs new Arsenal contract
Arsenal have announced that defender Emily Fox has signed a new contract with the club.The American first joined the Gunners from North Carolina Courage midway through the 2023/24 campaign.Since then...
Who is the most underrated Texas college football player?
Everyone knows college football's biggest stars by now (hey, Arch). But who's the player deserving of more credit or attention?
How Latinos became America’s biggest swing vote
Donald Trump’s 2024 gains are being erased in the midterms. Here’s what happened.
Southern faculty voice fears over political interference, academic freedom erosion in annual survey
Most faculty members from Virginia and Southern states say they would not recommend their state as a desirable place to work, citing concerns about political interference and academic freedom, according to a recent survey by state conferences of the American Association of University Professors. The responses come from AAUP’s annual Faculty in the South survey, […]
American Bar Association Fights to Keep Power to Vet Law Schools
Losing its accreditation ability would be a blow to the nation’s largest association of lawyers and another example of how the Trump administration is reshaping higher education.
Majority of Americans express ‘fear and concern’ about AI, say government should regulate it more: CNN poll
Americans regard the growth and development of AI technology with far more fear and concern than hope and excitement, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, with broad partisan agreement that the federal government ought to do more to regulate it.
Tucker Carlson has a new enemy: the politics he helped build
Tucker Carlson is talking about what happened behind closed doors in his very public break with President Trump over the war with Iran.He recounts an Oval Office meeting, before the conflict began, when Carlson says he warned Trump that he was allowing the U.S. to be led to war by Israel. “Yes, you’re right,” Carlson claims Trump admitted. “But in the end we all die anyway, so it doesn’t matter.” "And I was shocked by that, because it's nihilism,” he says. “That's the last thing any leader should display.”In response to a request for comment from NPR, the White House did not address that point specifically, instead sending along a social media post by the president that describes Carlson and others as “stupid people” who want Iran to have a nuclear weapon.In this episode of NPR’s Newsmakers, Carlson and host Steve Inskeep unpack the conservative commentator’s split with Trump and the MAGA movement. They also get into faith, money, political power, and why Carlson believes both major parties have failed Americans.Newsmakers is where you'll find NPR's biggest interviews. We post new episodes as soon as they're available -- any day of the week. Follow or subscribe on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you watch or listen to podcasts to get new episodes as soon as possible. You can also find Newsmakers on the NPR app. Newsmakers relies on supporters who value independent journalism and a free press. Join NPR+ today to support our work and get perks from the podcasts you trust. Go to plus.npr.org.
Opinion: Kobach's politics of tragedy underline our nation's immigrant crime double standard
When a native-born American commits a murder, we generally understand the concept of individuality perfectly well. We ask about motive, rage, domestic conflict, ideology, drugs, mental illness, opportunity or the peculiar facts of that person's life.
Commentary: Football’s greatest players aren’t on the field
With another NFL season kicking off, millions of Americans will spend Sundays cheering for the Eagles, Bears, Lions, Broncos, Dolphins and other animal-themed teams. We admire them because they exemplify
‘America’s Got Talent’ reveals season 21 winner — see who won the $1 million prize
‘America’s Got Talent’ reveals the winner of season 21 after a night filled with guest performers and dramatic announcements of the results.
'America's Got Talent' reveals Season 21 winner
"America's Got Talent" has crowned a new winner! After weeks of competition, the long-running NBC show named Nene Royal as its Season 21 winner.
Mavs BREAKING: Dereck Lively Injury Update For Camp? 'Confounding'
The Dallas Mavericks center has reportedly not been cleared to participate in training camp while he recovers from a December surgery on his injured right foot, according to ESPN's Tim MacMahon.
China-Russia space camp in Malaysia opens to youth in Southeast Asia
Private initiative brings together a Russian astronaut trainer and a Chinese science museum to teach ethics and space science in Penang.
Hands-on science can be cool
After spending many long days conducting experiments to find a new way to combat bacterial infections in crops, Misha Hegde and Mia Soleil Maurer have been rewarded with international recognition and access to top research facilities. But these are not typical scientists. They are 16-year-old German high school students.“Our supervisor told us that in order to start a project, you need to begin with either a question or a problem,” says Misha, adding that she and Mia had read about antibiotic resistance in certain plants being treated for bacterial infections. “We found out that antibiotics overuse is very common in agriculture,” explains Mia. “Our aim was to create an alternative to antibiotics and to try to raise awareness of the problem of overusing antibiotics.”Their subsequent research has focused on harnessing bacteriophages, the natural predators of bacteria, to eliminate pathogens threatening food crops treated with antibiotics. At the Schuldorf Bergstraße Jugend forscht MakerLab in Seeheim-Jugenheim, located in the German state of Hesse, they discovered a novel phage that infects the Rhizobium rhizogenes bacterium, which causes the hairy root disease that can reduce yields of tomatoes, carrots, soya beans and other food staples.The students believe their method could curb antibiotic use, while protecting plants from infections without disturbing the natural soil microbiome. “The application of phages is host-specific, so they would only kill the targeted pathogen or disease-causing bacteria,” explains Mia. It may also offer environmental benefits, since applying antibiotics can contaminate groundwater.Getting to this point has not been easy. The childhood friends admit to feeling frustrated when their trials did not yield the expected results. “We spent six months on our first experiment, just doing the same thing over and over and over again, to the point where we thought, is it even worth it? Why are we doing this?” Misha says. “You just need to be brave enough to take that first step and keep going.”The benefits of inquiry-based learningTheir determination has paid off. In 2025, the pair won first prize in biology at Jugend forscht, Germany’s national competition for young people interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. They were also among the winners of the German Research Foundation Europa-Preis, which is awarded to selected national winners at Jugend forscht, and took third place in the 2025 European Union Contest for Young Scientists.The Jugend forscht Foundation opens doors for young people to connect with scientists as well as industry professionals. Jessica Bönsch, executive director of the Foundation, sees Misha and Mia as prime examples of how young people can develop a deeper understanding of science through their own research projects. “The experience of working on your own research question is very important,” she explains, adding that “inquiry-based learning engages with real-life problems in a way that can be more motivating than traditional classroom teaching.”The Jugend forscht Foundation offers financial support through sponsor pools in Germany’s federal states. Some projects are developed in cooperation with student research centres, university labs or informal collaborative learning areas called makerspaces. Other activities start as hands-on “garage projects” and can grow within the Jugend forscht network and infrastructure.The Jugend forscht Foundation is also a partner of Science Comes to Town, an EU initiative to strengthen public awareness about science and create bridges between researchers and communities. The EU-financed project involves universities, research institutions and other stakeholders in three host cities — Brest (France), Kiel (Germany) and Split (Croatia).“It's so important for people not to live in a bubble, because I think science can be very scary if you misunderstand it,” Mia says of SCTT. The initiative’s aim of raising awareness about science is “absolutely amazing,” Misha adds. “I think it's the best way to kind of make science digestible for the public. In a world where misinformation in science is getting more radical, more dangerous, becoming more of a threat to the trust in scientific infrastructure and foundations, we need such programmes.”Misha and Mia also believe that SCTT can help break down gender stereotypes in science by encouraging young women to study and pursue careers in scientific fields. Both students have benefited from female mentors and encouragement they had when they were much younger. Mia’s love of science began with a class trip to a lab, while Misha — with a smile on her face — says she wanted to study history until “a teacher kind of coerced me into joining a school science club.”Recognition beyond EuropeIn May, Misha and Mia were among the finalists at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair held in Phoenix, Arizona, and involving nearly 1,700 pre-university students from over 60 countries. “It was very crazy because there were so many people and so many teenagers interested in science,” Mia recalls. The event was also challenging. “It was eight hours of continuously presenting your project,” adds Misha.Attending the fair was a chance for the young women to see first-hand the value of international collaboration as well as how research cultures differ. “America is a bit more willing to take risks, and I think that's something we can learn about here in Europe,” Misha explains. However, she continues, “I think Europe has the talent, has the innovation and has the resources” to be competitive.Misha and Mia plan to continue their phage experiments in the new school year, inspired by the project’s hands-on nature and the support they receive from their supervisors. They have also attracted the interest of professional scientists and received invitations to leading research facilities, including the Centre for Synthetic Microbiology, jointly run by the University of Marburg and the Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology in Germany. “It is so cool that we can do something to try to move the world in our school and at this age,” Mia says.After completing secondary school, Mia plans to study microbiology and pursue a career in medical research, focusing on Ebola and other infectious diseases. “This has been my dream for so long,” she says. Her friend Misha is interested in biological research with a focus on medicine. “I've gotten addicted to the process of going to the lab, planning out experiments, then failing, trying again,” Misha says. “I think there's just so much to be discovered, so much to be done.”The students' names and photos were published with the permission of their parents.Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.
Chamber of Commerce, oil groups urge Trump to reject diesel export ban
American business, energy and manufacturing groups on Wednesday urged President Trump to reject calls to impose a diesel export ban after the president said he was weighing this move in an effort t…