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The Politics of Public Execution
State violence has been largely embraced by the right. Pete Hegseth wants to broadcast it.
U.S. campaign finance watchdog is sitting out the midterms. Here’s what that means.
The Federal Election Commission has been unable to advise campaigns or investigate alleged violations.
Political violence: How justifications influence voter approval
What happens when political violence is presented as a justified response to threat or injustice coming from an out-group? A study by Ursula Daxecker, director at the Max Planck Institute for Politics ...
Sean Combs transferred to new prison after perks report, head injury
Sean Combs was transferred on Friday to FCI Allenwood, a low-security prison in Pennsylvania, following allegations of special prison perks and a head injury at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey.
3 Connecticut business owners arrested for alleged workers’ comp violations
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WTNH) — Three Connecticut business owners were arrested on Thursday related to alleged workers’ compensation law violations, according to the Office of the Chief State̵…
Boston stabbing survivor calls for more mental health resources to prevent violence: "It's really a shame"
A 23-year-old man who was stabbed in the neck during an attack in Allston is speaking out about his experience and calling for more mental health resources to help prevent future violence.
Heart surgeons now earn more than $1 million per year
Cardiac surgeon compensation is up 11%, according to new survey data from MedAxiom and the American College of Cardiology. Vascular surgeons experienced an increase in pay as well, but it was much smaller.
Can AI solve our mental health access problem?
Last week I asked you what worries you most about AI in health. It was close, but your top answer was “AI giving bad health advice.” Last week’s poll results: You’re in good company. This concern was top of mind at a conference I joined at Stanford last week, where researchers, clinicians, and people who build AI systems spent a day debating trust and safety in health AI. Stepping back, I’m also hearing your emerging concerns about AI’s impact on our well-being generally. I see this as a matter of public health, and we’ll take it in pieces as we learn together. Today we’ll focus on AI chatbots used for therapy for mental health. Early this month, Governor Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 903, California’s most ambitious attempt to regulate AI use for mental health. It’s at the center of active debate, and raises the questions patients, family members, citizens, and voters will face as AI moves deeper into health care. Let’s work through it. What is “AI-based therapy”? It’s really two things: purpose-built mental health apps designed to deliver structured support, and general chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini that people increasingly use for emotional support—even if they weren’t built for it. Spoiler alert: I don’t know whether the shift toward AI therapy is good or bad. The evidence isn’t there yet. But I do know it’s already happening, and I have some ideas about how we can roll it out with safety in mind. The therapy dilemma, in a nutshell Mental health challenges are common, and strain health and well-being across populations. Therapy (interactive dialogue with a trained, empathetic practitioner) helps many people heal. The demand for licensed therapists far exceeds the supply in California, and AI-based therapy can narrow that gap. AI-based therapy remains novel, unproven, and not well tested. Right off the bat, we can see we’re dealing with trade-offs here. Since the main driver of demand for therapy from a robot is lack of access to therapy from a human, we’ll start there. It’s too hard to find and afford a human therapist California is short roughly 55,000 licensed, non-prescribing therapists and counselors, about 40% of what we need. Psychiatrists, who rely on talk therapy as a complement to prescribed medications, are even more scarce. Eight counties have none, and density ranges from 1.7 per 100,000 residents in San Benito County, to 68.1 in Marin County. My wife is a psychiatrist in Marin, and even here access is tight. If it’s hard in the best-supplied county, imagine rural Sierra County, or the San Joaquin Valley. In 2024, more than half of Californians who tried to make a mental health appointment struggled to find a provider who took their insurance, compared with 14% for physical health care. When Senate staff posed as “secret shopper” patients and called 120 mental health providers in Medicare Advantage networks, they landed an appointment less than once for every five tries. Insurers pay behavioral health clinicians about 22% less than medical and surgical clinicians for comparable office visits. On top of that, billing denials and prior authorizations hit hardest at the solo and small practices common in mental health. Psychiatrists opt out of Medicare at the highest rate of any specialty. In many places, a cash practice for therapy fills quickly with patients paying $250 or more an hour, with no insurance paperwork at all. Families who can pay cash find providers more easily. Those who rely on insurance, including Medi-Cal enrollees, older adults, rural residents, and non-English speakers, compete for what’s left. So we can’t pretend the human system works, and we can’t blame people for turning to AI for support when they’re in distress. AI is filling the gap It’s estimated that roughly a quarter of AI users use it for mental health support. If you have internet, it’s available 24/7, it’s cheap, and it speaks your language. Uninsured adults are about twice as likely as insured adults to do it (30% vs. 14%). It feels anonymous in ways that may enable people to ask things they’re unsure or embarrassed about. The largely hidden, personal use makes it hard to study whether it’s actually helping people with their mental health issues, but researchers are trying. Does AI therapy work? A 2026 analysis of nearly 40 randomized trials found chatbots showed a real but small reduction in depression symptoms. But most of these trials were compared to an alternative of no therapy, not a human therapist. So the benefit of AI therapy is probably real, but modest, and mostly untested against the alternative of human contact. We need more studies. Serious concerns OpenAI’s own estimate is that more than a million ChatGPT users each week show signs of suicidal planning or intent. These are high stakes encounters, and AI doesn’t always get it right. That’s partly because a chatbot can sound like a therapist, but it has no license, no duty of care, and it’s not clear who to hold accountable when it gets things wrong. AI is also designed to help users in whatever task they’re seeking to accomplish. People may feel like they’re getting therapy, but they’re mainly getting a convincing conversation. It’s easy for an AI companion to wander into gray areas, like playing along with “creative writing” that may be about the user’s own suicidal intent. Courts are driving safety conversations A wave of lawsuits have been filed on behalf of families claiming that chatbots pushed people they loved toward self-harm, including teens who died by suicide. The first settlements came this year. OpenAI is headquartered in San Francisco, and dozens of cases alleging that ChatGPT drove users to suicide or self-harm are now before a San Francisco judge. Character.ai has filed for bankruptcy after several states brought lawsuits accusing the chatbot of pushing dangerous content to kids. But the technology seems to be improving. Last month, an independent evaluation found that newer AI models “almost never endorse suicide.” That’s progress, but our societal appetite for even one preventable death is very low. So how do we move forward? Finding a middle ground Earlier this month the governor vetoed Senate Bill 903, a bill designed to place guardrails on the use of AI for therapy. The bill would have prohibited any AI-based platform from being advertised as psychotherapy, and would have required a licensed professional to review and approve each encounter where AI was used to support therapeutic decisions. Newsom called it overly broad, since even routine screening questions would have needed clinician sign-off. Knowing we’re already short on mental health providers, requiring human review of AI encounters may not relieve our access problems. Still, the answer isn’t no oversight. Here’s one feasible short term solution. Rather than reviewing each encounter, a licensed clinician can design the guardrails: what counts as a crisis, what triggers an immediate handoff to a human, and what gets sampled for audit each month. The AI runs inside that structure. Conversations get checked, failures get reported, and a real clinician owns the framework. Medicine already has models to learn from. The FDA process for rolling out newly approved medications is an example. After a product reaches patients, we keep watching for adverse events. Patient-facing AI needs the same “digital pharmacovigilance”: systematic tracking of harms, near misses, and the types of groups that get hurt and why. It’s also critical that users know that they can reach a human if they’re in crisis. Most chatbots now include messages like these: Bottom line The rush to use unproven AI tools for mental health support is mostly a workaround, a sign of a health system people can’t get into. We need better access to proven care from licensed clinicians. That takes reimbursement that makes accepting insurance viable, and a bigger workforce. But, built and tested well, AI could be part of the answer. It could be the 2 a.m. check-in when no one else is awake, or a way for patients to practice skills their therapist taught them. It could be the first step to get someone the right level of care, and take paperwork off clinicians’ plates so they spend more time with patients. None of this is simple. The SB 903 veto doesn’t end the debate, and the legislature will be back. In the meantime, those of us using these tools need to stay informed, ask hard questions, and hold the companies building them accountable. I’ll try to do my part, and we’ll keep learning together. Love,Matt P.S. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health challenges, emotional distress, substance use problems, or just needs to talk, call or text 988- you’ll reach a real person— or chat at 988lifeline.org 24/7. Dr. Matt Willis is the author of Your Local Epidemiologist in California. A California native, he’s served as a primary care physician, CDC epidemiologist, and public health officer for Marin County, where he guided the pandemic response. He lives in Marin with his family and their dogs, Teddy and Ramona. Thank you Cynthia He, MD, PhD, and Parnika Saxena, MD, for their guidance in preparing this article. Cynthia works in an outpatient mental health clinic, treating patients who have Medi-Cal or, sometimes, no insurance. Parnika works in an inpatient psychiatric unit, treating patients with public or private insurance or self-pay ability. All opinions are their own and do not represent their employers.
Plague is stoppable. The next health threat may not be.
The word plague is scary. Centuries ago, the Black Death killed tens of millions of people and changed the course of history. Plague still kills people around the world, and the word still evokes catastrophe. New fears of plague surfaced on October 2, when a lab worker in Irkutsk, Russia, died of pneumonia. Reports suggested that she may have contracted plague through a laboratory exposure. Understandably, people were alarmed. On October 7, the World Health Organization called for the Russian Federation to be transparent about what it knew. WHO issued an update on October 10. Russian authorities told WHO that testing did not identify plague and that investigations found no laboratory release. WHO said confidence in its risk assessment remained limited and that further clinical, epidemiological, and laboratory information was needed. The cause of the woman’s illness remains unknown, and WHO says a laboratory-associated exposure cannot be excluded. As I explained in a recent interview, this incident is very unlikely to lead to a pandemic. Plague is still active, including in the U.S., which sees a handful of cases each year. But it is a disease we can prevent and treat. Plague doesn’t spread readily, and it responds to antibiotics. The standard response—isolate the patient, trace contacts, and administer antibiotics and monitor for symptoms among contacts for seven days—works. We have even planned for antibiotic-resistant plague. At CDC, we developed a playbook for antibiotic-resistant plague and ran exercises on how to find and stop it. CDC guidance anticipates engineered resistance and recommends two different classes of antibiotics if there’s reason to suspect it. There is no evidence that resistance—or even confirmed plague—is involved in this incident. We have thought through how to address plague, but we’re not ready for the next major health threat that emerges from a lab or from animal spillover to humans. What should concern people is how little stands between the world and the next pathogen to get loose. Since peak COVID, epidemic preparedness has fallen off the political agenda, but the risk is greater than ever. More labs handle dangerous pathogens with more ways to make those pathogens deadlier, and more people live and work in close contact with animals. There are actions we can take now: We need better lab safety in every country. The number of labs that work with dangerous pathogens has increased worldwide over two decades, but there’s no enforceable international standard and no inspection regime; the Biological Weapons Convention, fifty years on, still has no verification mechanism. Labs that study dangerous germs need strong safety systems, training, and oversight. We need to reduce spillover events. Three in four emerging human infections start in animals, and there’s a lot we can do to reduce spillover risk, but the world is doing very little of it. Live-animal markets are one place to act. For instance, closing live-bird markets helped control H7N9 influenza in China. Reducing opportunities for people to encounter infected animals can prevent infections before they become outbreaks. In The Formula for Better Health, which is now out in paperback along with the hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook versions, I argue that labs do too many risky experiments with too many dangerous pathogens in too many institutions, and that every experiment should first answer one basic question: Is the likely benefit greater than the risk? Spillover risk can also be reduced: In the book, I discuss how Brazil cut its deforestation rate by 70% from 2004 to 2012 while increasing agricultural production and reducing risky contact between people and forest animals. We need faster detection and response. Delay costs lives. Strong surveillance, good labs, and trained responders can turn a single case into a small cluster of infections instead of an epidemic. Resolve to Save Lives has worked for nearly a decade to help countries find and stop outbreaks faster. The 7-1-7 target, which Resolve to Save Lives developed with partners in Uganda and elsewhere, provides a clear standard: detect within 7 days, notify within 1 day and complete all essential early response actions within 7 days. In Uganda’s Kasese district, for example, a review of a measles outbreak using 7-1-7 identified shortages of accessible funds, fuel, and vehicles that delayed the response. District leaders established funds they could access quickly. When, a few months later, the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever appeared, the district detected it in three days, notified authorities in one, and mounted an effective response in two. Only one case was confirmed, and the patient survived. Because funds were available before the emergency, authorities were prepared and able to act. This kind of preparation can’t wait until the next crisis begins. Plague is an old disease we that know how to stop. The next threat may be harder to recognize, harder to treat, and easier to spread. Safer labs, less risk of spillover, and faster outbreak detection and response need sustained investment now, while we still have time to prevent the next emergency. Share
Rice graduate students showcase innovative research at synthetic biology science cafe
The Science and Technology Policy Program at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy hosted a “science cafe” Oct. 13 to bring research to reality and answer questions from the public, giving attendees a look at projects underway in university laboratories and an opportunity to ask questions about the science, its potential applications and its implications for society.
UAB Medicine partners with Lawson State Community College to create radiologic technologist pipeline
UAB Medicine and Lawson State Community College have launched a medical radiologic technology training program that creates a direct pathway for UAB Medicine employees to earn a degree, gain hands-on clinical experience, and pursue careers in medical imaging.
The Fatal Flaw of 911
A new book argues that as long as 911 defaults to police, people in mental health crises will be at risk for violent confrontations.
'Jeff Corwin’s Southern Wild' episode features Pamlico County
The second episode of biologist Jeff Corwin's new television series "Jeff Corwin's Southern Wild," titled "Wildlife After Dark," features a segment on red drum research, a protected game fish and
Wildlife biologist launches bear-proofing business to help LA County homeowners
Wildlife biologist creates bear-proofing business to help SoCal residents
Cardiology’s busy year: Compensation, productivity, imaging volumes and TAVR cases all on the rise for heart specialists
Cardiologists appear to be thriving in the face of adversity. Even as the specialty juggles an aging population, a workforce shortage and unfavorable reimbursement policies, compensation and productivity continue to climb.
FOX54 News Huntsville
FOX54 News - Huntsville - The FOX54 News Team brings you local and national news, weather, sports, and VERIFY fact-checking on the latest trending topics, from elections to COVID-19 to online scams. Watch the FOX54 News Team Monday-Friday at 5:30 p.m. and every night at 9:00 p.m. We reserve the right to moderate or remove comments that are hateful, contain inappropriate language, or violate YouTube community guidelines. Keep it civil, folks.
Ayotte calls on X to suspend NH Libertarian Party’s account for calling for political violence
Gov. Kelly Ayotte called for X to suspend the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire’s account after it posted the latest in a series of calls for political violence.
In 100th Trump lawsuit, California challenges ICE courthouse arrests
California sued the Trump administration for the 100th time, challenging the growing practice of ICE agents arresting people for civil immigration violations at or near courthouses.
AstraZeneca - How is AI helping scientists design the next generation of biologic medicines?
Learn how AstraZeneca combines AI drug discovery, laboratory automation and biology to refine biologic molecules and inform earlier decisions.
Biola University Opens Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts
Biola University's new building for the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts opens Thursday, ushering in a stocked with the latest technology.
Moisés Expósito-Alonso receives Packard Fellowship
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation announced today that UC Berkeley integrative biology professor Moisés Expósito-Alonso will receive one of its prized Packard Fellowships for Science and
The problem with Katie Zacharia calling herself a lawyer
Two watchdog groups filed complaints with the California bar, asking it to investigate whether she violated the law by calling herself a lawyer.
How lost fibre in sugar impacts health and how we can get it back
The loss of fibre in sugar has led to numerous diseases; the solution may lie in redesigning food and restoring beneficial biological signals.
Ex-gymnastics coach gets 90 years for secretly filming young athletes
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline offers free, confidential, 24/7 support to survivors and their loved ones in English and Spanish
Want to Lower Blood Pressure? A Cardiologist Recommends This 1 Vegetable
In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a cardiologist reveals which vegetable helps the body produce a “potent vasodilator,” which opens blood vessels and promotes blood flow.
North Phoenix sports bar, 2 Mesa restaurants cited for health violations
Did your favorite restaurant make this week's Dirty Dining report?
North Phoenix sports bar, 2 Mesa restaurants cited for health violations
Did your favorite restaurant make this week's Dirty Dining report?
North Phoenix sports bar, 2 Mesa restaurants cited for health violations
Did your favorite restaurant make this week's Dirty Dining report?
North Phoenix sports bar, 2 Mesa restaurants cited for health violations
Did your favorite restaurant make this week's Dirty Dining report?
North Phoenix sports bar, 2 Mesa restaurants cited for health violations
Several Valley restaurants were cited by health inspectors this week for handling food without washing hands and for keeping food at dangerous temperatures.
TikTok star Bryce Hall arrested on domestic violence charges in Nevada
A representative for the influencer denied the allegations.
TikTok star Bryce Hall arrested on domestic violence charges in Nevada
TikTok influencer Bryce Hall was arrested on a domestic violence charge in Nevada. The alleged victim is listed in court records as his ex Maria Lafuente Palafox, better known online as Mika Lafuente.
After Guilfoyle dismissal, Rubio reminds diplomats to ‘avoid conflicts of interest’
The former U.S. ambassador to Greece was accused of a variety of ethical violations, including asking a political donor for $100,000 to pay her personal American Express bill.
New England Biolabs honors 11 scientists at Passion in Science Awards
New England Biolabs hosted the winners of its fifth Passion in Science Awards at its Ipswich headquarters last week, during a two-day event. The company announced the 11 honorees Sept. 10 in a news release. The awards recognize scientists whose work enriches the arts, humanitarian service, environmental stewardship and science mentorship, according to the release. […]
Despite tough talk from Abbott and Paxton, Texas penalties for data center violations are light
Texas officials are promising tougher enforcement on data centers, but the existing law may offer limited leverage over the industry that has largely failed to report its water use.
Roaches, rats and more: Health violations at 12 Central Florida eateries last week
Last week, more than a dozen Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
Rogers Behavioral Health charged with labor law violations for firing workers in union drive
The NLRB complaint alleges Rogers fired six employees and took other actions to discourage employees from organizing a union.
Student science
Kim Sager, a wildlife biologist for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, listens to Audrey Rice, right, and Cora Powless talk about the moisture in the soil of the former Lake Aldwell site at the Port Angeles High School library.
Trump's diesel deal with Putin draws bipartisan criticism from a frustrated Congress
The deal is being criticized by both Republicans and Democrats as fueling Russia's war against Ukraine, violating existing U.S. laws and drawing the U.S. closer to Russia.
Recent Philly gun violence sparks concerns over mental health
A deadly police shooting, the murder of a Philadelphia police officer, and the suicide of a man linked to a double homicide have sparked recent concerns over mental health and gun violence in Philadelphia. NBC10’s Tim Furlong has the details and speaks with a mental health expert.
Trump rally protester attacked in act of ‘senseless’ political violence, Ohio mayor says
“It must be emphatically stated that senseless (political) violence has absolutely NO place in our community or in our democratic process,” Youngstown Mayor Derrick McDowell said.
What private practices, hospitals and investors should know about the M&A market in cardiology
William Holding, a veteran healthcare consultant, spoke to Cardiovascular Business about the ever-changing cardiology industry. Should private practices sell or stay independent? How has private equity impacted the market? He answered those questions and many more.
'I won't trust AI': Readers share mixed reaction to AI tools that calculate people's biological ages
Scientists have developed AI tools to measure a person's true "biological age." Live Science asked readers whether they would be comfortable using these tools.
NFL suspends Bears DE Montez Sweat 2 games for violating the league's PED policy
The Bears have upcoming games against the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots in Weeks 6 and 7.
Trump’s Fundamental Electoral Strategy is Violence
Chants of “USA!” rang out at the president’s Ohio rally after a MAGA goon punched a protester in the face. Bet you can’t guess who got high-fived, and who got escorted out of the venue.
Fort Lauderdale cracking down on crime in Himmarshee Entertainment District
Fort Lauderdale Police Chief William Schultz announced Tuesday that his officers will crack down on crime in the Himmarshee Entertainment District to push back on a recent uptick in violence and underage drinking in the area.
Living longer, disease-free
Healthy Aging Symposium convenes experts to discuss everything from precision nutrition to clues in biology of dogs.
Living longer, disease-free
Healthy Aging Symposium convenes experts to discuss everything from precision nutrition to clues in biology of dogs.
*POSTPONED* Behind the Science with Paleontologist and Curator of Dinosauria Dr. Matthew Carrano
***Due to speaker illness, this event has been postponed. A new date will be announced in two weeks. If you registered for this program, please check your email for more information. We apologize for the inconvenience.*** Is the 21st Century the real Age of Dinosaurs? Today, more paleontologists are discovering more dinosaur fossils from more places in the world than ever before. Our understanding of these amazing creatures has leapt forward while their popularity has surged. Museums sit at the junction of these phenomena. The Smithsonian has been a center for dinosaur research for more than a century, and its collections include many iconic and scientifically important specimens. Today, Smithsonian researchers continue to discover new dinosaurs, but they are also uncovering more information about the ones we already know and love. New techniques and approaches allow them to investigate aspects of dinosaur biology, ecology, and evolution in ways that would have been inconceivable to early paleontologists. The result is an ever-improving understanding of dinosaurs as living, breathing, and thriving animals. This month, go behind the science with paleontologist Dr. Matthew Carrano, Curator of Dinosauria at the National Museum of Natural History as he discusses new discoveries at home and abroad, in the field and in the museum. Registration is encouraged. Space is filled on a first come first served basis. ---------------- About the Series: Behind the Science A monthly after-hours series featuring NMNH scientists and researchers Each month, join the National Museum of Natural History for the new series, Behind the Science, where NMNH researchers share insights into their latest discoveries and explore the fascinating questions driving their work—from the origins of life to the future of our planet. Come learn what’s happening behind the scenes and how science shapes our understanding of the natural world. Programs take place in Q?rius, the Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center. Topics and speakers announced on a rolling basis, but save the dates now!
Did Illinois’ mental health safety net fail? Rep. LaPointe responds to 7-year-old's stabbing death
The suspect charged in the murder of 7-year-old Eddimar Hernandez Chacon had a history of violent arrests and years of unaddressed psychiatric crises, according to her public defender. Former social worker and Illinois State Representative Lindsey LaPointe (D-19) breaks down why families struggle to access emergency care, current legal avenues, and what Springfield must do to build sustainable, community-based care before tragedy strikes.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month with HCA Midwest Health
Cardiac Electrophysiologist Dr. DJ Lakkireddy with HCA Midwest Health and the Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute joins Shane and Kerrigan to discuss the importance of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month.
What Happens When Domestic Violence Survivors Lose Health Coverage?
Health coverage is part of a vital safety net for people experiencing domestic violence. Cuts to Medicaid and changes to ACA marketplace coverage could make it harder for these survivors to receive and maintain care.
Fort Lauderdale leaders to address violence, underage drinking in Himmarshee entertainment district
Fort Lauderdale city leaders and law enforcement officials are expected to meet Tuesday morning to discuss ways to address violent crime and underage drinking in the city’s popular Himmarshee entertainment district following a series of shootings.
SUNY Cortland adds environmental science major
The new interdisciplinary program allows students to pursue interests in biology, chemistry, geology and other areas.
Orioles prospect season review: Michael Forret
The Orioles reacquired one of their top pitching prospects less than a year after trading him to the Rays.
Scientists Build a World-First DNA Computer That Runs Without Continuous Power
Reusable for up to 25 different calculations, a DNA computer points toward possible uses in energy-efficient computing and long-term data storage.
Orchestra Iowa concertmaster in spotlight for Masterworks II
Violinist and Orchestra Iowa concertmaster Julia Sakharova takes the spotlight this weekend as the ensemble performs works by Jessie Montgomery, Felix Mendelssohn, and Sergei Rachmaninoff at venues in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.
438 Alexandria Students Step Inside the World of Health-Care Careers
Inova professionals introduced 438 Alexandria City High School students to health-care careers ranging from chemotherapy and surgery to respiratory therapy, radiology and nursing.
'Josephine' review: One of the most important films of the year is a hard, vital watch
Beth de Araújo crafts an exceptional, harrowing exploration of a child witnessing violence.
Michigan State biologist to discuss science behind bird color
Discover why bird feathers, bills and skin evolve different colors at a public presentation scheduled for Nov. 6.
China-US astronomy team may have found possible relic of a recent ‘gold factory’
Mystery glow seen in the Milky Way could be the result of a violent collision between two orbiting neutron stars, according to scientists.
Great Women of Science: Ada Yonath, the Nobelist exemplifying perseverance
She was told she was chasing the impossible. She persisted through poverty, skepticism, and 25,000 failed attempts. In the end, Ada Yonath unlocked one of biology’s most elusive structures: the ribosome, transforming our understanding of how antibiotics work and paving the way for drugs that can overcome antibiotic resistance. Her story is not only one of scientific brilliance, but of extraordinary perseverance.
Trump attacks Omar, blames Somali community for violence at Ohio rally
Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C., home on Monday. Homeland Security Investigations agents conducted the search. The Department of Justice said in a statement that the raid was
October Faculty Council Meeting covers faculty satisfaction, enrollment growth and School of Data and Information Science
The council also heard from Eric Hastie, a teaching associate professor in the Department of Biology, who discussed adjustments made to BIOL 101L: Introductory Biology Laboratory courses intended to accommodate more students.
Large dog breeds die younger. Biologists think they finally know why.
'Jumping genes' may explain shorter lifespans.
Large dog breeds die younger. Biologists think they finally know why.
'Jumping genes' may explain shorter lifespans.
NASA’s SpaceX CRS-35 Mission to Launch Health Research
NASA experiments focused on human and plant health and drug-resistant organisms will travel to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX’s 35th. This research supports astronaut health during long-duration missions through four investigations from the agency’s Biological and Physical Sciences division.
NASA’s SpaceX CRS-35 Mission to Launch Health Research
NASA experiments focused on human and plant health and drug-resistant organisms will travel to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX’s 35th. This research supports astronaut health during long-duration missions through four investigations from the agency’s Biological and Physical Sciences division.
Siemens Healthineers doubles down on cardiovascular care as it exits general imaging ultrasound business
The healthcare giant's shift in strategy puts an increased focus on systems used by electrophysiologists and interventional cardiologists to manage and treat cardiovascular disease.
Gatton Academy Senior Takes Home Third Award at Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair
Gatton Academy senior Jiwoo Kim (Model Laboratory School) earned Third Award and a cash prize at the renowned Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in the cellular and molecular biology category.
3.2K views · 23 reactions | Violent threats have become a new normal...
Violent threats have become a new normal among public officials in the U.S., reshaping private lives, costing millions in security and pushing people out of office. Our reporter Nick Corasaniti...
These Shops and Organizations Are Making Solidarity Their Business
Amid violent ICE raids and harsh rhetoric from the current administration, these businesses are fighting back by giving back
Meet our new faculty: Leo Martinez
Dr. Martinez’s research uses epidemiologic and quantitative methods to study tuberculosis prevention, transmission, and long-term health outcomes.
Characterizing the patient experience: The role of patient‑reported outcomes
Biological endpoints are essential, but on their own, they cannot tell the full story. To truly understand the value of a treatment and care surrounding it, we must also seek to understand how patients and carers experience it. This is where patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and observer‑reported outcomes (reflecting the perspectives of non-clinical caregivers) are becoming more prominent in clinical research.
STAAR Surgical Appoints Andrew Pilon, OD, as Vice President of Business Development
LAKE FOREST, Calif.—STAAR Surgical Co. (NASDAQ: STAA), a leader in phakic intraocular lenses (IOLs) with its EVO family of Implantable Collamer Lenses (EVO ICL), has appointed Andrew Pilon, OD, as vice president of business development, which is a new position, the company told VMAIL. Dr. Pilon will report to Warren Foust, STAAR’s president and CEO, and work closely with the company’s senior leadership team to capitalize on opportunities that support STAAR’s innovation strategy and expand its product portfolio, according to the announcement from the company.
Heart Health
Chicago-area cardiologists weigh in on preventing heart disease, understanding your risk, and the advances shaping cardiovascular care.
Could Orioles' Félix Bautista Return to Form?
The 31-year-old reliever posted a 16.20 ERA in two games this season after recovering from a shoulder surgery that sidelined him for 14 months.
America’s elected officials are living in fear
An investigation found that over a two-year period from 2024 to August of this year, thousands of violent threats inundated the lives of elected officials in unprecedented ways.
Young parrot rescued from grips of invasive boa snake
A biologist came upon the scene in Puerto Rico.
Young parrot rescued from grips of invasive boa snake
A biologist came upon the scene in Puerto Rico.
Flahy uses knowledge graphs to support AI-powered healthcare
Flahy uses knowledge graphs to connect biological and clinical data, supporting personalized decisions in AI-powered healthcare.
Scientists make stunning discovery that could help explain why life exists
Scientists have discovered that the universe's fundamental physical constants may be finely balanced to make life possible. Even tiny changes to these constants could make liquids too thick or too thin for essential biological processes, potentially preventing life as we know it. Surprisingly, these life-friendly conditions existed billions of years before living cells appeared. The findings raise intriguing questions about why the laws of physics seem so well suited to life.
Substitute teacher fired over OnlyFans account says business is booming
A Missouri woman says her free speech was violated. Her adult content site has attracted more subscribers after news spread of her dismissal.
Video: Living Under Threat of Political Violence
Our reporter Nick Corasaniti interviewed elected officials from across the political spectrum on what it’s like to live and work with threats of political violence.
Trump’s DOJ probes major TV networks over response to White House ban of CNN
The Justice Department is investigating the five major US TV networks for possible antitrust violations, opening yet another front in the Trump administration’s pressure campaign against the press.
DOJ says it's investigating whether White House TV pool's coverage halt violated antitrust law
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether the decision of the White House television press pool to halt coverage of President Donald Trump last month violated antitrust law.
DOJ says it's investigating whether White House TV pool's coverage halt violated antitrust law
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether the decision of the White House television press pool to halt coverage of President Donald Trump last month violated antitrust law.
DOJ says it's investigating whether White House TV pool's coverage halt violated antitrust law
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether the decision of the White House television press pool to halt coverage of President Donald Trump last month violated antitrust law.
Not Your Momma’s Mammogram. How AI Helps Modernize Screening.
For decades, mammography has been one of healthcare’s most powerful tools for detecting breast cancer early. And today, artificial intelligence is helping make that screening even stronger. California’s Sutter Health has long been recognized as a leader in quality care and digital health innovations. The not-for-profit health system has embraced AI-enhanced mammography to support radiologists, […]
Dylan Raiola and Ducks Offense Stumble in Loss to UCLA
Dylan Raiola and the Oregon Ducks offense had a terrible performance, leading to their loss to the UCLA Bruins.
UCLA star Nico Iamaleava sidelined after dirty hit against Oregon
The wild sequence comes just two weeks after Oregon star Dante Moore was violently hit in the USC game.
Report offers new insight into Haitian gangs as general election looms
A U.N. report details Haiti's gang-political ties and warns of violence, intimidation and child recruitment ahead of elections.
Bishops from violence-stricken countries emphasize importance of mental health
During a press conference at the Vatican at the end of the gathering, “A Healing Presence: The Church’s Call to Mental Health Ministry,” several ...
Genoa 2-1 Fiorentina: Match report
The Viola can’t even score their own goal as they slump to a deeply embarrassing defeat against a bad opponent.
Genoa vs Fiorentina: Lineups and how to watch
The Viola remain as unpredictable as ever as they emerge from the break.
What Killed Europe’s Ancient Wild Cattle? Scientists Find a Disturbing Answer
The fate of Scandinavia’s aurochs warns conservationists worldwide that curbing hunting alone may not save species facing depleted genetic diversity and fragmented habitats. The cattle on today’s farms descend from aurochs, wild animals that once roamed much of Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. They disappeared from Scandinavia thousands of years before the species became extinct
Unpermitted tamales, missing sanitizer among Jefferson County health violations
Three Jefferson County food establishments, Sunshine Foodmart #8 in Mulga, Johnny Brusco's NY Style Pizza in Hoover, and Bessemer Academy in Bessemer, scored below 85 in recent health inspections.
White House Announces $6 Billion Science Initiative Package
The White House says its new science package includes industry computing pledges, a virtual-biology initiative and quantum research competitions, but much of the headline total is not federal cash spending.