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Oklahoma State Didn't Land Drew Mestemaker With Money Alone
Drew Mestemaker could've chased the biggest NIL offer or a college football blue blood. Instead, he followed Eric Morris to Oklahoma State. One quote from Morris—"Don't get caught up in all the hype... and don't break my heart"—shows why relationships still matter in today's transfer portal.
U.S. National Science Foundation, NSF National Radio Astronomy Observatory, and U.S. Naval Observatory Partner on Pathfinder for Next Generation Very Large Array
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), the NSF National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO), and the U.S. Naval Observatory (USNO) are advancing a new collaboration to support the future of high-resolution radio astronomy and astrometry, with the development of a pathfinder instrument for the proposed Next Generation Very Large Array (ngVLA).
More Trust and Estate Disputes Are Becoming Business Litigation
As more families transfer business interests, commercial real estate, and other complex assets, trust and estate advisers may need to brush up on partnership law, corporate governance, contractual rights, tax planning, or real property law, FBFK Law’s Holly Gilani says.
Ribbon cutting, tours planned to celebrate completion of Kelce College of Business building and Besse Hotel renovation
Pittsburg State University and the community will celebrate the completion of two transformative projects with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and self-guided tours on Aug. 11.
West Valley reinvents itself as entertainment destination
The West Valley is transforming into Arizona’s newest entertainment destination with major investments in dining, retail and attractions.
Mensah Explains Shocking Duke Exit: 'Business Is Business'
Darian Mensah publicly spoke on his dramatic transfer from Duke.
Policy Backgrounder: Geopolitics and the World Cup: Why It Matters for Business
The World Cup is estimated to bring up to $6.4 billion in economic impact for the US, with additional sums for Canada and Mexico.
Philadelphia health department takes over management of sexual assault response center from Drexel University
Drexel University has operated PSARC since 2011, but the center has struggled with staff shortages and funding gaps.
How a teen turned a candy hobby into business sold at Disney World
An 18-year-old has transformed her COVID-era hobby into a thriving business, with her freeze-dried candy now sold at Disney World and other prominent locations.
W.Va. utilizing $10.5M in federal funding to address health and recovery programing
State officials announced federal funding has been allocated for health and recovery programming in West Virginia.West Virginia’s Rural Health Transformation pr
Purdue-backed consortium wins National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines competition
A Purdue-backed consortium won a $160 million grant award from the National Science Foundation that will fuel the creation of a major musculoskeletal research hub in the state of Indiana.
How Mickey Mouse reshaped American entertainment
Mickey Mouse helped transform animation, launch the Disney empire and become one of the most recognizable icons in American entertainment.
How business ownership is once again becoming a family affair
The growing share of businesses being inherited rather than purchased among wealthy Americans reflects the broader great wealth transfer and signals a shift in how wealth and business ownership are changing across generations, Fortune reports. According to Bank of America’s 2026 Private Bank Study of Wealthy Americans, 23% of businesses owned by wealthy individuals are […]
See more images of unidentifiable Tom Cruise as his ‘Digger’ character
Tom Cruise graced the cover of TIME Magazine (kind of) to share a closer look at his radical transformation in ‘Digger.’
Carteret Community College offers transfer to App State health science program
A new statewide transfer agreement between our state’s community colleges and App State now makes a seamless transfer path for Health Science majors.
Indonesia's New Capital Is Changing the Borneo Rainforest Forever. Science is Listening to the Change
Indonesia is building a new capital city in the heart of Borneo to replace sinking Jakarta. As construction transforms one of the world's most biodiverse rainforests, scientists and their indigenous collaborators are racing to record the sounds of the forest—and preserve generations of ecological knowledge before it's lost.
Sources: Silver persuaded Engelbert to suspend Thomas after Clark incident
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert was not going to suspend Alyssa Thomas for burying a fist onto Caitlin Clark’s throat three weeks ago until NBA Commissioner Adam Silver implored her to reverse course and issue a suspension, multiple sources told SBJ Tuesday.
Sources: Silver persuaded Engelbert to suspend Thomas after Clark incident
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert was not going to suspend Alyssa Thomas for burying a fist onto Caitlin Clark’s throat three weeks ago until NBA Commissioner Adam Silver implored her to reverse course and issue a suspension, multiple sources told SBJ Tuesday.
National Science Foundation honors KU Engineering professor for protecting public trust in global supply chains
Sumaiya Shomaji, assistant professor of electrical engineering & computer science, received an NSF CAREER award.
Launching research careers
A record 22 UD students, alumni earn prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships
Industry partnerships, hands-on experiences turn waterways into science labs for biology graduate students
Biology grad students dive into hands-on research on local waterways, transforming them into science labs while forging valuable industry connections.
The $124 trillion Great Wealth Transfer is more than just cash: More U.S. businesses are now being inherited than bought, BofA finds
A greater share of companies passed down to family members could be a sign of greater wealth concentration and the power of private markets.
MLB All-Star Game caps off summer of sports, celebrations in city: "Philadelphians are the MVPs of this summer"
AI Is Quietly Fueling America’s Small-Business Boom
New U.S. business applications hit 5.6 million in 2025 and have risen 24% since ChatGPT launched, Citadel Securities reported in a July research note,
NSF Seafood Engine in New England wins $15M U.S. National Science Foundation award to strengthen fisheries and aquaculture
KINGSTON, R.I.—July 14, 2026— The U.S. National Science Foundation announced a major new award to bolster the American seafood industry through the NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program within the Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships. The NSF Seafood Engine in New England, led by the Portsmouth-based non-profit NERACOOS, is a collaboration of seafood […]
NSF selects Rochester, New York, and Finger Lakes region as national laser innovation hub
The University of Rochester-led NSF STELLAR Engine launches with $15 million in federal funding over the next two years.
National Science Foundation funds UAF-led critical minerals coalition
The U.S. National Science Foundation announced today that it will fund a major critical minerals project led by the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
NSF awards 12 new Regional Innovation Engines to fuel research, jobs and economic growth nationwide
The U.S. National Science Foundation announced it awarded the newest NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) awards to 12 U.S. teams across 20 states. These NSF Engines will build and scale…
Remembering Josh Grisetti, a musical-comedy original who deserved a bigger Broadway spotlight
In an alternate Broadway history, “Enter Laughing,” a musical about a clueless Bronx teenager who dreams of becoming an actor, would have transferred from the
U.S. National Science Foundation Announces Transformational Award to Connecticut's Quantum Tech Sector
'NSF Engines investments in critical technologies and future industries will transform America’s innovation infrastructure for decades to come'
Dak Prescott's viral transformation has one major problem
A viral photo made Dak Prescott appear far more muscular than he is. The edited image spread fast before fans learned it was digitally altered.
Governor Morrisey Announces $1.8M Investment to Address Critical Healthcare Workforce Shortages
Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a $1.8 million funding opportunity through the state's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to help address critical healthcare workforce shortages across West Virginia.
Former Epic Games VP Steve Allison appointed chief business officer at Saber Interactive
"It's an honour to join Matt and the team as Saber enters this transformative period," says Allison
L.J. Cason reportedly leaving Michigan basketball, enter transfer portal
L.J. Cason is the only one of 14 players who could return from last season's NCAA championship Michigan basketball team entering the transfer portal.
Auburn Physics Graduate Student Receives National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
Auburn physics graduate student Cordell Umland has been selected as a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP) recipient for 2026. This prestigious fellowship supports outstanding graduate students in STEM fields and provides three years of financial support, including a $37,000 annual stipend.
NSF Won’t Fund Research Involving Chinese Scientists
The National Science Foundation will bar U.S. colleges and universities from collaborating with many Chinese scientists and other entities on the federal government’s restricted parties lists.
Scientists’ credibility depends on audience and perceived motives
A new study from Virginia Tech found that scientists’ credibility often hinges on their perceived motivations. “Our study finds that perceptions of scientists’ motivation to serve the public good are the strongest predictor of whether Americans trust them, accept their information as credible, and support science-based policies,” said Dara Wald, associate professor in environmental policy and planning.
Stephen Miller remembers Lindsey Graham's vibrant political career and dedication to service
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller reflects on Sen. Lindsey Graham's, R-S.C., political journey, highlighting his transformation into a steadfast Trump supporter and his passion for public service on 'The Will Cain Show.'
SUNY Broome and SUNY New Paltz launch new business student transfer agreement
SUNY Broome announced a new transfer agreement for its business administration program with SUNY New Paltz.
US National Science Foundation to ban projects with flagged Chinese institutions
Raising security fears, NSF moves from case-by-case approval to full ban on working with restricted entities and their employees.
How a northern Kentucky teen turned a candy hobby into business sold at Disney World
An 18-year-old from Northern Kentucky has transformed her COVID-era hobby into a thriving business, with her freeze-dried candy now sold at Disney World and other prominent locations.
Lindsey Graham’s Death Transforms the Race for His Democratic Challenger
Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, has offered condolences to those who loved Mr. Graham while considering the political fallout from his death. Republicans are scrambling to arrange a new primary election.
John P. Morgan honored with emeritus status
A member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 26 years, Morgan provided many years of distinguished contributions and leadership to the Department of Statistics and the College of Science.
The Quintessential Trump-era Politician
In 2020, I wrote an article about collaboration and collaborators. The title was History Will Judge the Complicit, and it started with the story of two famous East Germans, Markus Wolf and Wolfgang Leonhard, who both landed in East Berlin just after the end of the war. Although they came from very similar backgrounds, the former stuck with the regime, eventually becoming its spy boss; the latter, horrified by the brutal reality of Soviet-style communism, escaped. By way of juxtaposition, I also wrote about Lyndsey Graham and Mitt Romney. These two men also made very different decisions when confronted by Donald Trump’s assault on the ideals that they had both grown up believing: A glance at their biographies would not have led many to predict what happened next. On paper, Graham would have seemed, in 2016, like the man with deeper ties to the military, to the rule of law, and to an old-fashioned idea of American patriotism and American responsibility in the world. Romney, by contrast, with his shifts between the center and the right, with his multiple careers in business and politics, would have seemed less deeply attached to those same old-fashioned patriotic ideals. Most of us register soldiers as loyal patriots, and management consultants as self-interested. We assume people from small towns in South Carolina are more likely to resist political pressure than people who have lived in many places. Intuitively, we think that loyalty to a particular place implies loyalty to a set of values. But in this case the clichés were wrong. It was Graham who made excuses for Trump’s abuse of power. It was Graham—a JAG Corps lawyer—who downplayed the evidence that the president had attempted to manipulate foreign courts and blackmail a foreign leader into launching a phony investigation into a political rival. It was Graham who abandoned his own stated support for bipartisanship and instead pushed for a hyperpartisan Senate Judiciary Committee investigation into former Vice President Joe Biden’s son. It was Graham who played golf with Trump, who made excuses for him on television, who supported the president even as he slowly destroyed the American alliances—with Europeans, with the Kurds—that Graham had defended all his life. By contrast, it was Romney who, in February, became the only Republican senator to break ranks with his colleagues, voting to impeach the president. “Corrupting an election to keep oneself in office,” he said, is “perhaps the most abusive and destructive violation of one’s oath of office that I can imagine.” In the wake of Graham’s unexpected death on Saturday, I wrote about him again. He was, in many ways, the quintessential politician of Trump’s Washington, a man who shifted 180 degrees. Graham had been a fervent American patriot, proud reserve officer and military lawyer; he became one of the most important defenders of a president who believes soldiers are “suckers and losers” and shows no respect for law of any kind. As his politics changed, his language grew coarser and his behavior grew worse: He urged Israel to “level the place” in Gaza, and insulted the Danish prime minister in Munich, prompting a colleague, Senator Elissa Slotkin, to issue an apology. Here’s an excerpt from the article, which you can read in The Atlantic (gift link here) Like his close friend John McCain, Graham believed that America should stand at the center of a broad democratic alliance. The few times I met him were in that context, at the Munich Security Conference or at other European-American gatherings, which he once attended with great regularity. He also took seriously the practice of American democracy at home. In a 2014 conversation with The Atlantic, he described himself as a pragmatic politician who eschewed populist slogans. “I know Washington is broken, but what’s broken about it is everybody yelling and nobody trying to fix it,” he said. “I’m trying.” When Donald Trump first appeared in U.S. politics, Graham recognized him immediately for what he was: the spokesman for an alien ideology, one radically different from the idealistic patriotism that Graham had practiced and preached since childhood. Trump privately mocked the military that Graham loved as nothing but “suckers and losers.” He put falsehoods, cynicism, and personal greed at the center of his politics, while expressing disdain for transparency, accountability, and democracy itself. In 2015, Graham described Trump as a “race-baiting, xenophobic, religious bigot” who should “go to hell.” Also as a “nutjob.” When Trump won, Graham understood, as did so many others, that he would have to make some important choices. For a while, he went silent. In the spring of 2016, I saw him at one of those conferences in Europe. He seemed too depressed to speak. But then, like many other Republicans—and, more important, like many other people who have lived under political occupation or experienced radical regime change—he made the decision to abandon his previous ideals, to bury the patriotism that was once so important to him, and to become, instead, a loud, opportunistic collaborator. As I wrote in 2020, it’s very hard to look in to anyone’s heart and to understand their motivations from the outside. But it does seem that Graham had a deep need to be relevant, to be in the game, to be a player, at any cost. And that, rather than any particular achievement, is what he will be remembered for. Continuing to monitor conflicts of interest, ostentatious emoluments, outright corruption and policy changes that will facilitate outright corruption. (Read my original article, Kleptocracy Inc and check out the SNF Agora Institute chart) June 27 Trump diverted funds from more than 900 projects nationwide—including safety upgrades at national parks—to finance beautification projects around Washington, including $700,000 used to fix a White House walkway. June 28 After a years-long Department of Justice investigation into Abbott Laboratories over its management of a baby formula facility where potentially deadly bacteria turned up enough evidence to criminally charge the firm, top department officials instead opted for a financial penalty—illustrating the department’s move away from strict corporate enforcement under the Trump administration. June 29 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stacked the Defense Policy Board—which is charged with providing independent national security recommendations to the Office of the Secretary of Defense—with Trump allies, including tech billionaire Marc Andreessen, who has invested in defense contractors like OpenAI and SpaceX, after purging the panel last year. Trump purchased between $1 million and $5 million worth of stock in Axon—which makes about 90% of US tasers—two weeks before ICE solicited bids for a $220 million taser contract. The White House unveiled limited-edition US passports for America’s 250th birthday, featuring a portrait of Trump overlaid on the Declaration of Independence. June 30 Trump made around $1.2 billion from his various crypto companies last year, including more than $500 million from World Liberty Financial and $600 million from sales of his meme coin. Trump is considering issuing 250 pardons to commemorate America’s 250th birthday. These are expected to be largely doled out through the Office of the Pardon Attorney’s informal network of intermediaries. White-collar defense attorneys say they can typically win pardons for clients for $2 million. Last year, Trump administration officials awarded a no-bid contract worth up to $500 million to Clark Construction for the White House ballroom—negotiations in which the president was directly involved. July 1 The Amazon MGM Studios documentary about Melania Trump earned the First Lady more than $10 million. Trump made hundreds of individual stock purchases worth as much as $12.8 million the day before his announcement pausing “Liberation Day” tariffs for 90 days sent the S&P 500 soaring nearly 10%—one of the largest single-day gains ever. Mar-a-Lago and Trump National Doral saw record surges in revenue during Trump’s first year in office, earning $77.5 million and $121.9 million respectively, compared to average annual revenues of $25 million and $75 million during Trump’s first term. Entities across the Persian Gulf paid more than $300 million to Trump’s businesses last year, including $263 million from the sale of half his stake in World Liberty Financial to a firm backed by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a top UAE royal and brother of the country’s president. Kash Patel failed to properly disclose his stock purchase of a Department of Justice contractor, MicroStrategy, worth up to $250,000 last year, despite laws requiring disclosure within 45 days of the trade. July 2 Trump has been directing administration officials to steer more government contracts—so far worth more than $2.4 billion—to Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin aerospace firm, after Amazon gave $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund, donated to the White House ballroom project, and reached a $40 million deal to license a Melania Trump documentary. Alongside the billions he made from cryptocurrency last year, Trump earned millions of dollars from real estate licensing fees, including $21 million from organizations in the UAE and $9.2 million in Saudi Arabia, along with smaller sums from merchandise sales, including $4.7 million from Trump Watches and $35,920 from 45 Guitar, a guitar brand endorsed by the president. House Democrats accused consultants tied to the Trump administration of financial fraud, alleging they gave prospective donors to America250—the bipartisan committee created by Congress to celebrate the nation’s semiquincentennial—the banking and routing numbers for Freedom 250, the White House’s fund for events like the UFC cage fight. Democrats also allege that Freedom 250’s CEO traveled to the World Economic Forum in Davos to solicit donations from foreign government officials and business leaders. The Trump administration’s proposed rollback of gun regulations would lift the prohibition on mailing handguns to individuals, a significant win for GrabAGun—the direct-to-consumer firearm retailer on whose board Donald Trump Jr. sits and in which he holds a 1.1% ownership stake. GrabAGun currently must rely on a middleman to transfer firearms to customers. Trump’s financial disclosure revealed that he made more than 21,000 securities trades during his first year back in office, growing his investment account to at least $858 million across stakes in around 1,600 companies, compared to the 13 total trades Joe Biden made during his entire presidency. July 4 Nearly 1 million people who bought the president’s meme coin—Trump Coin—collectively lost $3.8 billion on the token, while he walked away with $636 million. July 6 Shares of Dell closed up 4.4% after Trump recommended people buy the firm’s computers during a speech announcing the launch of Trump investment accounts for children, boosting the more than $1 million worth of shares the president owns in the company. July 9 Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh named crypto investor and Trump ally Marc Andreessen to a task force aimed at modernizing the Federal Reserve, including rethinking its approach to inflation—a key factor keeping interest rates elevated. Palm Beach International Airport has officially changed its name to Trump International Airport—a move that will require Florida to pay royalties to the president’s family for licensing his name. I was there a few months ago, during a trip to Barcelona. The sculptures were a revelation, I’d never seen so many together before. Each one has its own personality. Enjoy the good weather, if you are lucky enough to have it. History Will Judge the Complicit The Quintessential Politician Autocracy Inc Open Letters, from Anne Applebaum is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
Chicago punts parking meter vote as buyout fight takes another twist
The Finance Committee declines to act as opposition grows, a Johnson ally floats a new public buyout plan, and the future of the controversial transfer becomes increasingly uncertain.
‘A Blessing and a Challenge’: What Teachers Think of the Science of Reading (Opinion)
In these classrooms, the recent push for foundational literacy skills has been transformational.
THE WEEK OF JULY 13, 2026
- NSF tightens collab rules - Grantmaking rule comments close - Skeptic to lead next climate report
Anthropic’s Claude Science app is coming for Kendall Square
Few places on the planet have more at stake in AI’s transformation and disruption of life sciences than the Massachusetts biomedical ecosystem.
Tom Cruise unveils unrecognizable transformation in 'Digger' trailer
Tom Cruise takes getting into character very seriously.
Delaware expands payer and provider HIE access under RHTP
With an eye toward prior auth and insurance verification, the First State is using some of its Rural Health Transformation funding to broaden access to the health information exchange, reduce administrative workloads and enhance data usability.
CIO: Digital transformation depends on strong foundations, unity of purpose
Endeavor Health Chief Information Officer Deb Anderson says lasting innovation requires infrastructure, governance and organizational agility – with technologies working holistically, not individually – before new IT investments can deliver value.
Anthropic's Claude Science could disrupt Kendall Square and biopharma
Few places on the planet have more at stake in AI’s transformation and disruption of life sciences than the Massachusetts biomedical ecosystem.
New Transfer Agreement Established for Fisheries Students
Under the agreement, Carteret Community College graduates will be eligible to transfer into NC State’s Bachelor of Science in Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology program.
Chuck Edwards sells McDonald’s franchises amid tight congressional race
The North Carolina U.S. member of Congress and his wife transferred their franchises to Asheville operators Christine and Chris Nevant.
See the first full look at Tom Cruise’s crazy physical transformation in his new movie ‘Digger’
We finally have our first full look at Tom Cruise’s crazy physical transformation in the new trailer for his upcoming movie ‘Digger.’
7 Knights Earn 2026 NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
The U.S. National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship program is among the most distinguished honors for graduate students conducting research with potential impacts across engineering, science and sustainability.
Brightspeed Business Launches 8 Gig Fiber to Power the Next Generation of AI-Driven Business
/PRNewswire/ -- As artificial intelligence transforms how businesses operate, Brightspeed, the nation's third-largest fiber builder empowering consumers and...
How the 'creeping normality' of large language models is quietly reshaping the life sciences
Large language models (LLMs) are gradually transforming research in the life sciences in ways that extend far beyond improving productivity, and they are becoming a new normal before scientists have agreed ...
Central Maine Healthcare employees report safety concerns amid turnover
Hospitals reportedly experiencing staffing issues include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.
The One Healthcare Goal That Could Change Everything
A cross-sector goal—making sure every American always knows the date of their next primary care appointment—could be transformative in its impact.
Nobel Prize Dialogue
The 2026 Nobel Prize Dialogue in Seoul asks how AI will transform the future of science, and seeks to explore what these changes mean for our ability to develop scientific solutions to the urgent challenges we face.
EDCMC celebrates with Salute to Business Awards on July 29th-DEADLINE for tickets is this Thursday 7/16-see below for details
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – The EDCMC team will be celebrating milestones, investments, impactful leaders and community-changing projects at the Salute to Business Awards July 29 at the Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa. The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City will be honoring businesses that are marking significant anniversaries, those that have invested in Michigan City and transformations of existing buildings that have led to a new chapter. Economic Development Leadership and Lifetime Achievement awards will spotlight individuals who are elevating economic development by sparking momentum and cultivating a strong foundation. “Our awards are a platform to celebrate our
LSSU receives historic $30 million state investment to transform science center
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Lake Superior State University has received a $30 million capital outlay appropriation in the State of Michigan’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget to support the renovation and expansion of LSSU’s Center for Applied Science and Engineering Technology (CASET). The appropriation marks the largest capital outlay investment in LSSU history and a […]
Your health insurance costs could spike next year
Early filings from 77 health insurers indicate that monthly insurance premiums could increase by 10% to 20% in 2027.
Prioritizing Women’s Brain Health Can Save Lives and Global Economies
Prioritizing Women’s Brain Health Can Save Lives and Global Economies
At Family Science Night, Wonder Comes Before Answers.
BAR HARBOR—Family Science Night isn’t really about science. It’s about wonder. It’s about watching a five-year-old realize that the tiny creature under a microscope is a real living thing. It’s about a teenager discovering that the scientist explaining genetics or regeneration isn’t much older than they are. It’s about parents seeing curiosity spread across a child’s face the way excitement spreads across a crowd at a Fourth of July parade. For one evening, families realize that the laboratory isn’t some secretive place where knowledge is hidden behind white coats and closed doors. They learn that the lab is a place their neighbors work, their friends’ parents work, and it becomes a place where questions matter more than answers. It’s a place where wonder is the origin for knowledge. At the lab, children learn that it’s okay not to know. Adults remember that they once asked “Why?” about everything. Scientists are reminded why they fell in love with discovery in the first place. There are experiments, games, obstacle courses, and demonstrations, of course. But those are really just invitations—to touch, to explore, to laugh, to make mistakes, and to ask one more question. In a world that often rewards certainty, Family Science Night celebrates curiosity. And perhaps that’s its greatest gift. Long after the microscopes are packed away and the experiments are over, what families take home isn’t just a few new facts about biology. They take home the feeling that discovery belongs to everyone—that science isn’t something happening somewhere else by someone else. It’s simply what happens when people are given permission to wonder. A Family Science Night at the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory is one of those rare community events where children and adults can experience science as something they do, not just something they read about. Hands on discovery allows hands-on learning and joy. Real scientists, some local, some scientist-interns (but still scientists) just in college make science real, approachable, and exciting. And there, complex ideas like forever chemical-filtration, DNA and so much more become not complex. Instead, they become fun. Summer fellows are challenged to explain cutting-edge biomedical research in ways a first-grader—and their grandparent—can understand. Past activities have explored gene expression, kidney function, axolotl regeneration, worms, microplastics, and phytoplankton through games and creative demonstrations. Though it’s called family night, you can also see adults going from station to station, exploring, learning together across ages. Family Science Night reflects the laboratory’s broader mission of breaking down barriers between researchers and the public, helping people understand how scientific discoveries relate to everyday life and the health of Maine’s environment. Family Science Night transforms a world-class research laboratory into a giant interactive classroom, where curiosity is encouraged, questions are celebrated, and families discover that science isn’t just something that happens in a lab—it’s an adventure anyone can join. About MDI Biological Laboratory For more than 125 years, MDI Bio Lab has been a center for training and research in comparative biology. In the last two decades its biomedical research has focused on aging, regeneration, and environmental toxins. The Laboratory houses 11 research groups staffed by an international team of world-class scientists and graduate students. It also leads a statewide network of colleges, universities and research institutions that collaborate to provide training, research experiences and financial support to help young Mainers play a bigger role in today’s biomedical revolution. 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Spider-like creatures help uncover the surprising origins of fatherhood
Citizen scientists have helped researchers solve a long-standing mystery about how parental care evolved in harvestmen. Using photos and observations from iNaturalist, scientists more than doubled the known cases of egg-guarding behavior and discovered that maternal and paternal care followed different evolutionary paths. The project, completed in just days with help from public data, shows how citizen science is transforming biological research on a global scale.
Physicists recreate black hole energy extraction in the lab
Researchers have recreated the physics of extracting energy from a spinning black hole using a stationary device that produces synthetic ultrafast rotation. The achievement transforms a long-standing theoretical idea into a practical experiment and could inspire new advances in optics, wireless communications, and quantum science.
Minneapolis café revived by pay-what-you-can approach
Dylan Alverson, owner of Post Modern Times, transformed his Minneapolis restaurant into a pay-what-you-can model, making more money than before.
Vance reflects on perks of being VP — and not getting ‘too big for my britches’
The vice president told a podcaster his life had been “totally transformed” by his post but said he wants to make sure he doesn't “internalize” the changes.
Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland
Test your knowledge of entertainment with this quiz on celebrities, trends and headline-making moments. Featured this week: patriotic getaways, a stunning health transformation, Greek vacation photos ...
County Health Dept. seeks state funds for rural health initiatives
JACKSON, Wyo. — Wyoming’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) has opened its application window for funding opportunities related to strengthening rural health care, and the Teton County Health Department (TCHD) is preparing to apply. TCHD Director of Health Travis Riddell told Buckrail that the agency is planning to apply for multiple initiatives, including those related […]
What will Devlin bring to Rangers?
Sections of the Rangers support have long called on the club to recruit the Scottish Premiership's best talent, and the Ibrox hierarchy appear to be acting on that this summer. Both Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin were among Hearts' standout players as they came within minutes of a historic Scottish top-flight triumph. The Ibrox club have signed both without needing to pay a transfer fee and have also plucked manager Derek McInnes from Tynecastle.
China targets Namibia’s oil, uranium and lithium in fresh strategic partnership
China and Namibia have signed agreements covering energy, critical minerals and infrastructure as Beijing strengthens ties with one of Africa’s fastest-growing resource economies
Assessing AI's growth in the political world and in daily life
Artificial intelligence is increasingly transforming society, workplaces and politics.
NC’s first full budget since 2023 reflects transformed health policy landscape
It’s been more than 1,000 days since the legislature passed a state budget, but sweeping federal health care changes may force North Carolina to rethink how it funds Medicaid, food assistance and other health programs.
Regional One Health Memphis transforms with expansion amid closure
Regional One's $1 billion healthcare campus expansion is in the works, but the Extended Care Hospital in Midtown is closing.
HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Erin Lunsford celebrates ‘Rhinestones’ album release with Roanoke show
Fincastle native Erin Lunsford brings her new album Rhinestones to Roanoke’s The Spot on Kirk Saturday night.
Rural Health in Focus at NGA Health Policy Leadership Forum
Governors’ health advisors collaborate to sustain the rural health workforce, leverage the Rural Health Transformation Program and boost preventive care Charlotte, N.C. – The National Governors Association (NGA) this week hosted its Health Policy Advisors Institute, bringing together leaders from close to 20 states and territories to collaborate on strategies to advance access, trust and […]
Hospitals Help: Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center Advances Behavioral Healthcare in Northern Michigan - MHA | Michigan Health & Hospital Association
Michigan hospitals are working alongside community partners to remove barriers and ensure residents across the state have access to timely, lifesaving behavioral healthcare services. Located on the Munson Medical Center campus, the Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center is transforming care delivery across Northern Michigan by providing around-the-clock…
Michael Edwards quits as football chief for Liverpool’s owner Fenway Sports Group
Michael Edwards has stepped down with a year on his contract and Liverpool’s sporting director, Richard Hughes, could leave after the transfer window shuts
Scientists’ credibility depends on audience and perceived motives
A new study identifies five audience "classes" based on people's perceptions of scientists’ credibility.
The truth of the World Cup & KC business is complex, small-business advocate says
Some business owners say they haven’t struggled, but the World Cup hasn’t given them any drastic change in foot traffic.
Designating the State Rock: A Dazzling Educational Experience
Here's the stone-cold truth: a team effort by UConn and Mansfield educators has built a rock-solid foundation for holistic learning across the state
Planned Parenthood sues Ohio health department over clinic license transfer
Planned Parenthood is asking the court to hold the Ohio Department of Health in contempt.
Socialists launch radical platform to abolish the US Senate in bid to fundamentally transform America
The Democratic Socialists of America plans to unveil a platform eliminating the Senate and replacing the president with an executive chosen by Congress.
World Cup 2026: EU lawmakers call for formal investigation into Folarin Balogun 'scandal'
Plus: Englands Anthony Gordon says he took Mexico boss Javier Aguirres foul-mouthed rant as a compliment; Arsenal expected to test Newcastles resolve with a first official bid for Bruno Guimaraes; Lamine Yamal says he hopes to see Julian Alvarez complete a transfer to Barcelona
Houston Health Dept. targets lead paint hazards at no cost to eligible homeowners
Lead-based paint was banned decades ago, but it can still be found in homes built before 1978. When that paint chips or turns to dust, health experts say young children face the greatest risk.
Indiana: Stop playing politics with kids' food.
In Indiana, over 650,000 kids are without consistent meals this summer because the state opted out of an important federal food program. I just introduced a bill to change that.The Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) program is designed to fill a gap for kids who typically rely on free meals at school. It’s a win-win program: the federal government covers the cost of the food benefits. Congress has already approved it, and it’s set to go — signed, sealed, and ready to be delivered to 650,000 Hoosier kids in need. That’s how the program works in other states.
OU baseball transfer portal tracker
OU baseball’s 2026 season ended with a national championship on June 22, and the Sooners have kept busy in the offseason as they look to build on the success.
BCCC students can now transfer to App State’s health science program
These are for students who want to build skills and gain experience through the bachelor program either in-person or online.
Old Downtown Brooklyn Macy’s to transform into massive entertainment hub
Editor’s note: The above story previously aired on Jan. 11, 2025. DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN (PIX11) — What was once a Brooklyn shopping hub is now set to become New York City’s newest ent…
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment Partners with Summize to Transform Contract Operations Across its Global Portfolio
Summize, the AI-powered contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform purpose-built for in-house legal teams, today announced a partnership with Kroenke Sport...
CNN Original Series “Decades in Sports” Premieres Sunday, August 2
Decades in Sports from executive producer Tom Hanks explores the milestones that transformed sports and helped shape America.
World-First 'Super Alloy' Could Transform The Way Metals Are Made
The power of self-organizing atoms.