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Scientists map key protein interactions linked with profound autism
Research published in the journal Science illuminates a "missing piece" in the biological understanding of profound autism and offers new targets for drug development.
Apple Is Testing a Four-HomePod Surround System, Code Suggests
Apple appears to be working on some major new HomePod home theater features, including a four-speaker surround sound system and a new "Party Mode," according to code found in audioOS 27 beta 8, and shared on the MacRumors forums by member pdfu. References in the software for the second-generation HomePod suggest the ability to tune for a setup with front-left, front-right, rear-left, and rear-right HomePods.
10 Literary Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels That Offer Hope for the Future
During graduate school, I finished the novel that found me an agent—but when my agent submitted it to publishers, all twenty of them turned the manuscript down. Truthfully, it was closer to a colle…
Releasing guilt: NAMI Tallahassee’s Bluebird Run/Walk
Losing a friend to suicide brought guilt, but I found peace. Join me at the Bluebird Run for mental health support.
SWFL nonprofit donor consulting firm surpasses $120M in revenue
VeraData, founded by Michael Peterman, has tapped into machine learning and AI to innovate — and influence — the way nonprofits find and connect with donors.
Founding high school principal launches AI-fueled education business
Onetime teacher Marlee Strawn, who her students say had "eyes in the back of her head," has turned her innovative approach to special education, aided by AI.
Georgia Tech field goal blocked in late loss to Colorado
Colorado freshman quarterback Julian Lewis hit tight end Charlie Williams for a 20-yard touchdown with 42 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, lifting the Buffaloes to a last-minute, 14-13 win against Georgia Tech on Thursday night in the season opener. Georgia Tech looked like it could pull off the improbable when quarterback Alberto Mendoza found receiver Dalen Penson for a 42-yard gain, putting the Yellow Jackets in field goal range.
Fitbit founders launch AI-powered wristband to monitor health of whole family
Luffu Link is a sleek, wireless wristband designed to track multiple users at once, conceived by wearable technology company Fitbit.
Ohio State Lima Announces 1+3 Horticulture and Crop Science Pathway
LIMA, Ohio — The Ohio State University at Lima will soon offer the foundational coursework for Horticulture and Crop Science to students interested in working...
One year after its founder's death, Armani faces challenge of 'inevitable evolution'
One year after the death of founder Giorgio Armani, the Italian fashion house is entering a pivotal period as the clock starts ticking on plans for an initial stake sale, after the group spent the last year focused on governance.
Lions rebound with convincing win over William Jewell
Missouri Southern found their groove against William Jewell on Thursday night. Check out the highlights!
Study finds young women more likely than men to get health and wellness information from influencers
A recent Pew Research Center study found that young women are more likely than young men to get health and wellness information from social media influencers, with 57% of women ages 18 to 29 reporting they receive such information from influencers, compared with 47% of men in the same age group.
Dead fox found in northwest Baltimore tests positive for rabies: health officials
A dead fox found in northwest Baltimore on Wednesday has tested positive for rabies, according to city health officials.
Honors, UNMC host students for spotlight on behavioral health careers
Healing Nebraska: Talent Meets Need was held in partnership with The Foundry and gathered 200 University of Nebraska–Lincoln students to discuss community behavioral health needs and career pathways.
Central Florida Postpartum Alliance co-founder discusses postpartum mental health
WESH 2's Michelle Imperato sat down with Nancy Laish, co-founder and vice president of Central Florida Postpartum Alliance, to discuss postpartum mental health in the wake of the Lindsay Clancy trial.
Dr. Reidy talks The Lotus Fund and women’s health
The owner and founder of Women4Women will continue to raise the bar for women’s health in North Alabama.
Opinion: California billionaire tax could push founders away
Silicon Valley has made California a global hub for startup activity, but a proposed billionare tax puts all that at risk, writes tax policy expert Jared Walczak.
Hope Florida burns, Trump on midterm, Florida economy: IFP podcast
Hope Florida Foundation grand jury report rocks midterm kick-off, Trump bullish on election prospects and is the GOP over-hyping Florida's economy?
The 5,000-Year-Old Beauty Science Now Landing on Sephora Shelves
Discover how indē wild brought 5,000 years of Indian beauty wisdom to Sephora. Learn founder Diipa Büller-Khosla’s journey from law to global beauty success.
Guidelines needed as AI embraced by mental health practices
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are overwhelmingly being used in mental health practices to support administrative tasks, but University of Queensland researchers have found they potentially lack privacy, ...
Has Jürgen Klopp found the solution to Germany’s striker problem?
Younes Ebnoutalib already has 4 goals and an assist in just 2 games this season. Is he Germany’s next star striker?
LA Tech gets $954K grant from National Science Foundation
Louisiana Tech has received a $954,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Pacific Science Center Receives $5.25 Million Grant to Sustain Science on Wheels Program
Pacific Science Center has received a $5.25 million grant from The Laura Ellen and Robert Muglia Family Foundation to support... Read More
Should you trust AI with your health questions?
If you’re concerned about your health, AI chatbots promise detailed answers in seconds. One survey found 17 percent of adults ask AI chatbots health questions at least once a month.
Florida Polytechnic University nabs top rankings for computer and data science programs
'We emphasize strong technical foundations alongside real-world problem-solving, ensuring our graduates are prepared to contribute meaningfully.'
1Password Users Flee Platform After $300,000 Donation. Should You Run, Too?
1Password faces backlash over a $300,000 pledge to a foundation connected to David Heinemeier Hansson. Should you switch to Bitwarden?
Video: Why the N.B.A. Banned the Richest Owner in U.S. Sports
A yearlong league probe, sparked by Pablo Torre’s Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation, found that the billionaire Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer helped to secure endorsement deals for star Kawhi Leonard, breaking salary cap rules.
Pacific Science Center Secures Historic $5.25M Grant from The Muglia Family Foundation to Offset State Funding Losses to 'Science on Wheels'
Pacific Science Center (PacSci) announced a $5.25 million grant from The Laura Ellen and Robert Muglia Family Foundation to sustain Science on Wheels, PacSci's outreach program bringing hands-on STEM learning to schools and communities across Washington State. It is one of the largest gifts in PacSci's history and one of the first major grants from The Muglia Family Foundation since it formalized its grantmaking in late 2025.
Survey: Biggest spike in health benefit costs over past two decades expected in 2027
A new survey from global strategist, Marsh, released this week, found that the average cost for health care benefits per employee are expected to rise 8.2% next year, more than doubling the rate of…
UW pays $600K to settle lawsuit with computer science professor over parody land acknowledgment
Stuart Reges was disciplined by the University of Washington after including a parody land acknowledgment in a course syllabus. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit found university officials violated Reges' academic freedom rights.
The hidden reference in Nvidia and Hugging Face's deal price
"Special congrats if you find the Hugging Face and Nvidia references hidden in our $12,930,300,000 acquisition price," cofounder Thomas Wolf wrote.
Final Fantasy Resonance: How Square Enix Turned a Dead Gacha Game Into a Must-Play Console RPG
I went into Final Fantasy Resonance expecting a lazy asset flip. Instead, I found a deeply strategic, meticulously balanced RPG.
Video: Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Review For Onimusha: Way Of The Sword
"it holds up pretty darn well"
Guild Wars 3's devs think they've found an answer to one of MMOs' biggest problems, but can ArenaNet pull it off?
I saw a hands-off demo for Guild Wars 3 at Gamescom, where studio head Colin Johanson and combat lead Kevin Stocker talked me through the new momentum feature.
Employer health costs are poised to see their biggest jump in over two decades
A Marsh survey of more than 1,800 employers found the expected increase would be the largest since 2003
Backed By More Than $100M Investment: DEAG Founder Peter Schwenkow's New European Live & Family Entertainment Group
Peter Schwenkow is planning the launch of a new European live and family entertainment group, bolstered by up to €100 million of equity from Swiss private
Patriots rookie found out he made the roster via Instagram
Quintayvious Hutchins is part of New England’s initial 53-man team.
Small business guide: How to survive year one
The founders of Kemo Sabe, Slick Chicks, Sunhome Saunas and more share important lessons on surviving year one in small business. Plus, everything you need to know before the business tax filing extension deadline hits this year.
Just one drink a day may increase the risk of dying from numerous cancers
Alcohol’s role in deaths from numerous cancers has increased over the past two decades, a new study found. It only takes one standard drink a day, every day.
Good Good Golf leadership collapses following viral Callaway ad backlash
Good Good Golf CEO Matt Kendrick and president Joe Flannery have stepped down from the media company following intense public condemnation over a promotional advertisement for a new Callaway driver, according to multiple reports. The commercial depicted a man pushing a woman to the ground and warning her not to touch the golf club. Good Good co-founder Nahid Giga has been named interim CEO, according to details from an internal memo first reported by Business Insider.
Yankees Manager Gives Honest Spencer Jones Statement Before Angels Game
The New York Yankees have to be feeling good about how Spencer Jones has turned out this season. Yankees manager Aaron Boone spoke about Jones before their series finale against the Los Angeles Angels.“He can impact a game in profound way on both sides of the ball, on the bases, you name it,” Boone told […] The post Yankees Manager Gives Honest Spencer Jones Statement Before Angels Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Samara Aerospace tests reliability of attitude control technology with National Science Foundation award
Samara Aerospace tests reliability of attitude control technology with National Science Foundation award
Sony and Microsoft say they’re not obligated to pass U.S. tariff refunds to consumers, echoing Nintendo
Back in July, Sony executives told investors that the company expected to receive $508 million in refunds from the U.S. government, after tariffs that the PlayStation-maker paid were ruled mostly in 2025 were found to be illegal. “Most” of the refund would by recouped by Sony’s gaming division, its chief financial officer said. This week, Sony’s lawyers are arguing that the company is not legally obligated to pass those proceeds on to consumers who paid for recently price-hiked PlayStation consoles. That’s in the face of a lawsuit from gamers calling on them to do exactly that. “Paying fair market price for voluntarily purchased consumer goods is not a legally cognizable injury in fact,” the lawyers wrote in a legal motion filed on Monday, as they asked a judge in California’s Northern District to dismiss a potential class action lawsuit over the tariff refunds. Microsoft made a similar argument two weeks ahead of Sony’s lawyers, in a similar lawsuit brought by a gamer in federal court in Washington State. As Microsoft’s legal team put it on August 21, in their request for a dismissal of that lawsuit: “There is nothing unjust about Plaintiff purchasing an Xbox at an advertised price and getting exactly what he paid for—regardless of whatever theory he devised months later about Microsoft’s cost structure.” Both legal fights are set to go on for some time. How things got to this point U.S. tariffs impacting a wide range of imported goods, including game consoles, had kicked off in early 2025. In May 2025, Microsoft raised the price of its Xbox consoles, citing “market conditions and the rising cost of development.” They raised them again that September. In August of that year, Sony raised the price of PlayStation 5 consoles, citing “a challenging economic environment.” Sony later told investors that its tariff fees for the fall quarter were nearly $200 million. in February of this year, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the 2025 tariffs illegal, prompting impacted companies to begin to request refunds. In turn, consumers began suing the likes of Sony and Microsoft to get what they said was their share. The gamers in the Microsoft and Sony lawsuits argue that the 2025 price hikes of PlayStation and Xbox consoles, which added $50 or more to their sticker price, were due to illegal tariffs and should now be returned to consumers. The Sony suit started in May, when a group of gamers sued in federal court in California, saying Sony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation) would be unjustly enriching itself if it did not pass tariff refunds to its PS5 buyers. “Sony is poised to be paid twice for the same unlawful tariff burden: once by its customers (through elevated prices) and once by the U.S. government (through tariff refunds),” the gamers’ lawyers wrote at the time. They called for Sony to partially reimburse anyone who bought a PlayStation in the U.S. since August 1, 2025. The Microsoft suit, filed by gamer Trevor Hastings against the Xbox giant in July, made similar claims. The console makers push back In late July, Nintendo’s lawyers, facing a similar suit accusing them of double-dipping on tariffs and refunds, replied with arguments that previewed Microsoft’s and Sony’s: “Nintendo or one of its retailers set a price for each product, and consumers decided whether that price was worth paying,” they wrote. Sony has buttressed that Nintendo-style argument this week by saying that the gamers have failed to prove that tariffs were the reason for its August 2025 PS5 price hike. They call thatclaim “speculative and illogical.” Other factors, including “inflation, currency fluctuations, component costs, logistics, competitive dynamics, or demand,” could have played a role. (No, the Sony lawyers do not break down the costs and factors that officially triggered the price increases). Microsoft has also argued that there’s no proof in these lawsuits that tariffs drove all or some of the price increase, as it seeks to dismiss the tariff refund suit it’s facing: “Plaintiff provides no specific allegations that would establish any pricing differential attributable to tariffs or suggest any possibility that Microsoft applied then or could recreate now any dollar-for-dollar calculation of tariff-related pricing—any more than it could any other market factor that affects pricing.” To further skewer the gamer side’s argument in its case, Sony’s lawyers have pointed to what might be a surprising defense: yet another PlayStation 5 price hike from this past spring, after the tariffs were ruled illegal. “If the original price increase were attributable to tariffs, SIE [Sony Interactive Entertainment, aka PlayStation] would have had no reason to raise prices again after the Supreme Court invalidated the IEEPA tariffs.” … “If tariffs were the cause of the price increases, one would expect SIE to lower prices once the tariffs were eliminated—not raise them again. Instead, the timeline confirms that the pricing of PlayStation consoles includes a diverse and dynamic set of input costs.” Judges have not yet ruled on the arguments made by Sony, Microsoft or Nintendo. Last week, Panic, the company behind the small, yellow Playdate handheld said it would be passing its tariff refunds on to consumers. It is the only gaming hardware maker to have made such a pledge. Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my reporting, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Item 2: A reporter’s second Second Life Wagner James Au, who from 2003-2006 was paid by San Francisco-based tech company Linden Lab to be a full-time journalist embedded in their virtual world Second Life, is returning to the company. This time, he’ll be an editorial advisor and business development specialist, he tells Game File. The new role will involve trying to share the stories of people inhabiting Second Life’s ongoing online world with reporters and by extension the public. Au plans to continue to also chronicle some of that through his long-running blog New World Notes. I’ve known Au since the mid-2000s and featured him in a 2007 article for the Columbia Journalism Review about reporters like him opening up virtual news outlets within Second Life. As I wrote at the time: On April 22, 2003, writing as Hamlet Linden for the New World Notes blog on Second Life’s Web site, Au introduced himself. “For the next few months, Linden Lab has invited me to set aside my journalist cap, and instead, don the digital beanie of their in-house virtual correspondent.” He wasn’t paid to keep it positive. He wrote about builders and eccentrics, but then in August of that year, he reported on a tax revolt against Linden Lab (a complaint about the fees it charges users who build stuff) led by a resident whose avatar was a big cat. Second Life has always been less of a video game and more of a virtual world where people can live, hang out, make art, sell virtual items and flirt. Back in 2007, Au described touring it as “sort of like underwater lucid dreaming.” For the past two decades, Au has maintained New World Notes as an independent publication. But he said he’s been drawn back to Second Life and Linden Lab as a place to directly work. The virtual world has around 650,000 monthly active users, he said, “which is actually about what it was during the hype wave.” Au says he’s still finding rich stories in Second Life, the kind that keep him interested 20 years into the beat: “Over the last few months for instance, I wrote about an SL creator in Venezuela whose apartment was destroyed by the earthquakes, so the global SL community rallied to get him back on his feet,” he told me. “Then there’s the woman from a Middle Eastern country who explored her lesbian sexuality in SL, then earned enough from her virtual jewelry to escape her abusive family situation and country.” Au wants to beckon more reporters to give Second Life another look. He argues that it is often ahead of internet trends, noting, for example, an early backlash in the community against AI-made art. Now the platform is drawing curiosity from more of the user-generated content community who’ve grown up with the likes of Roblox, according to Au. “Second Life was too early during its hype wave in 2005-2010, but it now feels right for a new wave of interest,” he told me.
The universe has plenty of hydrogen. So why is star formation collapsing?
Star formation across the universe has fallen dramatically over the past 4.5 billion years, but astronomers have uncovered a surprising twist: the supply of neutral hydrogen, a key ingredient for making stars, has barely declined. Using China’s FAST radio telescope and data from roughly 2.5 million galaxies observed by DESI, researchers found that star formation was about 2.5 times higher 4.5 billion years ago, while neutral hydrogen levels were only about 1.4 times higher.
No Democrat has won a Kansas Senate seat in a century. Can a megachurch pastor change that?
Adam Hamilton has spent decades trying to bring people to Jesus as founder of the nation’s largest United Methodist church. Now he wants to bring Kansas voters to the polls as the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate.
How These Founder Communities Offer Support
Finding the right networks can help business leaders beat isolation and gain a competitive edge.
Fort Bragg Veteran celebrates expansion of high-end experiential entertainment brand
Photo provided by EscapologyAfter 15 years as an Army officer at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville resident Dan Cooke transitioned to business ownership to bring high-end experiential entertainment to North Carolina, applying strict military operational systems to scale his footprint across the state.Cooke got his start in the Army’s Boots to Business program.“Boots to Business was instrumental in preparing me to start a company. The program taught me how to develop a business plan, conduct market and financial analysis and critically evaluate whether a business concept was actually viable,” shared Cooke. “What made the program particularly valuable was that the instructors and mentors had real-world business experience…At the end of the course, I had to present and defend that plan. From there, they directed me to SCORE, where mentors helped me further refine the plan. I eventually presented it to a bank, which was impressed with the level of preparation, and I secured the financing necessary to build the business.”As Cooke neared the end of his military career, he began to wonder what would come next. Through his faith and some valuable mentors, he found the right avenue for his entrepreneurial interests.“While working on my instrument pilot rating, my flight instructor happened to tell me about escape rooms and the economics behind building them. He thought they could make for an interesting business. I took the analytical skills I had developed in the military, along with what I learned through Boots to Business, and began comparing the escape-room model against other opportunities I was considering,” explained Cooke. Cooke opened his first Escapology location in Fayetteville in 2019.“My approach was to start small and prove the model. Fayetteville made sense because I was already there, understood the market and could minimize my initial risk. It also became clear very quickly that I needed a partner that could provide the creative design, branding and industry knowledge that I did not have. After researching a number of options, Escapology became that partner,” added Cooke.Following the success of his initial venue in Fayetteville and a venue in Charlotte that opened in 2023, Cooke recently expanded into Raleigh with his third Escapology venue at Crabtree Valley Mall.His North Carolina footprint now includes:Fayetteville: A 5-room venue launched right after his Army transition in 2019.Charlotte: A 10-room venue opened in 2023, doubling his original operational footprint.Raleigh (Crabtree Valley Mall): A 6-room venue opened in May 2026, with plans to expand to 10 full rooms.Beyond his venues, Cooke expanded his local footprint by launching Jade Solutions in Aberdeen, N.C., an OEM manufacturing business that now builds prop and technical solutions for Escapology venues systemwide.Cooke shared that his long-term goal is to continue expanding Escapology in a healthy and sustainable way while enjoying the journey. “I actually did not start an entertainment business because I personally loved escape rooms. I started a business because I love the game of business itself. Growing up, I loved military simulation games and business tycoon games. I eventually had the opportunity to experience the first of those in the real world — I went to war, led troops and played my part in the military. Today, I would much rather apply that same drive to the real-world game of building businesses.I don't play business computer games anymore. I get to wake up and do it for real every day,” shared Cooke.
Tech parties are becoming major players in the sports ownership industry: Sportscorp's Marc Ganis
Marc Ganis, Sportscorp founder and CEO, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the recent spate of sports team sales, the role private equity has played and much more.
Inside Camelback Productions’ Plans for a New 1,400-Acre, AI-Powered Production and Entertainment Complex
Anita Verma-Lallian, founder of Camelback Productions, doesn’t see the future of film production in Los Angeles. Instead, in her vision, it is on a complex one hour’s drive west of Phoenix, complete w...
George Lucas on opening Lucas Museum: ‘This one almost broke my will’
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art co-founders George Lucas and Mellody Hobson spoke Wednesday at the press preview for the new museum. "This one almost broke my will," Lucas said.
New Hubble images reveal a bizarre decagon over Saturn’s south pole
A hexagon darkens the clouds over Saturn’s north pole. Now, astronomers have found a similarly shaped atmospheric wave at the other pole.
Scientists discover how fructose may help drive obesity
High-fructose corn syrup is just one of many food additives linked to obesity. It is typically found in sweetened beverages and processed foods and is added to enhance flavor and sweetness. However, exactly ...
How one newsletter writer is building a subscription business when “paywalls don’t really work”
David Covucci, founder of FOIAball, on using public records to break big stories about college football and what to try when readers assume someone else will pay.
Sheriff: Hidden room found in Cornelius shop after owner arrested for attempted murder, sex abuse
The owner of a jewelry business in Cornelius has been charged with attempted murder and sex abuse after an assault investigation and standoff last week, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
For Sustained Soil and Water Health, Farmers Are ‘Playing the Long Game’
With the help of farmers like Kristin Duncanson, the AGree Coalition is proving that regenerative farming is key to a more resilient U.S. agriculture system
DLSS 5 Tests Reveal A Single 12V-2×6 Power Connector Is Possibly Holding Back The GeForce RTX 5090
RTX 5090 Founders Edition struggles at 575W while dual power connector MSI RTX 5090 Lightning Z pulls 723W, revealing a 17% performance gap with DLSS 5
How being the nice guy made Ivan Sher a Las Vegas luxury real estate powerhouse
Colleagues describe Ivan Sher, founder of IS Luxury, as approachable, authentic and relentlessly focused on relationships — qualities they say helped his company generate nearly $779 million in sal...
Bristol scientists may have found first evidence of dark matter
The mysterious material has eluded scientists for nearly a century.
Health record analysis of one million cattle identifies early prevention as key to reducing feedlot respiratory deaths
New research involving more than 1 million Australian feedlot cattle has found that the strongest predictors of death from bovine respiratory disease (BRD) are established before animals even enter the ...
'Several' cats found dead, animals abandoned in Alabama animal grooming business: police
An Alabama woman was arrested after "several" cats were found dead & other animals were abandoned inside an animal grooming business, according to authorities.
'Several' cats found dead, animals abandoned in Alabama animal grooming business: police
An Alabama woman was arrested after "several" cats were found dead & other animals were abandoned inside an animal grooming business, according to authorities.
'Several' cats found dead, animals abandoned in Alabama animal grooming business: police
An Alabama woman was arrested after "several" cats were found dead & other animals were abandoned inside an animal grooming business, according to authorities.
'Several' cats found dead, animals abandoned in Alabama animal grooming business: police
An Alabama woman was arrested after "several" cats were found dead & other animals were abandoned inside an animal grooming business, according to authorities.
Early DLSS 5 Testing Suggests the RTX 5090's Single Power Connector Might Be the Bottleneck
Community testing of leaked DLSS 5 builds suggests the tech may already be hitting a wall on NVIDIA's own flagship GPU. Tom's Hardware ran the neural rendering model through Cyberpunk 2077, Hogwarts Legacy, and Control on an RTX 5090 Founders Edition, as well as an MSI RTX 5090 Lightning Z....
New Business Spotlight – Canterbury House, Direct Primary Care
A unique new healthcare option is now available in Mentor. Canterbury House Direct Primary Care, founded by Dr. Sarah Watson, DO, makes medical care simple, thoughtful, and easy to access. The practice brings back relationship-centered medicine that values people and fits real life. Dr. Watson believes that
Monaco CEO explains why Folarin Balogun cancelled Everton transfer
Monaco's CEO said Folarin Balogun felt mistreated by Everton after the Premier League club found issues in his medical.
Fiesta Sports Foundation opens applications for ‘Wishes for Teachers’ grant program
The Fiesta Sports Foundation has opened applications for its 11th annual Wishes for Teachers program, which will award grants to Arizona teachers.
‘If you can’t beat ’em, eat ’em’: Italy is turning its hated invasive crab into a multimillion-dollar business
After the crabs devastated Italy’s prized clam industry, fishermen found a new strategy: exporting every crab they catch.
Farewell Keir Starmer, a terrible politician whom we desperately wanted to be something more
‘U-turn’ doesn’t do justice to the myriad ways he found to break a pledge. Now the former PM is resigning as an MP, why did I have such high hopes? asks Guardian columnist Zoe Williams
"The internet we once loved is gone": SteamDB founders announce the community-run database has been acquired by Nexus Mods' owners
Nexus Mods owners Chosen have acquired SteamDB from its founders, and say the latter will be "keeping its own name, brand, community, and identity" for now.
SteamDB acquired by Nexus Mods after 13 years as an independent Steam database
SteamDB has been acquired by the company behind Nexus Mods after its founder said maintaining the service had become a full-time workload. The site will remain free and separate.
Topicals Appoints New CEO From Fenty Beauty
Founder Olamide Olowe has stepped down from her chief executive role and will become chairwoman as Sukiana Chancy joins the company.
ATLAS publishes first paper on Public Engagement with Science
You can’t exactly take the ATLAS experiment on tour. At 7,000 tonnes and buried 100 metres underground at CERN, it’s not easy to move. So, for more than a decade, the ATLAS Collaboration has found another way to bring the experiment to people around the world: live, interactive virtual visits with the scientists who work on it. In a recent paper published in the European Physical Journal Plus, the ATLAS Collaboration documents the evolution and impact of its flagship Virtual Visits programme. The paper is the Collaboration’s first publication focused specifically on science education, communication and outreach. It traces the programme from its beginnings as an experimental outreach effort in 2010 through its growth into a global programme – connecting classrooms in the Amazon, schools in the Himalayas and even a research station in Antarctica. Drawing on data collected between 2019 and 2025, the paper examines the programme’s reach and impact. Global reach, local connection Figure 1: World map showing the number of virtual visits across participating countries from 2019 to 2025. Cooler colours (purple and blue) are used for countries with fewer visits, and warmer colours (red and orange) for countries with more visits. (Image: ATLAS Collaboration/CERN) The core mission of the ATLAS Virtual Visit programme is to connect audiences worldwide with particle physicists and engage them in accessible discussions about cutting-edge research. While visiting CERN in person is an unforgettable experience, financial and logistical barriers can make such a trip difficult for many students and public groups. Video conferencing has allowed the Collaboration to break down these barriers: between 2019 and 2025, the Collaboration hosted 698 virtual visits, engaging tens of thousands of participants across nearly 70 countries (see Figure 1). Interactivity is central to the programme. Far from simple one-way broadcasts, Virtual Visit audience members are encouraged to engage in conversation with the scientist(s) hosting the visit. Most hosts are volunteers from the ATLAS Collaboration, who bring their diverse scientific expertise, language skills and cultural backgrounds to each visit. Where possible, audiences are paired with volunteer scientists who share their native language and cultural background, making it easier to engage, ask questions and connect with the hosts. Between 2019 and 2025, Virtual Visits were held in 19 different languages. The core mission of the ATLAS Virtual Visit programme is to connect audiences worldwide with particle physicists and engage them in accessible discussions about cutting-edge research. Constant evolution Figure 2: The number of ATLAS Virtual Visits organised annually since 2019. (Image: ATLAS Collaboration/CERN) The ATLAS Virtual Visit programme has continuously evolved to enhance the visitor experience. Early sessions were hosted directly from the ATLAS Control Room before transitioning in 2014 to a dedicated space in the ATLAS Visitor Centre, equipped with modern videoconferencing technology. In 2019, the ATLAS Collaboration expanded the programme’s reach, introducing live Virtual Visits from the experimental cavern during year-end maintenance stops and long LHC shutdowns. These exclusive sessions take participants beyond the ATLAS visitor platform, offering real-time, up-close views of the towering detector. When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted in-person gatherings worldwide, demand for virtual engagement surged. The ATLAS Collaboration adapted rapidly by introducing Open Virtual Visits streamed via Zoom and YouTube, allowing individual science enthusiasts and families to join live guided tours. Figure 2 shows that the programme reached a peak of 155 visits in 2021 and has since maintained around 100 visits per year, demonstrating sustained engagement beyond the pandemic-driven increase. More than just a tour Beyond participation numbers, the paper highlights the positive impact on participants and educators. Teachers report successfully integrating Virtual Visits into their physics curricula, sparking sustained curiosity and in many cases inspiring students to pursue STEM studies and careers. Feedback received also highlighted how the direct dialogue with ATLAS scientists has given students an authentic and personal perspective on particle physics, helping them connect what they learn in the classroom with the people behind ATLAS research. Looking ahead, the programme will continue to evolve with new technologies and communication platforms. The goal is simple: to give even more audiences the opportunity to engage directly with particle physics and make fundamental science open to all. Learn more Breaking barriers: the impact of ATLAS Virtual Visits in science communication (Eur. Phys. J. Plus 141, 874 (2026), arXiv:2601.22457, see figures) ATLAS Virtual Visit Dashboard Register for an ATLAS Virtual Visit
Commanders 'love' rookie quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis
The Commanders hope they've found Jayden Daniels' future backup in rookie Athan Kaliakmanis.
A strange, dark object is warping the Universe. Scientists still don’t know what it is | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
The lowest-mass dark object ever found in the Universe, discovered by using a global network of humanity's most powerful telescopes.
We've spent billions searching for dark matter and still haven't found it. Why are scientists obsessed with finding something they can't see? | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
If dark matter is invisible and can't be detected, why are scientists spending so much time and money searching for it?
My wife died in our home. It took me 4 years to move out.
After my wife of 26 years died at 51, I couldn't leave our Manhattan apartment. Four years later, I finally found a new home and a way forward.
Stellar Entertainment founders complete management buyout succession
Stellar Entertainment founders complete management buyout succession
27% of U.S. adults turn to AI for personal, emotional, social queries
More than a quarter of U.S. adults turn to chatbots for personal or emotional discussions, including for entertainment or social advice, a new survey found.
Yacht entrepreneur meets demand for high-end water access
After building a charter business, Brian Crotty has founded two additional boating companies and acquired a sailing and boating school out of bankruptcy.
Poll shows nearly 90% of Americans believe government corruption is widespread
The belief increased by 10 percentage points compared with last year, a Gallup poll found.
Advocacy in action: Chamber can offer new business more solid foundation
Small-business advocacy matters — and local Chambers of Commerce have an important role to play.
5 USA Regulars Who Secured Summer Transfers To European Clubs
Five U.S. national team regulars found new clubs during Europe's just-closed summer transfer window.
Bill Simmons under review by Massachusetts authorities after admitting to proxy sports betting
Simmons, the founder of The Ringer, said Tuesday that it was a “lesson learned” after FanDuel voided his wagers.
Too much coffee may weaken bones, study finds
Following nearly 10,000 older women for 10 years, researchers found that tea drinking was associated with slightly higher hip bone density. Moderate coffee consumption did not appear harmful, but drinking more than five cups a day was linked to lower bone density. The findings suggest tea may offer a small bone-health boost, while excessive coffee could carry some drawbacks.
For Texan Voters, College Football Is as Partisan as Everything Else
In a new poll from the Texas Public Policy Foundation, we learn that members of the electorate butt heads even when it comes to which team’s fans they most despise.
Educators, industry leaders discuss the future of data science, AI careers with Niswonger Foundation
Industry and education leaders gathered for a workshop led by the Niswonger Foundation. The workshop focused on shifting workforce needs in the data science and artificial intelligence fields. Local stakeholders such as Kingsport City School, Eastman Chemical Company and Ballad health attended.
'Biggest surprise of my life': Homeowner discovers Denmark's largest Viking Age silver hoard in their backyard
In Denmark, a homeowner digging in their backyard unexpectedly found the country's largest silver hoard from the Viking Age.
New Center Seeks to Unlock the Science of Turbulence for Energy, Flight, and Discovery
To advance understanding of turbulence, the National Science Foundation is establishing a new, $30 million Science and Technology Center (STC) at Michigan State University. Georgia Tech is among eight universities supporting the center.
‘We're not going to have a business’: Vermont companies say Trump’s renewed trade war with Canada has them scrambling, again
“It becomes almost impossible to manage a budget within the context of this environment,” said the co-founder of cheesemaker Jasper Hill Farm.
Community Health Foundation awards over $100K to support APSU health initiatives
The Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation has awarded $106,481 in grant funding to the Austin Peay State University Foundation.
Evers responds to DHS investigation into voter fraud in Wisconsin
A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security said the agency’s investigators are rooting out election fraud wherever it can be found.
Heavy Metal Sausage was forced to stop serving dinner. It may shutter the acclaimed South Philly restaurant
The South Philly butcher shop's acclaimed trattoria dinners are on pause after a health inspector found Heavy Metal Sausage Co.'s layout inadequate for indoor seating.
Credit card skimming device found at Richmond business, turned over to the Secret Service
Richmond Police are warning the public after a credit card skimming device was found at a Richmond business and subsequently turned over to the United States Secret Service.
Academy of Natural Sciences museum to close after nearly 200 years
The board said the move to shutter the museum, which was founded in 1828, follows an extensive process aimed at strengthening the academy for the future.
LSU, Rhode Island received $4M grant to expand wetlands science work
Louisiana State University, in partnership with the University of Rhode Island, has been awarded a $4 million National Science Foundation grant to advance wetland science.
LSU, Rhode Island received $4M grant to expand wetlands science work
Louisiana State University, in partnership with the University of Rhode Island, has been awarded a $4 million National Science Foundation grant to advance wetland science.
Hendrix to lead NC Military Business Center
Martin J. “Jimmy” Hendrix III, a retired Army colonel, will become executive director of the North Carolina Military Business Center Oct. 1, succeeding Scott Dorney, the NCMBC’s founder and leader for more than two decades. Dorney is retiring at the end of the year. A Fayetteville native, Hendrix was appointed by Fayetteville Tech President Mark […]
North Carolina teen dies from rare brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater: Health officials
State health officials say the teenager died Monday.
North Carolina teen dies from rare brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater: Health officials
State health officials say the teenager died Monday.