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Banner Health downsizing headquarters to 67,000 square feet
Phoenix-based Banner Health is downsizing its corporate headquarters in new space at Bond Phoenix within the Camelback Corridor.
11-game stretch serves as proof that Warriors' offense finally is starting to function as designed
After searching for more than two months, the Golden State Warriors are showing progress toward curing their most remedy-resistant ailment.
Catholic Charities expanding mental health services at homeless shelters location in multiple counties
Catholic Charities is now expanding its mental health services, with plans to add a permanent mental health counselor to every shelter location in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Citrus counties.
Toms Shoes founder unveils new project highlighting mental health
The founder of Toms Shoes, Blake Mycoskie, has unveiled a new project aimed at raising awareness around mental health struggles. Inspired by his own battle with depression, Mycoskie launched a bracelet reminding people they are "enough," with proceeds going to mental health charities. NBC News' Chloe Melas sits down with the entrepreneur to discuss the new project and how his own struggles have brought him to where he is today.
Why Silicon Valley Is Obsessed With Biological Age Tests, Despite Dubious Science
Venture capitalist Meltem Demirors isn’t above the occasional splurge on bags, jewelry and other material things. But she much prefers to use her disposable income for an expanding array of exotic wellness experiments, including injecting peptides and hiring a personal longevity coach. “The only ...
CNBC making changes to business day programming
CNBC editor in chief David Cho sent out the following on Friday: Team, I want to share some exciting updates to our Business Day programming that will help strengthen our editorial strategy, sharpen our on-air voices, and position us for continued growth across platforms. In addition to their current on-air responsibilities,Melissa Lee and Michael Santoli will serve […]
From Perot to AT&T: A timeline of Plano’s major business expansions and relocations
Here’s a timeline of some of Plano's most significant announcements of corporate relocations and expansions in the Collin County suburb, from Perot's...
Nick Kyrgios responds after failing to receive Australian Open wildcard
The maverick Australian will not play in the men’s singles at his home Grand Slam in Melbourne
The Politics Hour: Maryland House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk
Maryland's new Speaker of the House Joseline Peña-Melnyk talks federal job losses and the budget crisis. Plus, Virginia's longest-serving House Delegate Vivian Watts on redistricting.
The 2025 Sports News Cycle, Charted: Data Viz
Check out a timeline of the biggest 2025 sports news stories in one chart, including the Luka Dončić trade, the tush push and Steve Ballmer.
Superconductors, an opportunity for science and society
Superconductive technologies have long been central to particle physics, but they have also repeatedly moved beyond the laboratory, most notably with the emergence of magnetic resonance imaging scanners (MRI), demonstrating how breakthroughs in fundamental research can benefit society. Today, as global energy, climate and healthcare pressures grow, the conversation is shifting from “What can science give to society?” to “How can science and industry jointly develop technologies that benefit society while advancing research?” The event “Catalysing Impact – Superconductivity for Global Challenges” held at CERN in December was aimed precisely at answering this question. The workshop brought together leading researchers, industry representatives, investors and policymakers to explore how collaboration on superconducting technologies can advance particle physics while addressing some of the world’s most pressing societal challenges. The event sought to bridge fundamental research with real-world deployment and to accelerate collaborative pathways. Across keynotes, panels and round tables, participants examined both the current technological landscape and the opportunities ahead. Introducing the discussions, Frédérick Bordry, Chief Technology Officer of the Gauss Fusion company and former CERN Director for Accelerator and Technology, noted that “Superconductivity has become the silent engine of discovery science.” While the research community needs more capable and more resilient superconductors for the next generation of experiments, they also have significant potential for societal applications. Beyond their role in collider magnets, high-temperature superconductors (HTS) now promise lossless power transmission, compact fusion magnets, efficient renewable systems and new capabilities in healthcare, transport, computing and quantum technologies - all aligned with SDG-17’s emphasis on partnership-driven innovation. Participants also stressed that major hurdles remain. Global competition is accelerating, and Europe must act quickly to secure technological and economic leadership. Doing so will require coordinated investment and supportive policies, including stronger risk capital investment and mechanisms to bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and industrial deployment. The summit set in motion several concrete follow-up priorities, including aligning R&D roadmaps with societal goals and the UN Sustainable Development Goals; making it easier for public–private consortia to build demonstrators that serve both industry and research needs; and advancing investment pathways that better connect research institutions, governments and the private sector. A series of interviews of key participants is available here: Frédérick Bordry & Milena Roveda Mike Lamont Francesca Ferrazza Peter Schroth Ziad Melhem Pietro Corsaro
2026 Is the Year of the RGB LED TV
The crop of next-generation TVs arriving this year has more accurate colors than ever, thanks to a fancy new kind of backlighting.
Meltwater Turns Iceberg A-23A Blue
After a four-decade run, the massive, waterlogged berg is leaking meltwater and on the verge of disintegrating.
Lip-Bu Tan Says They 'Over-Delivered' On 18A Timeline As Intel Shows Off Next Gen Panther Lake AI Laptop Chips At CES 2026
On Monday, Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) used the CES 2026 stage to showcase Panther Lake, its next-generation AI laptop processor, as CEO Lip-Bu Tan said the company has not only met but exceeded its long-promised 18A manufacturing milestone. Intel Puts 18A Manufacturing To The Test Intel formally introduced Panther Lake, its latest AI-focused laptop chip family, at the CES trade show in Las Vegas, marking the company's first high-volume product built using its 18A manufacturing process. Tan said th
Campaigning under threat: How political violence is already shaping the next Democratic primary
After a year in which the assassinations of Charlie Kirk and former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman were just among the highest-profile horrors, managing the fear of violence has become a central feature of political campaigns. That fear is part of the conversations many Democrats who could be competitors for the White House are having with each other, comparing notes and anxieties, according to several people familiar with the conversations who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Annual first quarter business reports due by end of March; can be filed at any time online
Businesses are encouraged to monitor their information online and file reports timely to remain in good standing, which might be a prerequisite to qualify for contracts, loans and other forms of assistance.
A look ahead at Macon's arts and entertainment scene
Melody columnist Michael W. Pannell reflects on some art and entertainment highlights of 2025 and looks forward at what's to come in 2026.
Brother Martin-Rummel goes two OTs — and the winner’s new coach is being heard
Brother Martin basketball coach Wesley Laurendine had plenty to feel good about Tuesday night.
Business leaders are growing more optimistic, JPMorgan survey finds
Almost two in five leaders at midsize businesses expressed optimism—especially about their own company’s future performance.
Entertainment with a message
HOUGHTON — The Office of Sustainability and Resilience at Michigan Technological University has announced its 2026 Sustainability Film Series, which will begin Jan. 15. The series, now in its 16th year, continues the tradition of bringing timely, informative, and thought-provoking films to campus, Lauren Furey, manager of Sustainability Programs & Outreach at Michigan Tech, said […]
Tracee Ellis Ross Enters Multi-Year Deal at Fox Entertainment Studios
Tracee Ellis Ross and her production company Joy Mill Entertainment have entered a multi-year deal at Fox Entertainment Studios.
Tracee Ellis Ross Signs Development Deal at Fox
The multiple Emmy nominee will work on both scripted and unscripted projects via her Joy Mill Entertainment.
Tracee Ellis Ross Strikes Development Deal With Fox Entertainment Studios
The Black-ish star has struck a wide-ranging deal with the studio via her Joy Mill banner. Ross previously had a scripted overall deal with ABC Signature.
Mark Cuban says AI is both 'stupid' and make-or-break in business
Mark Cuban explained why he's bullish about AI, even though chatbots can be "stupid" and don't always give accurate, timely information.
WATCH: 'MAGA Granny' Pamela Hemphill makes emotional apology to Jan. 6 officers
“I am truly sorry from the bottom of my heart for being part of the mob that put you and so many officers in danger," Hemphill said in her testimony.
More seniors are becoming homeless. Shelters are trying to adapt
Older adults are the fastest-growing homeless population across the U.S. Now some shelters are trying to make it easier to accommodate older people.
Taiwan Sees Trump’s Arrest of Maduro as Helpful in Deterring Xi
Taiwan officials see Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuela’s leader as a powerful deterrent to Beijing’s aggression and timely reminder of the US ability to defeat militaries equipped with Chinese-made weapons.
Japanese startup Ludens AI brought two very adorable robots to CES 2026
Japanese startup Ludens AI is showing off two extremely adorable robot companions at CES 2026: Cocomo and Inu.
Minnesota political leaders condemn Trump for sharing "outrageous" conspiracy theories on Melissa Hortman's assassination
‘We’d rather be ahead of the curve’: How Albuquerque’s small businesses are putting AI to work
Local small businesses are using the emerging technology to create project timelines, set prices and more
From order to extraction: Inside the US capture of Nicolás Maduro
The detailed timeline and the revelation that a CIA team has been operating inside Venezuela for so long sheds new light on the administration’s pressure campaign on Maduro for the past several months.
Why old books smell so good, according to science | - The Times of India
Science News: The smell of an old book tends to surface before its title is read. It escapes as a cover is eased open or a stiff page lifted, settling briefly in th.
How Italy’s PM Meloni sparked an economic turnaround
Giorgia Meloni transforms Italy into Europe's success story using Reagan-style policies, restoring international confidence and achieving record employment levels.
US researchers reflect on how 2025’s science cuts have changed their lives
Carrie McDonough, Carnegie Mellon University; Brian G. Henning, Gonzaga University; Cara Poland, Michigan State University; Nathaniel M. Tran, University of Illinois Chicago; Rachael Sirianni, UMass Chan Medical School, and Stephanie J. Nawyn, Michigan State University From beginning to end, 2025 was a year of devastation for scientists in the United States. January saw the abrupt […]
Aaron Rodgers’ 2026 Return To Pittsburgh ‘Make’s Perfect Sense’
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 9-7 on the season heading into a “Sunday Night Football” game against the Baltimore Ravens. The Steelers will be crowned champions of the AFC North with a win, but will be eliminated from postseason contention with a loss. A season full of extremely high highs and very low lows fittingly comes […]
Ex-Grizzlies guard De'Anthony Melton states Warriors had 'no business' winning 2022 NBA championship
Then-Grizzlies guard De'Anthony Melton reflected on his old team's 2022 Western Conference semifinals series against the Golden State Warriors.
De'Anthony Melton shares thoughtful response to Warriors trading him after ACL injury last season
De'Anthony Melton told NBC Sports Bay Area why he had no hard feelings toward the Golden State Warriors trading him to the Brooklyn Nets last season.
A NATO-Russia war would be bloodier than Ukraine, where 'golden hour' is already gone, officer says
Drones have turned the front line into a kill zone, and made casualty evacuation extremely difficult and dangerous.
'Foul smelling smoke' from a Lancaster county business continues to frustrate residents
Pennsylvania Sen. James Malone, who represents part of Lancaster County, visited the site and said A&M Composting is working with the Department of Environmental Protection.
Trump speaks out about his health
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, President Trump gave his most extensive comments about his health ever. He said he takes 325 milligrams of aspirin a day. He says he has ignored doctors’ advice to lower his dosage because he’s been taking the same dose for 25 years and is “superstitious”. After originally saying he had an MRI in October, the president now says he had a CT scan. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.
PSU coaching change among top sports stories
There is no doubt that life can be extremely unpredictable and never holds any guarantees. The Penn State football program provided a glaring example of that over the last 12 months. Penn State went from reaching the semifinal round of the College Football Playoffs at the beginning of the 2025 calendar year, to starting the […]
'The Office' star recalls getting bitten by a monkey on set with Sarah Jessica Parker
Melora Hardin shares a terrifying incident on the set of the Sarah Jessica Parker-starring legal procedural 'Equal Justice,' in which she was bitten by a monkey.
Idaho Senator responds to Health and Welfare fraud allegations
KBOI-TV CBS 2 covers news, sports, traffic, and weather in the Treasure Valley and Boise, Idaho and nearby communities, including Meridian, Nampa, Garden City, Caldwell, Kuna, Middleton, Eagle, Mountain Home, Star, Melba, Payette, Weiser, Horseshoe Bend, Idaho City, Marsing, Homedale, Parma, New Plymouth, Murphy, Fruitland, Emmett, Wilder, Notus, McCall, Cascade, Donnelly, Council, and Vale, Oregon, and Nyssa, Oregon, Ontario, Oregon.
Mayor Mamdani’s new job: Fixing New York’s affordability crisis
In New York City, the typical household spends more than half of its income on rent and 100,000 people sleep in homeless shelters every night.
Here Are the Films, TV Shows and Concerts to Look out for in 2026
From awards season to the biggest movies including “Wuthering Heights” and “The Odyssey,” NBC's Chloe Melas joins TODAY with a look ahead at the buzzing entertainment schedule for 2026.
The Surprising Science Behind Why Cold Air Feels So Good—and Where to Breathe the World's Cleanest Air
A new study reveals why crisp winter air smells cleaner, feels fresher, and boosts wellbeing—and it's best experienced in Finland's Santa's Lapland.
Top 10 Moments In Entertainment
Top 10 Moments In Entertainment including black films, Beyonce, Kara Young, and Kendrick Lamar
'Shower Networking Expo' coming for small business
A "business shower" is happening next week to help small businesses and entrepreneurs make some new connections for 2026.Rumella Cameron Caraballo and Rob Sweet
I paid $500 to fly first class with Delta for the first time. It was great, but not worth the upgrade for a 3-hour trip.
My Delta first-class ticket included Sky Priority service, complimentary breakfast, two checked bags, and a spacious and extremely cozy seat.
Scene Calendar: Flying Pig Parade, Camellia Show, 'French Moderns'
A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.
Plan your weekend with our picks for Brevard's 10 best events for Jan. 2-8
Looking for fun? From a cappella concerts to walking tours to theater auditions, here are our picks for the 10 best weekend events on the Space Coast.
The Biggest Business Blunders in Media and Entertainment in 2025
From putting Jimmy Kimmel on ice to rolling back DEI, there was no shortage this past year of baffling corporate moves in 2025.
The Biggest Business Blunders in Media and Entertainment in 2025
From putting Jimmy Kimmel on ice to rolling back DEI, there was no shortage this past year of baffling corporate moves in 2025.
'Community' director says Chevy Chase had 'meltdown' after N-word incident leaked
'My career is ruined!': 'Community' director Jay Chandrasekhar recalls how Chevy Chase had a 'full meltdown' on set after the alleged N-word incident leaked.
As rumors swirl after political killings, this GOP lawmaker draws a line
Minnesota state senator Julia Coleman knew both Charlie Kirk and Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman. She is fed up with the conspiracy theories around their deaths.
Mel Robbins Podcast: w/ Dr. Katy Milkman on the Science of Change (Transcript)
Here is the full transcript of behavioral scientist Dr. Katy Milkman’s interview on The Mel Robbins Podcast, December 29, 2025. Brief Notes: In this empowering episode of the Mel Robbins Podcast, Mel sits down with
Omaha health officials report spike in respiratory illnesses, urge early treatment
Respiratory illnesses are surging across the metro area as flu and RSV cases spike several weeks earlier than usual, prompting doctors to warn residents about the importance of seeking timely medical care.
Scientists found a dangerous feedback loop accelerating Arctic warming
The Arctic is changing rapidly, and scientists have uncovered a powerful mix of natural and human-driven processes fueling that change. Cracks in sea ice release heat and pollutants that form clouds and speed up melting, while emissions from nearby oil fields alter the chemistry of the air. These interactions trigger feedback loops that let in more sunlight, generate smog, and push warming even further. Together, they paint a troubling picture of how fragile the Arctic system has become.
New Moorestown Mall timeline for 'Parky's' family entertainment center
Moorestown officials estimate that the proposed "Parky's" entertainment center will open next year with a rooftop bar, arcade Go-Kart track and more.
Politics were predictably unpredictable
We asked a handful of geopolitical questions last year. It wasn’t your strongest subject.
University of Melbourne vice-chancellor dies, aged 52
University of Melbourne vice-chancellor Emma Johnston has died from complications associated with cancer, aged 52.
Emma Johnston was a visionary scientist, environmentalist and leader, with an abiding hope for humanity
The University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor, who has died aged 52, was driven by a deep love of science and a desire to safeguard the planet’s future.
New Mexico State beats University of the Southwest 104-33
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) Jemel Jones' 19 points helped New Mexico State defeat NAIA-member Southwest of New Mexico 104-33 on Sunday.
My New Year's resolution: Record every book I read
Follow along as Danny Heitman attempts to record every book he reads in a journal, inspired by Louisiana readers and Pamela Paul's "My Life With Bob."
Surprising Celtics look to add to Blazers' road woes
Not having Jayson Tatum was supposed to make things extremely difficult for the Boston Celtics.
Inoue Reacts To ‘Extremely Disappointing’ Win
Naoya Inoue may have done enough to remain undefeated and solidify his spot as boxing’s pound-for-pound best earlier today (Sat., Dec. 27, 2025) in a title defense against David Picasso at The Ring V: “Night of the Samurai” in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, but “Monster” is not happy with his own performance and ultimately believes it’s […]
The Ashes: MCG curator Matthew Fox in 'state of shock' over two-day Test
Melbourne Cricket Ground head curator Matthew Page says he was in a “state of shock” during England’s two-day defeat of Australia in the Boxing Day Test.
Seeing Sound For Under $200
There are five general senses: touch for feels, taste for food, smell for avoiding trash, hearing for sounds, and, of course, eyesight for visualizing the very waves making up that sound. [Plasmatr…
Melissa Gilbert has 'Little House on the Prairie' reunion with on-screen sister Melissa Sue Anderson: 'So happy'
Melissa Gilbert announced that she reunited with 'Little House on the Prairie' costar Melissa Sue Anderson: 'Long, healing talks. Lots of reminiscing. Lots of catching up. Lots of laughter and a few tears.'
First Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica camera reviews, comparisons and hands-on: Tough times for Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and others
2026 will not only be a challenge for Samsung. The Vivo X300 Ultra and Oppo Find X9 Ultra will also have to face an extremely dynamic 1-inch sensor and the first optical 200MP zoom camera in a phone, a combination that convinces in early camera tests and comparison shots. Initial hands-on reports also illustrate the advantages of the Leica Leitzphone Special Edition for ambitious photographers.
Potential timeline revealed for Fred Warner return
The 49ers could get the heartbeat of their defense back soon.
Evidence of a quantum spin liquid ground state in a kagome material
Quantum spin liquids are exotic states of matter in which spins (i.e., the intrinsic angular momentum of electrons) do not settle into an ordered pattern and continue to fluctuate, even at extremely low ...
'Has a touch of genius'
Chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt marks the performances of the Australia and England teams after the fourth Test in Melbourne.
Bang for your buck: the best affordable watches of 2025
Affordable is subjective, of course, but here's a list of watches from 2025 that are both budget-friendly and extremely impressive.
5 Video Games From The 1990s That Aged Flawlessly
Even though they're decades old, these five games have managed to stay timeless and attract players to this day thanks to their great execution.
Mid America Science Museum discusses their summer camp plans
KATV ABC 7 in Little Rock, Arkansas covers news, sports, weather and the local community in the city and the surrounding area, including Hot Springs, Conway, Pine Bluff, Jacksonville, Sherwood, Stuttgart, Benton, Bauxite, East End, Scott, Pinnacle, Maumelle, Gibson, Landmark and Hensley.
Bay Area group trying to expand access to health insurance
Wellness event is happening on December 29, 2025 in San Jose. Lucy Hernandez, spokesperson for Bay Area Community Health appeared on Mornings on 2, to discuss the services being offered, and the timeliness of this end-of-the-year event.
2025 an active year on the Greenwich business scene as another iconic business said goodbye to the avenue
The closures of longtime businesses in the community has left a melancholy feeling among local merchants and residents.
England rolled for 110 on chaotic day in Melbourne
England's Ashes tour teeters on another crisis as they are bowled out for 110 on an almost farcical first day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Tallies 16 points off bench
Warriors' De'Anthony Melton: Tallies 16 points off bench
‘We won, the president lost,’ Jimmy Kimmel says in Christmas message
Jimmy Kimmel gave a Christmas address on British broadcaster Channel 4 poking fun at the state of America under President Trump.
Ohio Hills Health Center Receives Grant To Expand Dental Services in Belmont County
Ohio Hills Health Centers recently received a grant through the Delta Dental Foundation to purchase dental equipment to expand the scope of services which will include extractions and endodontic procedures such as root canals. “OHHC is extremely grateful to the Delta Dental Foundation for this funding which allows us to purchase additional dental equipment to […]
Jimmy Kimmel Delivers Scathing Christmas Day Message: ‘Tyranny Is Booming’
'We won, the President lost...'
Nosy researcher’s quest to map the world’s ‘smellscapes’
We can share images and sounds, so why not smells? Dr Kate McLean-MacKenzie hopes her new atlas will make scents
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited's (NASDAQ:MLCO) largest shareholders are retail investors with 60% ownership, institutions own 33%
Key Insights Melco Resorts & Entertainment's significant retail investors ownership suggests that the key decisions are...
Two British anti-hate speech campaigners sanctioned by US state department
Imran Ahmed and Clare Melford among five Europeans hit with visa bans over claims they wish to ‘suppress American viewpoints they oppose’
Death certificates reveal new information about Rob Reiner and wife Michele's deaths
The death certificates for Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner have revealed new information about the timeline of the filmmakers' deaths.
The battle for control of Warner Bros.: A timeline of key developments
Netflix wants to buy Warner Bros. and HBO, but Paramount refuses to go away, launching a hostile bid. Here's a timeline of key developments.
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' reveals casting for Sulu and Bones
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' has revealed the casting for two fan-favorites characters that will appear in season 5's finale episode.
The disunity of science is a feature, not a bug
Mathematical models wield miraculous power, but mistaking them for reality has trapped science in a destructive quest for a “Theory of Everything.” Physicist and philosopher Ragner Fjelland argues that this leads to bloated, Frankenstein theories kept alive by clumsy, ad-hoc amendments, which reduce rather than boost science’s power. Fjelland calls for a radical shift in our attitude: we must reorientate towards creating entirely new theories, celebrating rather than lamenting disunity and diversity in science. Science, from the scientific revolution in the seventeenth century to the present day, has more or less developed in a “reductionist” way. The fundamental assumption is that all sciences may be ordered in a hierarchy that can be represented as an upside-down pyramid. At the top we find the human sciences, and at the bottom physics. Strong (or “ontological”) reductionism maintains that all theories at one level can be completely reduced to the lower level, all the way down to theories of atoms and elementary particles, or whatever is “at the bottom.” In the end, all diversity in the world can be unified in one fundamental theory. Hence it is called a final theory, or a Theory of Everything.One of the central figures in developing the idea of a Theory of Everything is the Dutch theoretical physicist Gerard 't Hooft, who received a Nobel Prize in physics in 1999 for his work. He emphasizes the non-empirical status of the theory:There exists no closely resembling alternative theory. This means that any slight change brought about in the rules would make the theory unlikely or inelegant. The theory will be a "package deal": take it, or leave it. This should hold both for the local laws and for the boundary conditions.This endeavor is not new. On the contrary, it goes all the way back to the birth of Western philosophy 2,500 years ago. The Babylonians made regular astronomical observations during a period of 600 years, from 747 BCE until 150 ACE. They developed mathematical techniques to predict astronomical phenomena, but they made no attempts at explaining them. However, the Greeks developed models, both material and theoretical, to explain the observed phenomena.The best example is Plato’s late dialogue Timaeus. Here he introduces a divine craftsman, the Demiurge, who has constructed the universe according to an original plan. Plato seems to have thought that the original plan is what is actually real, while the material world is merely an imperfect realization of it. He therefore does not, in the Timaeus, reconstruct the material universe, but the original plan, which can then be used to explain the material universe.Plato’s aim in producing a theoretical model is to reconstruct the original plan. That is what he carries out in Timaeus—and some modern physicists have embarked on the same project. For example, Einstein’s basic attitude is reflected in the title of Abraham Pais’ biography: “Subtle is the Lord...,” echoing Einstein’s comment, “Subtle is the Lord, but malicious He is not.” In an interview Einstein compared our situation to a child who enters a huge library. The child knows that someone has written the books, but he does not know the languages in which they are written. He suspects that there is a mysterious order, but he does not know what it is.___“We have all been working in what Husserl called the Galilean style; that is, we have all been making abstract mathematical models of the universe to which at least the physicists give a higher degree of reality than they accord the ordinary world of sensation.”Steven Weinberg, Nobel Prize in Physics (1979)___This Platonist view is contrary to a widespread impression of science, symbolized by the picture of the “father” of modern science, Galileo Galilei, with his telescope. According to this impression, Galileo liberated himself from the dominating metaphysics of his day—basically Aristotelian philosophy—and constructed a telescope that he directed towards the sky, showing that Jupiter has four moons. He also performed experiments with bronze balls rolling down inclined planes and found the law of freely falling bodies.However, in other cases Galileo emphasized the unreliability of our senses. It is easy to see why. He defended Copernicus’ heliocentric hypothesis. According to this hypothesis, we are not at rest at the center of the universe, but moving at a tremendous speed through space. Why don’t we observe this motion? Galileo praises Copernicus because “with reason as his guide he resolutely continued to affirm what sensible experience seemed to contradict.” In other places he directly refers to Plato. SUGGESTED VIEWING The quest for a final theory With Michio Kaku Galileo’s Platonism goes back to his early writings. In The Assayer, published as early as 1623, Galileo compared the universe to a grand book that is written in the language of mathematics, and “its characters are triangles, circles, and other geometric figures without which it is humanly impossible to understand a single word of it.” Therefore, things that cannot be described by mathematics—for example, colors, smells and odors—are not real. They are merely subjective.This division into subjective and objective, advocated by Galileo and his younger contemporary René Descartes, is normally associated with a mechanistic world view, which is regarded as the opposite of Platonism. When we reduce something to, for example, molecules and atoms, we move “downwards.” In contrast, the Platonist moves “upwards,” to abstract entities. However, it only shows that when we address fundamental questions, we should be careful in applying everyday spatial metaphors like “up” and “down.”___Nature is complex, and we cannot in general construct mathematical models that adequately describe the world.___The endeavor of finding a Theory of Everything has been heavily criticized. In 2006, the theoretical physicist Lee Smolin published “The Crisis in Fundamental Physics.” He argued that one of the most fundamental principles of science is that we should only regard theories as scientific if we have the possibility to show that they are false by experiments. Although he did not refer to Karl Popper, other critics have referred to Popper and argued that a theory is not scientific if it cannot be falsified (see for example Ellis & Silk 2014).These were not the first physicists to be anti-reductionists. In 1972, the journal Science published an article by the physicist Philip Anderson with the title “More Is Different.” This is the kind of article a scientist would normally write only after he has won a Nobel Prize. However, Anderson won the Nobel Prize for physics five years later, in 1977. The article is amazing, not primarily because it argues in favor of anti-reductionism in general, but because it argues for anti-reductionism within physics itself. Anderson’s conclusion was:At each stage entirely new laws, concepts, and generalizations are necessary, requiring inspiration and creativity to just as great a degree as in the previous one. Psychology is not applied biology, nor is biology applied chemistry.We may say that Plato started the “unity of science movement,” based on Euclidean geometry as the model of all knowledge. A distinguishing mark of geometry is that all possible constructions can be reduced to a few fundamental principles. We have to acknowledge that this approach has limitations. In general, we can easily model technological systems. In addition, we may construct simplified and idealized models that capture important aspects of systems, from various perspectives and for various purposes. But nature is complex, and we cannot in general construct mathematical models that adequately describe the world. In a complex system, each level has its distinct, emergent, properties that are characteristic of this level. Therefore, a complex system should be investigated at different levels and from different perspectives. Instead of exclusively pursuing a scientific ideal based on the unity of science, we should acknowledge the diversity—or even the disunity—of science.
Photos: 'Sleeping Beauty' ballet comes to King Center in Melbourne
Take a look: Photos of "Sleeping Beauty," Tchaikovsky's ballet presented at the King Center in Melbourne on Dec. 28, 2025.
'Reckless, dangerous': Health leaders denounce MK Son Har-Melech's proposal that Israel leave WHO
MK Limor Son Har-Melech’s push to withdraw Israel from the WHO drew backlash from health leaders, who warned of risks to public health and international ties.
From Kimmel to Kendrick, pop culture moments that defined 2025
With another year of pop culture news is in the books, we're looking back on the stories that defined the year, from Superman to Sydney Sweeney.
'The Office' star shares 'disappointment' of 'Back to the Future' firing after Michael J. Fox hiring
Melora Hardin is reflecting on her casting in 'Back to the Future' — and being let go after Michael J. Fox swapped in for Eric Stoltz: 'I was 17, you know. I burst into tears.'
IAS APPOINTS MELISSA FURZE AS HEAD OF DATA SCIENCE
/PRNewswire/ -- Integral Ad Science (Nasdaq: IAS), a leading global media measurement and optimization platform, today announced that Melissa Furze joined the...
Kings 125, Rockets 124: Houston suffers another late meltdown
For a second time in four days, the Rockets (17-9) blew a second-half lead of at least 14 points to a team with six-or-fewer wins entering the game.
Full-length Replay: Campbell at Minnesota
The Minnesota Golden Gophers host the Campbell Fighting Camels at Williams Arena.