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Magic riding high into matchup with stumbling Bulls
Having earned a spot among the final eight in the NBA Cup, the Orlando Magic hope their impressive form transitions to non-tournament play when they host the struggling Chicago Bulls on Monday night.
Human brains have five ‘eras’ across lifespan, scientists say
According to Nature.com, scientists identified four major topological turning points across a lifespan: around 9 years old, 32, 66, and 83.
Closed-door MAHA summit offers a glimpse into the administration's evolving health priorities
Dr. Sandro Galea, a distinguished professor in public health and dean of the Washington University School of Public Health, warns that the administration's turn toward alternative medicine risks sidelining science in federal health policy.
Upfront: Exit Sideshow
Last month, my wife and I visited Nashville for a few days and enjoyed a lot of good food and music. It’s a long drive to and from Charlotte, though. As we made our way home, we stopped for gas and food at the famous travel-center chain Buc-ee’s in Tennessee. There is one opening in […]
These Cyber Monday laptop deals made us click: Save on Apple to Lenovo
Be honest: How loud is your laptop's fan right now?
Is MAHA influencing health policy? : Consider This from NPR
At the recent Make America Healthy Again, or MAHA, summit - which was attended by the U.S. Secretary of Health and the Vice President - the agenda showed a shift toward alternative medicine, wellness and nutrition and away from conventional medication. Most of the speakers were not academic researchers or doctors. To discuss what happens when government guidance moves away from scientific consensus, Miles Parks speaks with Dr. Sandro Galea, a Distinguished Professor in Public Health, and Dean of the Washington University School of Public Health in St Louis, Missouri.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Avery Keatley and Jordan-Marie Smith. It was edited by Ahmad Damen. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
Trump's Mar-a-Lago photo sparks health concerns, comparisons drawn to Biden's Nantucket spotting: ‘Release MRI results’
President Donald Trump was photographed at Mar-a-Lago and a picture of him sitting by the window has sparked health concerns.
Klobuchar says Senate ACA vote ‘will happen’ before New Year
Sen. Amy Klobuchar predicted Sunday that the Senate will hold a vote on extending subsidies offered under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) this year. “That vote will happen. And whether it will …
You need to read the treatise on spacing out, Bored and Brilliant
Manoush Zomorodi’s Bored and Brilliant is a treatise on spacing out and the power of letting your mind wander.
America's most popular cooking oil may be linked to obesity, new study finds
New research links America's most popular cooking oil to obesity through metabolic pathways that convert fatty acids into weight-promoting compounds.
Ukraine talks start in Florida, the first without Zelenskyy's controversial former aide
Peace talks began as Zelenskyy wrestles with the aftermath of the corruption allegations that touched his inner circle
Russia-Ukraine politics, sedition discussion on Schmidt’s mind for monthly KVOE Morning Show visit
Even with negotiations ongoing, the war between Russia and Ukraine shows no signs of ending anytime soon. Top ...
4 opportunities for greatness in rural health’s revolution
Done right, this program may be the greatest opportunity state leaders have ever had to improve the health of their rural residents.
Science Notes: Revisiting Viking Age art using microwear analysis
Archaeologists are increasingly revisiting long-held theories about the past and highlighting how these ideas need to be updated in light of evolving eviden ...
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 Are Finally on a Real Sale
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 might just be $30 off for Cyber Monday, but it's the first real deal on the brand-new earbuds.
NH's Business: The growing influence of life science businesses in NH
Fred Kocher sits down with Andra Hechavarria with the New Hampshire Life Science and Nate Doemling with Hiarc in Merrimack to talk about the growing influence of life science business in New Hampshire
NH's Business: The growing influence of life science businesses in NH
Fred Kocher sits down with Andra Hechavarria with the New Hampshire Life Science and Nate Doemling with Hiarc in Merrimack to talk about the growing influence of life science business in New Hampshire
Column: Oregon is on an alarming health care trajectory
The effort to bring a state system of universal health care to Oregon is wrapped in uncertainty.
ON THE OBJECTIVITY OF SCIENCE: KARL POPPER and THOMAS KUHN. Lecture 5 of Postmodern Philosophy [Peterson Academy course]
Lecture Five: Science and technology have accomplished wonders since the Enlightenment. But, as Karl Popper asks, how do we “distinguish between science and pseudo–science“? Thomas Kuhn suggests that scientists are less-than-objective and more “like the typical character of Orwell’s 1984.” Themes: Logical Positivism and Analytic philosophy’s aspirations and travails. Scientific method. Science and pseudo-science. Falsifiability. […]
Trump is Making Health Care Unaffordable Again
Substantial cuts to Medicaid in the Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill and a refusal by Republicans to renew Affordable Care Act tax credit subsidies will bring the total of uninsured Americans to about 31 million by 2027. Tens of millions more will experience sticker shock when they get their health insurance bills from the ACA, Medicaid, Medicare and private companies.
28 Iranian universities in THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026
TEHRAN – The Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings (ISR) has placed 28 Iranian universities among the top institutions worldwide for interdisciplinary science research, compared to 29 universities in the 2025 rankings.
Revisiting Jill of the Jungle, the last game Tim Sweeney designed
DOS platformers didn’t have a reputation for being fun, but this one is a blast.
Scientists find a hidden obesity trigger in soybean oil
Researchers at UC Riverside have uncovered why soybean oil, one of America's most widely consumed ingredients, drives significant weight gain—at least in mice. The findings point not to the oil itself but to the fat-derived molecules it produces inside the body, called oxylipins, which can trigger inflammation, alter liver function, and influence genes tied to metabolism.
Rachel Reeves denies lying to public in run-up to budget
Chancellor accused of misleading public about reasons for tax rises, with opposition politicians calling for her resignation
"Sounds of the Season" Friday at MPAC
Performers from Magnolia High School and Southern Arkansas University will present the sixth annual “Sounds of the Season” concert at 7 p.m. Friday, December 5, 2025.
Examining 3I/ATLAS within the broader conversation on science and society
Examining 3I/ATLAS, Harvard Professor Avi Loeb discusses public engagement in science, research priorities, and the importance of addressing anomalies and curiosity in scientific communication.
Seen but not forgotten: How citizen science helps document biodiversity in remote Borneo villages
In Borneo’s remote villages, locals earn money by recording wildlife — reshaping conservation and redefining how communities value their forests.
RFK Jr. Says He's Following 'Gold Standard' Science. Here's What to Know.
Scientists say they are often doing just the opposite