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DeepAFM: A deep learning method to decode protein motion
Proteins change shape as they function, and these changes are essential for processes such as drug interactions and cellular activity. Researchers from the Tokyo University of Science developed an AI-based method called DeepAFM that is trained on millions of simulated images representing different protein states, accurately identifying transitions between closed and open states in a protein called SecA. This approach highlights the growing potential of AI to solve complex challenges in biology and medicine.
Sports Betting Harms Kids and Communities — What Parents Need to Know
Sports betting companies spend millions to portray sports betting as harmless and fun. It's a lie parents can't afford to swallow - for their children's sake.
Scientists discover hidden switch in immune cells that helps the body kill deadly fungus
Scientists at the University of East Anglia (UK) have contributed to discovering a "control switch" inside our immune cells that helps the body destroy dangerous fungal infections. Researchers found that ...
Latest Google Home update speeds up Gemini, ‘Ask Home’ now works with voice commands
Yet another Google Home update rolling out this week speeds up Gemini while adding “Ask Home” functionality to voice commands...
Everett-based Funko is hit with a new lawsuit
A new lawsuit claims Everett-based Funko, known for its Pop! vinyl figures, misleads users about how their data will be used.
Is This Why Science Advances One Funeral at a Time?
Is This Why Science Advances One Funeral at a Time? As researchers age, they produce less disruptive work.
Colorado ethics panel finds probable cause in complaint against Democrat caucus leader
The colleagues of a Democrat unanimously concluded they have probable cause to believe she committed an ethical violation by mismanaging her party caucus’s funds as its co-chair. The House Ethics Committee was charged with examining a complaint from Rep. Marshall, D-Highlands Ranch, alleging that Rep. Mandy Lindsay, D-Aurora, mishandled and improperly used caucus funds for […]
Bluffton school awarded STEM grant to launch Science Olympiad team
A Bluffton school is receiving new funding to strengthen science and technology education while launching its first-ever Science Olympiad team.
Evers, GOP leaders reach $1.8B deal to lower taxes, boost school funds
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican legislative leaders have struck a nearly $2 billion deal to deliver new funding to schools and provide tax relief.
Jackie Martínez Marushka Launches Hispanic Entertainment Alliance Charitable Fund
The Hispanic Entertainment Alliance, founded by entertainment PR strategist Jackie Martínez [...]
11 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 18 Pro
We're only four months out from the launch of Apple's premium next-generation smartphone lineup, and while we're not expecting a sea change in terms of functionality, there are still several enhancements rumored to be coming to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. One thing worth noting is that Apple is reportedly planning a major change to its iPhone release cycle this year, adopting a two-phase rollout starting with the iPhone 18 series.
Spring Donor Celebration honors the ‘greater good’ at Vanderbilt Health
Four open-heart operations later, Eden is now in second grade and bubbling with ebullient energy. To honor the lifesaving compassionate care she received at Monroe Carell, her parents established a fund in her name, as Elisa Hill put it, “to be for another family what others were for us.”
White House ballroom funds hang over GOP push to fund ICE without Democrats
Blurred Lines: WHOOP’s $10B Deal Begs Question, Can The Wellness Brand Cross Over Into Health?
WHOOP’s $575 million funding round brings on major healthcare institutions, as the wearable company pushes beyond wellness and into preventative healthcare.
Scientists Changed a Lifeform’s Fundamental Code. It Shouldn’t Have Survived—but It Did.
20 amino acids are usually necessary for life, but scientists successfully deleted one.
Suicide Reenters Top 10 Causes of Death as More Americans Are Experiencing Mental Health Conditions
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to elevate the needs of the millions of Americans who have a mental health condition. The term refers to a wide range of conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, which can cause distress and problems functioning in social, work, and family activities. This year, the awareness month arrives with sobering news: The U.S. mortality data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that suicide has replaced COVID-19 as the country’s 10th leading cause of death.
With more money than ever, California’s biggest pension funds are a political battleground
Should California pension funds invest in fossil fuels? How about Tesla and Palantir? Those debates are playing out at CalPERS and CalSTRS.
'Space Gal' Emily Calandrelli Is on a Mission to Make Science Fun for Everyone
Emily Calandrelli, aka "The Space Gal," is a popular YouTuber and host of former Netflix series "Emily's Wonder Lab."
Safe, Healthy, and Happy: Practical Tips To Help Kids Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing Make the Most of Summer
Swimming, playing outside, and traveling are central parts of the summer experience for many children. For families with children who are deaf and hard of hearing, taking some additional precautions can help kids stay safe without sacrificing any of the fun.
AtlantiCare funds new health care college with Stockton University
AtlantiCare and Stockton University are partnering to open a new health care college in Atlantic City.
Scientists Press Congress on Dismissal of National Science Foundation Board and Research Funding
The slowed pace of grants by the National Science Foundation, under attack from the White House, could put the United States at a disadvantage with China, the scientists warned.
Three enjoyable ways to slow your brain's ageing
Our brains thrive on a challenge, but it doesn't all have to be hard work to see the health benefits. Here are three simple and fun ways to protect your brain as you age.
This Commanders' 2026 mock schedule would be lots of fun
Here's our mock schedule for the Commanders in 2026 and why.
Pophouse Entertainment Rewriting the Rules of Music Licensing
Pophouse Entertainment is doing something fundamentally different in music licensing, and the industry is starting to pay attention.
Ambani's Jio Platforms IPO pivots to pure fundraising, no investor exits, sources say
Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio Platforms has pivoted to a pure fundraising for its planned Mumbai listing, selling a 2.5% stake in the offering and dropping earlier plans that would have allowed some shareholders to exit, two sources said.
Wrobleski's grit not enough as Dodgers continue offensive funk
LOS ANGELES — There are losses that spiral quickly, and then there are losses that somehow reveal something useful beneath the damage.
Union-funded anti-Spencer Pratt ad sparks backlash as critics say it could help him
LA unions spent $221,000 on a political ad attacking Republican Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign, but critics say the messaging could backfire.
Tare: ‘Milan must be united, Champions League qualification fundamental’
Milan director Igli Tare calls on fans to be ‘united’ with the club despite tonight’s protests, insisting ‘Champions League qualification is fundamental’ on a sporting and economic level.The...
MN politics: HCMC funding still in question as legislative session winds down | FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
With only a week left in the Minnesota legislative session, congressional candidates are securing endorsements ahead of the elections in November. But the issue of funding Hennepin County Medical Center still remains, with the House and Senate offering very different solutions. Political analyst Blois Olson spoke to FOX 9's Leah Beno on the details.
New state funding announced for Catskill, Athens and Greenwich
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office says $10 million is earmarked for Catskill, while $4.5 million each is going to Athens and Greenwich.
Trump tariff refunds are actually happening – and businesses should pay attention
Business owners may have to wade through paperwork, but the US government is now processing refunds
Chicago Teachers Union wants $8.5 million dues hike to fund politics
“Has your brand become toxic?” This was a pointed question from WGN Political Editor Tahman Bradley, posed to Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates in a recent interview. Her immediate response: “I don’t understand the question.” When pressed, Gates added, “The Chicago Teachers Union is not a political party, it is a labor union.” But internal union documents show CTU leadership is trying to skim $8.5 million more from teacher paychecks explicitly for politics, while trying to silence union members critical of Gates’ leadership. Under the proposed dues hike, Chicago teachers would see up to $800 more per year flow from their paychecks to union coffers. The union already takes in more than $40 million a year, mostly from dues. And it spends less than 18 cents of every dollar on teacher representation. The No. 1 reason for the proposed dues hike? Politics. “We must win a majority of the first 21 person fully elected school board in November,” reads the first point in CTU’s member FAQ document.1 This directly contradicts CTU’s promise to members about how leadership uses dues money. The official CTU handbook tells members that the union does not use dues money for politics, so if they are interested in funding political activity, they should consider voluntary donations to CTU’s political action committee. “Our dues are not used for political purposes,” according to the handbook. “So our PAC relies on extra contributions from our members to support progressive candidates and to impact elected officials at the city, county and state levels.” This kind of double-speak is one reason members are concerned about another constitutional change slipped into the dues hike vote, which will take place on May 20-21: an attempt to stop members from holding the union accountable. A proposed amendment to the union constitution tries to place limits on when members may bring a lawsuit against the union for violating members’ rights.2 This provision is clearly a response to members’ lawsuit against union leadership regarding Gates’ years-long refusal to publish audited financial statements. The judge in that case has repeatedly denied the union’s attempts to dismiss it. Teachers opposed to these changes have been circulating this flier, urging members to vote no. What will CTU members get in return for millions of dollars in additional dues? If the 2024 school board elections are any indication—not much. CTU leadership’s record on school board races may not inspire confidence among members. A Chicago Policy Center analysis of a dozen affiliated PACs found CTU spent nearly $2.9 million on school board races in 2024. Of that spending, more than $2.1 million (75%) went to losing candidates. And while CTU-backed candidates lost six of the nine competitive seats overall, they fared worse in their biggest-spending races, losing five of six contests in which the union and its affiliates put up more than $250,000 for their candidate. The Chicago school board elections take place Nov. 3.3 Is another $8.5 million enough to clean up a toxic reputation? Not likely. Update on federal tax credit scholarship: Last week, Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she plans to opt into the federal tax credit scholarship program. If Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker follows suit, Illinois could unlock $1 billion in donor money statewide for both public- and private-school students. If Illinois does not opt in, that money will flow to other states. The Last Ward reported in February on how Illinois Democrats could unlock at least $100 million in new resources for Chicago public-school students by opting in. Update on the investigation into how Chicagoans learned about a meeting to hike their property taxes: The Last Ward reported in January on an absurd, taxpayer-funded investigation into how local media learned of a planned Chicago school board meeting to hike the district’s property tax levy. That investigation is now complete. Lawyers interviewed two dozen witnesses, and found nothing. Update on Illinois’ muni debt crisis: My colleague Joe Tabor last week published a must-read piece in Crain’s Chicago Business about how Illinois recently rejected south suburban Harvey’s request to be designated a “distressed city.” The saga shows why the state must implement a better structure to assist insolvent local governments, including allowing for the option to pursue debt relief via Chapter 9 bankruptcy. The Last Ward reported in October on how Harvey is tipping the first domino in Illinois’ municipal debt crisis. Mincing Rascals: I joined the Mincing Rascals podcast to discuss the SAFE-T Act, the millionaires tax, and more. My “green light” recommendation: Force Majeure (2014). 1 Notably, the No. 2 reason cited is “resources to fund a state-wide millionaires tax campaign in order to fully fund the state’s school funding formula.” The constitutional amendment necessary to implement a progressive income tax in Illinois recently died in the Illinois House, meaning this question would not appear on the ballot until 2028 at the earliest. 2 There is seemingly no single-subject rule for CTU constitutional amendments. So members only get one vote on the full package. One cannot vote “yes” on the dues hike and “no” on the restriction of members’ rights, for example. 3 Illinois law grants far too much power over local government to unelected officials like Gates. State lawmakers should fix that.
Former Polish Justice Minister Ziobro reportedly flees to US
Zbigniew Ziobro is wanted in Poland over the alleged misuse of public funds and the deployment of Pegasus spyware against political opponents.
Group tied to Democratic leadership in US House is funding attempt to redraw Colorado’s congressional map
Coloradans For a Level Playing Field received $150,000 from a nonprofit tied to a federal super PAC controlled by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
TikTok creator's crowdfunding campaign to buy Spirit Airlines racks up more than $335M in pledges
After Spirit Airlines shut down operations and canceled all flights, a viral TikTok campaign proposing crowdfunded ownership has gained over $335 million in online pledges.
Springfield entertainment center debuts new sign, name
In November, Incredible Pizza announced it would be rebranding in 2026. The Springfield location now bears the new name Incredible Food and Fun.
Annual Boston walk supports maternal health equity, improving infant health
Supporters gathered at the Hatch Shell despite rainy weather for the annual March for Babies Boston, raising funds for maternal and infant health research.
‘Climb for Air’ raises funds to support lung health
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Hundreds of firefighters, families and other local corporate teams flocked to Sahlen Field Saturday to climb for a good cause. “Climb for Air” returned for …
262 Ducks Sold at Sherrill's Annual Duck Derby Fundraiser
The annual duck derby brought the community together for a day of fun and fundraising in Sherrill.
Magic Mini Golf closes in Delmar Loop; Joe Edwards teases new business
Magic Mini Golf opened in October 2023 and had 18 holes of indoor miniature golf, 2 shuffleboard courts and a fully-functioning 5-car indoor Ferris wheel.
Opinion: San Diego’s hidden health crisis is floating in the air
Cross-border challenges are complex. They require coordination, diplomacy and sustained funding. But complexity cannot become an excuse for inaction.
'Resident Evil: Requiem' gets a cool and free new mode, out now
Leon Must Die Forever sounds fun as heck.
Mitt Romney returns to political fundraising, backs Susan Collins at Salt Lake City event
Former Massachusetts governor and Utah Senator Mitt Romney made his first foray back into national politics since retiring.
Colorado needs a sane, viable opposition party
If you are upset with the increasing regulatory burden in Colorado, the exodus of too many large employers, accelerating property taxes, the condition of the roads, and all of the funding for transit schemes with low demand, of course, you can lay the blame on Democrats who control all levers of state government. The same […]
Piedmont University receives federal funds for Forensic Science Program
Piedmont University has been awarded $608,000 in federal funding, through the efforts of Sen. Jon Ossoff, to strengthen its forensic science program and expand workforce development opportunities throughout Georgia. University officials said the funding will help address growing workforce shortages in forensic science and provide enhanced training opportunities for students,
Michigan township moves to curb marijuana ‘funny business’
Legal fights could establish what rights local municipalities have to impact marijuana markets as New Buffalo Township tries to rein in its 35 licensed dispensaries.
Arts and entertainment calendar
Events coming up in the Greenville area offer music, arts, theater and family fun. Here is a sampling.
Germany’s Healthcare Reforms Herald More Pain for Big Pharma
Donald Trump’s push to bring down drug prices in the US has rattled the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. Now, they’re confronting a new menace as Germany seeks to plug a ballooning deficit in its public health-insurance funds.
Alaska Legislature asks federal government for more flexibility on rural health funding
Legislators say restrictions on how and when Rural Health Transformation Program funding can be used present problems for Alaska.
Denver to offer small business loans up to $350K from marijuana sales tax fund
Rory McIlroy speaks out on LIV Golf losing funding; DeChambeau and Rahm's possible paths back to the PGA Tour
McIlroy has long been one of LIV's biggest critics, but he's open to stars returning -- so long as they want to
Companies Are Getting Tariff Refunds. Here’s What They Plan to Do With the Money.
Invest in the business? Pay down debts? Refunds to customers? Businesses are weighing their options.
Arisa Health to exit Arkansas CMHC contract, citing $4.4M funding cut
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – After more than 55 years serving Arkansas as the designated Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) in 41 counties, officials with Arisa Health announced Friday that the company h…
Montana commerce dept. announces funding for Native American owned tourism businesses
The Montana Department of Commerce has announced that 21 Montana businesses will share $210,000 dollars of funding to assist small start-up or expanding Native
Kelly Garcia Graduates From University Of Central Oklahoma With Bachelor Of Science Degree In Funeral Service
Kelly Garcia/Courtesy photo UCO NEWS RELEASE Los Alamos resident Kelly Garcia graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Funeral Service as a part …
Arisa Health to close clinics, end crisis services after losing $4.4 million in state funding
Arisa Health will close some mental health clinics and end crisis services in 41 Arkansas counties, including Craighead, after losing $4.4 million in state funding.
Discord is back after a major outage.
For more than an hour on Friday, many people were having trouble connecting to Discord, with the platform showing a message saying that there were “increased API errors.” Discord confirmed it was investigating issues at 3:08PM ET, and by 6:38PM ET, it reported that all “critical functionalities have recovered for all users.” Updates: Discord says the issues are resolved. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/slack-upload-1778269131728.png?quality=90&strip=all]
Colorado House advances 5% gaming fee bill to support youth mental health services
Colorado lawmakers on Thursday approved a bill that would place a 5% fee on certain in‑game purchases in children’s online games, aiming to create a funding stream for youth mental health services. Supporters say the measure would hold gaming platforms accountable for design features that can contribute to anxiety, depression, and compulsive spending in kids, […]
ISU trustees approve $84 million for new science complex facilities
With a combination of state funding and repayment from student fees, the ISU Board of Trustees approved $84 million in funds for three new STEM facilities. These include a new teaching building, an annex and a greenhouse.
House Republicans Propose Cutting Science Budgets, but by Less than Trump
The House budget proposal for 2027 would cut funding across several agencies, but by far less than what the Trump administration has proposed.
Kuna Hometown Fair kicks off with music and family-friendly entertainment happening all weekend
The Kuna Hometown Fair kicks off Friday at Bernie Fisher Park with carnival games, food, music, and family fun all weekend long.
Funding crisis in Argentina sparks new wave of protests
Two years after the country’s research funding collapsed, scientists are demonstrating against the government’s failure to restore previously cut scholarships and increase salaries as required by a 2025 law.
Fourth-year Purdue Veterinary Student Wins National Simmons Business Aptitude Award
For the first time, a Purdue veterinary student has won the national Simmons Educational Fund (SEF) Business Aptitude Award. The recipient is Luke Bousema of the DVM Class of 2026. The award includes a cash prize of $35,000.
From Campus to Capitol Hill: Stony Brook Students Advocate for Science and Research Funding
Members of Stony Brook University’s student Advocacy Corps recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in the AAAS Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) workshop, representing the university in the national program focused on science policy and advocacy. The undergraduate students were selected and sponsored by the university’s Office of Federal Relations to attend
Military spouses want government to waive up to $1 million business loan fees
"...one of the biggest barriers to entrepreneurship is access to funding."
Clocking in Colorado: Business Incubator Center
Award-winning nonprofit offers workspace, mentorship, and funding to small businesses at every stage.
In Memoriam: Peter R. Moody, Jr., Professor Emeritus of Political Science
Peter R. Moody Jr., October 13, 1943 ~ May 2, 2026 (age 82) Funeral Mass Livestream Link It is with deep sadness that the children …
In Memoriam: Peter R. Moody, Jr., Professor Emeritus of Political Science
Peter R. Moody Jr., October 13, 1943 ~ May 2, 2026 (age 82) Funeral Mass Livestream Link It is with deep sadness that the children …
Why VCs Are Suddenly Funding the Business Model They Used to Hate
For decades, VCs called agencies 'lifestyle businesses' and refused to invest. AI changed the math, and now the biggest firms in venture are racing to fund them.
Frame-Gen to 30fps? Lego Batman's "Bizarre" PC Specs Sheet Is a Case Study in How Not To Market a Game
"It's a bad decision and kind of funny."
Students learn about science of trees and the art of woodworking
Students learn to spot unhealthy trees, then turn them into benches and tables for class outside. Some pieces are auctioned to fund more trees.
How X Is Driving the Politics of Mutually Assured Dysfunction
Americans seem none too impressed with their polarized politics. Big majorities disapprove of the way Congress is working — or to be more precise, not working. Yet the system shows remarkably little capacity to heal itself. Why is this?
Taiwan Breaks Political Deadlock to Approve $25 Billion U.S. Arms Purchase
With time running out, Taiwanese lawmakers approved funds for buying U.S. weapons, fearing they could lose support if they didn’t act now.
Bill Cassidy has taken political risks to get funding for Louisiana. Will voters care?
Cassidy coasted to reelection six years ago but is fighting for his political life against two other Republicans, U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow of Baton Rouge and State Treasurer John Fleming of Minden, in the upcoming May 16 party primary election.
MARY BRUNKOW
A chance discovery made around 80 years ago paved the way for Mary Brunkow’s painstaking work, which contributed to redefining how the immune system functions. From investigating an obscure gene dismissed as ‘junk’ by other scientists, to choosing to opt out of academia and conduct her research at a biotech startup, Brunkow has embraced the unexpected throughout her career.
Peoria entertainment company hopes to offer signature cocktails at shows
“We'd like to do some cocktails because that would be really fun to have signature cocktails for each show.\
Scientists unlock fungi's secret chemistry, offering a greener path to crop protection
Pesky pests can wreak havoc on plants by chewing leaves, boring into stems, and sucking sap from trees. Beyond the direct damage, they also spread harmful bacteria, viruses, and fungi that can infect and ultimately kill the ...
Judge rules Trump administration’s cancellation of humanities grants was unconstitutional
The Trump administration’s cancellation of more than $100 million in humanities grants to scholars, writers, research groups and other organizations was unconstitutional, and the Department of Government Efficiency had no authority to end the funding, a federal judge in New York ruled on Thursday.
I used AI to code a scheduling app in 10 minutes
I wanted to see how many minutes it would take to build a cute app on Lovable, with functions my friends and I could use to solve scheduling problems.
Maryland ranked high among states for public health preparedness, but could be doing more
Maryland remains better prepared to combat public health emergencies than most other states, but federal shakeups in staffing and funding could threaten those protections, according to a new report from Trust for America’s Health.
Johns Hopkins Business School Receives $50M Gift
The Johns Hopkins Carey Business School has received a $50 million gift from the W. P. Carey Foundation to provide start-up funding for full-time M.B.A. students pursuing entrepreneurship, as well as support faculty professorships and foster their connection with industry partners.
Scientists make stunning discovery that could change our understanding of the Universe
Scientists may have uncovered a surprising secret behind why life exists at all. A new study suggests that the Universe’s fundamental constants — the deep physical rules that govern everything from atoms to stars — appear to sit within an incredibly narrow “sweet spot” that allows liquids to flow properly inside living cells. Even tiny shifts in these constants could make blood too thick, water too sticky, or cellular motion impossible, potentially wiping out life as we know it.
Small business, big impact: Gunter thrift store funds scholarships for local students
A thrift store in Gunter is funding scholarships for local high school students while providing affordable shopping options for the community.
Strawberry Festival nears with fiesta theme and expanded entertainment lineup
The 2026 Strawberry Festival is just days away, and organizers say excitement and registrations are at record highs. New entertainment has been added on Main Street and at Jawbone Park, alongside a bigger parade and expanded family fun night.
Is It Time To Reassess Six Flags Entertainment (FUN) After Its Recent Share Price Rebound?
If you are wondering whether Six Flags Entertainment is attractively priced today or a potential value trap in disguise, this article breaks down what the current share price is really offering you. The stock last closed at US$19.69, with returns of 9.3% over the past week, 10.1% over the past month, 27.1% year to date, and a 45.5% decline over the past year as well as 52.2% and 54.1% declines over the last 3 and 5 years. Recent headlines around Six Flags Entertainment have focused on its...
Small Business AI Measure Approved » CBIA
SB 417 authorizes a study of a Small Business Artificial Intelligence Grant Fund, an important and forward looking step.
Mess Fest returns to Orlando Science Center May 9–10 with messy, hands-on physics
Mess Fest is back at Orlando Science Center May 9–10, and I got a media preview of the messy, hands-on fun (including 3 experiments outside). Expect washable paint, physics demos, and big reactions—plus it’s included with general admission (members get in free).
Nebraska sports financing board OKs tax incentives for Lincoln and Omaha projects, rejects others
Of the 11 applicants for tax incentives to fund sports facility projects across the state, only two projects were approved.
Trump’s Vanity Projects Are Wildly Unpopular. Why Is He Forging On?
Republicans even want taxpayers to help fund the elaborate White House ballroom now.
Scoop: Atar Capital selling behavioral health provider Clarvida
It's one of several Medicaid-reliant care companies in market as federal funding and policy changes pressure state programs.
‘That’s a problem’: Councilor grills health commissioner over childcare workforce grant funding
Executive Councilor John Stephen pointedly questioned officials from the Department of Health and Human Services during this week’s meeting about why a childcare workforce grant program was not funded.
The Museum of Innovation and Science is gearing up for its annual "Big Bang" fundraiser
The Museum of Innovation and Science is gearing up for its annual Big Bang fundraiser tonight, inviting the community to celebrate science, art, and the future
Scientists unlock fungi's secret chemistry, offering a greener path to crop protection
Pesky pests can wreak havoc on plants by chewing leaves, boring into stems, and sucking sap from trees. Beyond the direct damage, they also spread harmful bacteria, viruses, and fungi that can infect ...
Mo Farah urges against possible £120m cut to school sports in England
Athlete and sport bodies call for rethink after health and education departments each propose £60m funding cuts
The National Academy of Sciences Elects Two Berkeley Lab Researchers
Two Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) scientists have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. They are part of a cohort of 120 new members and 25 international members. The National Academy of Sciences is a private, nonprofit institution that was established under a congressional charter signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863. It recognizes achievement in science by election to membership, and — alongside the National Academy of Engineering and the National Academy of Medicine — provides science, engineering, and health policy advice to the federal government and other organizations. The 2026 electees bring the total number of active members to 2,705 with 557 international members. Gary Karpen is a biologist senior faculty scientist in Berkeley Lab’s Biological Systems and Engineering Division and a Professor of Cell and Developmental Physiology in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at UC Berkeley. Karpen studies how the structure, organization, and maintenance of genetic material impact inheritance and cell function. His lab focuses on chromatin — a packaged form of DNA strands wrapped around proteins that comprises our chromosomes — with a particular emphasis on centromeres, rarely expressed sequences called heterochromatin, DNA repair, and regulatory RNAs. His research reveals insights into fundamental aspects of nuclear organization and genome regulation that are shared across the tree of life, broadening our understanding of cancer and other diseases, birth defects, and aging. Kam-Biu Luk is a Professor Emeritus of physics at UC Berkeley and a retired senior faculty scientist in Berkeley Lab’s Physics Division. He is an experimental particle physicist whose research has focused on neutrinos: nearly massless, electrically neutral elementary particles that can pass through matter virtually undetected. Neutrinos are created during radioactive decay processes, including the fusion process occurring in stars and the fission process that powers nuclear reactors. Luk initiated and co-led the Daya Bay Reactor Neutrino Experiment, a project based in China with more than 200 international collaborators. In 2012, the Daya Bay experiment discovered a new form of a phenomenon called “neutrino oscillation” in which neutrinos change from one type to another. For this discovery, Luk and his collaborator Yifan Wang received the 2014 American Physical Society Division of Particles and Fields W.K.H. Panofsky Prize for outstanding work in experimental particle physics, and he was also the co-recipient of the 2016 Breakthrough Prize. Luk is currently participating in the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) hosted by Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, which will investigate any potential difference in behavior between neutrinos and antineutrinos that may shed light on the evolution of the universe, especially why antimatter is absent in the present universe. ### Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is committed to groundbreaking research focused on discovery science and solutions for abundant and reliable energy supplies. The lab’s expertise spans materials, chemistry, physics, biology, earth and environmental science, mathematics, and computing. Researchers from around the world rely on the lab’s world-class scientific facilities for their own pioneering research. Founded in 1931 on the belief that the biggest problems are best addressed by teams, Berkeley Lab and its scientists have been recognized with 17 Nobel Prizes. Berkeley Lab is a multiprogram national laboratory managed by the University of California for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. DOE’s Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States, and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, please visit energy.gov/science.
What healthcare AI cannot be allowed to become, according to one CIO
If the most powerful technology of the era simply squeezes margin from a system that already prioritizes throughput over healing, that's not innovation, says Dr. Ash Goel – it's automating the dysfunction.
German Business Leader Criticizes Merz for Poor Reform Record
The head of Germany’s Chambers of Commerce and Industry sharply criticized Chancellor Friedrich Merz for his poor reform record, calling the conservative leader’s ruling coalition dysfunctional and unreliable.
GameStop CEO Accused Of Auctioning Off Remnants Of Game Informer Vault
Ryan Cohen tried to fund an acquisition he can't afford by selling what seems to be games from the publication's 'Vault'
What California’s Next Governor Needs to Know about Health Care
Rising costs, an aging population, and the specter of major federal funding cuts are among the challenges the next governor will face.