SCROLL NEWS / DISCOVERY
Search headlines
Find the stories shaping the conversation.
Results for " early " 7,162 found 🔀 AI-powered Shuffle
Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as mayor of New York City
Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist who campaigned on a promise to tackle the affordability crisis in one of America’s most expensive cities, was sworn in as New York City’s 112th mayor early Thursday.
Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as mayor of New York City
Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist who campaigned on a promise to tackle the affordability crisis in one of America’s most expensive cities, was sworn in as New York City’s 112th mayor early Thursday.
Top HIV Science Stories of 2025
Twice-yearly PrEP makes its debut, novel HIV treatments are in the pipeline and metabolic health gets more attention.
Brett Favre shares health update on battle with Parkinson's disease
Brett Favre shared an update on his health a year after revealing he was diagnosed with Parkinson's, saying he is in the early stages of the disease.
Man battered, robbed inside River North business: Chicago police
A 25-year-old man was battered and robbed early Monday morning inside a River North business, Chicago police said.
Health experts urge older adults to stay ahead of illness with regular checkups
Preventative checkups have been proven to catch life-threatening health conditions early.
Oil tanker pursued by US now has a Russian flag painted on its side
Crew members aboard the aging, rusted oil tanker that the US has been pursuing at sea for nearly two weeks appear to have painted a crude image of a Russian flag on the ship’s hull, which American officials believe is an attempt at claiming Russian protection, a US official familiar with the matter said.
These 6 well-known Louisville businesses announced departures in 2025
Businesses that announced closures in Louisville in 2025 include Brown-Forman Cooperage, KFC's U.S. headquarters and Nearly New Shop.
Bruising on Trump’s left hand sparks renewed questions about his health
New bruising on Donald Trump’s left hand is reviving questions about his health nearly one year after he became the oldest president to take the oath of office.
Bruising on Trump’s left hand sparks renewed questions about his health
New bruising on Donald Trump’s left hand is reviving questions about his health nearly one year after he became the oldest president to take the oath of office.
Feds award Delaware nearly $160 million for rural health expansion
The federal government awarded Delaware $157 million as part of a national program aimed at bolstering rural health care.
Samsung launches the Galaxy A17 and Galaxy Tab A11+ in the US, here are the prices
They will both be released in early January. Samsung is finally bringing the Galaxy A17 5G to the US. This phone was launched elsewhere in August. Joining...
Penguins 5, Hurricanes 1
It was one of those games for the Carolina Hurricanes as they fell behind early and ended up with a lackluster, 5-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night in Pittsburgh. Three minutes and change into the game, Sidney Crosby scored his 21st of the season. Before the end of the first period, it […]
2XKO appears to leak its console and Season 1 release date... again
2XKO has been in the hands of PC players for a few months already, and it seems now we know when console owners can get in on the action too.Riot Games appears to have accidentally posted a trailer early ...
Fargo sports cards store manager charged with stealing nearly $30k in cash, inventory
Felony theft charges were filed Tuesday against Jared Freese, of Moorhead, after an owner of Triple Diamond Sports Cards reported discovering the crimes over the weekend.
Vermont set to receive nearly $1B over five years for health care reform
“I don't think I've ever seen anything quite like this, frankly,” said Mike Del Trecco, the president and CEO of Vermont’s hospital association.
Anker’s portable backup battery is an even better investment now it’s nearly half off
It can power up to six devices.
Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Way-too-early look at the first round of 2026
How long has Trump been in office? 2026 will bring his first year back
President Donald Trump returned to office for his second term on Jan. 20, 2025. He served his first term from 2017-2021. It has nearly been 365 days.
Earth’s worst extinction was followed by a shockingly fast ocean comeback
A spectacular fossil trove on the Arctic island of Spitsbergen shows that marine life made a stunning comeback after Earth’s greatest extinction. Tens of thousands of fossils reveal fully aquatic reptiles and complex food chains thriving just three million years later. Some predators grew over five meters long, challenging the idea of a slow, step-by-step recovery. The find rewrites the early history of ocean ecosystems.
12/30 Big Ten Basketball Preview: Wisconsin Hosts Milwaukee
The season continues on Tuesday with a triple header tipping off early this evening on BTN. Let’s take a look at the upcoming action. Howard at Northwestern Wildcats In the first game today Northwestern will look to close out the year with a much needed win. The Wildcats are 2-4 over their past six games, […]
What causes early-onset colon cancer? New research offers clues
Doctors Are Seeing Colon Cancer in People in Their 20s and 30s. New Research Suggests It Starts in Infancy.
New AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Listing Suggests $500 US Price For Boosted 8-Core 3D V-Cache CPU
The upcoming AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D was listed on a retailer at nearly $500 before launch, which indicates its possible pricing.
Former Hamilton mayor Tom Nye named Small Business Person of the Year
In nearly 40 years in serving Hamilton, Dr. Tom Nye said he’s been “very blessed in life” as he continues to do the important work, both in business and the community.
Trump administration rolls out rural health funding, with strings attached
Experts say the funding won't nearly offset the losses that struggling rural hospitals will face from the administration's massive budget cuts.
Health officials warn of flu surge across ENC as peak season approaches
Medical facilities across ENC are witnessing a sharp spike in flu cases, some even seeing a nearly 3000% increase.
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.
Extreme Rush entertainment complex to open by early March
POCATELLO — After three years in the making, Extreme Rush will finally open its doors to area residents in the first quarter of 2026.
Unforgettable performances: 2025 sports year in review of local athletes' amazing achievements | Los Gatan
As the calendar turns, it’s impossible to reflect on the past year without celebrating the remarkable memories created by the Los Gatos High School sports teams and the student-athletes. From Friday Night Lights to packed gyms and early-morning practices, individuals and teams delivered performances that went far beyond the scoreboard. There were unforgettable comebacks, record-setting […]
Health insurance enrollment on Colorado’s marketplace running even with last year, even with subsidies slated to expire
Health insurance enrollment on Connect for Health Colorado, the state-run marketplace, is running nearly even with last year, even with federal subsidies slated to expire in January. As of Dec. 23, 256,422 Coloradans had enrolled...
Health insurance enrollment on Colorado’s marketplace running even with last year, even with subsidies slated to expire
Health insurance enrollment on Connect for Health Colorado, the state-run marketplace, is running nearly even with last year, even with federal subsidies slated to expire in January. As of Dec. 23, 256,422 Coloradans had enrolled...
Two airlines nearly collide taking off from Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport
Two planes nearly collided at Houston's Bush Intercontinental airport after Volaris flight made unauthorized turn into United Express path, FAA investigating.
Maya Rudolph reveals what Barack Obama told her after unaired 'SNL' sketch
Maya Rudolph is remembering the time she nearly played Barack Obama on 'SNL' — with Barack Obama — and the comment he made that she's still puzzling over to this day.
Mercer Health announces the retirement of Dr. Thangaraj Amaran, Vice President of Medical Affairs
Dr. Amaran began his tenure at Mercer Health in July 1981 as a Board Certified Urologist, dedicating nearly four decades to patient care until January 2018. His clinical expertise was matched by his leadership, serving as Vice Chief of Staff (1983), Chief of Staff (1985, 1986, 1991), and Past Chief of Staff (1992). During this […]
French Girl Chic or right-wing pin-up? The complicated style legacy of Brigitte Bardot
Bardot’s overarching legacy may not be as easy to define as her personal style. While she was a celebrated cultural icon who has left an indelible mark on fashion history, she was also perhaps an early prototype for the Trump-era pin-up.
One number controls your early retirement health costs — understand it and say goodbye to Medicare fears
Here's how it can make or break your health care costs in early retirement.
D-10 high school wrestling notebook explores December storylines
One month of the District 10 high school wrestling season is nearly complete. Jeff Uveino's notebook explores five storylines from December.
The 'actually premium' Motorola Signature phone is coming on January 7, 2026
Motorola's first true non-foldable flagship in nearly two years has an official launch date, at least in India.
Kratom and 7-OH products are widely available. They’re also at the heart of a public health debate. : Short Wave
Kratom and 7-OH products are available in many smoke shops. But earlier this year, the FDA recommended certain 7-OH products be scheduled alongside opioids. This isn’t the first time kratom has come under scrutiny. Nearly a decade ago, the DEA wanted to make certain active ingredients in kratom controlled substances. Meaning products would go from being widely available to highly restricted. After a massive wave of protest, the DEA decided not to move forward. Producer Rachel Carlson joins host Emily Kwong to talk about what could happen this time around, and what scientists know – and don’t know – about kratom and 7-OH. Interested in more of the science behind drugs and supplements? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
Rams eliminated from NFC West contention
Should Sean McVay shut down his starters 2 weeks early?
Mississippi State tunes up for SEC season vs. Alabama State
Mississippi State could be sorting out its early-season problems at the right time when it hosts Alabama State on Monday in Starkville, Miss.
Bengals fans believe they already won the Logan Wilson trade
It is way too early to call any kind of winner in the Logan Wilson trade.
Ayaneo's latest Game Boy remake will have an early bird starting price of $269
The Ayaneo Pocket Vert will be available in three colors via a crowdfunding campaign that will go live soon.
‘An icon in this town’: Dallas Regional Chamber chief Dale Petroskey steps down
In early July, Dallas Regional Chamber Petroskey announced he’d be stepping down from his high-profile post, citing a desire to spend more time with family...
This is your teen’s brain on phones and social media, according to science
A wave of new studies is shedding light on the risks of early smartphone access and heavy screen use for adolescent mental health and development.
This is your teen’s brain on phones and social media, according to science
A wave of new studies is shedding light on the risks of early smartphone access and heavy screen use for adolescent mental health and development.
Nearly half of NYC voted against Zohran Mamdani. What do they do now?
Some are protesting to support Israel. Others want to help moderate Democrats in the midterms.
Business owner says deadly San Jose shooting did not happen at her store
The owner of a business in a San Jose building where a deadly shooting broke out early Friday morning is reeling from the tragedy and trying to get the word out that it didn't happen at her store.
Nevada youth rank last in sports participation. Will rising costs make it worse?
Children from high-income families in Nevada are nearly three times more likely to play on a sports team as children from low-income families. Dive into the data on declining participation and rising costs.
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.
Main Street businesses burned in fire on the cusp of reopening as rebuild continues
Five businesses remain closed since a fire ripped through a Main Street complex in downtown Salt Lake City in August, but two of them are on track to open in early 2026.
Stock up now on these items before prices jump in early 2026, Wells Fargo says
Retail experts say now is the time to buy goods before prices rise as tariff-related costs could be passed along to consumers in the new year.
Fighting a health insurance denial? Here are some tips to help.
Denials can be appealed, but nearly half of insured adults who received a prior authorization denial in the past two years reported the appeals process was either somewhat or very difficult.
Bears jerseys, hats and gear spark shopper frenzy at Chicago sports retailers
"Christmas came early for our company this year," Clark Street Sports co-owner Jason Caref said.
A wave of bankruptcies is hitting nearly every corner of the economy, leading to this 'unusual' pattern
Bankruptcies are suddenly everywhere, from billion-dollar giants to small businesses to individuals. Experts are stumped at the breadth of industries.
A look back at a year of gardening in Cincinnati, from cicadas to snow
It's time to reflect on the gardening events from the past year: An early winter arrival, Brood XIV cicadas and a box tree moth invasion.
Hilton Head community swarms to support family that lost home, had business damaged in a matter of hours
For nearly 16 years, Delisheeyo on Hilton Head Island has been serving frozen yogurt to its customers. That was almost taken away when someone ran through their business, and then just hours later, an unexpected electrical fire destroyed the owner’s house.
Samsung Smart TV Owners Get Hundreds Of Channels For Free - Here's How
With the preinstalled Samsung TV Plus app, you can access nearly 700 live TV channels and over 1,000 movies, including exclusive content, for free.
4 people shot at San Jose business day after Christmas: police
Four people were shot and wounded early Friday morning at a business near the downtown area, police said.
Why This 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Needs A New Battery: P1AA700 Issue Explained
Some early-model 2025 Ioniq 5s may experience charging issues. Don't worry, though: The fix is usually a free battery replacement.
Rockets return home off morale-boosting win to face Cavaliers
In dire need of a performance more in line with their early-season successes and an effort that could mask the stench of three overtime losses during their just-wrapped six-game road trip, the Houston Rockets produced a result on Thursday that made their recent struggles appear aberrant.
4 shot and wounded at San Jose business
At least four people were shot and injured early Friday morning in San Jose, according to police.
UCF’s First Two Big 12 Games Will be Pivotal
KU and OSU matchups are two critical early games
Barstool Sports founder raises nearly $500K for family of Del. trooper killed in DMV shooting
Cpl. Matthew “Ty” Snook is credited with protecting civilians during the deadly attack; he leaves behind his wife and 1-year-old daughter
Missouri sportsbook promos: Earn nearly $3,000 in welcome bonuses with Missouri sports betting promo codes now
The best Missouri sportsbook promos are available now that sports betting is legal in the state. Get the latest Missouri sports betting promo codes and claim up to $3,000 in bonuses
Leaker Who Apple Is Suing Says 'Screw It,' Here's the Foldable iPhone Early
The YouTuber doesn't seem fazed by Apple's threats.
Texas Matters: Pass The Politics, Pappy
W. Lee “Pappy” O’Daniel was a flour salesman turned broadcaster who mastered early mass media to build a political machine. As host of a hugely popular radio show featuring his Hillbilly Boys band, he blended homespun entertainment with relentless self-promotion. He converted his audience into votes, winning the Texas governorship in 1938 and later a U.S. Senate seat. O’Daniel’s radio fame let him bypass party elites and critics, turning airtime into personal power and profit.
Inside the quest to bring the Cybertruck to Europe
The Cybertruck has been on sale in the US for nearly two years, but Tesla has shown no signs of brining its most divisive EV across the Atlantic.
How 2 men behind the Critical Role machine plan to turn the nerdworld royalty into a legacy brand
Ed Lopez and Ben Van Der Fluit were early executives on the Critical Role team. They helped the eight cofounders build a nerdworld empire in 10 years.
5 iOS 26.3 Features You Can Look Forward To In Early 2026
Apple keeps to a pretty consistent routine with regards to iOS updates; here's what's coming with version 26.3 in January or February.
A surprising brain cleanup reduced epileptic seizures and restored memory
A new study suggests temporal lobe epilepsy may be linked to early aging of certain brain cells. When researchers removed these aging cells in mice, seizures dropped, memory improved, and some animals avoided epilepsy altogether. The treatment used drugs already known to science, raising the possibility of quicker translation to people. The results offer new hope for patients who do not respond to existing medications.
A Christmas tree 80 light-years wide appears in space
This Christmas, astronomers are highlighting a spectacular region of space that looks remarkably like a glowing holiday tree. Known as NGC 2264, this distant star-forming region sits about 2,700 light-years away and is filled with newborn stars lighting up clouds of gas and dust. The stars form a triangular shape called the Christmas Tree cluster, crowned by the dramatic Cone Nebula and wrapped in the swirling Fox Fur Nebula below. Together, these features create a festive cosmic scene spanning nearly 80 light-years, showing how young stars shape their surroundings on a truly galactic scale.
From paperboy to vacuum salesman, the unglamorous early jobs of 15 CEOs
Though some of the most prominent CEOs are now worth billions, many started their careers far from the C-suite.
Historic Ann Arbor store closes after more than a century in business
After nearly 120 years serving the Ann Arbor community, Downtown Home and Garden welcomed customers for the final time on Christmas Eve before closing its doors permanently.
Alameda Health System to Lay Off Hundreds in January After Massive Federal Cuts
The significant cuts to Medicaid caused by the Trump administration’s tax and spending bill are pushing Alameda Health System to lay off nearly 300 workers.
Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children's health programs
The American Academy of Pediatrics sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, seeking to block nearly $12 million in cuts to the group.
Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children's health programs
The American Academy of Pediatrics sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, seeking to block nearly $12 million in cuts to the group.
Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children's health programs
The American Academy of Pediatrics sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, seeking to block nearly $12 million in cuts to the group
Gibbon awarded $500K grant for downtown revitalization, business upgrades
Gibbon has been awarded nearly $500,000 in Community Block Grant Funding to revitalize its downtown area and develop a new comprehensive plan with assistance fr
RWJBarnabas Health Welcomes Rutgers Faculty to Harvest
We were proud to welcome leadership and faculty from Rutgers University-Newark and Rutgers Business School for a meeting of the minds and a tour of Harvest: an RWJBarnabas Health Farm to Community Center, slated to open early next year.
Is there a Christmas truce in the Starmer farmer ding-dong?
There’s an ‘early present’ for farmers but tensions between Labour and rural communities remain
US signs health agreements with African nations, warns against nonperformance
The U.S. signed four new global health memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with Madagascar, Sierra Leone, Botswana, and Ethiopia, which total nearly $2.3 billion in funding, the State Department said on Tuesday.
This tiny peptide could help stop brain damage after injury
A four–amino acid peptide called CAQK has shown powerful brain-protective effects in animal models of traumatic brain injury. Delivered through a standard IV, it zeroes in on injured brain tissue, calming inflammation and reducing cell death while improving recovery. The peptide worked in both mice and pigs, whose brains are closer to humans in structure. Researchers are now preparing to move toward early human clinical trials.
The Pixel 10, our favorite Android phone, is nearly 50 percent off right now
Coupon codes FTW.
UPDATE: Dougherty County Approves Entertainment Complex Near Albany Mall
After nearly 20 years of planning, commissioners have greenlighted the project expected to draw visitors from across Southwest Georgia.
Scientists create replica human womb lining and implant early-stage embryos
Studying chemical chatter as tiny balls of cells embed could shine a light on early pregnancy and glitches that lead to miscarriage
Missouri sportsbook promos: Get nearly $3,000 in welcome bonuses with Missouri sports betting promo codes now
The best Missouri sportsbook promos are available now that sports betting is legal in the state. Get the latest Missouri sports betting promo codes and claim up to $3,000 in bonuses
A Quarter Of American Families Face Financially Overwhelming Medical Expenses
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Dec. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More than 1 in 4 Americans are struggling with financial toxicity, with big medical bills dragging down both their money and their health, a new study says. Nearly 27% of U.S. residents faced high medical expenses or ...
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.
MIT scientists strip cancer of its sugar shield
Scientists at MIT and Stanford have unveiled a promising new way to help the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells more effectively. Their strategy targets a hidden “off switch” that tumors use to stay invisible to immune defenses—special sugar molecules on the cancer cell surface that suppress immune activity. Early tests show it can supercharge immune responses and outperform current antibody therapies.
Scientists find a weak spot in deadly fungus that shut down hospital intensive care units
A deadly hospital fungus that resists nearly every antifungal drug may have an unexpected weakness. Researchers discovered that Candida auris activates specific genes during infection to hunt for nutrients it needs to survive. This insight came from a new living-host model that allowed scientists to watch the fungus in action. The findings could eventually lead to new treatments or allow current drugs to be repurposed.
Where Kentucky Basketball stands heading into Christmas
Victory against St. John’s was a great early Christmas present
It's the 'gold standard' in autism care. Why are states reining it in?
Budget shortfalls and nearly $1 trillion in looming federal Medicaid cuts have prompted states to rein in spending on a widely embraced autism therapy, pinching families who depend on the services.
A veteran of news media business, Peter Stanton announces retirement
Peter Stanton has spent nearly his entire career in Worcester, working among independent news publications. He retires at the end of the year.
A navigator for better science reporting
Science touches nearly every beat in local journalism, yet many reporters lack the training or time to confidently navigate complex scientific topics. In this piece, Bob Sillick explains how The Open Notebook, in partnership with the Reynolds Journalism Institute, has launched the Science Reporting Navigator to close that gap. The new tool aims to help local journalists spot misinformation, understand research and bring scientific clarity to their daily reporting.
NCAA women's volleyball Way-Too-Early Top 10 for 2026
Will Texas A&M and Kentucky be the teams to beat again in 2026? How about Nebraska and Texas?
Pillen will fully fund $15 million business startup program he had cut by 25%
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced plans Monday to restore funding to a state program that invests early in local startups.
ChatGPT’s yearly recap sums up your conversations with the chatbot
How many messages did you send to ChatGPT this year?