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Dodgers receive glittering World Series jewelry to mark back-to-back titles
The loudest cheers went to World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Belgium dismantles USMNT 5-2 in nightmare friendly, raising World Cup alarms for Mauricio Pochettino
For the first time in the U.S. national team’s evolution under Mauricio Pochettino, this summer’s World Cup felt real and urgent Saturday.
Iranian attack on Saudi base injures US troops. More American forces arrive in the Middle East
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China launches world’s first floating deep-sea research island
China has launched a first-of-its-kind floating artificial island designed to support deep-sea scientific research in all weather conditions.
USMNT vs. Belgium score: Live updates as Christian Pulisic, Kevin de Bruyne face off in pre-World Cup match
Saturday's friendly against Belgium is the second-to-last match before USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino names his World Cup roster
Maxence Lacroix ‘dreams’ about playing at the 2026 World Cup
His first selection for the French national team has barely sunk in, yet Maxence Lacroix (25) is already looking ahead to his future with Les Bleus. With, of course, the World Cup firmly in his sights...
Netflix's Barren, Empty April Schedule Is The Future Of Entertainment
It’s no secret that Netflix is the largest streaming platform in the world. Over the last 10 years, it’s been … Continue reading "Netflix’s Barren, Empty April Schedule Is The Future Of Entertainment"
Spalletti wants 6️⃣ signings, Fullkrug, Lang and Koné latest 🔥
Italy is preparing to face Bosnia to book — after 12 years — a place at the USA-Canada-Mexico World Cup.Watch every Serie BKT match live on OneFootball for just €9.99 a month. Click here to buy ...
Kirsty Muir: British freestyle skier wins historic World Cup titles
Kirsty Muir becomes the first British woman to win both the slopestyle and overall World Cup titles by finishing second in the season finale in Switzerland.
Big League Chew Builds 2026 Ambassador Roster Around Baseball, Softball, and Entertainment Culture
Key Takeaways Big League Chew names five brand ambassadors for 2026, spanning youth baseball, professional softball, women's baseball, and entertainment Mo'ne Davis, the first girl to win and pitch a shutout in the Little League World Series, headlines the class Jocelyn Alo, the NCAA Divis
PlayStation prices surge worldwide amid tariffs and supply strain, second hike in a year
The price of a PlayStation is going up by another $100, the second time in less than a year that Sony has upped the price tag on its popular gaming console.
Dear Abby | Friend with benefits was never really even a friend
Dear Abby: Six months ago, I started spending time with a woman I knew casually for about a year following her traumatic breakup with her ex-boyfriend. At first, we were
Skeleton of massive blue whale expected to make final migration to Hatfield Marine Science Center in May
If all goes as planned, the skeleton — after help from scientists and specialists from around the world — will be fully reassembled in May outside the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, completing a journey from surf to scientific centerpiece.
Letters to Sports: Bill Plaschke's Dodgers prediction is a winner
Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section give their thoughts on the Dodgers and Bill Plaschke's prediction they won't win another World Series (hint, they like it).
China Is Rapidly Overtaking the United States as the World’s Scientific Superpower
The Trump administration has been a disaster for science.
UMaine’s Brian McGill earns one of science’s highest honors
UMaine ecologist Brian McGill has earned one of science’s highest honors for work that’s reshaping how the world understands biodiversity.
UMaine’s Brian McGill earns one of science’s highest honors
UMaine ecologist Brian McGill has earned one of science’s highest honors for work that’s reshaping how the world understands biodiversity.
Best Amazon Spring Sale gaming deals 2026: Mario Kart World at its lowest price ever
Editors' Choice Award-winning "Silent Hill f" is on sale.
'The best of both worlds': New prostate cancer treatment arrives in Pittsburgh
When George Dorkhom found out that his prostate cancer had advanced, he researched his best option for treatment. He was drawn to a new ultrasound procedure...
Global Health Needs Rethink As Systems Fall Behind
Global health leaders say the world needs to rethink how it approaches health, arguing that outdated systems, narrow thinking, and lack of coordination are
Midnight Mania! UFC 300 PPV Buys Revealed (And More)
Bringing you the weird and wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight!
Mom, 36, Had Health Symptoms Dismissed for Years. Then, She Was Diagnosed with One of the World’s Rarest Cancers (Exclusive)
A woman was diagnosed with one of the world’s rarest cancers, neuroendocrine cancer, after her health issues were dismissed over the years by multiple different types of doctors. Ashleigh Smith, a mom of two, worked a second job as a food delivery driver to help raise funds amid rising costs tied to her cancer treatments, she tells PEOPLE exclusively.
BLM abandoned best-available science for Wyoming, Montana sage grouse, lawsuit argues
Second legal challenge in four weeks contends that the federal government’s policy for about half of the world’s remaining sage grouse has failed to halt ongoing population declines.
Impossible Science Live! with World Champion of Magic Jason Latimer
Impossible Science Live! with World Champion of Magic Jason Latimer From bending light with physics, to shaping water with chemistry and walking through solid glass with engineering, World Champion of Magic Jason Latimer’s mind-blowing live show delivers an inspiring message of how “The right question changes everything.” Impossible Science LIVE! expands on Jason Latimer’s inspiring TED Talk “ Seeing Beyond the Illusion of Knowledge ” with family-friendly, mind-blowing illusion entertainment. Uniting his favorite illusions from his illustrious career, Latimer reveals the secret to his magic is not special powers but simply a pursuit of challenging the impossible with curiosity. During your museum visit from April 7-11, 2026, drop into the auditorium for one of Latimer’s shows throughout the day. Shows are included with your Spring Break admission and FREE for museum members. Add a membership to your cart for free Spring Break admission! Available showtimes: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. daily, with a 3:30 p.m. show on Saturday, April 11. Open seating; first come, first seated. About Jason Latimer: Jason Latimer has been featured on television around the world as both a scientist and magician. While Latimer is both a curator of the iconic Fleet Museum in San Diego, CA, and a World Champion Magician his network specials, TV series, and appearances span the globe. Jason has been featured as a science host on the Science Channel, Roku, Amazon, and as a magician on the Syfy Channel, History, BBC ONE, and Japan’s NHK. In 2021, SONY partnered with Latimer to bring his unique blend of science and magic to online and to PBS to assist with distance learning. Impossible Science’s growth has been exponential ever since, garnering over a hundred million views and multiple streaming awards as an educational series.
Opendoor, PENN Entertainment, Bally's, Wolverine Worldwide, and Royal Caribbean Shares Are Falling, What You Need To Know
What Happened? A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the latest University of Michigan survey revealed a sharp drop in consumer sentiment to...
Business Lookahead: Gauging the war's impact
STORY: From a worrying drop in stocks to a surge in energy prices from the war in the Middle East to key data on jobs and trade, these are the stories to watch in business and finance in the coming week. ::Look Ahead::War impactThe first quarter is ending with financial markets at the mercy of geopolitics.The Iran war has wiped roughly $7 trillion off global stocks since it erupted.With oil prices up nearly 70% year to date, suddenly interest rates are heading up, rather than down, and energy-hungry AI does not look like such a slam-dunk anymore.Meanwhile, gold has plunged 16% after being nearly unstoppable since the start of 2025.We’ll see whether markets roll on or rollover as the second quarter begins.::Job growth in focusThe U.S. jobs report for March comes out Friday.It will offer a crucial view into the economy's health as investors gauge fallout from the energy price surge.Monthly payrolls are seen rising by 48,000, according to a Reuters poll. February's surprisingly weak report caught Wall Street off guard, showing nonfarm payrolls fell by 92,000 while the unemployment rate increased to 4.4%.Uncertainty over the Iran war is also clouding the economic forecasts for the Federal Reserve, with Wall Street pulling back on expectations for U.S. interest rate cuts this year as the oil price surge fuels concerns about rising inflation.Other U.S. data in the coming week includes retail sales for February and reports on manufacturing and services activity.::Chip checkSouth Korea releases its trade data for March on Wednesday.It will provide an early indicator of how the global economy is holding up in the face of the war and the resulting shock to energy prices. Korea's export-heavy economy is a bellwether for global trade and one of the first to report data from the previous month.Its manufacturing fortunes are of even greater interest than usual, not just because of its dependence on Middle Eastern energy imports, but also because its world-leading DRAM chips are of critical importance to the AI sector and currently in short supply too. ::Inflation assessmentAnd flash euro zone inflation for March is due on Tuesday. After long hovering around the 2% mark, higher energy prices are now expected to push headline inflation up, as they did in 2022. The question is, how large and sustained any jump in inflation might be.Early data is not painting a pretty picture. Private sector growth in the euro zone slowed sharply in March, with input costs rising to their highest in more than three years and supply chains being significantly disrupted.Money markets are now heavily pricing in a rate hike which was almost unthinkable before the Iran war.
UAH Atmospheric and Earth Science graduate students earn top honors at 106th AMS annual meeting
Two Atmospheric and Earth Science (AES) graduate students from the at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, were recognized with top awards at the 106th Annual Meeting of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) recently in Houston, Texas. The First Symposium on Tropical Meteorology and Climate was part of the AMS Annual Meeting, one of the premier gatherings of atmospheric scientists worldwide.
Atlantic Trivia, March 27, 2026: Chinese Science
What ninth-century Chinese invention was at first employed primarily for fireworks rather than in the capacity that would change the world centuries later?
Three to give art talks at UC Davis
Three visionaries share their insight into their art at UC Davis this April. The California Studio: Manetti Shrem Artist Residencies at UC Davis explores the world of art through two
LIVE: Spain vs Serbia – World Cup 2026 friendly
Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.
Argentina vs. Mauritania: Time, date, TV channel and how to watch today
Argentina prepares to defend its World Cup title with a hastily-scheduled friendly against Mauritania on Friday.
‘Promise and Pitfalls’ of AI in health care at center of URI Pharmacy conference
KINGSTON, R.I. — March 27, 2026 — Despite its relative infancy among world-changing technologies in human history—the wheel, the printing press, electricity, the Internet—artificial intelligence has most rapidly become ubiquitous, already adopted by billions of people just a few short years after becoming publicly available. AI has infiltrated virtually all aspects of life, including health […]
Antimatter took to the road for the very first time. Here’s why it matters
Scientists successfully transported a minute quantity of antimatter for the first time, opening up new possibilities for the study of the world’s most expensive substance.
World Health Organization tracking new COVID variant, found in more than 20 states
The World Health Organization is tracking a new COVID variant, known as Cicada
Vanderbilt Lung Transplant Program sets new record
The Vanderbilt Transplant Center is now the second largest lung transplant center in the United States by volume, with 149 lung transplants in 2025, the most ever in one year at Vanderbilt Health. The Vanderbilt Lung Transplant Program leads the nation in organ preservation and regeneration and is among the best in long-term outcomes, demonstrating the success of the interdisciplinary team in caring for these complex patients. Several features make the program unique in the United States, said Konrad Hoetzenecker, MD, PhD, professor of Thoracic Surgery and surgical director of the Vanderbilt Lung Transplant Program. Vanderbilt serves as a “second opinion center” and accepts most complex candidates that are turned down by other centers due to increased perioperative risk. This includes patients over 70 years old, patients requiring combined procedures with their transplant, multiorgan transplantations and sensitized patients (individuals who have pre-formed anti-HLA antibodies who are at higher risk for complications). The expertise and excellent outcomes have attracted patients far beyond the borders of Tennessee; almost half of Vanderbilt Health’s lung transplant recipients come from out of state. “Another unique feature is our minimally invasive transplant program,” Hoetzenecker said. “By using distinct surgical instruments and techniques, the incisions can be kept as small as 7 to 8 centimeters, which results in better healing, less pain and faster recovery. “This minimally invasive approach is embedded in an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol, a multimodal, evidence-based perioperative care pathway designed to reduce surgical stress, minimize complications and speed up recovery. Our unique ERAS protocol, by a dedicated interdisciplinary approach, aims to improve recovery after lung transplant and reduce ICU and hospital stay.” The lung transplant program recently celebrated a milestone — 1,000 lung transplants since the program began in 1990. “This significant achievement reflects the concerted effort of a multidisciplinary collaboration by the Departments of Thoracic Surgery, Medicine, Anesthesiology and Critical Care,” said David Erasmus, MD, associate professor of Medicine and medical director of Vanderbilt Lung Transplant. Lung transplants have been attempted since the 1960s, but they were largely unsuccessful until the 1980s, when surgical techniques were refined and new antirejection drugs proved effective. Patient outcomes steadily improved from the 1990s to the present. Vanderbilt’s fourth lung transplant recipient in 1990, Pam Everett, is the longest-living, single-lung transplant known in the world, recently celebrating 35 years since her transplant. The Vanderbilt Lung Transplant surgical team is led by Hoetzenecker and Caitlin Demarest, MD, PhD, the surgical director and associate surgical director of the Vanderbilt Lung Transplant program. Erasmus is the medical director of Vanderbilt Lung Transplant along with Anil Trindade, MD, associate medical director and associate professor of Medicine.
Cole Palmer receives firm warning over his World Cup chances
Cole Palmer, Thomas Tuchel and England: Fight for World Cup Place IntensifiesPressure builds on Palmer in England setupThe conversation around Cole Palmer, Thomas Tuchel and England national team spea...
Does Saka Deserve More Empathy?
First of all, I should clarify that I have always viewed Bukayo Saka as overrated. A good player, but not world-class, as some Gooners would have you believe. Certainly, he is young enough to develop ...
Blue Reflection Quartet announced for PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC
Publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Gust have announced Blue Reflection series collection Blue Reflection Quartet for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC (Steam). It will launch on July 30 world…
FIU hospitality ranked No. 3, politics top 15 among U.S. public universities; several other programs ranked in 2026 QS World University Rankings
FIU's hospitality program is ranked No. 3 among U.S. public universities, No. 23 in the world and No. 1 in Florida, according to the 2026 QS World University Rankings.
Engadget Podcast: Can Microsoft fix Windows 11 by dumping AI?
We chat with PCWorld's Mark Hachman about where Windows is headed.
As Trump feels pressure to end war, allies fear what Iran may do next
Iran has demonstrated it can inflict significant damage on the world’s economy, even while outgunned. That creates a dilemma for President Trump.
19th-Century Blues: When Science Killed God and Made Some Englishmen Sad
With the Royal Navy ruling the waves, Queen Victoria safely on her throne, science explaining a confusing world, and British missionaries, explorers, and armies turning the map pink you’d think tha…
'Growth' for Republic of Ireland despite Prague pain
Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson says there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic following his side's World Cup play-off shootout defeat by the Czech Republic.
2026 World Cup playoffs: Jamaica, Suriname advance; Italy, Sweden also a win away from qualifying
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
Genius Sports opens up real-time live sports targeting to brands
The live sports data firm is working with Publicis and a list of SSPs ahead of major sports tentpoles like the NBA Finals and World Cup
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE)/
The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), the world's leading anti‑piracy coalition, has successfully shut down AnimePlay, one of the largest illicit anime streaming applications operating in the Asia-Pacific region. The application was run out of Riau, Indonesia.
2026 World Cup playoffs live updates, scores: New Caledonia faces Jamaica as DR Congo awaits winner
Texas Youth Sports Leagues: A world with little oversight - what families can do
After KPRC 2’s investigation into Katy American Little League, families across the Houston area are raising similar concerns, highlighting a lack of oversight in youth sports — and what parents can do to protect their money and their kids.
World Trade Center Health Program will start hiring, federal officials tell lawmakers
The program, which serves about 140,000 people sickened by exposure to the Sept. 11, 2001, attack sites, has been grappling with staff shortages.
2026 World Cup playoffs live updates, scores: Italy, Kosovo, Denmark among teams advancing as final 6 spots up for grabs
2026 World Cup playoffs live updates, scores: Italy, Denmark, Sweden among those advancing as final 6 spots up for grabs
Winning teams bring business boost to Seattle’s Pioneer Square
Seattle business owners near the city’s sports stadiums are expecting a significant economic boost as the Mariners season begins and the region prepares for the upcoming World Cup.
Winning teams bring business boost to Seattle’s Pioneer Square
Seattle business owners near the city’s sports stadiums are expecting a significant economic boost as the Mariners season begins and the region prepares for the upcoming World Cup.
DOJ sues SeaWorld’s parent company over ban on wheeled walkers at their parks
Tthe department asked for a jury trial in Orlando to determine if United Parks & Resorts has violated the Americans with Disabilities Act
Broadcasters navigate scale, complexity of 2026 World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is poised to be the most expansive and logistically complex broadcast operation the sport has ever seen, as media companies prepare to cover a record number of matches across three host countries while tailoring coverage for a wide range of audiences.
Unity Releases Preliminary First Quarter Results Exceeding Guidance; Will Enhance Growth and Profitability by Exiting Non-Strategic Ad Businesses
Unity (NYSE: U), the world’s leading game engine, today announced preliminary revenue and Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter 2026 above guidance. Unity ex...
Top End Sports brings sports-based wheelchairs to life
Inside a Pinellas Park warehouse, precision engineering meets purpose. Top End builds equipment that helps athletes around the world compete at the highest level.
Did AMD Just Make the Best CPU for Gamers and Creators?
The new Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition chip is supposed to be the best CPU for both worlds.
PSA: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Is Now Available Physically On Switch 2
And it's not a Game-Key Card
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman keeps changing his mind
What do you call a giant, world-changing company that pivots like a small startup?
LIVE: Brazil vs France – FIFA World Cup 2026 warm up
Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, before our comprehensive text commentary stream.
World Cup qualifying live scores today: Playoff brackets, schedule
The final six spots for the 2026 World Cup will be decided over the next few days, with playoff games being held in Europe and Mexico.
AMD Unleases Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, The World’s First CPU With Dual 3D V-Cache: 5.6 GHz, 208 MB Cache, 200W TDP
AMD has officially announced its first dual 3D V-Cache CPU, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, offering a massive 208 MB cache design.
Lynn sports management students attend National Football League Combine
Lynn University sports management students attended the Sports Management Worldwide National Football League (NFL) Combine Football Career Conference in…
2025 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow
Department Chair, Professor Alexander Spokoyny has been selected as a 2025 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in recognition of his distinguished contributions in main group and organometallic chemistry and academic community engagement and leadership. AAAS is the world’s largest general-scientific society and publisher of the journal Science. Spokoyny is among the 449 scientists, engineers, and innovators spanning 24 scientific disciplines who are being recognized for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements. Four of the new fellows are UCLA faculty members. The new Fellows will be celebrated in Washington, D.C., in late May 2026. Read more about the new AAAS Fellows here. AAAS Fellows in the UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry are Professors Kendall Houk (1988), Paul Weiss (1999), Richard Kaner (2000), David Eisenberg and Todd Yeates (2001), Juli Feigon (2002), Miguel Garcia-Garibay and Steven Clarke (2007), Heather Maynard, Carla Koehler, Xiangfeng Duan and Neil Garg (2018), Paula Diaconescu and Thomas Mason (2019), Joseph Loo (2021), and Yi Tang (2022). Penny Jennings, UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, penjen@g.ucla.edu.
Teens and screens
WFU’s Center for Literacy Education explores the intersections of teen digital literacy, brain health, and intentional engagement in a 96% online world.
North Carolina coaching search: Billy Donovan, Tommy Lloyd and other top candidates address UNC job
The blue blood opening in Chapel Hill has created serious buzz in the college basketball coaching world
Review: Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage (Switch 2) - A Great Port Of Sega's Deep Yet Approachable Fighter
REVOlutionary?
The versatile Play speaker is a great way into the Sonos world
It works well both at home and out in the world.
WEBTOON Entertainment Announces Unified International CANVAS Platform, Helping Creators Grow Their Audience and Earnings
WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: WBTN), a global entertainment company and home to some of the world’s largest storytelling platforms, today announced a u...
American Association for the Advancement of Science names 10 UF faculty fellows
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals, has named 10 University of Florida faculty members to its 2025 AAAS Fellows.
South Korea’s Kakao Entertainment appoints JungHee Ko as Co-CEO alongside Joseph Chang in
Ko takes on an additional role as Chief Platform Officer, overseeing a newly created unit responsible for Kakao Entertainment’s platform services…
Introducing Pitt’s newest American Association for the Advancement of Science fellows
Jill Millstone and Ora Weisz join nearly 500 scientists recognized this year by the world’s largest scientific society.
Iran war: how rising energy prices are affecting people around the world
Energy costs are rising globally due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war. Other supply chains could also be in peril.
World Cup 2026 stadium guides: Welcome to Los Angeles Stadium, the most expensive sports venue in the world
SoFi Stadium was primarily funded and developed by LA Rams owner Stan Kroenke. It will host eight games including two USMNT fixtures
CPAC convention underway in Grapevine
The Conservative Political Action Conference convention is underway in Grapevine as grassroots activists across the world discuss policy ideas. Participants...
Italy ‘can’t afford’ another World Cup failure, economically too
La Gazzetta dello Sport examines the figures behind Italy’s possible qualification for the World Cup, arguing that the Azzurri literally can’t afford another play-off elimination.Gennaro Gattuso��...
Trunk show: Elephants roam the human imagination in EcoTarium exhibit
Elephants are a study of grace, beauty and strength, but they face threats, mainly from humans. An exhibit at the EcoTarium their world, and ours.
BBC Sport weekly quiz: How many Premier League Golden Boots has Mohamed Salah won?
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
Coleman sets tone for resurgent Irish before Prague play-off
Before Thursday's World Cup play-off against the Czech Republic, Seamus Coleman eloquently captures the mood inside the Republic of Ireland camp.
San Diego scientists discover gene in plants that could slow drought impacts
Research from San Diego's The Salk Institute for Biological Studies could soon protect crops from drought all around the world. A recently published study says drought directly impacts the rate at which plants age.
Two from Cornell elected 2025 AAAS Fellows
Engineering professor Lara Estroff and plant science professor Klaas van Wijk have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest general scientific society.
AdeptiCon Preview 2026 – A new Lumineth Realm-lords warband breezes into Warhammer Underworlds
Awesome aelves and their adorable vulpine spirit revealed.
Encouraging progress in inclusive health policies for refugees and migrants
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports a major shift in how countries are responding to the health needs of refugees and migrants, with new data showing more than 60 countries—two thirds of those surveyed—now include them in their national health policies and laws.
FOX Sports Assembles Top-Tier Roster for 2026 MLB Regular Season Coverage
After an enthralling World Baseball Classic, FOX Sports returns to the 2026 Major League Baseball season with a dynamic roster of broadcasters.
Quantum science outreach program sees Golden State expansion
Since its creation in 2022, SparCQS has introduced thousands of individuals to the not-so-small world of quantum science. Housed within the Center for Materials Interfaces in Research and Access (¡MIRA!), the workforce development initiative, whose name is an acronym for Sparking Curiosity in Quantum Science, delivers a trailer’s worth of colorful, approachable quantum science demonstrations to K-12…
Woot is offering over 20 percent off Switch 2 controllers and games today
Mario Kart World is nearly $30 off right now.
Decoding the Visual World
Learn how NSF's long-standing investments helped computers learn to identify and interpret images, advancing technologies now integral to people's daily lives.
After teaming up with Sony Music Publishing to acquire Miranda Lambert catalog, Domain Capital closes $768M
SMP Nashville and Domain teamed up to acquire Miranda Lambert catalog in January…
Science happens here! Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology invites public to free Open House Saturday, May 2, 2026
Dive into the world of marine science and explore cool tech at this open house you won't want to miss! Have you ever wondered what happens in that unique
FIU hospitality program ranked No. 3 among U.S. public universities, politics ranked No. 15, joining several other top-ranked FIU programs in 2026 QS World University Rankings
The hospitality program is No. 23 in the world overall and No. 1 in Florida in the just-released rankings.
World Business Chicago collects submissions for bold plans for city's future
Merlin joins forces with Sony Pictures Entertainment and Triotech to bring the world of Jumanji to life at Madame Tussauds
Merlin Entertainments – a world leader in branded entertainment destinations – today announces four new locations across its global estate where the World of Jumanjj is being crafted into…
Glyphosate: A story of science, risk, and nuance
In the summer of 2014, a California groundskeeper named Dewayne Johnson started noticing patches of raw, weeping skin spreading across his body. He had spent years applying Roundup, Monsanto’s glyphosate-based herbicide, for a school district, sometimes drenched in it when equipment malfunctioned. By 2014, he had a diagnosis: non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. In 2018, a jury awarded him $289 million in damages, later reduced on appeal. Tens of thousands of lawsuits followed. The story hasn’t quieted down. It’s all over the internet, swinging between “this will kill you, buy organic” and “relax, you’re fear-mongering.” Some of that recent chatter stems from an Executive Order protecting glyphosate and its production, which set off intense infighting within the MAHA movement. Some of it reflects a deeper truth: Americans genuinely care about harmful chemicals in their environment (see poll below). And the conversation isn’t going anywhere, with a Supreme Court case involving Monsanto set for this April. Glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup) is one of the most widely used herbicides in the world. But does glyphosate cause cancer? And how much exposure is actually risky? With so much mistrust in institutions and corporations (and some genuine conflicts of interest), making sense of the actual scientific evidence is genuinely hard. Here is a translation of what the scientific evidence actually says. Does glyphosate cause harm? Glyphosate is an herbicide that kills most plants it contacts rather than targeting specific species. It works by blocking an enzyme pathway (EPSPS) that plants and many microorganisms need to produce essential amino acids. Without those amino acids, the plant can’t grow and dies. Glyphosate was first developed by Monsanto in the 1970s and became ubiquitous after the company introduced “Roundup Ready” crops in the 1990s. In 2024, Bayer removed glyphosate from residential Roundup-branded products due to litigation pressure. But today it is still the most widely used herbicide in the world. Farmers also discovered they could spray it directly on crops like oats, lentils, beans, and peas just before harvest to dry them out faster and make harvesting easier. Because of its widespread use, it’s obviously really important to understand if it’s harmful to humans. The key principle: The dose makes the poison The most important concept in toxicology is that “the dose makes the poison.” Sixteenth-century physician Paracelsus articulated what remains the foundational principle of toxicology: sola dosis facit venenum. Water will kill you if you drink enough of it. Aspirin saves lives at 81 milligrams and causes internal bleeding at higher chronic doses. So, at what dose is glyphosate poisonous? The LD50 in rats (the dose that kills half the test animals) is around 5,600 mg/kg body weight. Table salt is roughly 3,000 mg/kg. By that classic measure, glyphosate is less acutely toxic than salt. But some people are exposed to a lot of glyphosate through their work. And among the general public, there are many questions about low-dose, cumulative exposure from multiple sources over long periods. Does glyphosate cause health problems? Cancer Correlation maps are striking, with one analysis finding that 60% of counties that spray the most glyphosate have non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma rates above the national average. But correlation alone doesn’t establish cause, which is why animal and human studies matter. In animals: Rat studies are typically what most fear is rooted in, but most people don’t know the study details on the dosage given to rats. A pooled analysis of the 13 most rigorous rat studies found evidence that very high doses, around 55,000 times greater than typical food residue exposure, can cause certain cancers. In humans: One of the strongest studies followed 55,000 herbicide users over 20 years and found no overall increased cancer risk. There was one signal: among those with the highest use, rates of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) appeared elevated. A broader meta-analysis of 18 human studies also found no overall cancer risk, though a separate meta-analysis focused specifically on non-Hodgkin lymphoma found that people with high cumulative glyphosate exposure faced a 41% higher relative risk compared to those with low or no exposure. These human studies are observational studies (randomized controlled trials would be unethical), and meta-analyses are only as reliable as the studies they pool. But the story seems consistent: at very high exposure levels, there may be some cancer risk. But that’s about as far as the science currently takes us. Emerging research: gut and reproductive health Gut: Because glyphosate targets a pathway that exists in some gut bacteria, scientists have questioned whether it could affect the microbiome. In mice, a 2023 University of Iowa study found that glyphosate altered gut bacterial composition and raised markers of intestinal inflammation. A 2024 systematic review found similar patterns: disrupted gut bacteria and problems with the mucus layer that protects the intestinal wall in mice. Whether this translates to humans is an open question. The human gut is highly variable and resistant, and we don't yet have strong studies confirming the same effects in people. Reproductive health: Animal studies have found that glyphosate-based herbicides can interfere with reproductive hormones, including disrupting egg cell development in mice and reducing the number of eggs available in sheep’s ovaries. However, the doses used in these experiments were high, so it’s not yet clear whether the same effects would occur in humans. On the human side, a 2021 pilot study led by Mount Sinai researchers tested urine samples from pregnant women across the U.S. and found glyphosate in 95% of them. The study also found a possible connection between higher glyphosate exposure during pregnancy and a subtle physical difference measured in female newborns. That said, some connections weren’t statistically reliable and this was a small study. The researchers themselves said more and larger studies are needed before drawing firm conclusions. What do regulators say about glyphosate safety? In 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, classified glyphosate as "probably carcinogenic to humans" (Group 2A). The classification is worth taking seriously. But, there’s an important distinction: IARC classifies hazard, meaning the potential to cause harm under some conditions. It does not assess risk, which accounts for actual exposure levels and the real-world probability of harm. The U.S. EPA, the European Food Safety Authority, Health Canada, and regulatory agencies in Australia and Japan have all concluded that glyphosate is “unlikely to be carcinogenic to humans” at realistic exposure levels. They’re asking a different question: given how much of this people actually encounter, what is the probability of harm? Your actual exposure is what determines your actual risk. What does glyphosate mean for your daily life? At the grocery store: Food residues are small. The EPA’s acceptable daily intake is 1.75 mg/kg of body weight per day. To hit that threshold from oatmeal alone, a 150-pound adult would need to eat roughly 50 pounds of oats every day. But this calculation addresses only one pathway (food), and we don’t yet have robust tools to measure people’s actual total exposure. If reducing exposure matters to you, organic certification prohibits synthetic herbicides, and organic oat products generally test at lower or undetectable levels. Either way, a diet rich in whole grains, conventional or organic, is far better for your health than one that omits them out of fear of residues. On the farm: Occupational exposure is orders of magnitude higher than consumer exposure. Farmers and farm workers who mix, load, and apply glyphosate-based herbicides, especially without protective equipment, face meaningfully different risk profiles. Proper PPE isn’t optional. Integrated weed management strategies that rotate chemical modes of action are also worth taking seriously, both for health and for long-term effectiveness. If you live near a farm: Spray drift is real. Concentrations near field edges can spike during and after application, particularly on windy days. This is an area where I think public health could really step up and empower rural communities with buffer zones, rather than placing the onus on individuals. But for now, knowing your local agricultural calendar and keeping windows closed during application are the first steps. Bottom line Dewayne Johnson was exposed to glyphosate at levels most people will never encounter, and a jury decided he deserved compensation. That outcome is not evidence that the oatmeal in your pantry is dangerous. But it is a reminder that the dose, the context, and the person doing the exposing all matter enormously. Glyphosate is a chemical tool with benefits, trade-offs, and genuine open scientific questions. Learning to hold that complexity without collapsing into panic or dismissal is, honestly, one of the most useful and hardest things to do in navigating modern health science. 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