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Trump Told Me All His Shady Business Secrets: Professor
Leadership expert Jeffrey Sonnenfeld dissected the behavioral patterns behind Trump’s rise, survival, and power plays.
What we know about Wisco's Zavier Zens reopening his recruitment
The 2026 Mr. Basketball winner reopened his recruitment March 30. Here is what to know about his ongoing recruitment.
Science Museum of Virginia offers front-row seat to Artemis II mission from the Dome
NASA has sent astronauts back toward the moon for the first time in more than 50 years — and Central Virginians can have a front-row seat at the mission without ever leaving the ground.
Study urges Chattanooga officials to close sports tourism facility gaps
A new assessment from Chattanooga Tourism Co. and KemperSports is calling on leaders to act on long-identified gaps in Hamilton County’s sports tourism infrastr
Rams' Puka Nacua in rehab following alleged biting incident
Levi McCathern, an attorney representing Rams WR Puka Nacua, revealed his client is in rehab as he looks "to improve his overall behavior."
Dodgers Make Decision on Gavin Stone Amid Injury Recovery
The Los Angeles Dodgers have made a decision on pitcher Gavin Stone, who suffered a setback in his recovery from shoulder surgery.
THC vapes used by teens impacting their health, doctors say
A small device, illegal to use in New York until age 21, is having ripple effects on schools.
City Council proposes $6B savings plan to plug budget gap
City Council Speaker Julie Menin revealed the proposal as an alternative to the mayor's approach.
The Chicago Blackhawks Are Closer to Contention Than They Seem
It has been another long year for the Chicago Blackhawks, but the new-look squad is closer to contention than ever. The Blackhawks are slated to finish the season with the most points in the standings they’ve had since the 2019-2020 season. This would also be the best season under the Kyle Davidson regime, which took […] The post The Chicago Blackhawks Are Closer to Contention Than They Seem appeared first on The Lead.
2026 World Cup Group Stage Odds: Spain, Argentina Heavily Favored
The 2026 World Cup groups are set. See the odds for which countries are favored to win their respective groups.
Digital heart twins can guide a lifesaving procedure
The "digital twins" helped doctors spot good targets for heart ablation in 10 patients. Months later, all of them are free of sustained faulty rhythms.
Milwaukee County's chief of mental health services asked to resign
Mike Lappen is the second high-profile Milwaukee County behavioral health official to resign in the past year.
Politics, the Constitution Face Off Over Birthright Citizenship
One of the most revealing exchanges in the Supreme Court hearing took place between the Trump administration’s Solicitor General John Sauer and Chief Justice John Roberts, over Sauer’s observation that “8 billion people are one plane ride away from having a child who's a U.S. citizen.” Wednesday’s
LMPD forms task force to police Bardstown Road, entertainment areas
As the weather warms, Louisville officials are vowing that they will not tolerate behavior that they say threatens public safety.
Hinesburg restaurant to close after more than 30 years in business
Travis and Maryam Counter expanded a year ago when they opened the Good Times Café and Matryoshka’s Bakery on Shelburne Road in South Burlington.
Jack Pugh, former Wisconsin football star who left the sport to focus on his mental health, dies at 24
The former University of Wisconsin tight end was once a heavily coveted recruit, receiving offers from more than a dozen universities in 2020.
Brian Ballard testifies he previously warned David Rivera's firm about disclosure concerns with Venezuela work
The prominent lobbyist testified against the ex-Congressman in a trial in South Florida.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Explains His Relationship With Trump
Apple's CEO Tim Cook has maintained a working relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump, and he touched on that in a recent interview. Cook sat down with Esquire's Ryan D'Agostino to discuss Apple's 50th anniversary, but he was also asked about how he navigates the Trump administration. Cook responded by saying that "the Trump administration is very accessible". "So you can talk with them about your point of view on things," said Cook.
Davids Visits Community Health Center, Highlights Medicaid Cuts’ Impact on Kansas Health Care Access
OTTAWA, KS — Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited Heartland Community Health Center’s Healthy Futures mobile dental program at Ottawa High School, which provides dental exams and cleanings to local students.
Biologist speaks at Science Café
Davis Science Café is back Wednesday, April 8, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at G Street WunderBar, 228 G St. in downtown Davis.
Jay Collins works to show he's 'competent and capable' to earn Ron DeSantis' endorsement
Having been in the race 3 months, the Governor's lack of support looms large over the man he appointed.
Science communication is central to the practice of science
Explaining and defending knowledge is as essential to the scientific enterprise as publishing research.
Groundbreaking for Deer Creek Behavioral Health Center
Nevada City, Calif. — Nevada County officials, state and local partners, and community members gathered today to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Deer Creek Behavioral Health Center, a major step forward in expanding access to local mental health care. The facility, located on the Nevada County Government Center campus in Nevada City, is expected […]
Tiger Woods Says He's 'Stepping Away' to Focus on His Health
Tiger Woods is breaking his silence after being arrested and charged with driving under the influence following a crash in Florida where he allegedly clipped a vehicle’s trailer and flipped his SUV. “I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health,” he said. Woods allegedly had two opioid pain pills in his pocket, identified as hydrocodone, according to the arresting officer’s newly released affidavit. NBC’s Jesse Kirsch reports for TODAY.
PS6 Handheld Will Reportedly Beat the Xbox Series S In Both Raster and Ray Tracing; PSSR 3 Will Outperform NVIDIA DLSS 4.5
Leaked specs for the PS6 handheld suggest it will outperform the Xbox Series S. Plus, PSSR 3 is set to beat NVIDIA’s DLSS 4.5, leaving the Switch 2's DLSS "Lite" behind.
USPTO Rejects Nintendo's Controversial 'Summon Character and Let It Fight' Pokémon Patent in Non-Final Ruling, as Palworld Legal Battle Rumbles On
The USPTO has rejected Nintendo’s controversial 'summon character and let it fight' Pokémon patent, after it was heavily criticized by IP lawyers last year.
Scientists stunned by 'unprecedented' behavior in king penguins: 'It's quite striking'
"For the moment the species is able to cope with this change, but till when?"
Can Congress keep US sports teams from leaving their cities?
From Brooklyn to Oakland, relocations have left scars. US senators Bernie Sanders and Greg Casar now want to give communities a chance to fight back
Local sports schedule for upcoming week
April is here, and that also means local spring sports teams are entering the heart of their seasons. This month is the lone month in the spring sports season where teams will have games from the sta...
Moon colonies, helium-3 and future science: NASA's long-term goals after the Artemis II mission
NASA is preparing for Artemis II, which will send four astronauts around the Moon. The mission will test Orion’s life-support, navigation, and communication systems in preparation for future lunar landings.
Business-backed bill to review regulations clears committee on unanimous vote | The Sum and Substance
The bill would require agencies to review regulations every five years, looking for those that are redundant, outdated or not beneficial.
Coffee at night may increase risky behavior, especially in women
Drinking coffee at night might come with an unexpected downside: increased impulsivity. In a new study, fruit flies given caffeine after dark behaved more recklessly, ignoring signals that normally make them stop. Daytime caffeine didn’t have the same effect, pointing to a strong link between timing and behavior. Even more striking, females were far more sensitive than males.
Reducing tobacco and nicotine use key to ‘having a healthy, fit force’
The Military Health System has long offered multiple tobacco cessation programs, which are now even more important for readiness, says a top Department of War medical leader.
Investigating the replicability of the social and behavioural sciences
Nature - A large-scale study on the replicability of claims from social and behavioural science journals reports that about half of the results replicate in the same patterns as the original study.
NIH awards $15.8 million to UC Davis Health for major Hispanic-Latino brain health study
The NIH has awarded neurologist and dementia expert Charles DeCarli a $15.85 million grant to support one of the nation’s most extensive studies on brain aging in Hispanic-Latino communities.
Sony, TCL Establish BRAVIA Inc., Marking Major Shift in Home Entertainment Market
Sony and TCL finalize BRAVIA Inc. joint venture, placing operations under TCL while Sony retains brand control and technology leadership.
David vs Goliath: How locally owned Cactus Sports competes with official ASU merchandise sellers
Troy Scomas’ Cactus Sports has thrived for 30-plus years in Tempe , competing with official ASU merchandise stores by offering custom fan gear, personal service, and community connections.
Newsom Taunts Critics as Gay or Effeminate in Trolling Online Posts
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s aides said that their online insults were meant to ridicule figures on the right. But some critics say they are homophobic.
David Silverberg steps away from notepad to run for Kathleen Passidomo's Senate seat
The Paradise Progressive founder hopes this is the cycle that Southwest Florida will elect a Democrat.
Memorial fund honors patient whose life was saved by Vanderbilt Health neurosurgeons
Charlotte Davis underwent groundbreaking brain mapping surgery at Vanderbilt Health in 1995 to treat a deep-seated brain tumor. The procedure preserved areas controlling speech and movement. She lived 30 more years after her surgery.
King County order targets housing, shelters and behavioral health
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced a new Executive Order on Tuesday aimed at boosting affordable housing and shelter options throughout the region.
Parade, fun run highlight Winters Youth Day weekend
One of the area's longest-running small-town celebrations returns this spring as the 88th Annual Winters Youth Day Parade marches down Main Street on Saturday, April 25, bringing a full weekend
This CBS Graduate Student Studies How Bodies Regrow
Iris Juanico was drawn to science by her innate curiosity. “I never stop asking questions,” said Juanico, with a laugh. “I was drawn to science as a child because it involves asking a lot of questions.”
Roberto De Zerbi to Tottenham: Are Spurs gambling with their Premier League future in a relegation battle?
A manager with a history of combativeness, who fans are protesting against getting the job is now the man tasked with saving Tottenham
Two-Speed Multilateralism: Breaking The Deadlock On Climate And Health
As consensus fails across trade and health sectors, a vital two-speed multilateralism debate in Geneva offers hope for saving the global climate and health agenda.
New Book by JD Vance Will Explore His Conversion to Catholicism
The vice president’s book, to be released in June, will detail his return to Christianity after leaving the loosely evangelical practice of his childhood.
Back to Business Program helps Quynh’s Pharmacy continue serving Little Saigon community
Quynh’s Pharmacy is a fixture in Little Saigon. The owner, Mary Bui, is also a fixture within the pharmacy, having worked there for three decades. When vandals broke the glass entry door and both security gates, Bui faced a steep bill to repair the damages. “They charged over $6,000,” she explained. “We had to do […]
UC Davis Engineers Help Advance Collaboration, Innovation with New AI and Health Award
The AI and Health Seed Funding Program is a new initiative focused on strengthening interdisciplinary connections between schools and colleges across UC Davis and UC Davis Health. Engineers are members of three out of six teams to receive the program’s inaugural awards.
How behavioral health supports women’s mental health
Women's mental health is shaped by hormones and life changes. Behavioral health care can help regulate emotions and reduce distress.
Violence May Be "Deeply Rooted In Our Evolutionary Past", But Science Is Revealing The Hidden Complexity Of Aggressive Behavior
Some cultures don't even have a word for war.
Quantum magnetism: FSU researchers demonstrate spin-flip process in atomic nucleus does not account for all magnetic behavior
In the air people breathe, the water on the Earth, the stars in the sky and more, atoms are the building blocks that make up the universe. Understanding
Poll: Hochul lead over Blakeman in race for governor narrows to 13 points
On the national front, a clear majority of New Yorkers support voters having to show proof of citizenship when registering and photo ID when they vote.
Deus Ex developer Eidos Montréal announces mass job cuts, alongside departure of studio head David Anfossi
Eidos Montréal has announced another round of layoffs affecting 124 employees, alongside the departure of studio head, David Anfossi.
Jimini Health raises funding for AI chatbot targeting complex mental health care
Jimini Health has raised $17 million in seed funding as it seeks to launch its mental health AI platform Sage with large behavioral health organizations.
HSA companies struck it big in Trump’s tax bill. They’re lobbying for more
The HSA industry is echoing MAHA as it pushes to expand the market for tax-free savings accounts.
Eidos-Montréal announces 124 job cuts; studio head David Anfossi departs after 19 years at developer
Decision made following "changing project needs and impacts across production and support teams"
SF Supervisor Jackie Fielder on leave due to mental health condition; her staff set to take over
San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder's office revealed she has been navigating a mental health condition.
Michael Soroka throws immaculate 5th inning in Arizona Diamondbacks debut
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Michael Soroka threw an immaculate fifth inning on Monday night against the Detroit Tigers, becoming the fourth pitcher in franchise history to strike out three straight batters on nine pitches. The 28-year-old Soroka made quick work of Javier Baez, Kerry Carpenter and Gleyber Torres, blowing a 95 mph fastball past Torres for his 10th strikeout of the game, which tied a career high.
UNC Health tool helps families talk about cancer
WRAL Health Reporter Grace Hayba introduces us to the new tool by UNC Health, helping parents like her navigate the hardest conversations.
Panicking scientists, canceled experiments: Federal funding cuts turn research dean to crisis management specialist
Fielding frantic faculty emails and panicked texts was not how I had hoped my 2025 would begin. Little did I imagine that my role as a research dean at a medical school would be taken over by navigating ...
This new “phonon laser” could measure gravity more precisely than ever before
Scientists have taken lasers beyond light and into the realm of sound, creating a breakthrough “phonon laser” that manipulates tiny vibrations at the quantum level. By dramatically reducing noise in these systems, researchers can now measure motion and forces with unprecedented precision. This advance could unlock new ways to study gravity, probe quantum physics, and even revolutionize navigation with ultra-accurate, satellite-free systems.
These “smart” crystals bend and snap back when hit with light
Perovskite crystals can dramatically and reversibly change shape when hit with light, a behavior not seen in conventional semiconductors. This effect, called photostriction, can be finely tuned depending on the light’s intensity and color. Researchers say these materials act more like adjustable systems than simple switches. The finding could lead to a new generation of light-powered sensors and devices.
DeSantis Signs Bill to Rename Florida Airport for Trump
The airport near West Palm Beach will be rebranded the President Donald J. Trump International Airport on July 1, if approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.
What a Kentucky bill could mean for Sen. Rand Paul
The legislation would benefit Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., a potential White House candidate in 2028.
Two teams, three games, six days
BBC Sport NI looks at how Northern Ireland and Blackburn Rovers manager Michael O'Neill will navigate a unique six-day stretch that will include games against Wales, Birmingham City and a relegation six-pointer against West Brom.
April 2 Vallejo/Vacavile Arts-Entertainment Source: Activities
April 2: Familiar Strangers, 6:30 p.m., Empress Marquee Club, 324 Virginia St., Vallejo. April 4: Bunny Breakfast, 8:30 a.m., McBride Community Center, 91 Town Square Plaza, Vacaville. Learn more online…
Jaguars' Travis Hunter progressing well in rehab from knee surgery
Jaguars coach Liam Coen said Travis Hunter is making progress from his knee surgery.
WATCH: Leavitt says U.S. troops appreciate prayers after Pope Leo speaks out against waging war
Deus Ex Studio Eidos Montreal Is In Trouble After Fresh Layoffs
David Anfossi has departed Eidos Montreal amid the massive cuts
CMMI Launches ASPIRE Children’s Health Model
The model aims to improve whole-person care for children enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program who have complex medical and behavioral needs.
White House Open to Kicking 300,000 People Off Health Care to Fund War
Karoline Leavitt refused to rule out slashing health care funding to keep Donald Trump’s Iran war going.
Your guide to the biggest casino shows hitting the region now
Pete Davidson, SatchVai and more headline a packed early April entertainment lineup at casinos in NorCal and Nevada.
How energy volatility is rewriting the rules of business operations
Energy is no longer a predictable overhead—it’s becoming a core strategic lever for businesses navigating an increasingly volatile market, Harvard Business Review writes. Driven by geopolitics, extreme weather, grid constraints and surging demand from AI and electrification, energy costs are rising and behaving less like a fixed expense and more like a dynamic risk. That […]
How to improve the chances of a healthy pregnancy as more women are having babies later in life
More and more women are having babies later in life. A federal report showed that 21% of all births in the U.S. were to women 35 and older in 2023, up from 8.8% in 1990.
Scientists Discover Hidden Behavior in Water That Helps Explain Why Ice Floats
Water exists in two different liquid forms, which might be why it behaves differently than other substances.
When a parent has cancer, this UNC Health tool helps guide conversations with kids
A North Carolina mom diagnosed with breast cancer at age 38 shares how she navigated telling her children. Now, a new UNC Health tool is helping more families have those difficult conversations.
Amazon's Spring Sale Brings Big Savings Up to 60% Off SSD and HDD Storage
You can never have too much storage, especially when Amazon has you covered with both internal and external options from Seagate and Sandisk during its annual Spring sale.
Leavitt calls on Congress to end Easter recess to work on DHS shutdown
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke at Monday's daily press briefing.
NI Health Service: Budget uncertainty threatens major cuts
Permanent Secretary Mike Farrar claims that another one-year budget would make it almost impossible to deliver savings.
The science behind Easter candy cravings — and when it becomes too much
Americans love Easter candy, spending more than $5 billion on it in 2024, with chocolate bunnies and eggs among the most popular treats, according to the National Confectioners Association. While having a candy or two on a holiday isn’t a problem, consistently eating too much sugar can have significant negative effects. According to Brenda Davy, a professor in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise at Virginia Tech and a registered dietitian, added sugar consumption is
A 2nd grader designed an adorable mascot for NASA’s Artemis II mission
'Rise' is a baseball hat-wearing plushie that will let the four-person crew know when they have officially hit zero gravity.
Mantis Biotech is making 'digital twins' of humans to help solve medicine's data availability problem
Mantis takes disparate sources of data to make synthetic datasets that can be used to build so-called "digital twins" of the human body, representing anatomy, physiology and behavior.
Availability of Care for Older Adults in Outpatient Behavioral Health Facilities
Behavioral health (BH) conditions are rising among older adults, who are less likely to receive mental health (MH) or substance use disorder (SUD) treatment compared to younger adults. This study examined the availability of care for older adults in outpatient BH facilities across the United States both quantitatively and qualitatively.
Charlie Health Names New Chief Technology Officer to Accelerate Technology and AI Strategy
/PRNewswire/ -- Charlie Health, the nation's leading provider of virtual high-acuity behavioral healthcare, today announced Ashok Balakrishnan as its new Chief...
Scientists spotted female sperm whales working together during a birth to protect the calf
Scientists have captured rare footage of a sperm whale giving birth, offering a window into the large mammals' behavior.
Scientists spotted female sperm whales working together during a birth to protect the calf
Scientists have captured rare footage of a sperm whale giving birth, offering a window into the large mammals' behavior.
Sport NI CEO leaves role after two-year absence
Antoinette McKeown has left the post of Sport NI chief executive after a two-year absence from the role. Chair Gavin Boyd confirmed to employees in a message seen by BBC Sport NI that Ms McKeown had left the post on 24 November 2025 to "take up new opportunities" and the recruitment process to replace her was "progressing". Sport NI, the leading public body for the development of sport in Northern Ireland, has come in for criticism in recent years.
Webb telescope spots mysterious explosion that defies known physics
Astronomers have spotted a bizarre cosmic explosion that refuses to play by the rules—and it’s leaving scientists scrambling for answers. GRB 250702B, detected by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and a global network of observatories, lasted an astonishing seven hours—far longer than typical gamma-ray bursts, which usually fade in under a minute.
Scientists stretched a liquid and it snapped like a solid
Scientists have discovered something that seems almost impossible: under the right conditions, ordinary liquids can snap apart like solid objects. In experiments, researchers found that when certain liquids are stretched with enough force, they don’t just thin and flow—they suddenly fracture with a sharp break, much like metal under stress. This surprising behavior appears to be tied to viscosity, not elasticity, challenging long-held assumptions about how liquids behave.
A leaker claims Nintendo is set to release Zelda-themed limited edition Switch 2 to tie in with release
A leaker with an unproven track record, Shpeshal Nick, has stated that Nintendo is planning to release a limited edition The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Nintendo Switch 2 console to tie in with…
Vext Science Announces Strategic Optimization of Arizona Operations and Plans for Ohio Cultivation Expansion
Strategic closure and planned sale of Eloy cultivation facility expected to improve Arizona profitability and enhance free cash flow.Proceeds from the sale to facilitate debt reduction, with key equipment redeployed to the Ohio market, saving approximately $2 million in capital expenditures to support Vext's build-out in the State. Plans to seek approval to expand Jackson cultivation to support a growing retail footprint as Ohio adult-use sales surpass $1 billion in the first full year1.Vext to.
How Trump’s SBA Quietly Pulled The Rug On Small Business Investors
The SBA may be quietly changing who is at risk when a 7(a) loan goes bad, leaving passive investors exposed in ways they never expected.
How Michigan leaders should rethink strategy amid uncertainty
Experts say leaders must shift from prediction to preparation, embedding foresight and crisis readiness to navigate constant uncertainty effectively.
New wellness center opens in Springfield
A new wellness center recently opened up in Springfield, including having a ribbon cutting last week.
Dell’s CFO is using AI agents to run his finance team—and has helped the AI business go from $0 to $25 billion
David Kennedy discusses the company’s record-breaking year.
Avi Lewis faces divisive energy politics
The new NDP leader must now unite a party divided on energy policy.
Orlando Storm debut with 23-16 UFL victory over Columbus
A block in the back could have been a nightmare for Chris Rowland and the Orlando Storm on Sunday night at Inter&Co Stadium during the the team’s UFL debut game. Rowland, a Storm receiver, was trailing on a play as teammate Elijhah Badger was speeding down the field on the way to a 94-yard touchdown off a screen pass. Rowland, however, clipped a Columbus Aviators’ player in the back and flags ...
Duke radio announcer called for technical foul on UConn after game-winner
Duke play-by-play announcer David Shumate said a technical foul should have been called on Malachi Smith, who allegedly ran onto the court from bench.
Navigating the social media minefield
Scientists and researchers seeking to announce promising findings, exchange ideas or contribute to policy discussions outside of academic circles may find social media an expedient tool.But increasingly, scientists and other professionals are discovering that online platforms can be a double-edged sword: while sharing their work and expertise is crucial for visibility and meeting funder expectations, it also exposes them to baseless criticism and even accusations of spreading false information."It is getting harder and harder for scientists, and researchers in general, to convey their findings without facing attacks on their legitimacy and accuracy of their research," says Valère Ndior, a professor of public law at the University of Western Brittany in Brest, France, who has spent more than a decade studying misinformation on social media. Researchers attempting to challenge deceptive online information may themselves be accused of political bias or not being objective in their research, he explains, adding that some scientists disengage because they feel overwhelmed and unable to sustain meaningful dialogue. "It is quite sad to see in some instances that researchers end up leaving social media altogether because they feel like the pressure is getting too intense or feel threatened," he says.Ndior, a past president of the Francophone Network of International Law, is also involved in European efforts to make science and research findings more accessible to the public. As an ambassador for the Science Comes to Town (SCTT) project, he has participated in recent discussions on public perceptions of science and online misinformation. The European Commission-funded initiative connects Brest and two other cities — Kiel in Germany and Split in Croatia — and aims to strengthen ties between communities, universities and research institutions to promote science awareness and cooperation across Europe.Coordinated campaigns around contentious topicsNdior draws a clear distinction between critical thinking and thoughtless criticism. Yet he sees online discussions being increasingly shaped by suspicious behaviour and coordinated information campaigns — including "raids" aimed at dominating discussions and "astroturfing," where small groups act as larger movements to sway debates. Tracking these patterns has become harder because some platforms have restricted data or charge for it, despite provisions of the European Union's Digital Securities Act aimed at ensuring researchers can have access to such data. According to Ndior, "platforms became more reluctant from the moment access to data became a legal requirement rather than a voluntary initiative."Unfounded claims and scepticism about science existed long before Internet chat groups. But the noticeable rise in online hostility has intensified around contentious topics, such as the coronavirus pandemic and climate change, alongside the weakening of gatekeepers to moderate content.For Ndior, dubious claims about pandemic countermeasures and vaccine safety highlighted the struggle between "balancing freedom of expression and the protection of public health and order." Efforts to remove social media content deemed false or risky for public health triggered accusations of censorship and the silencing of legitimate discussion, and in some cases, legal challenges.Concerns about attacks on the credibility of scientists and researchers have generated a flurry of academic papers in recent years and prompted professional communities to address ways to counter online attacks. Such unease extends to the generation that has grown up with digital media. Ndior points out that his students, some of whom research artificial intelligence regulation, hate speech, online surveillance and other controversial topics, hesitate to share their work or viewpoints online. "Many of them don't want to expose themselves too much because they don't feel ready to be faced with the backlash of other people criticising their research," he explains.Safer harbours for engagementLegal challenges against false or defamatory posts are not necessarily a solution — especially given the trans-jurisdictional nature of the Internet. Lawsuits also take time and money, and if they fail, can be counterproductive. Instead, Ndior advises scientists and researchers to be selective in how and where they communicate. Professional online platforms and moderated discussion spaces offer a better environment for engagement. He also highlights the value of more traditional formats, such as radio interviews and in-person discussions at schools, libraries and science fairs, which encourage dialogue with the public. "Personal contact makes a big difference," he says, while acknowledging that these approaches lack the global reach of social media.Ndior’s interest in digital law and online misinformation stems from his time as a doctoral student in international law in the early days of social media. He began analysing posts from governments and heads of state to determine if they could be considered official and thus used as evidence in litigation. His work attracted media attention and led to conference and speaking invitations. "This was not part of my plan," he says, "but this is what happens as a researcher — your interest is sparked by a certain event or phenomenon, and it suddenly becomes your focus."Ndior believes SCTT provides "a double benefit" for researchers, enabling them to connect with peers and interact with the public. "There is a wide community of people who are not in academia who are critical thinkers looking for opportunities to ask questions, to get information and contribute their ideas,” he says. "I really value that kind of feedback."Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.