SCROLL NEWS / DISCOVERY
Search headlines
Find the stories shaping the conversation.
Results for " Boo " 9,866 found 🔀 AI-powered Shuffle
Ellis Medicine, Hometown Health Centers host Schenectady Fall Family Boo Bash fundraiser
Families in Schenectady got an early start on fall festivities at the Fall Family Boo Bash, an event hosted by Ellis Medicine and Hometown Health Centers.The tw
Paddy McAteer’s 60-Yard Kick Gives Indiana a Second Chance
After special teams blunders nearly cost the game, McAteer’s miraculous boot erased a late deficit, salvaging the Hoosiers’ season and forcing a triumphant overtime surge at Memorial Stadium.
Boones Mill family farm closes doors after decades of business
A family-owned Boones Mill farm officially closed its doors after decades of serving the Roanoke Valley and beyond.
A new political era in the Southern Philippines
A new local government has taken its seat in the southern Philippines, in a step that marks a milestone in the peace process for a conflict that has lasted some 80 years.
The art and science of a scream
What does it take to create a horror movie scream that is truly horrifying? One that makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up? NPR's Michelle Aslam found it is part art and part science.
Passaic Valley State Test Results Reveal Struggles in Algebra I, Science
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Just 13% of Passaic Valley High School students who took the Algebra I state assessment last spring met proficiency standards, while 14% of 11th-graders demonstrated proficiency...
Exxon, Chevron paint bullish pictures of the oil business
Havoc from Iran war boosts longer-run prospects for the oil giants.
I'm a Tax Attorney: 5 Moves Small Business Owners Should Make Before Election Day
Small business owners can prepare for filing season and possible policy changes by reviewing books, taxes, payroll and compliance now.
The AI boom's political reckoning
The fight over who profits from AI — and who pays for it — is on the ballot this November.
The AI boom's political reckoning
Technology has become a defining issue in the 2026 midterms — and AI data centers are the punching bag.
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Carpenters Songbook’ at WAC, ‘Fraggle Rock’ at UCA
Local entertainment events across the state feature live performances, stirring exhibitions, impactful discussions and more.
Upfront: Boom or Bust
My uncle John was probably the smartest guy in my family tree, a master’s degree chemist who worked for more than 30 years at Savannah River Plant near Augusta, Georgia. He was hush-hush about his work at the plant, which played a key role in the fabrication of nuclear weapons that underlie U.S. defense policy. […]
MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR looks awesome, but I’m not rushing to upgrade
After five years, Apple released its first major MacBook Pro overhaul since the M1 Pro/M1 Max models, and well… it...
We booked cheapest cruise we could find for family: Carnival Panorama
Booking the cheapest cruise we could find for our family of four paid off. Here's what the food, room, and costs were like on the Carnival Panorama.
Mohonk Mountain House: NY all-inclusive resort feels like Europe
I booked a two-day staycation at Mohonk Mountain House, an all-inclusive resort 90 miles from my home in NYC. It looked like it belonged in Europe.
Ed Oliver’s return can help unlock Bills defense
Buffalo’s defense should get a big boost from Oliver’s return
Starlink's Consumer Business Is Booming. This Business Is Growing Even Faster.
There's another Starlink customer that's rapidly increasing its revenue contribution -- and it makes for a more compelling SpaceX investment thesis.
MKBHD drops a blunt verdict on Apple's touchscreen MacBook Pro
A top tech reviewer has a clear take on Apple's first touchscreen Mac, and it may change what you pay for.
Starlink's Consumer Business Is Booming. This Business Is Growing Even Faster.
There's another Starlink customer that's rapidly increasing its revenue contribution -- and it makes for a more compelling SpaceX investment thesis.
The Healthcare Election: Florida
When federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act health insurance expired last year, Florida was hit particularly hard. Now, as the election and open enrollment coincide, healthcare is a major issue.
Politics, norms and the DOJ's unprecedented pre-election headlines
The Justice Department, contrary to past norms, has stayed in the headlines in the run-up to the midterm election.
Saturday Sports: WNBA Finals; injuries in the NBA; Milwaukee Brewers' World Series title
NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant talk about the WNBA Finals game seven, a recent surge in injuries in the NBA and the Milwaukee Brewers' World Series title.
Week in Politics: Trump's Midwest pivot; sharper Democratic messaging
The president heads to the midwest for two rallies he previously said were cancelled. Has his message changed this campaign season and how have Democrats sharpened their messaging?
Florida education chief defends science plan
Education Commissioner Henry Mack pushed back Tuesday against criticism that Florida is de-emphasizing evolution in its new plan for teaching science, insisting the state is still covering a subject he agreed was a bedrock of biological science.“Evolutionary biology and the theory of evolution is in the standards,” Mack said. But several parents and teachers who attended an evening forum on the state’s proposed science standards criticized the proposal by the Florida Department of Education, which Mack runs, specifically the handling of evolutionary science.Joshua Garrett, a teacher in Orange County Public Schools, said the state’s proposed standards “danced around” evolution.State standards are benchmarks for what students should learn in their classes kindergarten through 12th grade, guiding what lessons are taught, what subjects are in state-approved textbooks and what concepts are tested on state exams.Florida’s current science standards call evolution a “big idea” and “the fundamental concept underlying all of biology.”The proposed ones barely mention evolution — a scientific theory explaining change in living species over time from natural selection that has been a cornerstone of biology for more than a century. The term “evolution,” in fact, is never defined in the new high school life sciences standards, though the concepts are sprinkled across several units.The education department has made revisions to its proposal, officials said, but it was not immediately clear at the Tuesday forum, held at Lake Buena Vista High School in southwest Orange County, what those changes were.Mack interjected during Garrett’s comments asking him where specifically he wanted the state to mention evolution more prominently. Then he said, “Consider it done.”Mack also asked Garrett to join the state’s faculty committee on the standards.The state released the new standards in September, and several experts quickly criticized them, saying they lacked depth and skirted around both evolution and climate change, important topics for Florida students to learn.The state has since hosted a “listening tour,” including a virtual forum and two other in-person meetings in Walton and Hillsborough counties. Tuesday’s meeting drew a small crowd of about 30 people, six of whom spoke.Mack described the state’s public forums as a chance for “myth busting” and to make clear Florida’s position.He wants to students to learn “above ideology,” he said, and added that evolution isn’t settled science. TNCMS.AdManager.render({region: 'fixed-big-ad-middle-asset', slot: 1, fold: "span"}); “I want to cultivate skeptics in the healthy sense of that term. As a result of these standards, students should not be walking away convinced of anything other than the rigor of the scientific method,” Mack said.The new standards would replace the current set, adopted after a monthslong, statewide fight over the inclusion of evolution as a required subject of study. Those who opposed the 2008 standards argued creationism, or the biblical story that God created all living things, should be taught alongside evolution.Thomas Simon, a Winter Park parent, compared Florida adopting the new standards to Nazi Germany ignoring the findings of Jewish scientists — which in part lost them World War II.“If this board could explicitly name communism in the history standards last year — because words matter — you must explicitly name the foundations of modern medicine, agriculture, and energy,” Simon said.Florida last year adopted new standards that require students learn about the “dangers and evil of communism.”Teri O’Connor, an elementary science teacher in Orange County, urged Mack to curtail the total number of standards, as they list more than 1,000 benchmarks teachers are to cover during their classes.“It’s only 180 days of school. That right there is an issue, especially if you want to dive in. If we need to teach the rigor of it and to critically think about each one, that’s difficult,” she said.Kathleen Murray, who spoke on behalf of the conservative political group Citizens Defending Freedom, said she was in “strong support” of the proposed standards. Science should teach children how to think, not what to think, she said.“When teaching the origins of life and the universe, the curriculum owes it to the Florida students to be honest about the limits of what scientific models can actually prove,” Murray said.State education officials said they’d received about 1,800 comments on the benchmarks, and they have updated them based on that criticism.With Tuesday the state’s final scheduled public forum, Mack said his biggest takeaway was that the standards needed to be more explicit about teaching students how to evaluate scientific studies and evidence and how to understand the scientific method.“We might have to do a better job of helping students question more as a result of these standards,” he said.In his original statement when the standards were announced in September, Mack wrote in a social media post that “science begins in wonder, not in ideology,” and “the classical tradition taught that nature is intelligible because it is ordered — that the book of creation can be read by reason.”Some read that to mean he was trying to interject religion into public school education. TNCMS.AdManager.render({region: 'fixed-big-ad-bottom-asset', slot: 1, fold: "below"});
Anthropic's IPO filing shows how it's boosting biotech research
Anthropic's S-1 filing says Claude can accelerate drug discovery and biology research, making life sciences central to the AI company's IPO pitch.
Grammy-winning singer stops show, calls out booing audience member
After the exchange, she apologized to the audience, “I’m sorry. Sometimes I have to go in.”
'You start painting pictures of squirrels twirling their mustaches': A biologist on whether animals can lie
Writer Olivia Maule spoke with biologist James O'Hanlon about his book "Liars, Cheats and Copycats." In it, he explores deception across the animal kingdom and asks whether any of it amounts to lying.
Can animals lie? This sneaky bird might be proof.
In his new book, "Liars, Cheats and Copycats," biologist James O'Hanlon surveys deception across the animal kingdom and asks whether any of it adds up to lying.
In San Francisco’s A.I. Boom, a First Date Has Become an Interview
When there is A.I. to build, who has time for romance? Techies are going out less and expecting more on each date — including a family health history.
Millersville alumna stars in \'Boop!\' Broadway tour, which stops in Philly next month [Q&A]
Actor Ashley Calderon dressed as Betty Boop for Halloween just months before she auditioned for a role in the Broadway tour based on the famed cartoon.
One League, Two Sponsorship Rulebooks
Lazio’s Polymarket shirt deal didn’t survive the summer. In August, the Rome club parted with the prediction-market company after Italian regulators blocked its website. Yet Serie A had signed its...
First Nintendo Switch 2 emulator for PC is out, and it already boots Mario Kart World
Switch 2 emulator Eden-NX2 went public on October 29, booting Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza on Windows PCs, though performance is still rough.
Adjoining businesses plan open house in Joseph
JOSEPH — Two new stores on Main Street will hold a joint open house Nov. 19 when the Joseph Book Co. and the Blue Mountain Donut and Pizza Co. open […]
Scientists develop new system to boost prime editing in dicot plants
A new gene-editing system could make it easier for researchers to introduce precise genetic changes into crops such as tomatoes, soybeans and rapeseed. Developed by researchers in China, SmartPE improves ...
Bottom Jokes Fueled Around a Third of the Taboo Humor in 269 Famously Funny Science Papers
An analysis of 269 humorous scientific papers found that 12.3% used sex, bodily functions or other taboo subjects, though the study did not test readers' reactions.
Northwestern Injury Report Remains Mostly Unchanged Ahead of Oregon
Northwestern will be without Brendan Flakes, Robert Fitzgerald and Josh Fussell against Oregon, while Luke Dehnicke’s return provides a boost to the Wildcats’ offense.
The final frontier of inspiration: Eugene science fiction author remembers Patrick Stewart
Jerry Oltion is a longtime science fiction writer whose credits include several officially licensed Star Trek novels. Following the death of Sir Patrick Stewart, the Eugene author is remembering one of science fiction's most recognizable stars.
Rivian rallies on strong EV sales
Rivian shares surged Friday after its latest results boosted optimism that the long-struggling electric-vehicle maker is headed toward better times. The Irvine-based manufacturer announced Thursday that it posted $2.15 billion
Hulk Hogan’s widow reportedly sued over party where minor was assaulted
NEW YORK — The widow and stepson of professional wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan are reportedly being sued for providing booze at a party where a girl was sexually assaulted. Two
Boo! Season Three of 'Haunted Hotel' Will Be Back in Business on Netflix in 2027
Netflix has greenlit season three of its popular animated show "Haunted Hotel," created by Matt Roller, for 2027
This week in science: mysterious X-rays, movement and learning, and memory formation
Emily Kwong and Ari Daniel of NPR's Short Wave talk about mysterious X-ray objects, the link between movement and learning and how a small part of the brain triggers memory formation.
Chiefs’ Rashee Rice gets massive injury update for Broncos game
The Kansas City Chiefs are getting a major offensive boost ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Denver Broncos, as Rashee Rice is expected to return to the lineup. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Rice has no injury designation for Sunday and is expected to play after missing the last few weeks . His return could not come at a better time for […] The post Chiefs’ Rashee Rice gets massive injury update for Broncos game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Meet the next behavioral health tech buyers
Many companies that seized investor interest during the pandemic-era health tech investment boon are looking to add growth or find a home.
Starbucks Turned This 20-Year-Old Product Into A $1 Billion Business By Taking a Page Out of Its Competitors’ Books
Matcha is now a $1 billion category for Starbucks. Here's how the coffee giant is taking a page out of its competitors' books to drive growth.
Democracy Doesn’t End on Election Day: Stand Up for Science Hosting Election Debrief Rally
Virtual event celebrates democracy and explores next steps for continued civic engagement
The best science-fiction books of all time
From space operas to postapocalyptic thrillers, these otherworldly gems will transport you
Exhumed recounts the true story of America’s first vampire
Science, history and fear intersect in a new book from award-winning podcast creator Aaron Mahnke
The Sediment Of Culture Shapes Political Order
Governing systems are effective when power, ideology and deep culture are aligned.
Doctor says time outdoors can support physical and mental health
Spending time outdoors can have powerful physical and mental health benefits, according to a doctor. Even a short daily dose of nature can ease anxiety and boost overall well-being.
Doctor says time outdoors can support physical and mental health
Spending time outdoors can have powerful physical and mental health benefits, according to a doctor. Even a short daily dose of nature can ease anxiety and boost overall well-being.
Doctor says time outdoors can support physical and mental health
Spending time outdoors can have powerful physical and mental health benefits, according to a doctor. Even a short daily dose of nature can ease anxiety and boost overall well-being.
‘Business is booming, and jobs are still being cut’: Ursula warns workers as Amazon’s record margin follows more layoffs
Amazon cut about 250 more jobs this week, then reported its highest operating margin ever.
Cameron Boozer posts first career NBA triple-double
Former Duke star Cameron Boozer posted his first career triple-double Thursday against the Trail Blazers as the Grizzlies improved to 5-0.
Jay Craven: When Sandman Sims Came To Town
I was taking down my podcast set-up at the Co-op last Saturday when I saw pioneering St. Johnsbury bookseller Caroline Demaio, my longest running friend in the Northeast Kingdom. She
Which political party is better for your pocketbook?
Personal income grew 2.8% when Republicans controlled the White House vs. 3.1% when Democrats were in charge.
Grizzlies rookie Cameron Boozer becomes second-youngest player in NBA history to record triple-double
Cash flow management gets real-time data for lending
Cash flow management is moving into lending as Intuit uses real-time QuickBooks data to grow loans from $400 million to nearly $7 billion.
Two Dans, three Bobs: Alaska Senate controversy evokes 2024 WA fiasco
In Washington, the same-name scenario played out in 2024 when three-term Attorney General Bob Ferguson entered as the odds-on favorite in the race for governor.
General Dynamics tops quarterly estimates on robust Gulfstream, marine bookings
Oct 30 (Reuters) - General Dynamics on Friday beat Wall Street expectations for third-quarter profit and revenue on strong bookings in its Gulfstream business jet and shipbuilding units, sending the defense contractor's shares up about 4% before the bell.
Science Begins With Wonder and Sometimes With a Salamander.
The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by the Don & Beth Straus Center at Birch Bay Village. BAR HARBOR—The children had come to see the axolotls, those odd little salamanders with pink frills around their heads and the remarkable ability to grow back what they lose. But also there were stickers. There were crafts. There was the kind of excitement that makes a roomful of kindergarteners forget, for a little while, that sitting still is ever a requirement. And then there were the animals themselves, alive in their clear cases at the MDI Biological Laboratory, where 12 children from Pemetic Elementary School got to meet the creatures they had been learning about in class. “Do you love them?” their teacher, Carol Null, asked. The answer came back in a chorus. “I do!” “I do!” “I do too,” Null said, smiling. “I love them even more now.” That was the thing about a day at the lab. Science was no longer a picture in a book, or a word on a classroom wall. It had a face, a tail, and a set of extraordinary powers. And for a child, sometimes that is where wonder begins. Sometimes learning about science is about stickers. Sometimes it’s about bright pink feathers and getting super excited about that glow in the dark. Sometimes learning about science is joy—pure and simple joy. That’s how it was October 28 at the MDI Bio Lab as Miss Hannah (known in the lab as Dr. Hannah Lust, director of STEM, undergraduate and graduate Training), other scientists, graduate students, and MDI Bio Lab staff, hosted 12 students from Carol Null’s Pemetic Elementary School’s kindergarten class. The 2.5-hour program created by Dr. Lust focused on axolotls, a species of mole salamanders, a superhero in the animal world: a superhero with some scientific-study worthy superpowers. One of those superpowers come from the axolotls’ ability to regenerate body parts, including entire limbs. But also, they’re cute. This fall, before coming to the internationally renowned lab nestled in Salsbury Cove, Null has been integrating axolotls into her class. They’ve been part of the kids’ vocabulary and their storytelling. They’ve been part of science. They’ve been part of the children’s learning about facts vs opinions. The Pemetic Elementary kindergarten students learn about invasive species and the impact on the ecology and one student related it to their dad, who lobsters, and his worries about green craps, an invasive species in Maine. “Are they bigger or smaller than you thought they’d be?” the children are asked after the scientists show them multiple see-through cases of axolotls, lined up on a table that they’re told not to jiggle. “Bigger!” “I think they’re bigger.” “Smaller!” The bio lab opening its doors to the collaborations and to students and families is a norm, but this is the first program of this kind. It’s meant to encourage kindergarten students about axolotls. But when the students come to the bio lab something else happens too—something beyond Null’s child-focused teaching—the students see science—and the regenerating creatures in real life. They do crafts. They speak with them. They meet people who know all about them: scientists and educators who talk to the kids like they’re equals. That’s a superhero power, too. Null speaks about meeting the kids where they’re at in her classroom, letting their interest and hearts lead her in their learning. That requires recognition of interests, of individuality, of empathy. Some would argue that’s a super power, too, but it’s also in those 12 students as they listen to the storybook, encounter those live axolotls, and hear about how axolotls might help advance society’s understanding of human health. As Eddie Seckeler (comparative animal models, CORE facility manager), carefully puts the axolotls on a cart and rolls them away, some of the children stop what they’re doing to watch. “Bye axolotls.” “Bye!” “Bye!” The axolotls are not just images in a book, Hello, I’m an axolotl by Hayley and John Rocco; they are real and cool. MDI Biological Laboratory scientists Dr. Prayag Murawala and Dr. James Godwin who both feature in the Roccos’ book. The kindergarteners get to meet them in real life, off the page, in the world, doing science. They learn from them, laugh with them. “The visit is about more than meeting an unusual animal. By introducing children to scientists working in their own community, the experience helps make science tangible and accessible. Students can see that science is not just something they read about in books or learn about at school. It is something real people do every day by asking questions, making observations and working to understand how the world works,” explains MDI Biological Laboratory Director of Communications Rebecca Woods. While the students make axolotl-related crafts around tables, graduate students and staff help out. Ryan holds up his construction paper setting and axolotl to show Omar Maged, a graduate student. “Do you like it?” Ryan asks, eyes wide, turning from his axolotl to look up at Omar. Omar studies the construction paper for a moment, smiles and says definitively, each word important. “It is beautiful.” Null says that she’s so thankful for all the “amazing” community partners that her school and her students get to interact with as they learn and grow and live, but emphasized how the MDI Bio Lab goes out of its way to create something meaningful, something that allows her young students to build their own agency, to know that they can be impactful in their community, to show them how how things they learn about in text is connected to themselves and their community. Woods explains, “Axolotls have an extraordinary ability to regenerate, or regrow, certain body parts, including limbs. Scientists study these animals to understand how regeneration works and what their biology might teach us about tissue repair and healing in humans.” The children enter the space for “a memorable introduction to a big scientific question,” Woods said. “How can some animals regrow body parts? The encounter encourages children to look closely, wonder about what they see and begin to understand how scientists use observations and experiments to investigate questions.” “For the students, the visit is an opportunity to explore a fascinating animal and meet scientists in their own community,” Woods explains. “For MDI Biological Laboratory, it is a chance to share the excitement of research, nurture curiosity, and help young learners discover that science begins with asking questions.“ At the beginning of the school year, Pemetic kindergarteners didn’t know what the axolotl was—at least not exactly—now they know all about the axolotl’s life cycle. “It’s different than a butterfly,” one student told Mrs. Null. It is. The change and knowledge might seem small**,** but it offers a glimpse of what happens when a subject moves beyond the pages of a book and into a child’s world. The children have been learning about butterflies at the Charlotte Rhoades Park and Butterfly Garden. At both the garden and the MDI Bio Lab, the children see the animals, meet the scientists who study them and at the lab encounter a question that researchers are still working to answer: how can some creatures regenerate body parts, and what might that teach us about healing in humans? They leave with gift bags, paper-plate salamanders, new things to wonder about and a connection between the science they learn in school and the work happening in their own community. The axolotls may be remarkable for their ability to grow back what they have lost. For these young students, the day offers something different: a chance to discover how much there is to ask, observe, and imagine. When Null’s students had time to use chalk and draw whatever they want, in the beginning of the year, they drew rainbows. Now? They’re using that chalk and choosing to draw axolotls instead. About MDI Bio Laboratory For more than 125 years, MDI Bio Lab has been a center for training and research in comparative biology. In the last two decades its biomedical research has focused on aging, regeneration, and environmental toxins. The Laboratory houses 11 research groups staffed by an international team of world-class scientists and graduate students. It also leads a statewide network of colleges, universities and research institutions that collaborate to provide training, research experiences and financial support to help young Mainers play a bigger role in today’s biomedical revolution. Located on Maine’s rugged coast, the Laboratory’s 100+ acre campus houses research facilities, cottages and dorms that house visiting scientists and students. It is also home to MDI Bioscience, a subsidiary working to design innovative techniques to speed the drug discovery process. The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Rick Osann Art. LINKS TO LEARN MORE NIH INBRE MDI BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY Pemetic Elementary School Hello, I’m an Axolotl Photos: Carrie Jones/Bar Harbor Story HELP SUPPORT THE BAR HARBOR STORY When we started The Bar Harbor Story, we didn’t know if anyone would read it. But you showed up. You shared. You sent tips. Now—over 400,000 views every month later—it’s clear: people here care about their community and each other. We’ve kept everything free because news should never be out of reach, but every one of our stories takes time to write, and your support keeps The Bar Harbor Story going. If you value our work, please consider a paid subscription, a founding membership, or a sponsorship. It truly helps us cover one more meeting, tell one more story, shine one more light. Even $5 a month makes a difference. Click here to become a one-time supporter now. Thank you so much for being here. Founding member information can be found here. Have questions about sponsorships? Just send Shaun an email at sfarrar86@gmail.com, he’d love to hear from you. Subscribe Share Bar Harbor Story Share Leave a comment
Hyatt Announces Redesign of Hyatt Leverage Business Travel Platform
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced it has redesigned its Hyatt Leverage business travel program, along with enhancements to the booking and administration
Android 17 is on 1% of devices after four months, Android 16 on over 25%
Google has updated its Android distribution numbers with the latest update showing that Android 17 is on just 1% of...
The Apple Pencil turned the Duo into my new favorite notebook
An expensive new way to doodle.
Lenovo Googlebook 15 review: Your Android phone's new best friend
Despite Lenovo providing excellent hardware for Google’s new laptop platform, Googlebook OS will only impress Android die-hards.
These Airlines Have the Best Business Class Seats, According to Experts—With Suites, Lie-flat Beds, and Gourmet Dining
Travel experts reveal the best business class seats on seven airlines, from private suites to lie-flat beds, plus what to check before booking your next flight.
Cameron Boozer is the youngest player to post a …
Cameron Boozer is the youngest player to post a …
🏈 Y! Sports AM: Brady the broadcaster
Tom Brady appears to be finding his stride in the booth.
Brewers fans bring World Series spending to businesses near Lambeau Field
The Brewers’ World Series run boosted business for Green Bay-area bars and restaurants, adding crowds and spending during an already busy Packers season.
Apple takes “monumental step forward” with first touchscreen MacBook
Apple has revealed its latest MacBook Pro model, which features the technology brand's first laptop touchscreen.
Male Insecurity Over Penis Size Is a Booming Business
“Manhood,” a new documentary about “girth enhancement,” explores how wellness professionals are encouraging men to undergo increasingly extreme procedures to be sexually desirable.
Birdbrained Science: Boo-ology and other spooky science facts
Logo courtesy of Colbi Loranger, Associate Artist Editor / The Daily Campus. Happy Halloween Eve! It’s the perfect time of year for lovers of thrills and frights. Whether you’ll be spending your ni…
'Things that Go Boom in the Night' at King's College sparks kids' curiosity about science
Children explored hands-on science at King's College's 27th annual “Things that Go Boom in the Night," featuring Halloween-themed experiments.
Lyle Goldstein discusses naval politics in book on China-Russia quasi-alliance
On Tuesday afternoon, students, faculty and community members convened in the Pickering Room of Hubbard Hall to hear Senior Fellow at Brown University’s Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs Lyle Goldstein lecture on his newly released book co-authored by Vitaly Kozyrev, ”The New Cold War at Sea: Maritime Implications of the China-Russia Quasi-Alliance.” He […]
Book Review: An Optimistic Defense of Uncertainty in Science
In "It Could Be Otherwise," Stuart Firestein pushes back against determinism by embracing possibility and curiosity.
Cameron Boozer sets a historic triple-double record to beat LeBron James
Cameron Boozer has already made history in his fifth NBA game.
Multivitamins boost key vitamin levels, but do they improve your health?
A scoping review of 157 clinical trial reports found that multivitamins consistently improved circulating levels of folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12, while other nutritional and clinical effects varied by formulation, population, and baseline nutritional status. Selected prenatal and cognitive outcomes improved in some trials, but evidence for cardiovascular disease prevention was largely negative, and the review could not establish the overall certainty of clinical benefits.
Phoenix food vendor gets unexpected business boost after bank employees rescue him from storm
FOX 10 Phoenix reports on the heartwarming moment PNC Bank employees helped longtime food vendor Hilario Cruz Cruz and his cart escape powerful winds and hail. (Credit: FOX 10)
Neil Garg named recipient of the 2026 Science and Education Pioneer Award
Distinguished Professor Neil Garg has been named the recipient of the UCLA College, Division of Physical Sciences’ 2026 Science and Education Pioneer Award for his contributions to science and education. He will be honored at Exploring Your Universe, UCLA’s free science festival, on Sunday, Nov. 8, in the Court of Sciences. The ceremony and Garg’s remarks will take place at noon in Young Hall CS50, and will be livestreamed here. He will also give a family-friendly lecture, “Organic Chemistry in the Movies”, at 3 pm in Young Hall CS76. The Pioneer Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to science and inspired public engagement with science education, particularly among young people. Previous award recipients include astronaut and UCLA alumna Dr. Anna Lee Fisher (2017), mathematician and UCLA alumna Danica McKellar (2018), actress, author and neuroscientist Dr. Mayim Bialik (2019), Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist Andrea Ghez (2020) and UCLA mathematics professor and Fields Medalist Terence Tao (2025). Garg is the Distinguished Kenneth N. Trueblood Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UCLA. He received his B.S. from New York University and Ph.D. from Caltech, and completed postdoctoral studies at UC Irvine before joining the UCLA faculty in 2007. Garg is an internationally recognized organic chemist whose research focuses on developing new chemical reactions, often challenging long-standing rules in chemistry. He has published more than 200 scientific papers. Beyond his research accomplishments and award-winning classroom teaching, Garg is passionate about making chemistry accessible and engaging for students and the broader public. He has developed innovative websites, apps, and games used in more than 175 countries, authored The Organic Coloring Book series, and created outreach programs that introduce children to chemistry, including his popular Chem Kids camp. His honors include the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Horizon Prizes for both research and education, the Cherry Award for Great Teaching, the California Professor of the Year Award, and the AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Award for Public Engagement with Science. In 2026, he received the Royal Society of Chemistry’s prestigious Centenary Prize.
Acer launches 8.8-inch 5G gaming tablet with 3K 165Hz display and 512GB storage
Acer has introduced the Shadow Knight G710, a compact gaming tablet with an 8.8-inch 3K display and a refresh rate of up to 165Hz. It features a Dimensity 8300 processor, 5G connectivity and a 6,300mAh battery.
Why millions of visitors are choosing Durham, boosting local businesses
Record-breaking tourism helped Durham attract 13.4 million visitors and $1.17 billion in spending in 2025.
Hot Ticket: Halloween thrills and spooky chills highlight island weekend
Run for the headlines: Lace up your running shoes and break out your favorite book character costume Saturday as the 15th Annual Daily News Press Run returns to Galveston for
Birdwatching boost could slow aging, improve brain health
Research suggests birdwatching could help strengthen the brain, improving focus and memory.
RFK Jr. visits Iowa to announce maternal health initiatives
RFK Jr. announced $500 million to boost home-visit programs during an Iowa stop focused on maternal health.
On the campaign trail, Trump delivers his greatest political hits and mourns end of rallies
President Trump is campaigning hard in the midterms. Supporters are showing up, in part because this could be the last chance to see him holding the large rallies that have been his trademark.
Windows 11 gets right-click menu improvements as PC revenue slides
The latest update also brings a cloud recovery option for PCs that won't boot.
King’s College Things That Go Boom in the Night: Halloween science show delights kids for 27th year
Making sure the little girl was wearing sturdy gloves for safety, chemistry professor Julie M. Belanger invited 7-year-old Rosely Espinosa to dip a long-stemmed carnation into a container of liquid nitrogen.
Democrats have big healthcare plans. The industry is preparing for a fight.
Corporations have always fought universal healthcare proposals. But will their old playbook still work in a new era?
'It Hasn't Made Any Difference': Gears of War PS5 Cancellation Fails to Boost Xbox
"In fact, it keeps getting worse"
Alaska Fisheries Science Center attributes hybrid snow-Tanner crab boom to marine heatwave, decreased competition and predation
Alaska Fisheries Science Center attributes hybrid crab boom to marine heatwave competition and predation
Angels Finally Get Historically Bad Contract Off Their Books
With the 2026 MLB season now over, the Los Angeles Angels finally shed third baseman Anthony Rendon's contract from their books. The post Angels Finally Get Historically Bad Contract Off Their Books appeared first on LA Sports Report.
‘MNF Playbook’ altcast ratings drawing closer to slumping ManningCast
ESPN and the NFL have invested significant time and money in Monday Night Football altcasts. Now multiple altcasts, including ESPN2’s famed ManningCast and NFL Network’s MNF Playbook Next Gen Stats version, are competing. One of the headlines in NFL media this season has been the ManningCast’s declining ratings with Peyton and Eli Manning. After reaching millions of viewers…
Bill Cowher to advise NC State in football coaching search
The road to NC State’s head coaching job now runs through The NFL Today. In a letter to “Wolfpack Nation,” athletic director Boo Corrigan and Chancellor Kevin Howell said Corrigan will lead the school’s search for Dave Doeren’s replacement while leaning on the “counsel and expertise of trusted advisors.” That group includes two former Wolfpack…
Apple says it’s ‘only getting started’ updating macOS for touchscreens
Apple says it’s “only getting started” making macOS more touch-friendly for the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display.
You Can Turn Off the New MacBook Pro's Touchscreen Functionality
The new MacBook Pro models with OLED displays have an accessibility setting that allows you to turn off touch input entirely, according to MacStories editor-in-chief Federico Viticci. The new MacBook Pro models with OLED displays have an accessibility setting that allows you to turn off touch input entirely, according to MacStories editor-in-chief Federico Viticci.
On Facebook and Instagram, Political Ads Are Increasingly Critical of Data Centers
Political ads about data centers on Facebook and Instagram have turned increasingly critical, with 57% opposed and just 3% supportive ahead of the midterms.
NYC Marathon boosts sales for IndiCo Coffee and local spots
IndiCo Coffee Co. thrives during NYC Marathon using Mastercard's insights to adapt and grow amidst marathon day crowds.
Hands On With Apple's MacBook Pro PROLED XDR: Yes! Touch Displays Come to Mac Laptops
Apple just teased the first full touch-screen MacBook in Los Angeles, and I got to try it. The PROLED XDR looks like a winner—and I'm excited about what it portends for future MacBooks.