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7+ Florida Politics Now: A final discussion before elections
On this episode, we’re having one final discussion on the upcoming elections.
Cold showers improve personal health while reducing carbon emissions
How can we encourage people to adopt more environmentally friendly habits? To explore this question, a psychologist at the University of Basel asked participants in a study to take cold showers. Those who stuck with the routine experienced several benefits.
Smashing science: Pumpkins plunge 70 feet in Boston University Halloween tradition
Boston University students got a crash course in physics by sending more than 30 pumpkins plunging onto Metcalf Plaza.
In Savannah, Keisha Lance Bottoms pushes small business plan as governor's race stays razor-thin
In Savannah, Keisha Lance Bottoms pushed a plan to help small businesses, including Black-owned firms, compete for state contracts as the governor’s race remains nearly tied.
2026-2027 Audree V. Fowler Fellows in Protein Science
Graduate students Lenka Milojević (Zhou group), Akshaya Narayanasamy (Lindert group), Sarah Singleton (Conway group), and Janet Zhong (Feigon group) have been selected as 2026–27 Fowler Fellows and shared their research at a special event on Oct. 13, 2026. 2026-27 Fowler Fellows – Sarah Singleton, Lenka Milojević, Janet Zhong, and Akshaya Narayanasamy. Akshaya Narayanasamy and Prof. Steffen Lindert. Sarah Singleton and Prof. Stuart Conway. Janet Zhong and Prof. Juli Feigon. About the 2026-27 Audree Fowler Fellows in Protein Science Lenka Milojević is a fifth-year Biophysics Ph.D. candidate in the lab of Professor Z. Hong Zhou at UCLA. As an undergraduate at Maastricht University, she studied the structural basis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis virulence and amyloid-β fibril nucleation in the lab of Professor Peter Peters. She completed her bachelor’s thesis research at UCLA in the lab of Professor David Eisenberg, focusing on amyloid disaggregation, before beginning her doctoral studies. In the Zhou lab, Lenka uses cryo-electron tomography to visualize and characterize membrane-associated protein assemblies across a range of viral and cellular systems. Akshaya Narayanasamy is a fifth-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UCLA, mentored by Professor Steffen Lindert. She earned her B.S.-M.S. in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram, where she worked in Professor Mahesh Hariharan’s lab investigating how single-atom substitutions influence crystal packing and charge transport behavior. She received her M.S. in Physical Chemistry from The Ohio State University before moving with the Lindert lab to UCLA. At UCLA, Akshaya develops integrative modeling methods that combine deep learning and Rosetta with experimental data, such as ion mobility mass spectrometry and cryo-EM, to improve protein structure prediction. Her current work focuses on developing an experimentally guided diffusion model and designing de novo protein binders with potential antibacterial activity. Ultimately, she aims to bridge AI-based structure prediction and experimental data to make computational protein models more reliable for drug discovery and therapeutic design. Sarah Singleton is a 4th year BMSB student, working in Professor Stuart Conway’s lab. She earned her B.S. in Biochemistry at Simmon University (Fenway, MA). Her research is centered on drugging the previously undruggable class of proteins—transcription factors. Zinc finger (ZF)-containing transcription factor proteins typically contain multiple ZF motifs, but little is known about the principles that govern the recognition of multi-ZF arrays by immunomodulatory imide drugs (IMiDs). In a multi-ZF array that contains several potentially targetable ZFs, which will be accessible and why? How does the surrounding protein architecture inform IMiD recognition? Sarah’s research aims to utilize her findings on the fundamental principles of ZF recognition to design IMiD therapeutics for transcription factors involved in health and disease. Janet Zhong is a fourth-year BMSB student, working in Professor Juli Feigon’s laboratory. She received her BSc and MRes from Imperial College London. At UCLA, Janet combines cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) and biochemical approaches to investigate how proteins and RNAs assemble into ribonucleoprotein structures. Her research focuses on telomerase, the enzyme that maintains chromosome ends, with interests in its structure, assembly, and mechanisms. She has also worked on capturing the cryo-EM structure of a small bacterial non-coding RNA called raiA motif RNA. About Dr. Audree Fowler A strong supporter of the basic sciences and medicine at UCLA, alumna Dr. Audree Fowler (B.S. ’56 chemistry, Ph.D. ’63 biochemistry) established the Audree V. Fowler Fellows in Protein Science in 2008. Fowler was Director UCLA Protein Microsequencing Facility from 1984-1999 and is a Researcher Emeritus of the UCLA Department of Biological Chemistry. She is one of the first four women to receive a Ph.D. from the UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. In 2018, the women were awarded the department’s 2018 Alumni Legacy Awards in recognition of their achievements in life, and generous support and service to UCLA. “The sciences gave me a great life. Now I want to help others have access to the same opportunities I enjoyed,” Fowler explained when she established the Fowler Fellowships endowment. Applications for the fellowships are solicited from graduate students in the Molecular Biology Interdepartmental (MBI) Ph.D. Program, Biological Chemistry, and Chemistry & Biochemistry Departments. In addition to presenting their research at a special seminar, the recipients each receive a $5,000 award. Previous Fowler Fellows from the UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry 2025-26 – Nikki Cheung (Clubb Group), Jonathan Jih (Zhou Group), Eileen Olivares (Loo Group), and Lily Taylor (Rodriguez Group) 2024-25 – Andrew Goring (Clubb lab), Eric Pang (S. Clarke and Rodriguez labs), and Miranda Villanueva (Backus lab) 2023-24 – Alexandra Turmon (Backus lab), Cindy Wang (S. Clarke and C. Clarke labs) 2022-23 – Cody Gillman (Gonen lab), Declan Evans (Houk lab), Troy Lowe (S. Clarke lab), Ashley Julio (Backus lab), and Alex Stevens (Hong Zhou lab) 2021-22 – Weixian Deng (Wohlschlegel/Plath labs), Yi Xiao “Sean” Jiang (Eisenberg lab), Maria Flores (Rodriguez lab), Carter Lantz (Loo lab), and Logan Richards (Rodriguez lab). 2020-21 – Janine Fu (Loo lab), Calina Glynn (Rodriguez lab), and Jiahui Lu (Eisenberg lab) 2019-20 – David Boyer (Eisenberg lab), Orlando Martinez (Clubb lab) and John Muroski (Loo lab) 2018-19 – Scott McConnell (Clubb lab), Kevin Murray (Eisenberg lab), Rebeccah Warmack (S. Clarke lab) 2017-18 – Michael Hughes (Eisenberg lab), Yuxi Liu (Yeates lab), Kanishk Jain (S. Clarke lab) 2016-17 – Brendan Amer (Clubb Lab) and Jeff Vinokur (Bowie Lab) 2015-16 – Henry Chan (Feigon lab), Smriti Sangwan (Eisenberg lab), Nicholas Woodall (Bowie lab) 2014-15 – Dan McNamara (Yeates lab) 2013-14 – Alex Jacobitz (Clubb lab), Alexander Patananan (S. Clarke lab), Carly Ferguson (Loo lab) 2012-13 – Letian Xie (C. Clarke lab), Anni Zhao (Eisenberg lab) 2011-12 – Timothy Anderson (Clubb lab), Soohong Kim (Weiss lab) 2010-11 – Zeynep Durer (Reiser lab), Cecilia Zurita-Lopez (S. Clarke lab) 2009-10 – Luki Goldschmidt (Eisenberg lab), Kristofer Webb (S. Clarke lab), Sheng Yin (Loo lab) 2008-09 – Nathan Joh (Bowie lab), Neil King (Yeates lab) Photos courtesy of Helen Houldsworth, the Molecular Biology Institute.
Aging Untold: When health changes your sex life, intimacy doesn’t have to disappear
On this episode of Aging Untold, we address how aging and illness can impact intimacy, sharing practical ways for couples to talk openly and safely navigate sex after a diagnosis. Then, we discuss clinical trials, why older adults are frequently underrepresented and what questions to ask before participating in a study.
Lisa Rinna channels Kylie Jenner, Carson Daly nails Ella Langley's fringe and more: The best celebrity Halloween costumes of 2026 so far
From pop star tributes and family costumes to a wearable seating chart, celebrities are getting into the Halloween spirit.
2 Trump attempts to change the D.C. landscape play out in the courts as midterms near
The cases involved are an impending shutdown and reconfiguration of a historic public golf course and the construction of the monumental arch that, at 250 feet, would be 100 feet taller than the Statue of Liberty is from its base to the top of the torch.
Weekend Watchlist: What's new in theaters, on streaming
Ready, set, binge! Here's a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend:Netflix TNCMS.AdManager.render({region: 'fixed-big-ad-top-asset', slot: 1, fold: "above"}); The One About Matthew Perry: This docuseries follows the life of the Friends actor Matthew Perry.SCTV: The Greatest Show You've Never Heard Of: Watch this new documentary about the classic Canadian comedy series.HBOThe Gilded Age: Season 4 of the New York-set drama series makes its premiere. Paramount+ Dexter: Resurrection: The second season of the Dexter sequel series stars Michael C. Hall as the titular serial killer.Apple TVNocturne: Liev Schreiber and Zazie Beetz star in this new crime drama series about a town under attack by an imprisoned serial killer. Movie theatersThe Only Living Pickpocket in New York: John Turturro leads this film where he plays a pickpocket who supports his wife in New York City. That’s all for this week’s Weekend Watchlist – happy streaming!Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved. Thank you for reading kmaland.comAt KMA, we attempt to be accurate in our reporting. If you see a typo or mistake in a story, please contact us by emailing kmaradio@kmaland.com.
Gayle Benson buys the iconic Windsor Court hotel, plans to spend millions on renovations
It's the latest addition to Benson's growing portfolio of real estate in downtown New Orleans, which also includes Poydras Street skyscrapers, Harmony Circle properties and the nearby Hyatt Regency.
Superior Court candidates agree: Politics has no place in the courtroom
Both candidates for District 1 Superior Court Seat 2, Judges Robert Trivette and Eula Reid, believe partisan thinking has no place in the courtroom.
Tielemans glad Man Utd sticking with Carrick
Youri Tielemans believes Manchester United have done the right thing in standing by manager Michael Carrick as the struggling English giants require stability rather than "sudden change"."I'm very happy for him to stay and the whole group, you know, we don't want a sudden change.
How the CEO of this wearable tech business approaches leadership
Whoop founder Will Ahmed told Northeastern students in a fireside chat how early rejection fueled his wearable company and its growth.
Judge lets health insurer privacy suit proceed over website tracking tools
A federal judge has refused to throw out most of a proposed class action accusing health insurer Anthem of letting outside companies secretly track its members’ health searches on its website.
Ethics Week Lecture to explore AI, student mental health and human connection
Hee Yun Lee will weigh the benefits, risks and ethical questions of college students turning to chatbots for help.
WATCH: Rubio welcomes G20 foreign ministers to Atlanta at 'critical moment'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio pulled the plug on the traditional group photo after several European officials threatened to boycott or walk out of the snapshot that usually helps kick off such diplomatic gatherings.
Scientists May Have Found a Lost Roman City—and It Could Solve an Ancient Mystery
Ptolemy’s coordinates point to Claudivium. But why did its people walk away from a thriving city?
LIVE! Canelo Vs Mbilli Weigh Ins Results!
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will fight Christian Mbilli for the WBC Super Middleweight title on Sat. night (Oct. 31, 2026) at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Before they can throw leather inside the squared circle, both combatants will need to make weight to prove themselves worthy. The Canelo vs. Mbilli weigh ins stream gets underway LIVE at […]
Justice Department tells judge it may bring more charges against James Comey
The federal judge overseeing the new case against former FBI Director James Comey is now set to decide whether placeholder charges can survive as prosecutors attempt to get an indictment from a Washington, DC, grand jury.
WECT NEWS NOW: Novant Health launches virtual clinic for men’s sexual health
Novant Health has launched a telehealth clinic focused on men’s sexual health, and the clinic’s lead physician said it is open to men 18 and older.
WECT NEWS NOW: Novant Health launches virtual clinic for men’s sexual health
Novant Health has launched a telehealth clinic focused on men’s sexual health, and the clinic’s lead physician said it is open to men 18 and older.
WECT NEWS NOW: Novant Health launches virtual clinic for men’s sexual health
Novant Health has launched a telehealth clinic focused on men’s sexual health, and the clinic’s lead physician said it is open to men 18 and older.
WECT NEWS NOW: Novant Health launches virtual clinic for men’s sexual health
Novant Health has launched a telehealth clinic focused on men’s sexual health, and the clinic’s lead physician said it is open to men 18 and older.
WECT NEWS NOW: Novant Health launches virtual clinic for men’s sexual health
Novant Health has launched a telehealth clinic focused on men’s sexual health, and the clinic’s lead physician said it is open to men 18 and older.
WECT NEWS NOW: Novant Health launches virtual clinic for men’s sexual health
Novant Health has launched a telehealth clinic focused on men’s sexual health, and the clinic’s lead physician said it is open to men 18 and older.
WECT NEWS NOW: Novant Health launches virtual clinic for men’s sexual health
Novant Health has launched a telehealth clinic focused on men’s sexual health, and the clinic’s lead physician said it is open to men 18 and older.
Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief
State Rep. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo), who is seeking to unseat U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga in Michigan’s 4th Congressional District, has been endorsed by six former Republican members of Congress, including former U.S. Senator Gordon Humphrey (R-New Hampshire) and former U.S. Reps. Jim Greenwood (R-Pennsylvania), Claudine Schneider (R-Rhode Island), Chris Shays (R-Connecticut), Peter Smith (R-Vermont), and Steve […]
This Halloween, amateur astronomers may be in for a dwarf planet treat
The Vera Rubin Observatory is shedding new light on the faraway regions by Neptune and beyond, including possible solar system building blocks.
Kiewit Luminarium invites adults to explore spooky science for Halloween
The event features the Omaha UFO Symposium, Death Café, tarot readings, ghost-hunting tech demos, planetarium shows, a casket eulogy experience, and more.
Women's college basketball top storylines: JuJu's return, familiar names and transfer mania
New on Netflix: The 8 best new movies and shows in November, including a Christmas film and 'The Hunting Wives' Season 2
There's something for everyone in November, from new "Black Doves" to the "Gabby's Dollhouse" spinoff.
New California Science Center exhibit brings the solar system to audiences
The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center features a towering space shuttle as well as 100 artifacts and interactive displays.
Free ‘Science Spooktacular’ to bring robots to Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds
Families can drive robots, meet live animals, and explore interactive science exhibits this Halloween during the free community event.
Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a U.S. general election
Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election, casting a mail-in ballot in a contest that will decide America's future as the Trump era slowly comes to an end.
Augusta Health Foundation sells dinners for two to support mobile medical unit
Augusta Health Foundation is raising money for its Mobile Medical Unit, which brings care to underserved communities across the Shenandoah Valley, through a “Dinner to Go” fundraiser.
Augusta Health Foundation sells dinners for two to support mobile medical unit
Augusta Health Foundation is raising money for its Mobile Medical Unit, which brings care to underserved communities across the Shenandoah Valley, through a “Dinner to Go” fundraiser.
Augusta Health Foundation sells dinners for two to support mobile medical unit
Augusta Health Foundation is raising money for its Mobile Medical Unit, which brings care to underserved communities across the Shenandoah Valley, through a “Dinner to Go” fundraiser.
Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case
Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case
Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her | KYW Newsradio
Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case
Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her | KNSS Radio
WA business groups seek energy cost relief, faster permitting ahead of 2027 session
Washington business groups agree the state needs more affordable, reliable energy but differ on how to get there. The Association of Washington Business, which represents businesses of all sizes, wants […]
Tommy Davidson discusses Irvine Improv show
Tommy Davidson is in the studio live and “In Living Color”
Tommy Davidson discusses Irvine Improv show
Tommy Davidson is in the studio live and “In Living Color”
D.C. government weighs suit to stop Trump’s arch, saying it will harm the city
A federal judge on Friday will weigh existing arguments over whether to let the controversial project proceed.
Traffic, business changes: 5 stories in Aggieland to catch up on
Catch up on Bryan-College Station news, including a new traffic signal, Hartt's Barbecue opening, Bryan ISD waivers, racket sports and a restaurant closure.
Israel's election results are in. Here's what could happen next
Israeli election results are in, showing the makeup of the country's next parliament but leaving open the question of who will be prime minister.
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Oct. 30, 2026: Election Day preview, new Bears stadium proposal revealed, and more
As Election Day nears, Gov. Pritzker invests millions of dollars in out-of-state candidates. Here in Illinois, U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros sets up a hotline so voters can report possible fraud and voter intimidation.
Utah House of Representatives: District 66
Three candidates are running for Utah House of Representatives in District 66. This includes Russ Hatch, Breanne Mashek and Troy Shelley.
The ‘Borges protein’ reveals how to alleviate age-related memory loss
A monumental study involving millions of fruit flies shows that the same type of proteins associated with neurodegenerative diseases are involved in forming memories, and points to how to protect them in old age
Study links Chicago school closures to rise in neighborhood shootings
A study found a 10.2% increase in shootings near 50 Chicago schools closed in 2013. Reusing vacant school buildings appeared to mitigate the increase.
Will daylight saving time ever become permanent? Health experts hope not
Clocks turn back an hour this weekend. A new study warns that year-round daylight saving time would mean millions more dark school commutes, with greater risk of deadly crashes.
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will probably destroy each other after the sun runs out of fuel, new simulations hint
The outer solar system will descend into chaos just a few billion years after the sun exhausts its fuel — much sooner than scientists previously thought, a new study suggests.
An introspective Kirk Franklin is no longer apologizing with 'I Am What I Am' album
Kirk Franklin is back with his new album, "I Am What I Am," out Friday | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
An introspective Kirk Franklin is no longer apologizing with 'I Am What I Am' album
Kirk Franklin is back with his new album, "I Am What I Am," out Friday. His 14th studio project and first double album, 14 tracks are divided between contemporary music and traditional, live-recorded...
An introspective Kirk Franklin is no longer apologizing with 'I Am What I Am' album
Kirk Franklin is back with his new album, "I Am What I Am," out Friday | Talk 1370
Easton business owner sentenced in $171,000 Maryland tax fraud
An Easton business owner was sentenced to 18 months in jail after admitting to falsifying sales records for jet skis, dirt bikes and trailers to avoid paying more than $170,000 in Maryland excise taxes, the state attorney general’s…
Patrick Stewart found 'Star Trek' fame but always returned to Shakespeare and the stage
Before he captained the Starship Enterprise, Patrick Stewart commanded the Shakespearean stage | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
Hugging Face Launches ProtoStar to Tackle Science's Data Problem
There’s a lot of scientific data out there – and universities, government agencies, and research labs have spent decades collecting it. This includes everything from climate change to human biology. Much of it is publicly available. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean other researchers can easily use it. Sometimes, just getting the data into a usable […]
'Spider-Man' Remains Atop Weekly U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart Through Oct. 30
Sony’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues its reign atop of the Official Film Chart, securing a third consecutive week at No. 1 on the U.K. home entertainment sales chart in its third week of release. Amazon MGM Studios’ Masters of the Universe bowed No. 2 in its debut. Nicholas Galitzine takes on the role of … Continue reading "‘Spider-Man’ Remains Atop Weekly U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart Through Oct. 30"
Difficult negotiations lie ahead in Israel after Netanyahu's bloc lost its parliamentary majority
Israel's final election results confirmed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies lost their parliamentary majority and that weeks of difficult negotiations among very different parties, from ultra-Orthodox Jewish to secular to Arab-led, lie ahead.
A midterm crossroads for both parties eyeing the beginning of the end of the Trump era
The nation’s major political parties are at a crossroads. Win or lose Tuesday, the end of the 2026 midterms marks the beginning of a high-stakes fight over the direction of the Republican and Democratic parties as the Trump era nears its end.
Business Software Alliance Ups In-House Lobbying Costs By $110K
Business Software Alliance raised in-house lobbying costs $110,000 in Q3, including work on the PREVAIL Act, a patent-challenge proposal. Read more.
Squish, stretch, sell: Michiana 8th grader turns custom toy business into viral hit
Lexi Long launched Slime & Squish to fund a class trip to D.C. — now her creations have garnered millions of views online.
What’s in Your Vape Cart in 2026?
Recent studies showing heavy metal contamination in cannabis vape carts illustrate the need for additional testing and regulatory guidelines.
Trump adds weekend rallies back after canceling a day earlier
The president will travel to Iowa and Kansas on Sunday after spending Friday and Saturday in Florida.
NASA's trailblazing Swift telescope will go out in a blaze of glory
Designed to study the powerful outbursts, the Swift Observatory quickly contributed to a wide range of discoveries. Now, it's about to meet a fiery fate.
5 Questions With: Kristen Fitzpatrick, Harvard Business School's Senior Managing Director Of Career & Professional Development
HBS’s Kristen Fitzpatrick explains how coaching, alumni connections, and AI help MBA students navigate today’s job market.
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark leaving conference to accept role outside college sports
Yormark is stepping down from his role as conference commissioner effective Jan. 31, 2027.
Is AI cannibalizing Google's search business?
In the Loop, Host Ejaaz Ahamadeen breaks down the market reaction to Alphabet's (GOOGL, GOOG) latest earnings and the growing concerns surrounding its core search business. Ahamadeen examines signs of slowing search revenue growth and how AI-powered search tools could be disrupting Google's traditional advertising model.
Millions more Americans vote ahead of Election Day as early voting jumps across Senate battlegrounds
Early voting is continuing to significantly outpace the last midterm election, with millions more Americans casting ballots in advance and particularly sharp increases in states hosting competitive Senate races, according to an Associated Press analysis of voting data five days before Election Day.
Reproductive Rights Left on the Table: Senator Cappelletti Reflects on Unfinished Business as Legislative Session Concludes
Harrisburg – October 30, 2026 – The Pennsylvania Senate recessed last Wednesday, October 22, with only two additional session days scheduled through the end of the 2026-2027 legislative session. As the chamber recessed—currently controlled by Republicans—the Senate left hundreds of bills on the table, including several that would advance reproductive freedoms in the Commonwealth. Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17, Delaware/Montgomery) said many of these state-level protections are critical for Pennsylvanians as Republicans in Washington continue to dismantle the nation’s healthcare infrastructure. “Wrapping up this legislative session and looking ahead to next Tuesday, access to abortion care is at the very top of my mind. I’m deeply disturbed that the majority party in our chamber was once again unwilling to come to the table and move lifesaving legislation that would protect basic healthcare in Pennsylvania,” said Senator Cappelletti, who served as the Director of Policy for Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates prior to her time in the legislature. Senator Cappelletti has proposed several bills to address reproductive healthcare, and three proposals to protect abortion care were left on the table for the third session in a row since she introduced them. On November 30, 2026, all legislative proposals not signed into law […]
New movies to watch this weekend: See 'The Mongoose' and 'Everest: The Other Side' in theaters, rent or buy 'Verity,' stream 'Ali G: Who Iz I?' on Prime Video
"The Mongoose" is a Liam Neeson vehicle about Liam Neeson in a vehicle. But I was wowed by one chilling new release.
Ian McKellen remembers Patrick Stewart, teases final 'Avengers: Doomsday' role
Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen speak at John L. Tishman Auditorium at University Center on January 28, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for SAG
Michigan Teachers Head Back to School for Science of Reading Training
In 2010, Karlee Little attended Central Michigan University to learn how to teach elementary school. Now a veteran teacher, she’s back in the classroom as a student. Little, like so many Michigan teac...
Grizzlies rookie Cameron Boozer becomes second-youngest player in NBA history to record triple-double
iOS 27.2 adds new Find My feature at just the right time
iOS 27.2 is officially here, and it includes a welcome addition for the Find My app: support for finding a lost Apple TV 4K remote.
Young students give new teachers infections; the daylight saving time debate; circadian depression; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources
William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, was quoted by several news outlets about public health issues, including: Axios Nashville (flu season beginning early); Prevention (how long does norovirus last?); Education Week (how young students make new teachers sick). AAMC News posted a story about the debate about whether to eliminate the twice-yearly time change, and, if so, whether to permanently stay on standard or daylight time. Beth Malow, MD, director of the Vanderbilt Sleep Center, is quoted in the piece. A Men’s Health story on circadian depression, a type of depression caused by an out-of-synch internal clock in the brain, quotes Aaron Brinen, PsyD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Michael Lester, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, was quoted in a Medscape story about treating chronic bronchitis with bronchial rheoplasty. Shravani Durbhakula, MD, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, was quoted in a CNN piece about the drug cychlorphine. Art Dalley, PhD, Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, emeritus, was quoted in a story in The Guardian about anatomical donation. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society quoted Subramaniam Sriram, MBBS, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Vanderbilt Multiple Sclerosis Center, in a story on its website about the differences in brain and spinal cord lesions in MS. (Note: some links may require registration or subscription)
Boston University hosting annual pumpkin drop from science building
Boston University on Friday is hosting its annual pumpkin drop, during which students hurl more than 30 pumpkins 70 feet off the roof of the Metcalf Science Center to the plaza below.
APEC Business Travel Card Validity Extended
To facilitate business travel within the Asia-Pacific region, China has extended the maximum permitted stay for APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) holders in China from 60 days to 90 days, effective November 1, 2026. The ABTC provides significant advantages for business travelers from participating Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation economies. With the ABTC, cardholders can travel freely between member countries without the need to obtain individual business visas for each trip, which greatly reduces the time, cost and administrative burden associated with frequent cross-border travel. Additionally, they benefit from expedited immigration processing, including access to special lanes at airports, although the level of convenience and border clearance infrastructure may differ depending on the country. The card is typically valid for five years, minimizing the need for frequent visa renewals. Furthermore, business travelers are vetted and pre-approved before the card is issued, ensuring smoother entry procedures upon arrival.
How Election Day can affect your heart
Political campaigns can do more than raise your blood pressure. Studies link election stress to irregular heartbeats and an increase in heart attacks.
Exclusive Preview: The Lab Press releases portable editions, including SUPER SCIENCE VOL. 1
The Lab Press launches portables of ogns like Super Science Volume 1 that keep the quality of their signature designs intact
How Jewish teens in Colorado are finding their political voices before they can vote
Whether volunteering for candidates or speaking up about antisemitism, students say they don’t need a vote to make a difference.
TN Politics: Election Day nears and nude photos enter the chat
State Sen. Brent Taylor says telling the truth about sending unsolicited nude selfies to multiple people makes him honest. Otis Sanford says it should make him disqualified.
Bre Tiesi explains abrupt ‘Special Forces’ exit: ‘My biggest thing was safety’
Bre Tiesi opens up to EW about her decision to walk away from ‘Special Forces’ early, with Oliver Hudson following right behind her.
Peltola denies knowing about Alaska spoiler candidate as Justice Department escalates investigation
Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola denied Thursday that she knew anything about an effort to put another candidate on the Alaska ballot with the same name as the Republican incumbent as the Justice Department escalated a criminal investigation with new grand jury subpoenas.
Data: Leadership and revenue of the top women led business in MA
These top companies represent total revenue and operation budget of $164 billion. Take a closer look at their leadership.
James Gunn would ‘bend over backwards’ to bring Margot Robbie back as Harley Quinn
The DC Studios co-head, who was Robbie’s director on “The Suicide Squad,” fears the actress may have moved onto other things.
Minnesota Carlson Moments: Why Mental Health Matters in College
A senior shares how she overcame stress and doubt as a transfer student
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. 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