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Manistee school holds science fair in gymnasium
Trinity Lutheran School in Manistee hosted its science fair, allowing students to show off their projects and shared what they learned about a variety of subjects.
New AI tool developed by Stowers Institute and Helmholtz Munich scientists predicts how cells choose their future — helping uncover hidden drivers of development
Scientists at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research and Helmholtz Munich have developed RegVelo, a new AI framework that predicts how cells acquire their identities and identifies the genetic regulators guiding those changes. Published in Cell, the study used zebrafish neural crest development to show RegVelo can uncover early drivers of cell fate, including regulators of pigment cell formation, and then support those predictions experimentally. The researchers also applied the framework across multiple biological systems, suggesting its value extends beyond neural crest cells as a broadly useful tool for studying how cells change over time. The team says the new model could pave the way for future cell therapy treatments.
Could Red Light Actually Heal Your Brain? What the Science Really Says
Red light therapy may do far more than clear skin — emerging science points to real benefits for inflammation, cognition, and cellular health.
Shinee to return with sixth EP 'Atmos'
Shinee is set to return with its sixth EP “Atmos" next month, SM Entertainment announced Monday. The six-track album, led by its title track, will be released a
Expert spotlights importance of therapy during Mental Health Awareness Month
Experts are putting a spotlight on the importance of therapy during May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Emma Chamberlain wears custom-painted Mugler gown at the Met Gala
The gown was painted by artist Anna Deller-Yee, using 30 base colors and requiring more than 40 hours of painting and four days of drying time.
Pols & Politics: Massachusetts RNC members call on Shortsleeve to drop out of Republican primary
The two Massachusetts RNC members are calling on gubernatorial candidate Brian Shortsleeve to drop out of the GOP primary in order for the party to “unite” candidate Mike Minogue.
Tri-state people in business: New hires, promotions, recognitions
Tiberius Mocanu joined the City of Dubuque as its new human rights director.
Holy Cross event focuses on brain health with a rural emphasis
HOLY CROSS, Iowa — For a few hours Saturday morning, the population of Holy Cross likely doubled.
How Sports Illustrated is getting back in the game after scandal, layoffs
One of the hottest tickets for the events surrounding Super Bowl LX in February was a party thrown at the Cow Palace in San Francisco by Sports Illustrated, where attendees
Companies are increasingly favoring temporary staff over permanent hires
Employers across the U.S. and Europe are increasingly relying on temporary workers to keep their businesses going, holding off on permanent hires because of economic instability and artificial intelligence-driven disruptions.
Politics: Grassley calls on DOJ to follow rule of law in release of Epstein files
During a visit to Balltown, Iowa, on Thursday, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, sat down with the Telegraph Herald and spoke on a variety of federal issues of importance to
Holy Cross event focuses on brain health with a rural emphasis
HOLY CROSS, Iowa — For a few hours Saturday morning, the population of Holy Cross likely doubled.
UWL hosts groundbreaking ceremony for phase two of the Prairie Springs Science Center
On Friday, May 8, members of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse community and local media gathered at the south end of the Cowley Hall construction site for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the second phase of the Prairie Springs Science Center. “Today is a great day for this campus. We are here to celebrate something that...
Bill Maher Shares Unhinged Theory on Alleged Jeffrey Epstein Note
The 'Real Time With Bill Maher' host pointed out a striking similarity in the note to President Donald Trump.
New infusion therapies can put cognitive decline on pause. What Louisianans should know about brain health.
Learn about the five pillars of healthy brain aging and the latest research on cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease, and strategies for maintaining brain health through lifestyle changes.
Germany’s Healthcare Reforms Herald More Pain for Big Pharma
Donald Trump’s push to bring down drug prices in the US has rattled the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. Now, they’re confronting a new menace as Germany seeks to plug a ballooning deficit in its public health-insurance funds.
MADSEN: Understanding gendered communication: What science reveals
This article is the fifth in a series designed to help parents, family members, educators, and community members better understand gender differences so we can more effectively support the children, youth, and families in our lives. The first editorial examined how boys and girls see the world, the second explored how they hear, the third […]
Scientists found the “holy grail” gene that could one day help humans regrow limbs
Scientists studying axolotls, zebrafish, and mice have uncovered a shared set of genes that may one day help humans regrow lost limbs. By identifying powerful “SP genes” involved in regeneration, researchers discovered that disabling these genes stopped proper bone regrowth in salamanders and mice. They then used a gene therapy inspired by zebrafish biology to partially restore regeneration in mice, marking a major step toward future treatments that could replace damaged limbs with living tissue instead of prosthetics.
Hen Hud Sports Roundup
Covering May 1-7, 2026 > Flag Football, Softball, Baseball, Girls Lacrosse, Boys Lacrosse, Track and Field, Other Results, College Watch
Chico State Professor Expanded Adaptive Sports and Recreation Therapy Programs
For 35 years at Chico State, Laura McLachlin advocated for people of all ages and abilities to push past perceived limitations and achieve more than they thought possible.
MICHAEL FERGUSON II: Politics makes strange bedfellows in southwest Georgia
Dr. Edward Brown is my choice for State Senate District 12.
WA’s Maryhill Museum of Art has ties to royalty, celebrates milestone
The Maryhill Museum of Art has connections to royalty, more than 80 works by sculptor Auguste Rodin and a Stonehenge nearby.
Wausau-based marine science program introduces kids to Clara the Whale
A Wausau-based marine science program introduced over 10,000 Wisconsin children to a 56-foot inflatable whale so far this year.
Mukilteo sports chiropractor receives national recognition
Marc Van Dreissche is the 2nd in the state to be named Sports Chiropractor of the Year by a national board.
A ‘Couples Weekend’ gets complicated
It’s hardly a merry weekend getaway for the two couples in “Couples Weekend,” available today.
Where might Venu build a $350M entertainment venue?
Fort Collins and Greeley are among the municipalities being eyed by Colorado Springs-based Venu Holding Corp. (NYSE American: VENU) for a new $350 million, 12,500-capacity entertainment venue, but other communities also are in the running.
The Real Danger to Women Isn’t Hormone Therapy, It’s Bad Science
Are all hormones created equal? Drs Rachel Rubin and Kelly Casperson unpack the missing details in recent menopause research and explain why nuance matters.
What’s AI’s place in mental health care? Vermont lawmakers say it should be limited.
Also in Final Reading: Balint reelection bid and Act 181 rollback.
IN8bio Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Recent Business Highlights
Advancing next-generation γδ T cell engager platform with initial animal data expected in 2026Reported glioblastoma (GBM) data showing ~97% improvement in progression-free survival vs. standard-of-care; updated median overall survival (mOS) data to be presented at ASCO 2026Hosting R&D Day on May 21, 2026 in New York City NEW YORK, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IN8bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: INAB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative gamma-delta (γδ) T cell therapies and γδ
Pyxis Oncology Appoints Nelson Azoulay as Chief Business Officer
BOSTON, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYXS), a clinical-stage company developing next-generation therapeutics for difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced the appointment of Nelson Azoulay as Chief Business Officer. Mr. Azoulay joins Pyxis Oncology with more than 15 years of experience in corporate strategy, business development, and value-creating transactions across the biopharma industry, including deep antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) experience. In his role,
Enliven Therapeutics Reports First Quarter Financial Results and Provides a Business Update
/PRNewswire/ -- Enliven Therapeutics, Inc. (Enliven or the Company) (Nasdaq: ELVN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and...
Texas council says more resources needed to address complaints against behavioral health providers
The agency that oversees behavioral health and social work providers has about 1,000 "pending" complaints against providers — hundreds more than it has received in previous years. Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council leadership told lawmakers it may need support from the state to handle the volume.
Southcoast Health event raises over $230,000 for hospice
Southcoast Health's Light the Way event raised over $230,000 for its Compassion Fund, supporting hospice care for families.
Herald News top photos of the week: Spring sports and more
Herald News photographer Colin Furze cast his eye on the Fall River area this past week, delivering some unusual sights.
Test how AI chatbots answer mental health questions — and how therapists think they did
Experience hypothetical mental health conversations with ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini. Then, read takeaways from Boston-area therapists on what was good or bad about the chatbots' responses.
The Herald's weekly entertainment picks
Looking to be entertained from Thursday, May 7, through Wednesday, May 13? Check out the Skagit Valley Herald’s weekly recommendations.
Science: A novel gene-therapy approach to ‘functionally cure’ HIV succeeds in some monkeys
Six animals suppressed AIDS virus after one shot of treatment that makes cell-receptor antibody
Celebrate Mother’s Day with these noteworthy new-in-paperback releases
From historical accounts of war heroes to romances of every stripe and sci-fi thrillers, there's something in paperback for every reader this May.
These companies help parents try to pick their babies' traits. Experts are wary
Prospective parents can now pick embryos based on risk predictions for thousands of diseases and odds for specific traits. But should they?
Performance and artistry an important part of children’s entertainment
EnviroGanza with Jack Golden at the Chocolate Church Arts Center held the attention of 300 students while educating at the same time.
Red-light therapy does have health benefits but not the ones you think
Red-light therapy promises to treat everything from acne and hair loss to depression and chronic pain. Many of these claims are overhyped, but evidence suggests it can have healing powers
One of America’s oldest weather observatories shows people the science behind our climate
The observatory helps connect visitors to science and tracking weather.
A South Portland ‘old shoe dog’ is recognized after more than 50 years in the business
Ed Lechner, of Selby Shoes Etc., was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Boston Shoe Travelers Association.
Burlington therapist's jiu-jitsu gym helps people grapple with life
Jason Amerosa, owner of Grind BJJ in Burlington, found confidence through jiu-jitsu, leading him to social work and opening a mental health practice.
Seattle’s Waterfront Park releases summer events lineup
Waterfront Park, which will serve as one of the fan celebration zones during the World Cup, announced hundreds of free events to come this summer season.
Opinion: Politics has come to work, once an apolitical space
A colleague recently emailed me a picture of a seemingly political gesture that was roiling her office and asked me what I thought. The picture was of a 10-by-3-inch sticker,
Stanford researchers develop AI scientists for therapeutic discovery
The multi-agent system generated SARS-CoV-2-binding proteins in days.
How science is taking tripping mainstream
President Trump recently signed an order to speed up the evaluation of psychedelics to treat the brain. That’s coming after decades of strict prohibition on psychedelic drug use dating back to President Nixon. So how did we go from that to a psychedelic renaissance? A look into a key institution in the world of psychedelic research may give us some clues. This episode, NPR’s brain correspondent Jon Hamilton shares insight from a recent trip. (No pun intended.) Want more psychedelic content? Catch our episode on ketamine therapy here, or learn why some scientists want to take the trip out of psychedelics here. Have other questions about psychedelics and the brain? Let us know by emailing shortwave@npr.org!
Stevens: Politics and vulgarity not a good mix
If you have sensed that our politicians are using more vulgarity in public discourse in the last 10 years, you are right. In the past, politicians have only occasionally used
May 7 Vacaville/Vallejo Arts-Entertainment Source: Faces and Places
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson announced that Victoria Wang from Sonoma County was chosen as the overall winner for California’s Fourth District 2026 Congressional Art Competition. Lilly Bertlin was named as the Solano County finalist.
Zack Polanski falsely claimed to be British Red Cross spokesperson, charity says
Green party leader also accused of incorrectly stating he was a full member of the National Council of Hypnotherapy
May 7 Vallejo/Vacaville Arts-Entertainment Source: Activities
Mother’s Day Soulful Expedience with Askari, is set for Friday, 8 p.m., at the Vallejo Museum, 734 Marin St.
Seton Hall and TCNJ Partner on Graduate Health Pathways
Seton Hall and TCNJ introduce streamlined pathways into graduate programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy and athletic training.
The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026
She was a beloved Bollywood singer whose voice resonated across a film-obsessed India for nearly eight decades. Asha Bhosle, who died in April, was recorded on about 12,000 songs, becoming
Select list of nominees for 2026 Tony Awards
The Tony Award nominations have been announced, featuring a strong lineup for 2026. Competing for best musical are “The Lost Boys,” “Schmigadoon!,” “Titanique,” and “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across
Legislative Dems follow highway robbery with blackmail
By Byron Pelton My colleagues across the aisle have revealed something extraordinary in their frantic attempt to get rid of Initiative 175: They believe Colorado voters are too stupid to notice their vote will be thrown out in furtherance of their elected representatives’ budget shell game. For more than a decade, the Democratic majority has […]
Man destined to get Alzheimer’s saved by accidental heat therapy
Doug Whitney has a genetic mutation that means he should have developed Alzheimer’s disease decades ago, but his long-term work in hot engine rooms may have protected him in a similar way to sauna therapy
Met Gala guests take artistic liberties with dress code
Fashion biggest night is making a statement this year with its dress code, “Fashion is art." Global Editorial Director of Vogue Anna Wintour and the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume
Bellaire breaks ground on recreation and entertainment complex
BELLAIRE – Ground was broken Monday morning for Bellaire’s recreation and entertainment complex. The project is made possible through a $1,468,912 through the federal Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program grant and $200,000 from the State Capital Budget Fund procured by Ohio State Sen. Brian Chavez, R-Marietta. Construction will begin June 15. The complex will […]
Classroom flags, CEO ousted and other top Tri-City politics stories
There’s never a shortage of local political news in the Tri-Cities.
Inside Palm Beach County’s newly signed Trump trademark deal for airport renaming
The deal could leave openings for Trump’s businesses and family members to benefit from the taxpayer-funded airport name change.
837 Health Sciences Graduates Poised to Deliver Care Across Tennessee
Anna Hicks remembers the moment physical therapy started to feel real. “It’s really interesting to learn about somebody else, and that is PT, in a way.”
Heart’s Ann Wilson talks new documentary, touring after chemotherapy
Ann Wilson holds a screening of her new documentary at the Neptune Theatre, where she'll be joined by director Barbara Hall for a live Q&A.
Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao, Stellan Skarsgård among Cannes Film Festival jurors
Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao and Stellan Skarsgård are among the jurors who will decide the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, organizers announced Monday. Just about a week
Caring for mental health together
In a church that proclaims God’s care for people’s bodies, minds and spirits, tending to mental health is not separate from faith.
Marc Kassen checks into political thriller ‘PH-1’
Kassen directs, co-writes and stars as a politician whose luxe Suite 1 penthouse becomes an involuntary prison as he sees his life and career in ruins as he becomes a social media target.
Mental Health
This week, we'll highlight mental health matters exploring unique resources for Texans with the help of policy advisors, music therapy experts and mental health professionals.
"This Is Fine" Dog Fights For Therapy In Official Metroidvania
In This Is Fine: Maximum Cope, help Question Hound overcome his anxieties in this nightmare-inspired video game debut
Measles spreading undetected in Washington? Health officials are worried
Just because measles has not been reported in most Washington counties, including Yakima, Benton and Franklin Yakima counties, does not mean it is not there.
Health Ministry changes medical cannabis guidelines, passes responsibility to insurance funds
Cannabis may still be considered in severe cases, such as insomnia or acute distress, but only alongside proven treatments like psychotherapy and under close supervision.
Pols & Politics: Hundreds more layoffs announced by Massachusetts businesses
Hundreds of more layoffs are being announced by four Massachusetts companies as the Bay State has seen a flurry of outmigration by residents and businesses.
Pols & Politics: Hundreds more layoffs announced by Massachusetts businesses
Hundreds of more layoffs are being announced by four Massachusetts companies as the Bay State has seen a flurry of outmigration by residents and businesses.
Liao: Taiwan belongs at the World Health Assembly
Taiwan is a reliable partner and a force for good in the world, and global health cannot afford to ignore Taiwan. T
Gatorade getting a rebrand targeting non-athletes
Sixty years after it invented sports drinks, Gatorade is making a surprising pivot: It’s no longer focusing primarily on athletes. PepsiCo, Gatorade’s parent company, says the brand wants to broaden
Rise & Dine: New innkeepers restore 'historic touches' to Galena home
GALENA, Ill. — The Avery House Bed & Breakfast has served only a handful of guests since opening its doors under new ownership last month, but Shane Wilkinson can already
UW Health hosts third annual Celebration of Life event
The event brings together stem cell transplant and cellular therapy survivors, family and friends.
Universal Health Services Adds Talkspace To Expand Virtual Behavioral Health Reach
Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) is acquiring virtual therapy provider Talkspace to build a virtual behavioral health platform. The transaction is aimed at supporting outpatient growth and extending UHS's reach beyond its traditional inpatient and facility based network. The company expects the deal to be accretive within 12 months and sees a multi year opportunity tied to digital care and operational efficiencies. For investors following NYSE:UHS, this move adds a digital layer to a...
Spirit Airlines goes out of business after 34 years, ending operations immediately
Spirit Airlines has announced it is going out of business after 34 years. The ultra-low-cost airline known for its bright yellow planes and deep discount fares said Saturday it has
Burgerville, Japanese restaurant and more. Top Tri-City business news
Big development plans took shape across the Tri-Cities last month.
University of Iowa propels space science forward with opening of spaceflight lab
In order for scientists to know how equipment will fare in space, they must test tools in a variety of manners — vibrations, thermal changes, if materials will warp when
Spirit Airlines goes out of business after 34 years, ending operations immediately
By AAMER MADHANI WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years. The…
Weinstein accuser finishes five days of tense testimony
The accuser at Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial has finished testifying. She returned to the witness stand Friday, a day after she said was having difficulty focusing. She faced further questioning
Weinstein accuser continues testifying after saying she was struggling with stress
The accuser at Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial has resumed testifying. She returned to the witness stand Friday, a day after she said was having difficulty focusing. She faced further questioning
Oscars organization expands international film eligibility, addresses AI in new rules
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is addressing the eligibility of films using artificial intelligence for the 2027 Oscars. New rules emphasize human authorship but do not ban
Humanities Center and CAAPP welcome science fiction writer Nnedi Okorafor
The Pitt Humanities Center and Center for African American Poetry and Poetics will host Nnedi Okorafor, a Nigerian-American writer of science fiction and fantasy, for a weeklong seminar from May 4 to 8. Okorafor will discuss the work of fantasy and how dreaming of other worlds helps us survive this one. She is best known for her Binti Series, a trilogy of African-futurist science fiction novellas. She has won the Hugo, Nebula, Eisner and World Fantasy awards and was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame. Her most recent novel, “Death of the Author,” was heralded by the New York Times as
Florida state college sports panel eyes agent rules, NIL trusts
University of South Florida CEO of Athletics Rob Higgins said regulations are needed for agents, including making financial arrangements with students transparent.
How hot jobs, drone delivery and actor’s advice are changing business in Miami
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Seattle Public Library sees record number of visitors in 2025
Seattle Public Library's 27 locations had more than 3.4 million in-person visits in 2025, the library said.
Iterative Health banks $77m to level up AI-driven clinical research tech
Google Ventures-backed Iterative will now expand its platform into burgeoning therapeutic areas like cardiology and obesity.
Angel to business startups and civic causes is 2026 Tri-Citian of the Year
The successful tech entrepreneur is winner of the top community honor.
Costs are rising in Miami. See the latest on rent, gas, businesses
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Cold Plunges and Your Brain: The Surprising Science Behind a 2-Minute Ice Water Dunk
When first starting out, it’s OK to do cold plunges in short increments — even 30 seconds at a time — to build up your tolerance.
Baseball’s best second baseman? Mariners’ Cole Young makes his case.
A year after making his MLB debut as a 21-year-old, Young is making a case as the best second baseman in baseball through the first month of this season.
Students award $10,000 to local mental health nonprofits
Students in the spring semester Philanthropy and Leadership MNGT 411 course at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Business awarded $10,000 in grants through the Strive to Thrive Lincoln project to two nonprofits supporting mental and behavioral health in Lincoln — HopeSpoke and Lutheran Family Services.
The Herald's weekly entertainment picks
Looking to be entertained from Thursday, April 30, through Wednesday, May 6? Check out the Skagit Valley Herald’s weekly recommendations.
Viewpoint: A career in science is possible, and worth it
Starting a career in science is exciting, but also demanding, with researchers often faced with intense competition, long working hours and high levels of stress. A pioneer in the field of mass spectrometry, Carol Robinson has been there. She speaks with Science|Business on the importance of creating a supportive environment, particularly for women.Robinson did not wake up one day thinking that she would become a scientist. It was only late in school that she developed an interest in chemistry. “The more you work at something, the more you think, actually, this is fascinating. So, I went much further and deeper than I ever needed to pass the exam. And then I loved it,” she says. “I thought, I’m going to give it my all. I’m going to enjoy it while I’m here. But I didn’t think this would be my career for 50 odd years.”She left school at 16 to become a lab technician with the drug company Pfizer, which is where she first worked with mass spectrometry. Fascinated, she was encouraged to take a part-time degree and then a PhD. She went on to do pioneering work in native mass spectrometry, a technique that is used to study protein structures in their natural state, paving the way for breakthroughs in drug discovery. She also broke new ground by becoming the first female professor of chemistry at the University of Cambridge, and then the first female professor of chemistry at the University of Oxford, her current home.She now wants to show young researchers that a career in science is worth it. “Sometimes, I believe the culture isn’t very encouraging, and that’s something I have worked on,” Robinson says.In 2021, she launched the Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery at Oxford, whose acronym gives a sense of what she hopes it will achieve. “Maybe it is corny,” she says. “It’s just a reminder that I would like it if we could all be kind to each other and supportive, especially for early-career researchers of either gender, because there’s quite a big attrition rate in science, and maybe it just doesn’t feel like a very friendly place to work.”And yet, a career in science comes with a lot of flexibility. “There are few careers where you have that amount of freedom, to go to conferences, to the library. Just because you didn’t see me didn’t mean I wasn’t working,” she says. “And I’m excited to come in every day. So, I don’t want people to think it’s a terrible place.”Gender equality is also important when it comes to the quality of science as a career. “The more women we have, the better it becomes,” Robinson adds.Imposter syndromeAccording to EU data, women outnumber men in university education but account for just about a third of graduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (Stem). And while the number of women working as scientists and engineers in the 27-member bloc is on the rise, their representation remains below that of men, at 41%. This discrepancy is even more pronounced in top-tier functions across these fields, where women fill just 20% of positions.Having supervised many young scientists, Robinson sees that women continue to have a greater propensity than men to doubt their abilities, a feeling she once shared. “When I was doing my PhD at the University at Cambridge, I really felt like an imposter,” she says. “I don’t think I ever felt I deserved to be there or owned it and was proud. I just thought I was lucky.” Later on, she adds, “I was always that person who said, I can’t apply yet because my CV is not strong enough.”She has now made it her job to encourage women to break with this imposter syndrome. For example, rather than calling for volunteers to give a lecture in the groups that she mentors or teaches, which nearly always results in men stepping forward, she goes straight to the women, “because I know they won’t push themselves forward.”But the gender gap in science is not just down to imposter syndrome. The “obvious” reason, Robinson says, and the reason that is on everybody’s mind when discussing workplace gender equality, is the balance between work and raising a family. Her own path was to choose between the two, taking an eight-year break after completing a postdoctoral training fellowship to bring up three children. And she continues to advise women not to work part-time while they raise a family. “You’ll just get half the pay and continue to work full-time because you are not able to fit everything in,” she says. “You should be able to have a family and come back to have the career that you want.”The solution is for men to also take career breaks. “That kind of evens it up, so that it’s not such a big thing for women,” Robinson says. “I always encourage men in my groups to do that. I think it’s important to take your share of the duties.”Support produces resultsAccording to the Women in Stem Network, a UK advocacy group, countries with strong childcare systems and equal pay policies retain more women in technical careers. In Europe, these are primarily found in the Nordic region and parts of central Europe.At the EU level, the European Commission asks all Horizon Europe applicant organisations to have a gender action plan in place. Since this criterion was introduced in 2021, the share of women leading consortia has increased to 31%, against 23% in Horizon 2020. Their overall participation, however, has risen just 1%, to 38%. After trying to weaken the requirement for gender action plans in 2025, the Commission now intends to adopt a plan for supporting women in research and innovation.Related articlesCommission scraps plan to water down gender requirements in HorizonHow gender balance can swing who wins Horizon Europe fundingRobinson herself has benefited from three Advanced Grants from the European Research Council. “I was extremely honoured and privileged to get those, because they really allowed me to fuel my passion,” she says. “Without that, it would have been a much harder slog.”Beyond applying gender rules, she says that more work is needed on translational enterprise, where women are, once again, largely underrepresented. The European Patent Office found that only 13.8% of applications were filed by women in 2022. “We have so many more women doing amazing science; why do they feel it’s not a thing to have a company?” she asks.She founded her own spin-out company, OMass Technologies, in 2016, and remains chair of its scientific advisory board now that it trades as OMass Therapeutics. As for research, Robinson is now studying how changes in the brain may be linked to depression, using port-mortem tissue. “We’re hoping to publish soon,” she says. “We had to consult with a lot of people who knew a lot more about the brain than we did. So, we’ve learnt a lot, and that’s always a lot of fun to learn a new thing. That’s what keeps you going.”
SIFF 2026: What to see and expect at this year’s festival
The 52nd annual festival, though smaller in scale than previous years, still has everything from up-to-the-minute documentaries to restored classics.
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ review: Sequel all style, no substance
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” gives us a lot to look at, but it’s flat Champagne: maybe worth drinking in a pinch, but unsatisfying, writes Moira Macdonald.
The Supreme Court just issued the redistricting ruling DeSantis was waiting for
The Supreme Court dropped the decision Wednesday, just as Florida lawmakers were debating a new voting map.