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Technosylva Fire Science Experts to Provide Bi-Weekly Wildfire Situational Awareness Briefings to Customers
As extreme weather conditions continue to escalate, Technosylva, the global leader in wildfire and extreme weather risk intelligence, is launching Intel Briefs, providing regular situational awareness briefings by its wildfire scientists, Fire Meteorologists, risk analytics specialists, and fire behavior analysts (FBANs) to its utility and fire agency customers.
Hands-On Learning, Mentorship Launch Science Grad’s Next Chapter
A chemistry grad’s next stop is Stanford University, but the path that led him there was shaped in the classrooms, labs and research groups at the University of Guelph. Peter Kim’s love for science…
Encompass Health announces launch of private offering of 5.875% senior notes due 2034
/PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) today announced it has commenced a private offering of an additional $100 million in aggregate principal...
Science and Innovation Fund for Ukraine Partners with Ukrainian Catholic University to Launch New Center of Excellence
The Science and Innovation Fund for Ukraine and the Ukrainian Catholic University have announced the establishment of the Center of Excellence in Formal Methods and Verification, a new initiative that will train a new generation of specialists across the fields of mathematics, computer science, and artificial intelligence.
Congressional Dems launch probe into efforts to deport U.S. military members
The Democrats said the apparent collaboration between DHS and the military to deport troops' families "raises both ethical and legal concerns"
Congressional Dems launch probe into efforts to deport U.S. military members
The Democrats said the apparent collaboration between DHS and the military to deport troops' families "raises both ethical and legal concerns"
Intel launches Star Wars and Tomb Raider game bundle for Core Ultra 200/300, 14th Gen Core and Arc G3 CPUs
Intel is offering two games with qualifying Core and Arc hardware through September. The promotion covers products ranging from 14th Gen Core to Core Ultra 300 and Arc G3.
Society of Interventional Radiology launches initiative seeking to ‘define value of IR’
The society is teaming with TriLumen Health Partners, a boutique business consulting firm, as part of the process, helping it develop a roadmap for quantifying IR’s value.
Forget about being cool, Whitmer Thomas just wants to make his friends laugh
Comedian Whitmer Thomas’ new special, “The Terminal Crew of Dudes,” trades cool-guy posturing for a heartfelt salute to loyalty, lifelong friendships and the stories that bind them.
VIDEO: Kilauea Volcano Update, Lava Fountain Science
HAWAIʻI VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK – Scientists examine how lava chemistry correlates with higher lava fountains, and they are wondering if Kīlauea might be in a growth phase.
Digital Science launches Dimensions MCP servers
Existing Dimensions API customers can begin using the Model Context Protocol servers immediately without extra licence
New MacBook Pro and Refreshed iMacs Likely Coming in October
Apple is likely to unveil a new M6 MacBook Pro and refreshed iMacs in October, based on its typical release schedule, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Gurman reiterated his belief that Apple is readying the launch of a refreshed base-model MacBook Pro with a 14-inch display powered by an M6 chip.
PATLABOR the Case Files launches September 17
PATLABOR the Case Files will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on September 17, publisher Good Smile Company and developer Chime Corporation announced. It will support English, Japanese, Ko…
Norris Consultant Group Launches New Credit-to-Capital Curriculum on The Wealth Blueprint Platform
ANDERSON, S.C., Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Norris Consultant Group, the parent company and operating entity behind The Wealth Blueprint, today announced the launch of a new curriculum module on its educational platform, expanding the program's business credit and funding-readiness training for aspiring entrepreneurs. The new module went live in early August 2026 and is now available to members of The Wealth Blueprint community. Norris Consultant Group operates The Wealth Blueprint as its
Twice’s Jeongyeon signs with Varo Entertainment to launch acting career
The Twice member said the move marks a new acting chapter while stressing that her group activities and fans remain her top priority.
Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani Launch Excel Origins Initiative
Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar launch Excel Origins to back Indian filmmakers under 30.
Cardinals' Alec Burleson: Launches 19th home run
Cardinals' Alec Burleson: Launches 19th home run
Matt Maglodi Racing Announces New Small Business Motorsports Sponsorship Program Combining Grassroots Racing With Digital Marketing
Matt Maglodi Racing today announced plans to launch a new grassroots motorsports sponsorship program designed to provide small businesses with affordable digital marketing and promotional exposure while helping amateur and hobbyist racers offset the costs of competition.
Vintage computer collectors are reviving machines from the '80s
As Silicon Valley invents the artificial-intelligence future, a growing community of hobbyists is preserving the classic computers that helped launch the digital revolution.
OPINION: Business formation fee cuts spur entrepreneurship
Opinion: New Jersey cut business formation fees to encourage entrepreneurship and make it easier for startups to launch and stay compliant.
iPhone 18 Pro Release Date: Demand Drives September Launch
Apple's September launch of the iPhone 18 Pro family is more than tradition. It is a key part of the entire ecosystem, all built around this fixed date in the calendar.
The next year Call of Duty will introduce a new sub-series to replace Black Ops and Modern Warfare
Publisher Activision is officially preparing the shooter for release. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4, which is scheduled to launch on October 23 of this year....
Lyon’s Enzo Molebe to be loaned to Lausanne-Sport
Olympique Lyonnais’ Enzo Molebe (18) is set to join FC Lausanne-Sport, according to reports in L’Équipe. A deal in the form of a loan without an option to buy has been negotiated between the two ...
California Gov. Newsom visits Michigan in bid to boost Democrats
Potential candidate for president visit UAW local in Oakland County Sunday as he rallies volunteers for canvass launch.
How to use Claude's voice mode
Anthropic's chatbot can be very vocal, if you want it to be.
Foldable 'iPhone Ultra 3' Rumored to Feature Larger Displays
Apple is already making plans for its third-generation foldable iPhone, with launch expected as early as 2028, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said the first foldable iPhone is about to get what he called the device's first "truly revolutionary design change" this year, and that Apple already has a roadmap extending two generations beyond it.
ACHE launches executive leadership program
The Fort Smith-based Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) will soon begin offering a doctor of executive leadership (DEL) program after receiving approval from the Higher Learning Commission. Each class...
Made by Google 2026 Launch Live: Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 5, Gemini, and all the news
The Pixel event is happening next week, and we're tracking all the news and everything you need to know!
The Pixel 11 won’t be exciting – what do you want next year?
We’re just a few days out from the launch of Google’s Pixel 11 series and, at this point, it’s all...
Can GTA 6 Replicate the Greatest Video Game Launch of All Time?
The red carpet is ready to roll
NVIDIA reveals details of DLSS 5 and confirms its exclusivity for RTX 50 series.
Nvidia revealed details of DLSS 5 technology at SIGGRAPH 2026. Research directors confirmed the launch...
Business Briefcase: Open-air downtown farm market underway
SHENANDOAH — Schuylkill County’s longest running seasonal outdoor downtown farm market is continuing its run from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Fridays through November along the east side of the first block of South Main Street. Launched in …
‘Your back’s against the wall’: How two Gen-Z founders bet everything on a Brooklyn laundromat
Their advisers said it was a mistake. Today, Brooklyn's Launderette is betting customer experience can redefine a "boring business."
I study pathogens in sewage. Here’s how cyclospora could be getting into our food.
Researchers and public health officials are pointing to sewage contamination in the food supply as one of the most plausible theories for the current outbreak.
iPhone Ultra colors: New leak reveals silver and dark blue
A new accessory leak suggests the iPhone Ultra may launch in silver and dark blue. Here's the latest ahead of next month's launch.
iPhone 18 Pro Release Date: The Signs That Lock In A September Launch
Apple's September launch of the iPhone 18 Pro family is more than tradition. It is a key part of the entire ecosystem, all built around this fixed date in the calendar.
The Super Bee Is Back In The Form Of A 600-HP Dodge Charger Sixpack
The Super Bee name has returned to the Dodge Charger, although this time there is no HEMI V8 under the hood. The new 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee Launch Edition instead uses the brand’s twin-turbocharged ... Read more
Improv Launches Dedicated Sports and Entertainment Venues Practice for UKG Workforce Management
Improvizations, LLC (Improv), an Austin-based HCM and WFM advisory and implementation firm, has launched a dedicated Sports and Entertainment Ve...
Pixel 11 Pro XL shows up in hands-on leak days ahead of launch [Gallery]
With just a few days left to go before Google’s Pixel 11 launch event, a hands-on leak has shown off...
Pixel 11: All of the last-minute leaks [Video]
Want to know everything before Made by Google? Here are all of the last minute leaks ahead of the Pixel 11 launch event.
The Top 10 New Cars We’re Most Excited for This Year (So Far)
Feeling left out of the loop in terms of new car reveals, announcements and launches this year? Don't worry, we got you covered.
iPhone 17 faces an early price rise a month before iPhone 18 Pro launch
Apple may raise the prices of the iPhone 17 roster on August 10, bringing the smartphones in line with other products affected by the memory pricing crisis.
iPhone 17 Prices Could Rise as Soon as Monday, Rumor Claims
Apple could raise iPhone 17 prices as soon as Monday, August 10, according to a new rumor, well before the wider round of increases expected with next month's iPhone 18 Pro launch. Weibo leaker "Fixed Focus Digital" said in a post yesterday that rumors are circulating about an iPhone 17 price change taking effect on August 10.
David Sinclair Launches Lifespan Media Platform for Longevity Science
David Sinclair launches Lifespan media platform to improve public understanding of longevity science research and clinical trials.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword gets first Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay
First gameplay has emerged for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which is launching very soon. Footage is available for both docked play and handheld mode. You can even get a quick look at the optional mouse controls Capcom is including. Onimusha: Way of the Sword will look to hit 30 frames per second on...
UVA School of Data Science launches assured enrollment program for 2026-2027 academic year
UVA School of Data Science has launched a new pilot program designed to reduce the application burden on students interested in the data science major.
AHF Launches Health and Housing Newsletter
There is growing recognition that housing is more than a roof over someone’s head—it’s a critical driver of health and well-being. | The newsletter comes as the two sectors are working together for better resident, business, and community outcomes.
US intel assesses Putin could launch attack aimed at testing NATO unity
Recent US intelligence assessments indicate Russian President Vladimir Putin could try to test NATO’s resolve by launching a limited attack on an allied country within the next few years, according to three sources familiar with those reports.
Clay Travis to Launch New Sports Media Outfit Before Football Season
The new company is expected to include video content from his radio show.
New Book Examines Small Business Recovery and Racial Equity After the Pandemic
UCLA Luskin Professor Robert Fairlie explores how government aid, entrepreneurship and racial inequality shaped small business recovery after COVID-19.
Cloudflare launches Kitesurf, a browser built for AI agents
Cloudflare has introduced Kitesurf, a cloud-hosted browser designed for AI agents instead of people. The company says the browser uses less computing power than Chromium for common automation tasks, helping developers build browser-based AI agents more efficiently.
NASA’s IMAP Mission Releases New Data From 7 Science Instruments
Science data from NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) mission is now available. After its successful launch on Sept. 24, 2025, IMAP’s
Best Launch Deals for Galaxy Z Fold 8, New Galaxy Watches
It's national availability day for Samsung's new Galaxy Z8 series and new Galaxy smartwatches. The deals for these devices change ever so slightly when going from pre-order to general...
Sony may re-release its 2020 over-ear headphones for around $250, leak reveals
A new leak has spilled the beans on an interesting move from Sony, as the company is preparing to re-launch...
Exclusive: Kalshi launches ‘Blanket’ to help small businesses hedge against risk—with help from the guru of ‘hypergamblification’
Lauris Zminsky says "a lot of young people are embracing lottery-ticket economics" — but his new project with Kalshi is totally separate from that.
The Super Bee Is Back: Dodge's Newest Charger Packs 600 Horsepower
The 2027 Charger Super Bee has larger turbos, bigger brakes, improved cooling, and produces 600 horsepower.
Launch Family Entertainment signs lease for Missoula location
MISSOULA, Mont. — Launch Family Entertainment (Launch), a leading family entertainment franchise, has announced a signed lease for its first location in the state of Montana. The park will be situa…
Sony WH-1000XM4C price and release date leaked
According to a new leak, the Sony WH-1000XM4C will launch next month, in September, with a €249.99 price tag. At the moment, it's unknown if it is intended to be a refreshed version of the original model or a "Lite" edition.
Harvard Business Impact Launches Skills Training For Undergrads
With the new Essential Skill Suites course materials, Harvard Business Impact bets on hands-on practice over theory.
Take-Two sticks to annual bookings outlook, says on track for 'GTA VI' November launch
Take-Two Interactive maintained its annual bookings forecast on Friday, but reiterated the November 19 launch date for its highly anticipated title "Grand Theft Auto VI", bringing the blockbuster release one step closer to fans.
Valuing our soil through science, art and policy
SoilTribes launches living museums, art exhibitions and policy resources to help restore Earth’s soil and ensure its future...
Is Misbehavior by Politicians Finally Having a Reckoning? | WSJ Politics Newsletter for Aug. 7
Plus, a Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress and U.S. intelligence assesses Putin could launch incursion into a NATO member state
Science Says People Who Can Laugh at Themselves Make Better Leaders (and are Happier, Too)
As long as the "joke" is affiliative and not destructive.
Future of Marketing Briefing: Creator agencies are becoming entertainment studios — brands are footing the bill
Creator agencies are either rebuilding themselves as entertainment companies or launching as one from day one.
EXCLUSIVE: Oversight Project sues to block Maryland Democrats’ redistricting measure backed by Gov Moore
A redistricting lawsuit alleges Maryland officials missed mandatory deadlines for HB 2100 and used a last-minute clause to bypass certification rules.
Splatoon Raiders 1.1.1 update out now, patch notes
Splatoon Raiders gets its first post-launch update with version 1.1.1, and here are the patch notes from Nintendo.
Japanese Company Behind ATARASHII GAKKO! Launches U.S. Division
Japanese entertainment company ASOBISYSTEM, home to girl group ATARASHII GAKKO!, has launched a U.S. division with a new office in Los Angeles.
New business offers door-to-door laundry service
Need some help tackling your laundry? There's a new business for that.
Jony Ive’s first OpenAI gadget is reportedly a hockey puck-sized smart speaker
OpenAI’s first AI device could launch next year.
CLEAR Launches Corporate Memberships, Bringing Seamless Travel Benefits to Business Travelers From Home to Gate
/PRNewswire/ -- CLEAR (NYSE: YOU), the secure identity company, announced the launch of CLEAR Corporate Memberships, an industry-first enterprise offering that...
Fading Echo coming to Switch 2
Fast-paced desert punk action adventure game Fading Echo will launch for Switch 2 alongside its PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions in 2026, publisher New Tales and development subsidiary Emeter…
Bennett College Announces Two New Bachelor of Science Degrees to Expand Healthcare Leadership and Innovation
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Bennett College is expanding its academic offerings with the launch of two new Bachelor of Science degrees: the Bachelor of Science in
Billionaire Trump Pal Ron Lauder Spent More Than $70 Million On Politics—Now He’s Apparently Bowing Out
The billionaire has reportedly abruptly ended his longtime political giving.
OpenAI and four rivals just agreed on one standard for AI agents
OpenAI, Amazon, Microsoft, Cursor and Vercel launched Agent Plugins, an open standard letting an agent extension run across ChatGPT, Copilot and more.
Michigan Science Center launches new weekend dissection program, ‘Insides Out’
The dissection series will take place on the museum’s main floor in Mi-Sci’s Learning Launchpad from 2-4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday.
Google reveals who is hosting Pixel 11 launch event and other guests
With Made by Google 2026 taking place in less than a week, the company today revealed who is hosting: Trevor Noah.
AEDC Strategizes to Reverse Anchorage Economic Decline
The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation launched a Community Economic Development Strategy to counteract persistent problems.
Brookdale Community College Launches New Sports Management Degree Program
From professional sports franchises and collegiate athletics to recreation, event management, and sports marketing, the business of sports continues to grow, and so do the career opportunities. To help students prepare for this exciting and
It looks like Dell’s initial Googlebook will be the XPS 13
As we continue to track the Googlebook devices currently in development ahead of Google’s expected fall launch window, watching the hardware picture come into focus has been pretty fascinating....
TNA Wrestling and DUDE Wipes Partner to Launch Innovative Entertainment Partnership
TNA Wrestling today confirmed a new partnership with DUDE Wipes...
Parents argue new lawsuit against Ten Commandments in classrooms
The posters have already survived legal scrutiny under the Establishment Clause, but these parents are relying on a Texas law that prohibits the state from substantially burdening a person’s free exercise of religion.
Apple prepares for iPhone 18 Pro and Ultra launch by expanding its reach
Apple is gearing up for a more focused and potentially much more expensive iPhone launch this fall. For starters, the...
iPhone 18 Pro Launching Next Month With These 12 New Features
It is now August, and that means the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are just a month away. The devices are expected to look similar to the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, but there will still be many year-over-year changes, with rumored features including a smaller Dynamic Island, 5G via satellite, and more.
Florida Atlantic University Launches Quantum Computing Business Strategy Certificate
Florida Atlantic University launches an eight-week quantum computing certificate to help business professionals evaluate adoption strategies
Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look
Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look will premiere on Netflix Thursday, August 27 at 3 p.m. ET and will also launch on the official Rockstar Games YouTube channel and the Grand Theft Auto VI site at 9 p.m. ET on August 27.
Turn-based RPG Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC
Publisher Trailmark Games and developer Bamtang Games have announced Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest, a turn-based RPG based on the Warrior Cats novel series. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Xb…
Digital Science Brings Real-World Research Impact Data Into AI Workflows with New Altmetric MCP
Digital Science has announced the launch of its Altmetric MCP, a new Model Context Protocol server that connects AI agents to Altmetric’s research attention tracking data.
Google Maps adds agentic features, including food ordering and hotel bookings
The launch of these new features reflects Google’s ambitions to transform Google Maps from a navigation tool into an assistant that's capable of helping users complete real-world tasks.
Ask Maps in Google Maps rolling out Personal Intelligence, real-time transit, global launch
The Gemini-powered Ask Maps chat in Google Maps is getting a number of big updates today, including a global launch.
Digital Science brings real-world research impact data into AI workflows with new Altmetric MCP
Digital Science has announced the launch of its Altmetric MCP, a new Model Context Protocol server that connects AI agents to Altmetric’s research attention tracking data.
US Stand Up for Science movement expands to Europe
A grassroots movement by scientists in the US pushing back against threats to academic freedom is setting up a Swiss outpost to take the movement global. Stand Up for Science started in February 2025 to protest against politically-motivated grant cancellations by the Trump administration. Since then, it has organised numerous rallies by scientists and turned into a broader campaigning organisation, supporting “pro-science” political candidates and attempting to impeach Robert F. Kennedy Jr, the health and human services secretary the group accuses of advancing “quack” science. Now, Stand Up for Science is establishing a Swiss office to take some of its campaigning beyond the US, and its leader is urging European academics to organise similar pro-science groups in case they face similar threats in Europe. There will likely be “spillover” to Europe from what the Trump administration is attempting in the US, said Colette Delawalla, chief executive of Stand Up for Science, who last month returned from a tour of Europe. “Are we going to see a Trump-style scientific [. . .] take over in the same way?” she asked.Delawalla, who is doing a PhD in clinical psychology, said she was driven to help found the organisation after the Trump administration started cancelling health research grants in politically taboo topics, such as transgender people, diversity and HIV, in early 2025. Since then, the administration has introduced several other measures that infringe academic and institutional autonomy.It threatened to cut Harvard University’s federal funding unless the university accepted a “critical mass” of new faculty and students to create “viewpoint diversity.” And this year, it proposed explosive new rules that would allow political appointees at research funders to screen grants to make sure they “advance the president's policy priorities.”US scientists have been at times stunned by the volume of announcements, and the country’s researchers were relatively unprepared. “We sit in front of the fire hose every day,” said Delawalla. For this reason, European scientists need to prepare now for similar assaults. “If you've got a little bit of extra time to start thinking through, and making those preparations and building community and solidarity,” then European researchers will “start five steps ahead of where we were.” She plans to return to Paris in September to share experiences with concerned French academics. Is Le Pen the same?During her European tour, Delawalla said that French academics were beginning to worry about a National Rally (RN) victory in presidential elections next year. She said there were “chilling similarities” between Trump and Marine Le Pen, the RN’s likely candidate. However, so far, the RN hasn’t proposed anything nearly as radical as the Trump administration has carried out. Its current manifesto is all but silent on university and research policy. Le Pen’s 2022 manifesto bemoaned a lack of French R&D spending, including in fundamental research, and promised to modernise labs and strip away grant bureaucracy. The party’s 2024 European election manifesto explicitly supported the Erasmus+ student exchange programme, scientific exchange and joint European technology projects. However, a Le Pen victory next year could see France drastically cut its contribution to the EU, which would hit the budget for science and innovation. Meanwhile, more restrictive immigration policies could hit university recruitment of faculty and students. Climate science denial?As heatwaves and wildfires have ravaged France, the RN has sought to distance itself from previous comments casting doubt on climate science.In the UK, the radical-right party Reform UK, now second in the polls, denied climate research in a draft of its 2024 election manifesto, but its leader, Nigel Farage, then appeared to quietly U-turn and said he was “not arguing the science.” By contrast, Trump has repeatedly and explicitly denied climate change science, in 2025 calling it “the greatest con job.” Like the RN, Reform UK has been light on research and university policy. However, it did say in its 2024 manifesto that universities should suffer “heavy financial penalties” for allowing “political bias or cancel culture” on campus, building on laws brought in by a previous Conservative government. Ahead of September state elections in Saxony-Anhalt in Germany, the poll-leading Alternative for Germany has proposed abolishing gender studies and postcolonial studies, and promised money for “critical” climate research and studies of Islam. Starts with rhetoricEven if European radical right parties aren’t currently planning the draconian policy measures of the Trump administration, Delawalla said that academics should not be complacent, and fight even small funding restrictions or anti-science talk from the start. “It starts off with sowing distrust about institutions,” she said. “It starts off with these small things, and then all of a sudden it's there.” There are other, more established science and university advocacy groups in the US aside from Stand Up for Science. But the group stands out because of Delawalla’s refusal to attempt to appear politically bipartisan or conciliatory. “I firmly believe that the US is experiencing fascism,” she said. “We’re not trying to win over the super Maga people,” she said, “and we never have been.” The lesson of the US is that even if universities or other institutions capitulate to government demands, this doesn’t save them from cuts and restrictions. “It doesn’t matter what people do,” she said. Global “pseudoscience”Another aim of Stand Up for Science’s push into Europe is to better coordinate a campaign to protect people in poorer countries from what the group describes as “pseudoscientific exploitation,” trials outside the US used to build a case against things like vaccines. Earlier this year, the group sent an investigator to Guinea-Bissau to investigate a controversial, Danish-run Hepatitis B vaccine project funded by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The study would have withheld a proven vaccine from newborns, Stand Up for Science argued in a briefing it presented to Congress, risking their health. Significantly, the research group based in Guinea-Bissau, known as Bandim, focuses on the “non-specific effects” of vaccines: impacts on health beyond preventing the target disease. Related articlesEuropean researchers sound the alarm that Trump rule changes will hit cooperationData corner: which fields of health science is the US curbing? The US ‘golden age’ science strategy: what Europeans need to know The suspicion is that the study was funded as part of an attempt to shop around for results that could help build a case against vaccines in the US, said Delawalla. “This is just code for vaccines cause autism,” she said.Bandim has put out a rebuttal of Stand Up for Science’s criticisms, arguing its work has uncovered a number of vaccine side effects, both positive and negative, which need to be taken into account in public health. However, Congressional Democrats took up the Stand Up for Science cause, and in February, Guinea-Bissau said it had permanently halted the study. WatchdogBut for Delawalla, this is not the end of the fight. Kennedy has made a number of health claims that scientists think lack evidence, such as the idea that seed oils cause inflammation, for example. Delawalla worries that more studies could be launched in poorer countries to fish around for evidence to support this agenda. Stand Up for Science is talking to African science organisations to create a kind of “watchdog” to scrutinise any further trials. “Outsourcing the investigation to some of the most vulnerable children in the world who are desperate [. . .] is fundamentally wrong,” she said.
Elon Musk Has a Message for Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin After It Solved the New Glenn Mystery— 'Hope You...'
Elon Musk offers support to Blue Origin after launchpad explosion. Musk wishes quick recovery and backs collaboration.
Congressional probe promised answers on Epstein. A year later, frustrations are mounting
Last summer, when lawmakers launched their Jeffrey Epstein investigation, it came with an ambitious promise: to pull back the curtain on decades of failed federal probes, secure the full release of long-withheld files and provide a public accounting of how the late pedophile evaded accountability for so long.
Digital Science launches Altmetric MCP
Launch is intended to help organisations move beyond traditional citation-based measures of research impact
Celebrity culture is one thing. For TMZ, Congress is the new 'reality show'
TMZ is trading Hollywood gossip for Capitol Hill scoops with a new D.C. bureau, launched in April. The online tabloid's two-man crew has brought an unconventional reporting style to the Congress beat.
Midwest hospital system launches $10M expansion that includes doubling of CT capacity
OhioHealth announced the new campaign on Aug. 5, with the modifications aimed at improving its Bradley Cancer Center at Berger Hospital, in Circleville.
Ample Entertainment Launches New Documentary YouTube Destination
Ample Entertainment, a nonfiction studio based in New York, on Aug. 6 announced the launch of Ample Originals, a new YouTube destination for original documentaries, series, creator collaborations and companion content. The channel gives audiences an early look at its inaugural slate with exclusive previews available now, ahead of the Aug. 7 premiere of “Ample … Continue reading "Ample Entertainment Launches New Documentary YouTube Destination"
World’s most-used weedkiller disrupts honeybee brains
Glyphosate was long thought to be safe for honeybees because they lack the enzyme the chemical targets in weeds. However, researchers found that exposed bees foraged 13 percent less after only three days and showed changes in brain chemicals linked to behavior. Across a whole hive, that decline could reduce honey production, weaken pollination, and threaten long-term survival.
Science|Business summer reads of 2026
As most people in the European research and innovation policy bubble are going on a well-deserved summer break, we have come up with a list of our favourite books, podcasts and essays from the past year that ask deeper questions about science, technology and politics.BooksPasteur’s Quadrant: Basic Science and Technological Innovation, by Donald StokesIf you haven’t read Pasteur’s Quadrant yet, now is the time. In the EU and elsewhere, we’re living through a period of dwindling faith that curiosity-driven research automatically leads to economic growth and technological progress. Pasteur’s Quadrant, published in 1997 by the Princeton academic Donald Stokes, is the most influential critique of the standard “linear model” of R&D: the idea that new discoveries made in ivory-tower labs get neatly passed on for commercialisation by start-ups. In reality, Stokes argues, practical applications often inspire more theorical lines of inquiry. Of course, we have long known that things are more complex than the linear model, but even today, it’s still often assumed in Brussels discourse. The book is a useful corrective, and is being used now to argue for new types of scientific institutions. David MatthewsThe Weaponization of Expertise: How Elites Fuel Populism, by Jacob Hale Russel and Dennis PattersonAre society’s problems solvable by technical expertise alone? “If only the benighted would listen,” say Jacob Hale Russel and Dennis Patterson, two professors at Rutgers Law School who got frustrated with how scientists and politicians handled public health communication during the Covid-19 pandemic. In the book, they argue that clichéd mantras about scientific evidence and expertise perpetrated by academics, journalists and politicians have harmed public trust in the very institutions they were trying to defend. Paradoxically, slogans such as “we believe in science,” “follow the science” and “defer to the experts” can fuel mistrust in science, experts and democratic institutions. The authors criticise “condescension” and “technocratic paternalism” in the public discourse and make the case for a more nuanced approach to scientific and expert policy advice that rests on humility, doubt, scepticism and open dialogue. “Most complex social questions in fact revolve around values, not the recitation of unambiguous facts,” they say. Florin ZubascuBreakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future, by Dan WangIn this book, Dan Wang compares the structural differences between the US and Chinese industrial policies, but raises a very timely question for innovation policy wonks: how can advanced manufacturing know-how contribute to technology-intensive economic growth? Wang says technology has three components: the tools, the blueprints and patents, and the process knowledge. The third component represents the “proficiency gained from practical experience, which isn’t easily communicated and requires years of implementation.” According to Wang, rather than seeing tools and blueprints as the ultimate ends of technological progress, policymakers should see them as milestones in the training of better scientists and manufacturers. Over the past decades, China has amassed “process knowledge” because capital flowed to complex fabrication facilities, while investors in the West have parked their money in capital-light businesses such as digital platforms or chip companies that focus on design. As it turns out, thanks to its oversized focus on manufacturing, China has gained remarkable advantages in the global technology race. Florin ZubascuBaltic: The Future of Europe, by Oliver MoodyWhat can Europe learn from the nine countries surrounding the Baltic Sea? Alongside the familiar stories about Estonia's digital transformation, the book examines how the region has used technology, resilience, education, governance and long-term thinking to respond to geopolitical, economic and security challenges. Innovation policy wonks might find fresh perspectives on how innovation can strengthen defence, societal resilience and Europe's capacity to adapt in an uncertain world. Whether or not you agree with all of Oliver Moody's conclusions, the book is a useful guide to a region that is increasingly shaping European debates on security, competitiveness and technology. Goda NaujokaityteThe Invention of Nature, by Andrea Wulf This book chronicles the wild and adventurous life of natural science pioneer Alexander von Humboldt who at some point in the 19th century seems to have been just about the most famous person in the world. Through scientific expeditions to the Andes Mountains and to the depths of Siberia, von Humboldt contributed a host of discoveries and concepts. During his life he met and formed relationships with historical figures as different as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Simon Bolivar, Thomas Jefferson, Napoleon Bonaparte and Charles Darwin. He is also claimed to be the person in the world with most things named after him, a list that includes an ocean current, a penguin and a region of the Moon. Still venerated in Germany, with numerous scientific institutions named after him, von Humboldt has slipped out of public consciousness in most of the rest of the world. For anyone not familiar with him, this book does a good job of describing his fascinating life. Ole EllekrogCareless People, by Sarah Wynn-WilliamsYou may have heard this referred to as the book Meta doesn’t want you to read. The 2025 memoir from Sarah Wynn-Williams, former director of global public policy at Meta, then just called Facebook, includes explosive claims about everything from a toxic workplace culture to how the company worked with advertisers to target vulnerable teens, and the lengths it was prepared to go to in order to break into China. It’s a fascinating insight into how and why the tech company gradually shifted its approach to policy, whether in the US, Europe or Asia. Meta has denied the allegations in the book, and last year won an emergency ruling to prevent Wynn-Williams from promoting it. In response, the author is now suing her former employer. If that doesn’t make you want to read it. Martin GreenacrePodcastsThe Europeans: Europe’s anti-ElonThis podcast is a great choice for a light-hearted dose of European policy and culture news. Most of it has little to do with research, innovation and technology, but this particular podcast features an interview with Mastadon’s founder Eugen Rochko. He talks about his experience running an open-source, federated, European-made social media platform, and leaving it all behind. The conversation, which starts 14 minutes in, gently encourages us to reflect on what kind of technology we, as Europeans, want to make. Goda NaujokaityteSolarpunk and how we escape dystopiaNew technologies are very often taken from science fiction. Alberto Santos-Dumont, inventor the airship, was inspired as a child by the adventure stories of Jules Verne. OpenAI’s attempt to build a personal assistant with the voice of Scarlett Johansson was lifted from the 2013 film Her, completely ignoring the movie’s cautionary message. So if we want better tech, we need to imagine it first. Unfortunately, the state of current sci-fi is relentlessly dystopian, giving inventors precious few ideas or hope. However, a new genre, Solarpunk, which envisages a technologically advanced but ecologically harmonious future, is now taking off. The actual tech the genre imagines, such as permaculture, renewable energy or community repair workshops, while nice, isn’t all that inspiring or ambitious. But it’s a first step towards rescuing sci-fi from its pessimistic Blade Runner rut. David MatthewsEveryday AbundanceLaunched in June, Everyday Abundance is a podcast that tells the stories of the inventions we now take so for granted that we barely given them a second thought. For example, the washing machine, which liberated women from a lifetime “bent over washtubs and washboards.” Or modern dentistry, which ended the reality that “tooth pain was simply part of human life.” Historians of technology, Virginia Postrel and Charles C Mann are very much on the optimistic end of the spectrum when it comes to the capacity of invention to improve human life. Here, they set out their case: if it wasn’t for progress, you might be hunched over a washtub with toothache rather than reading these words. David Matthews‘We will not know what we lost’: Conservation fallout a year after USAID shutdownSince his return to the White House, Donald Trump has been on a mission to undermine science. He slashed jobs at federal agencies, terminated grants in some research areas, took unprecedented control over university affairs and, within hours of his inauguration, suspended the US Agency for International Development. While its initial focus was to administer health and food aid around the world, it had since expanded to conservation projects. The result? Some of these projects were stopped abruptly. In this Mongabay podcast, environmental reporter Michelle Nijhuis tells the story of the EcoGuard conservation programme in Liberia, whose local patrols had helped protect rainforests, monitor endangered wildlife and track illegal threats. From one day to the next, these were left without salaries. Luckily, she notes, the initiative was able to get emergency funding from international NGOs, but its future remains “incredibly uncertain.” Juliette PortalaEssaysThe Mars Delusion, by Henry WismayerWhy is humankind so fixated on establishing a colony on Mars? asks London-based writer Henry Wismayer. From space evangelists promoting Martian settlement as an insurance policy, to billionaire Jeff Bezos, who said humans should settle on Mars “because it’s cool,” the mission is not running short of advocates. However, in this essay, Wismayer reminds us that some critics expect any future Mars pioneer to end up “irradiated, sick, mad and dead.” Scientists have already looked into the possible effects of prolonged exposure to Martian gravity, and it’s not pretty: muscle shrinking, bones weakening, changes to the central nervous system and other biological modifications to make us all reconsider the journey. “Some researchers have forecast that the future settler, after generations of evolutionary conditioning, will look less like an Übermensch and more like ET,” Wismayer writes. Juliette Portala