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200,000 Veterans Have Enrolled in VA Health Care in 2026 — a New Record. Here's Who's Eligible
VA crossed the threshold in early July, faster than any prior year. Here's who can enroll and how.
Despite all the upgrades, Galaxy S27 Ultra will likely miss out in two key areas
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S27 series in February next year with a host of improvements across the board. The Galaxy S27 Ultra and the Galaxy S27 Pro will get the most attention, but it looks like they will still miss out on faster RAM and storage.
Galaxy Z Fold 8’s wide new design is reportedly selling faster than Samsung expected
Samsung reportedly increased Galaxy Z Fold 8 production prior to launch, but it appears the smaller foldable model is still...
New data suggests layoffs will affect 14,259 people by the end of 2026, up 78% from first forecast of the year
"The pace of layoffs is accelerating faster than our models initially predicted"
Twisted laser light can tell mirror-image molecules apart
Scientists have created twisted laser beams that interact differently with right-handed and left-handed molecules, revealing their identity through the fragments they produce. The approach could provide a faster, simpler, and more sensitive way to analyze important molecules used in chemistry and pharmaceuticals.
Titans' Xavier Restrepo self-reports massively improved 40 time
Xavier Restrepo appears ready for Tennessee Titans training camp after posting faster 40-yard dash times during his offseason training.
AI layoffs mount amid software sector bloodbath
The development of AI in recent years has led to situations where human work is replaced by AI, or AI can do the same job faster or at a lower cost
Galaxy Watch 9 vs. Apple Watch Series 11: Fitness Flagships Compared
Samsung's newest general purpose smartwatch boasts better battery life and a faster processor, but how does it compare to Apple's mainline watch?
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick HD Is on Sale for $20 For a Limited Time
This upgraded version is slimmer and faster than previous versions.
10 iOS 27 Performance Improvements You'll Actually Notice
With iOS 27, Apple focused on making improvements to iOS performance, optimizing everything from system animations to AirDrop transfer speeds. iPhone performance is smoother and faster on all iPhones able to run iOS 27, which includes the iPhone 11 and newer. There are over 80 iOS 27 improvements Apple announced, with 10 of the most useful listed below. App Launching Apps launch up to 30 percent faster in iOS 27, and that includes Apple's own apps and third-party apps.
MLOps transformation at BBVA: delivering business value faster
In a previous article, we explored how BBVA is scaling its Machine Learning capabilities with a new architecture based on AWS technologies.
UK inflation cools faster than expected to 2.6% in June as food and fuel prices drop
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
The surprising benefits of red light
Better skin, faster wound healing and reduced vision loss are on the cards
Starting a Business Has Become a Lot Easier — Here's Why 5.7 Million Americans Took the Leap Last Year
There has been a massive uptick in people launching businesses, with AI supercharging their ability to do things faster and more cheaply.
An 8-Seat Mazda Is Faster And Lighter Than A 420-HP Dodge Charger R/T
New test data shows the three-row CX-90 with an inline-six is lighter than a Charger R/T and faster at the top
Why More Millennials Are Buying Businesses Instead Of Starting Them
Why more millennials are buying businesses instead of starting them and how acquisition entrepreneurship is creating a faster path to ownership and wealth.
Lockheed Martin Plans Bargain-Rate Patriot Missile to Replenish Low Stockpiles
The defense contractor says the new design could be fielded faster and cost less than half as much as its bestselling version.
Windows 11's big 2026 update is almost here, and these 10 things you need to know before upgrading could save you time and frustration
Windows 11 2026 (26H2) Update looks like a new version, but it follows Microsoft's newer approach of smaller, faster upgrades.
Small Businesses Adopted AI Faster Than They Wrote Rules For It
Most small businesses run on AI with no written policy. EU disclosure rules and state laws are coming. The one-page AI policy that answers regulators and clients.
Does summer actually make your hair grow faster?
Probably not, but it might affect beard growth.
Small business employment growing faster in New England than nationwide
It is no surprise that small businesses are extremely important when it comes to job growth, and a recently released Federal Reserve Bank of Boston report not only confirms that but says that small business job growth in New England is outpacing the rest of the country. In New England, the report says small businesses […]
iOS 26 vs iOS 27: How Apple Is Completely Replacing Siri With Next-Gen AI
Comparing iOS 27 vs iOS 26 reveals faster app launches by up to 30% and an 80% quicker AirDrop. See the new full-page widgets and liquid glass slider.
AI’s new political donor class is already outspending Big Tech’s last one
Campaign filings show AI employees donating faster, more heavily, and more in sync than three prior tech-IPO donor classes. Here’s where the money is going.
Wildfire Smoke Prompts Health Warnings
WASHINGTON — Scorching temperatures are contributing to wildfires that are erupting faster than usual this year in the United States and Canada while also prompting health warnings about air pollution. In the United States, some of the worst wildfires are burning this week in Colorado, California, Minnesota and other parts of the Upper Midwest. They … Continue reading "Wildfire Smoke Prompts Health Warnings"
Long-term study shows how neighborhood conditions shape women's heart health
Women who live in disadvantaged neighborhoods face worse heart health and experience faster decline as they approach menopause, according to a long-term study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute.
4 Devices You Should Always Connect To 5GHz Wi-Fi (And 4 That Can Stay On 2.4GHz)
Not every device needs 5GHz Wi-Fi. Some gadgets benefit from faster speeds, while others perform better on reliable 2.4GHz connections.
Ebola is spreading faster in eastern Congo than it can be tracked, as deaths pass 700
Eighty percent of new Ebola cases in eastern Congo are emerging from unknown chains of transmission, according to WHO, a sign the outbreak is spreading faster than health officials can track.
Early Verdicts on Claude Science: Faster Workflows, But Gaps Remain
AI giant Anthropic recently announced its scientific workbench, Claude Science. While scientists praised many of its features, they noted that its reasoning needs work.
Windows Search just got a faster, cleaner overhaul - how to try it today
I tried the new Windows Search, and it offers a refreshing change with an updated layout that makes it easier to find what I need.
Flex Raises $70 Million To Put Business Banking On Stablecoin Rails
Invisible stablecoin rails are making cross-border banking faster for business owners. Flex has raised a $70 million Series B1 to capitalize on the shift.
I took my first Amtrak trip: 10 things that surprised me most
During a train trip from Miami to Tampa, I learned that traveling by Amtrak isn't really cheaper or faster than driving or flying.
How Unaffordable is Health Care and What Can We Do About It?
For decades, the cost of medical care, prescription drugs and health insurance has consistently risen faster than general inflation and wage growth, posing financial challenges for government, businesses and people.
Enovis™ Companion Animal Health Launches CT-RevitL™, the Next-Generation Laser Therapy System for Veterinary Care
Companion Animal Health CT-RevitL™ Companion Animal Health CT-RevitL™, the next-generation laser therapy system for veterinary care. CT-RevitL™ launches in the United States, built on a foundation of 150+ published studies on photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy Designed to deliver deeper, faster and more consistent therapeutic outcomes for animals DALLAS, TX, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enovis™ Corporation (NYSE: ENOV), an innovation-driven medical technology company, today announced the U.S.
Python Is So Slow. Can Julia Solve the Two-Language Problem?
By some benchmarks, Julia code can run 10X to 1,000X faster than Python—but there’s a reason it’s not a very popular programming language.
United States Delivers Life-Saving Health Supplies and equipment to Madagascar
United States Delivers Life-Saving Health Supplies and equipment to Madagascar U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Steve Bremner presided over a handover ceremony to the Government of Madagascar, represented by President of the Refoundation Col. Michaël Randrianirina, marking the delivery of nearly one million mosquito nets, over 900,000 pieces of critical laboratory equipment, and 33 internet connectivity systems. The assistance – valued at more than $2.2 million – is part of a broader U.S.-Madagascar health partnership, outlined in our bilateral Global Health Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in December 2025, totaling $134 million from the U.S. government from 2026 through 2030. “This assistance is clear and disciplined – it is a tool of strategic engagement, not global charity,” said Chargé d’Affaires Steve Bremner. “Every U.S. taxpayer dollar must show measurable results, reduce long-term dependence on U.S. resources, and support greater self-reliance. Stronger health systems in Madagascar help detect and contain infectious diseases before they spread across borders, protecting American and Malagasy families alike.” The assistance includes: 989,250 long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito nets - worth $2 million – will be distributed to 63 districts and 1,661 community health centers across Madagascar. Malaria remains one of the leading causes of death in the country, claiming the lives of children and women at an unacceptable rate. The third and final delivery of these nets arrived in late June and will be distributed starting this July until mid-October, ensuring that those most at risk of mosquito-borne disease now have access to this basic but life-saving protection. U.S.-funded Global Health Supply Chain Program – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) project will ensure the distribution. 908,523 pieces of critical medical and laboratory equipment – valued at $180,000 – including personal protective equipment, laboratory supplies, diagnostic tools, and cold chain equipment – along with a modernized digital surveillance system to Madagascar’s Ministry of Public Health. This support through the STRIDES (Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems) program bolsters Madagascar’s ability to detect and respond to outbreaks of diseases such as monkeypox, plague, rabies, polio, and Ebola before they become regional or global threats. Over $30,000 of funding for the full procurement, installation, and first year of service for 33 Starlink satellite internet systems at priority districts and regional health offices across the country. These systems will allow health workers in remote and underserved communities to transmit health data quickly to central decision-makers – enabling faster, better-coordinated responses when disease outbreaks occur. U.S.-funded Momentum Country and Global Leadership (MCGL) will implement this project. As the country’s largest bilateral health donor, the United States remains committed to the principle that a stronger, healthier Madagascar makes for a stronger, safer world – and a stronger, safer America.
Speak Silently With An Ultrasound Probe
Speaking is much faster than typing, and while it’s an increasingly convenient way to interact with computers, it’s hardly private. Providing speech privacy in a way we haven’t se…
Why vitamin C serums come in dark bottles. Expert decodes the science
According to Dr Saurabh Arora, Managing Director, Auriga Research, vitamin C degrades much faster in the presence of light.
AI Is Moving Faster Than Most Businesses. Here’s How Leaders Can Catch Up
Want to learn about the ins and outs of AI? These educational strategies can help.
Skip Valve’s Steam Machine: I Found 4 DIY Builds That Offer a Lot More for the Money
Valve released the Steam Machine at long last, but this tiny gaming PC costs more than expected, given its budget-grade parts. You can build a Steam Machine that's faster, even cheaper, or both.
Microsoft’s patch Tuesdays are about to get bigger
Microsoft’s using AI to fix security issues faster.
Bringing the data to every sideline
MIT PhD student Henry Wang studies how data and technology can improve the way sports are played, analyzed, and refereed. Working in the MIT Sports Lab in collaboration with FIFA, he develops systems with the goals of helping referees make faster, more accurate decisions and expanding access to performance analytics across the globe.
U.S. Bank Debuts Tool for Faster Small Business Money Movement
U.S. Bank has introduced a tool to help small businesses move money faster. Enhanced Payments, announced Wednesday (July 8), is offered through the bank’s
Downtown office vacancy dips for first time since 2022
After years of remote work trends pushing companies to shed office space faster than landlords could backfill it, stronger demand is helping offset the losses.
Racing Spiders Reveal The Fastest On Record Tops 8 Miles Per Hour – That’s Faster Than Most Humans Jog
Gulp.
Adding AI To Your Business Makes It 130% More Valuable (What’s New In AI)
Companies that build AI into their products are priced 130% higher than those using it to work faster. Here is what June's five biggest AI stories mean for you.
AI just supercharged the race to find room temperature superconductors
Scientists have combined machine learning with quantum physics to discover two new superconductors and create a much faster way to search for many more. The technique could bring researchers significantly closer to the long-sought goal of a room-temperature superconductor.
Scientists finally explain what turns a storm into a super typhoon - Futura-Sciences
That kind of runaway strengthening looks almost supernatural, but it follows clear physical rules. So what actually turns an ordinary storm into a super typhoon, and why does it seem to happen faster than it used to? An engine fueled by warm water A typhoon, which is simply what a...
AT&T to Offer Everbridge Critical Event Management Solution
AT&T will offer enterprise and public sector customers Everbridge 360, designed to help organizations communicate faster when it matters most.
Researchers Develop AI Test to Predict Recurrence of Breast Cancer
Breakthrough offers potential for faster, less costly predictions to help guide treatment
From shampoo to cookies, consumer products get an AI makeover
French cosmetics company L'Oreal has used AI to identify molecules in its skincare products that can be repurposed for use in shampoo and can now create products four times faster than before, a senior executive told Reuters.
We tried Base44's first LLM model to make a website
Base44 said its new AI model aims to be faster, burn through fewer credits, and produce better designs than frontier models. We put it to the test.
SoFi (SOFI) Launches AI Investing And Small Business Loans In Product Push
SoFi Technologies (NasdaqGS:SOFI) has launched Composer by SoFi, an AI-powered investing platform designed to help members build and automate customized investment strategies. The company has also introduced SoFi Small Business Loans, a digital-first lending product aimed at giving entrepreneurs faster access to capital with no fees. These product rollouts expand SoFi's presence in AI-driven investing tools and small business lending within its broader financial services platform. SoFi...
This $35 AI-powered Mac app transcribes your voice three times faster than typing
Work smarter on your Mac with this AI voice assistant.
A hidden weakness in deadly cancers could lead to powerful new treatments
A UCLA study has identified a hidden Achilles' heel in aggressive small cell cancers that have resisted new treatments for decades. Scientists found that tumors lacking the RB gene become critically dependent on the protein E2F3 for survival. Blocking E2F3 shut down tumor growth in laboratory models, and existing FDA-approved drugs may be able to exploit this vulnerability. The discovery could pave the way for faster development of more effective therapies.
Chinese team’s brain-mimicking chip ‘up to 478 times faster than Nvidia GPU’
New chip performs data storage and computation in a single memory array, enabling real-time modelling of complex brain structures, team says.
Ukraine's defense industry edge is tests in days, not months or years
Ukraine's defense companies are iterating much faster than their Western counterparts typically can because they can test their systems more easily.
Science news this week: James Webb telescope finds a never-before-seen substance, China's 'Great Green Wall' grows faster than natural trees, and a Medici murder mystery is solved
July 4, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth thanks to solar storms
Launched in 2004, Swift is sinking faster than ever because of recent solar storms.
Could Your AI Content Land Your Business In Court?
Generative AI is helping businesses create content faster, but it is also creating new copyright and intellectual property risks that many companies do not understand.
Scientists Sound the Alarm: Antarctic Discovery Is More Disturbing Than Anyone Feared - Futura-Sciences
The Frozen Continent Is Changing Faster Than We Thought Antarctica has always been a tough nut to crack for scientists. Its complex and sometimes baffling phenomena have long made it mysterious, and recent findings suggest its influence on our planet’s climate could be much greater than we thought. In September...
Fly Phishing: How Business Aviation Can Fight AI-Supercharged Cybertheft
AI is making cybercriminals faster, smarter and harder to detect. Learn how business aviation operators can recognize emerging threats, defend against sophisticated phishing attacks and protect their aircraft, data and organizations.
Google introduces a faster, cheaper image generator with Nano Banana 2 Lite
Google is updating its image generator to make it faster and cheaper, making it a more useful tool for creators looking to make AI content.
66 billion trees have been planted in China's Great Green Wall — and they appear to be growing faster than natural forests
A study of China's planted and natural forests reveals age, species mix, and CO2 sensitivity all contribute to how fast trees sprout leaves.
Is AI causing layoffs? This report says it's complicated.
New research has found that companies spending the most on AI aren't slashing jobs; they're actually hiring faster than their peers.
Specialized claims the new Tarmac SL9 is faster than the Colnago Y1Rs and Cervélo S5 when using "the only metric that matters"
Specialized says the new SL9 is faster than the Colnago Y1Rs, Cervélo S5 and Factor One when tested against the "the only metric that matters"
Google Play Store is getting faster everywhere, from your Android phone to your car's dashboard
Google Play Store is becoming faster across phones, tablets, TV, Wear OS, and Android Auto, and receiving a bunch of new Store features.
Scientists cured sickle cell. Then their next challenge began.
Gene editing has delivered remarkable results against sickle cell disease. Now researchers are working to make these personalized treatments faster, cheaper, and available to far more patients.
Digital research repository arXiv to start new chapter as nonprofit
On July 1, the digital research respository arXiv, house at Cornell Tech, will transition to an independent nonprofit, enabling faster technological development, expanded partnerships and long-term financial sustainability.
Rise in cancer in younger adults may be explained by faster 'biological aging,' early study hints
Researchers report that younger adults with older‑than‑expected biological ages are more likely to develop early‑onset lung, gastrointestinal and uterine cancers, but more research is needed.
Some In Silicon Valley Want To Build A Machine God: Here's What Business Leaders Should Build Instead.
What young people need to become capable, grounded adults is not a faster model release.
How to manage public investment in science with balance
Public debt is higher today and growing at a faster rate than before the pandemic in 80% of the world's economies. According to the latest fiscal report from the International Monetary Fund, global public ...
Business Transformations Are Failing Workers. Here's What Leaders Are Missing
Businesses are experiencing organizational change faster than employees can absorb it. Discover how companies can manage business transformation without causing burnout.
Young children losing health coverage faster than older kids — but still faring better in California
The latest education news updates from EdSource.
Younger Adults May Be Aging Faster Than Previous Generations
This could explain a worrying trend.
Euro-Zone Business Activity Shows Resilience to Iran War Fallout
Business activity in the euro area shrank less than anticipated in June, feeding optimism that the region’s economy can weather faster inflation and the jolt to confidence dealt by the Iran war.
New T-Mobile 5G Test Shows a Simple Fix for a Common Slowdown
T-Mobile may have found a practical way to make its 5G network work better when several nearby phones are all trying to pull data at the same time. The big takeaway is simple: in a new benchmark study, a newer Nokia-powered setup helped cut interference between phones, which led to faster overall performance. According to Signals Research Group, the testing was done at T-Mobile’s ... [read full article]
Samsung Unveils Industry’s Fastest UFS 5.0 Solution for Next-Gen On-Device AI Applications
Samsung’s UFS 5.0 solution achieves the industry's highest data transfer speed of 10.8GB/s, enabling faster storage and processing in mobile memory Enhanced power efficiency and smaller package to provide optimal mobile AI experiences
Office of Naval Research rolls out new science and technology strategy
The office also wants closer ties to industry and troops to get new equipment to the field faster.
Is China Closing the A.I. Gap Faster Than Expected?
Silicon Valley and corporate America are increasingly turning to cheaper, open-source artificial intelligence models built in China.
Scientists have designed a clay that can prevent fruits and vegetables from rotting too quickly
The gas ethylene causes fruit and vegetables to ripen faster and is responsible for millions of tons of food being lost annually during transport and storage. Now researchers from the University of Copenhagen, among others, have succeeded in getting clay to collect the gas and hope that the material can help reduce food waste in the long term.
Big Business Urges Faster Electrification
More than 100 major companies are urging governments to accelerate electrification policies, arguing that reducing dependence on volatile fuel markets will improve energy security and economic stability.
Global business leaders back faster electrification shift
MORE THAN 100 COMPANIES INCLUDING NESTLE, UBER URGE GOVERNMENTS TO MAKE ELECTRIFICATION CENTRAL TO ECONOMIC STRATEGY
What Would Faster Sequencing Mean for Your Research?
In this Teach Me In 10, Dr. Nick Scales, Technical Sequencing Specialist at Plasmidsaurus, discusses how Plasmidsaurus help researchers gain deeper biological insights while reducing common workflow bottlenecks.
“Clunky” Epic Games Launcher is getting a “Ground-up rebuild” that promises to be at least 5x faster
The company has confirmed that a major overhaul of the Epic Games Store with several improvements and changes is currently in development.
Researchers found a Wordle strategy that wins 99% of the time
Researchers developed a Wordle-solving strategy that succeeds 99% of the time by focusing on information gain rather than likely answers. The method uses Shannon entropy to identify guesses that reveal the most about the hidden word. Each guess is designed to slash uncertainty and narrow the possibilities faster. The result significantly outperformed more traditional Wordle tactics.
At CMS, Oz Eyes Faster Tech Approvals and a 'Power to Convene'
Top Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services officials said Thursday they plan to increase patients’ access to new technology, including AI, but that they’re still exploring how best to regulate it and ensure patient safety. Addressing the U.S. News Healthcare of Tomorrow conference in Washington,
Epic Games Launcher V2 promises 5x faster launch and 6.5x faster library restore
Launcher V2 public release appears on the 12-month roadmap. Epic Games is preparing a major redesign of the Epic Games Store and Launcher.
iOS 27 makes your iPhone faster in 40+ ways, here’s the full list
While Apple Intelligence and Siri AI are the biggest additions to iOS 27, the update will also make your iPhone...
Macron’s Nuclear Gamble: Building a European Deterrent Faster Than French Politics Can Tear Down
In early March, French President Emmanuel Macron stood at a windswept submarine base on the Breton coast and quietly buried four decades of French nuclear
Latvia pilots citizen engagement in research grant evaluations
Latvia has introduced an element of citizen engagement to the evaluation of nationally funded research grants. The aim is to both create more connections between science and society, and to improve the quality of its evaluations. The move comes as research funders across Europe are experimenting with ways to improve evaluation processes in the face of a sharpened focus on science’s impact on society. Evaluators of grant applications submitted to Latvia’s Fundamental and Applied Research Programme (FLPP), the country’s main research funder, will this year have the option of consulting citizen feedback on challenges the public thinks science should focus on to inform their decisions. “In recent years, both public discussions and policy-level debates in Latvia have highlighted the importance of demonstrating how publicly funded research contributes to society, the economy and the resolution of real-world challenges,” said a source at the Latvian Council of Science (LCS), which manages the FLPP. “At the same time, research institutions themselves expressed interest in improving the project evaluation framework while continuing to ensure that funding is awarded to the highest-quality projects,” the source added. The citizen input comes from a survey that was conducted between 25 February and 16 March 2025, to which 1,737 people responded. It gathered information on what the public views as problem areas for Latvia, and the role of science and technology in providing solutions to these problems. A summary of these responses has been included as an annex to the FLPP 2026 call for proposals that evaluators can refer to, purely in an advisory manner, when judging proposals. Results from the survey show that the main problem areas identified by the public were in healthcare and public health, followed by the development of new treatment methods and medicines, and then digital technology, data security and cyber security. At the bottom of the list was research aimed at acquiring new knowledge about the universe, matter and the laws of nature. Further analysis looked at the public view of the possible role of science in solving these problems. The survey charted 4,167 individual responses based on open-ended questions that were derived from the participants’ answers. The analysis again found that medical and health sciences topped the scoring, with 788 responses referring to the field. Humanities and the arts were bottom of the list, with 625. Digging further into the details, the survey suggests citizens are aware of and concerned about a number of research areas. This includes technologies and innovation to improve the environment or reduce pollution, the development of modern military technologies and cybersecurity tools, and the development and application of artificial intelligence, among others. “We hope this initiative will help strengthen public trust in science and create a more meaningful dialogue between researchers and society,” the LCS source said, adding that it offers benefits to researchers, evaluators and to the general public. More space for citizen engagement in evaluationsThere is a gradual but increasing use of citizen engagement in research evaluation processes around Europe, especially in healthcare, but it remains relatively rare, said Henry Sauermann, a professor at the European School of Management and Technology in Berlin and an expert in citizen science.“Given that we are at a point where citizen involvement is extremely limited, there is presumably space for more, but it's not that we should do it just because we want to do it,” he told Science|Business. He said some research lends itself better to having citizen input, and this usually tends to be on the applied end of the science spectrum where the public can offer useful feedback based on their experiences. He added that advising scientists on certain topics to study is also a useful approach, in the way that Latvia is doing. “The public does fund a lot of science, there's a lot of tax money going into this. We of course do want to preserve academic freedom, but it's also not unreasonable to incorporate more feedback or input from citizens where possible,” he said. Related articlesCitizen science: where, when, and how to let the public contribute to researchHow can Europe cope with a flood of AI-assisted research grant proposals?Data Corner: Horizon Europe’s AI, digital and data call success rate is 5.2%There are several ways of involving citizens in science funding. The most minimal way is having a few representatives on a panel, such as members of a patient group or union. The most direct way is crowdsourcing funding for specific projects. There is an increasing number of online platforms that allow the public to chip in to support scientific proposals.Sauermann studied this in a recent paper and found that it can have its uses, but it still is not clear if there are benefits to it. There are various assumptions linked to citizen engagement, for example that it increases public trust in science, or that it provides a representative view of what the public thinks about science. These are not necessarily true, Sauermann found. People who participate in engagement activities tend to already be very trusting of science, and, on the whole, it is generally the well-off and well educated who contribute, giving a narrow view of public opinion. On whether citizen input can help manage the increasing number of proposals that are being submitted due to assistance from AI, Sauermann is more sceptical. “The obvious answer to the flood of AI-written proposals is AI-driven evaluation,” he said, adding that it doesn’t mean citizen engagement shouldn’t be a part of evaluations in a well thought-out manner. Southern Denmark’s successful approachOne successful example of citizen engagement in science evaluations was implemented in southern Denmark. Between 2019 and 2025, citizens in the region were invited to vote to fund one of five pre-selected projects in the field of healthcare. The project, called A Healthier Southern Denmark, was a collaboration between regional authorities, the University of Southern Denmark, and two media partners. Over the seven years, there were 75,000 votes and significant public engagement online and on social media. “It was a bit of a wild project, we’d never done something like that before and we were a bit nervous about what would be said in the media about it. But actually, people were very positive,” said Anne Kathrine Overgaard, one of the main organisers of the project from the University of Southern Denmark. The university and its researchers have learned a lot from the experience, particularly about engaging with society and shaping their research to match real-world needs. This is important with Europe’s increasing focus on competitiveness and bringing innovations to market faster, Overgaard said. She hopes to see more citizen engagement in evaluation processes and in science more broadly. “For many years, citizen engagement has been a bit of an add-on to proposals, just to check a box. But I think things are changing,” she said. It’s less about citizens just gathering data and more “about the dialogue between the public and the scientists,” she said. The initiative ended last year as the team wanted to regroup to find fresh momentum. The development of AI and AI-written proposals has made Overgaard reflect on how the project could be reworked to help evaluators. She hopes to bring it back in the future. “It could be a good idea to try this initiative again in a slightly re-worked format,” she said.
The Hidden Health Toll of Loneliness in Aging
Loneliness in older adults is more than a social concern — it is linked to higher mortality, poorer mental health, frailty, and faster cognitive decline.
Designing the Health Systems AI Promised
Every technology transition in healthcare has produced the same pattern: capability arrives before governance, deployment outpaces integration, and the accountability gap closes, eventually, through incident, litigation, or regulation. AI is running the same pattern, faster and at greater scale, in systems that were already fragile before it arrived.The more uncomfortable question shifts the lens away from what AI is doing to health systems, toward what health systems were never built to be. The institutions now absorbing...
Fluorescent nanosensor enables rapid, first-of-its-kind detection of key gut health biomarker
Researchers developed an optical nanosensor to rapidly detect a key gut biomarker, enabling faster, accessible screening for conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, Type 2 diabetes, and liver disease.
The Mother of All Deep Space Radio Telescopes Is Going Up in the Nevada Desert
Caltech says its Deep Synoptic Array will be larger and 100-times faster than any radio telescope ever constructed.
How Apple Is Making Your Older iPhone Run Faster and Stay Alive Longer
Even the aging iPhone 11 will feel a little more responsive soon, thanks to improvements in an unsung iOS feature.
How Ohio State is helping the US men's World Cup players recover
Ohio State researchers are helping U.S. soccer players recover faster using data-driven methods.
Why Marketing Feels Harder as Your Business Grows by Nathan Tayloe
At some point, most growing businesses hit the same moment. What used to feel straightforward starts to feel more complicated. Marketing takes more effort. Results feel less predictable. What once worked consistently begins delivering mixed outcomes. It is easy to assume something is broken. In many cases, nothing is. The business has simply reached a different stage. What Worked Before Starts to Lose Its Edge Early on, growth is often driven by a few things working well at the same time: Referrals are strong The value of the offering is clear The team is aligned Decisions are made quickly Marketing, in that stage, tends to feel easier because the business itself is easier to understand. As the company grows, that simplicity fades. The audience expands. Services evolve. New people join the team. More channels are added. More decisions are made across more touchpoints. Marketing is no longer communicating one clear story. It is trying to represent a more complex business. Complexity Creates Friction That added complexity does not always show up immediately. It builds over time. Messaging starts to drift. Different parts of the business describe what they do in slightly different ways. The website no longer reflects how the company actually operates. Sales conversations evolve faster than the brand. At the same time, more activity is introduced to try to keep growth moving: New campaigns More content Additional platforms More tools and reporting The volume increases. The clarity does not always keep pace. That is when marketing starts to feel harder. It’s Not a Lack of Effort Most teams respond to this stage by doing more. More output More meetings More adjustments More experimentation That effort is not misplaced. It is often pointed in the wrong direction. When the underlying issue is a lack of alignment, more activity tends to create more noise. Results become harder to interpret. Decisions take longer. Progress feels inconsistent. From the outside, everything looks active. From the inside, it feels less certain. The Real Shift As businesses grow, marketing becomes less about execution and more about alignment. The companies that navigate this transition well tend to refocus on a few fundamentals: A clearly defined audience A strong, consistent position in the market Messaging that reflects how the business actually operates Alignment between leadership, marketing, and sales When those elements are in place, execution becomes more effective again. Marketing does not necessarily become easier, but it becomes more consistent. A Different Kind of Discipline Growth introduces more opportunity, but it also demands more discipline. What worked when the business was smaller often cannot be scaled without adjustment. The systems, messaging, and decision-making that once felt intuitive need to become more intentional. That is not a sign of failure. It is a normal part of growth. Marketing feels harder because the business has become more complex. The solution is not to outwork that complexity. It is to bring clarity to it. The companies that do that well tend to regain momentum quickly. Those who do not often stay busy without seeing the same level of progress. — Learn more about how we help organizations align strategy, brand, and execution. Visit tayloegray.com, or reach out directly at nathan@tayloegray.com.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Shows How Digitally Enabled Sales Are Outrunning Its Core Business
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) is one of the best e-commerce stocks to buy as global sales hit records. The company is best known for its warehouse-club model, but its online and digitally enabled sales continue to grow at a faster pace than the broader business. On June 3, Costco reported net sales of $24.01 billion […]