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Rays squander Opening Day lead, fall to Cardinals
The Opening Day contest was tied at 1-1 in the sixth inning before the teams combined for the 14 runs.
The Tampa Bay Rays juggle roster moves, stadium politics and new fan perks ahead of Opening Day
The Rays return to Tropicana Field under a new roof on April 6.
At Pentagon Christian service, Hegseth prays for violence 'against those who deserve no mercy'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has hosted a monthly Christian prayer and worship service at the Pentagon, the first since the Iran war began.
Community leaders split: Tampa Bay Rays ballpark funding debate spills onto social media
Official debate about public funding for the ballpark still looms ahead.
Chinese lander reveals giant 'cavity' of radiation between Earth and the moon — and it could change how lunar exploration is done
A new study using data from China's Chang'e-4 moon lander found an area of reduced radiation from cosmic rays near the moon. The findings could be used to improve the safety of lunar explorations.
How to make emergency rooms safer for people with dementia
In today's Morning Rounds newsletter: A federal vaccine adviser departs ACIP, adults turn to AI chatbots for health info, and radiologists sift through deepfake X-rays.
Health Rounds: Fake X-rays created by AI fool radiologists and even AI itself
Fake X-ray images created by artificial intelligence to resemble true results from human patients can fool not only experienced radiologists but also the AI tools themselves, according to a study that illustrates the potential for manipulation by bad actors.
Tampa Bay Rays, Rowdies announce wave of internal promotions
The promotions come as the Tampa Bay Rays push for public funding for a new ballpark and mixed-use district in Tampa.
Scientists Don’t Know Exactly What a Shark Is
A new study analyzing the genomes of nearly 40 sharks found that skates and rays likely evolved from the shark body plan, and that some sharks are actually evolutionarily distinct.
A dietitian and doctor review RFK Jr's new food pyramid
The new food pyramid was released earlier this year. It emphasizes protein, full-fat dairy and what Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calls “healthy fats.” These guidelines influence the standards for school lunches, food labeling and programs like SNAP. Today on the show, Short Wave co-host Emily Kwong chats with registered dietitian nutritionist Shana Spence, and Dr. Sarah Kim, a diabetes specialist, about the new guidelines. Plus, NPR’s Reflect America fellow Kadin Mills unpacks how the new food pyramid could change school lunch trays. Check out more of Kadin’s coverage about the changes in dietary guidelines.Interested in more health science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
Safer space travel: Scientists create a cosmic ray simulator
Cosmic rays are one of the greatest challenges for space travel and pose a considerable risk to humans and materials. For the first time on European soil, an international research team in collaboration ...
Manalapan couple's découpage business creates music for your eyes
Stuck on Découpage in Manalapan crafts custom découpage turntables, guitars and music-themed gifts as well as wooden boxes, frames, trays and more.
Politics, Pubs, Parades, + the Parish: Joe Hayden
Politics, Pubs, Parades, + the Parish is a fun – and funny – series of interviews with people you most likely know, telling stories that seem to get better with age. From the early forays into politics, the St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans, and of course, the crazy bar stories and more. Stacy McCormack, founder and[...]
Clevinger's prospects for '26 hinge on three things: Health, health and health
BRADENTON, Fla. -- If not for his Pirates uniform, Mike Clevinger may have had some people questioning if the year is truly 2026. Making his Pirates debut on Monday afternoon against the Rays at LECOM Park, the 35-year-old right-hander struck out three, walked two and allowed just one hit over
GDT: Nick Martinez makes his spring debut
Nick Martinez takes the hill the today as he makes his first appearance of the Spring. There will be local radio coverage of the game today by the Rays. First pitch against the Detroit Tigers is at 1:05 at Charlotte Sports Park Today’s highlight package is from May 31-June 2, 1999 when the Devil Rays […]
3 more questions Tampa Sports Authority has for Rays stadium deal
Board members asked about possible property tax reform, funding shortfalls and affordable housing.
Renewed health top of mind for Aranda after switch to new number
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Which team do you hate the most?
For me this is an easy question. Anyone who has a vested interest in the Tampa Bay Rays success knows there’s one team whose presence looms over the franchise, and soon the new owners will seek to undo decades of damage when they build a stadium that shadows over big brother. Yes, I’m talking about […]
Scientists challenge Einstein once again using light from distant galaxies
Scientists use distant gamma ray bursts to prove that light maintains its constant speed, reinforcing Einstein's theory.
Where Music Meets the Game: Brian “Essince” Collins on Building Opportunity Through Sports and Entertainment
In this conversation, Brian Collins—also known as Essince—shares how his background in music promotion and live events translated naturally into sports ownership. From launching the Akron Aviators in the U.S. to leading the Hua Hin Manta Rays overseas, Brian approaches basketball as both competition
Grays Ferry fire prompts air quality warning, health officials urge precautions
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is investigating air quality concerns following a large smoke-producing fire in the Gray’s Ferry area and is advising residents to take precautions.
Health department warns residents in Grays Ferry to avoid smoky air from a trash fire
The fire happened at the Philadelphia Transfer Station on Grays Ferry Avenue near South 34th Street.
Rays Your Voice: Rays sign Nick Martinez, stadium renderings released
On this week’s episode of Rays Your Voice, we discuss the signing of right-handed pitcher Nick Martinez, who seemingly will round out the Rays rotation, at least to start the year. Darby and I break down what he brings to the pitching staff, and how his signing alters the roles of other pitchers like Steven […]
Rays to host ‘Longo’s Legacy Weekend,’ announce promotional schedule for 2026 season
Evan Longoria was a leading member of the Rays for nearly a decade.
Shore Acres neighborhood association President Kevin Batdorf set to join St. Pete mayoral contest
He is frustrated with the current administration’s handling of major city issues, including hurricane response, infrastructure conditions and the failed Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal.
Making science more visible
As he enters a laboratory with saltwater pools full of fish, Luka Žuvić explains how climate change is affecting the feeding ecology and reproductive biology of Atlantic bluefin tuna, and how the species is adapting.It is a topic that may seem remote to many people. But in a country where fishing and aquaculture are important to the economy and national identity, Žuvić’s research is at the intersection of science and society. “In Croatia, marine and environmental science are closely connected to people’s lives because fisheries, aquaculture, tourism and coastal development are a big part of our lives,” explains Žuvić, a doctoral student working at the Croatian Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries in the Adriatic coastal city of Split. He also serves as one of Croatia’s ambassadors to Science Comes to Town (SCTT), a European Commission-funded project that aims to make scientific research more accessible, while inspiring young people to study the sciences. The project kicked off in Spilt on 20 January with a conference attended by partner institutions, community representatives, policymakers and scientists. Along with Split, Brest (in France) and Kiel (in Germany) will host a year of activities connecting scientists with the public.Žuvić, 31, is part of the Young Researchers' Career Development Project, a doctoral programme funded by the Croatian Science Foundation. His research on Atlantic bluefin tuna builds on a foundation-backed project focusing on the reproductive potential of farmed tuna, including their sexual maturation and spontaneous spawning in captivity, which has implications for the restoration of the Adriatic Sea's natural tuna populations. He also studies the tuna's feeding ecology through stomach-content analysis, using DNA metabarcoding and morphological approaches, and employs geometric morphometrics to improve the identification of juvenile tuna and related species. The research aims to enhance understanding of the tuna farming ecology, improve fish farm management and contribute to sustainable aquaculture and fisheries research.Engaging with local communitiesConnecting with the community is crucial for Žuvić’s research. Conversations with fishermen help him better understand the bluefin tuna's habits and how marine pollution affects the fish. “They are also curious about the biology and ecology of bluefin tuna,” he says of local fishermen, adding that sharing research with non-scientists benefits everyone. “Sometimes scientific research is invisible,” he explains. “That's why we as researchers need to go out from our institutions and labs to the public so that we can show them what we are working on. This helps create more trust in the scientists and their research.”Engaging the public also raises awareness about the anthropogenic changes to the marine environment resulting from human activities and pollution. Žuvić helps remove plastic and other rubbish from the Adriatic Sea that pose a direct threat to marine species. Predators, such as bluefin tuna, are especially vulnerable to ingesting waste churned up by fishing trawlers. “They are very opportunistic fish that follow trawlers and ingest everything,” he notes. To illustrate the impact, he has shown students the contents of bluefin tuna stomachs. “Finding a plastic bottle cap in the stomach of a bluefin tuna is concerning,” he says. "Science can be a powerful way to turn curiosity into practical solutions,” Žuvić adds, and sharing research outcomes “helps increase public awareness and improve understanding of human impacts on the marine environment.”The research also has implications for Croatia's economy. The Atlantic bluefin tuna’s rich, flavourful meat is highly valued for sushi and other raw fish dishes. However, overfishing nearly brought its population to collapse by the early 2000s. Although the species has made a comeback in the Atlantic and Mediterranean regions, catches continue to be managed through agreements with the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas. Croatia was a pioneer in developing commercial aquaculture as an alternative to open-sea fishing and accounts for about 10% of the EU’s farmed production of the bluefin tuna, with Japan being a key export market.A history of European collaborationCroatia has participated in Europe’s framework programmes for research and innovation since 2007, six years before officially joining the EU. Žuvić believes that EU funding and collaboration with other European researchers is vital for Croatian science. As part of the SCTT opening conference, the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, the University of Split and other local institutions were part of a science fair to showcase research on topics, such as robotics and an EU LIFE project on the protection of sharks and rays in the Mediterranean. “I hope that Science Comes to Town will help increase scientific literacy and curiosity among citizens, particularly students, and show that science is not something that is distant or abstract, but something that directly affects everyday life,” Žuvić concludes. “Ultimately, I hope that projects like it contribute to building a society that values knowledge and critical thinking, and that we can think about long-term sustainability using knowledge from science.”Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.
‘It has to be amazing’: Liberty links with Bridgerton as it capitalises on maximalist trend
Department store’s retail boss reveals how it is thriving by focusing on unique items and tie-ups from Adidas to Grayson Perry
Future teachers break the ice with elementary schoolers in Winter Olympics Science Camp
Bowling Green State University’s future educators cheered on Silver Creek Elementary School fifth grader Grayson Fitzpatrick as he arrived at the school on ...
Rays reportedly acquire INF Ben Williamson in three-team deal
The Tampa Bay Rays have reportedly acquired slick fielding third baseman Ben Williamson from the Seattle Mariners as part of a three-team deal. We will update this article when the trade is finalized. Drafted 57th overall in 2023 after what Baseball America called a “monstrous senior season” at William & Mary, Williamson rocketed up to […]
A tiny light trap could unlock million qubit quantum computers
A new light-based breakthrough could help quantum computers finally scale up. Stanford researchers created miniature optical cavities that efficiently collect light from individual atoms, allowing many qubits to be read at once. The team has already demonstrated working arrays with dozens and even hundreds of cavities. The approach could eventually support massive quantum networks with millions of qubits.
Gov. DeSantis to talk future Tampa Bay Rays ballpark? Speculation mounts
The stadium issue could be resolved finally
26 questions Tampa Sports Authority has for the Rays stadium deal
Board members want government leaders to conduct an economic study on the proposal.
Learfield Appoints Sal Miliotto as General Manager of Murray State Sports Properties - Murray State University Athletics
Learfield, the exclusive multimedia rightsholder for Murray State Athletics, today announced Sal Miliotto as the General Manager of its locally based team, M...
Stingray-inspired robot cracks the mystery of how rays swim
‘Nature seems to have already solved the problem.’
Life’s chemistry may begin in the cold darkness of space
New experiments reveal that protein precursors can form naturally in deep space under extreme cold and radiation. Scientists found that simple amino acids bond into peptides on interstellar dust, long before stars and planets exist. This challenges the idea that complex life chemistry only happens on planets. It also boosts the odds that life-friendly ingredients are widespread across the universe.
Hillsborough College Trustees OK first step in Tampa Bay Rays stadium talks
Supporters recognized the economic impact the project could have, while critics worried about the effect on housing affordability.
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Mean Girls,’ ‘Mark Twain’ on stages in LR, Fayetteville
Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Thomas portrays American writer and humorist Mark Twain in the one-man show "Mark Twain Tonight!," 8 p.m. Friday at Fayetteville's Walton Arts Center
Scientists tried to break Einstein’s speed of light rule
Einstein’s claim that the speed of light is constant has survived more than a century of scrutiny—but scientists are still daring to test it. Some theories of quantum gravity suggest light might behave slightly differently at extreme energies. By tracking ultra-powerful gamma rays from distant cosmic sources, researchers searched for tiny timing differences that could reveal new physics. They found none, but their results tighten the limits by a huge margin.
CES 2026: Hyperkin and Gamesir made a modular game controller for your smartphone, tablet and even your Switch
The X5 Alteron may be the world's first fully modular mobile games controller, with swap-out button arrays and sticks.
Photographing Cosmic Rays With A Consumer Camera
The reason photographic darkrooms are needed is because almost any amount of light can ruin the film or the photographic paper before they are fixed. Until then these things are generally kept in s…
Suns' Grayson Allen: Remains out for Friday
Suns' Grayson Allen: Remains out for Friday
STRAYS Short Film Acquired by 7 Palms Entertainment
Strays, a short film about the day in the life of a Pakistani immigrant, is set to be distributed by 7 Palms Entertainment. The film features a cast of Broadway alums, led by James Rana, who starred in The Band's Visit.
Meet nuclear science PhD graduate, 41, who can ‘see through’ walls
He has come up with a new theory on how waves and rays can be used to see through a wall.
The Best Hair Color for Older Women Tones Down Grays to Revive Shine
No salon appointment necessary.
PSA: My Nintendo Store's Merch Range Has Been Updated With Some Pop-Up Shop Exclusives
Metroid ice trays, Pikmin terrariums and more
Suns' Grayson Allen: Ejected Wednesday
Suns' Grayson Allen: Ejected Wednesday
Akron RubberDucks sold to emerging sports ownership company
The RubberDucks, the Class AA affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, were acquired by Prospector Baseball Group, LLC. Ken Babby, the previous owner since 2012, recently became CEO of the Tampa Bay Rays.
Passenger Jet Suddenly Dropped From Sky for a Wild Reason, Airbus Says
Apologies to our art director, who must depict a plane plunging after being blasted by cosmic rays, which is something that actually happened.
Suns' Grayson Allen: Limited in return
Suns' Grayson Allen: Limited in return
NJ plane fiasco shows how 'cosmic rays' from another galaxy can...
"The pilots recovered quickly, but yes, it could have been worse."
Cosmic rays are cause behind JetBlue flight suddenly plunging in the sky. This is why it happened
The plane suddenly lost altitude while traveling from Cancun to New Jersey in October.
The 2025 Holiday Gift Guide For The Entertainment Lover In Your Life
Steelbooks, 4Ks, Blu-Rays, and a partridge in a pear tree.
Fallout 2 designer Chris Avellone recalls his first forays into game development
Avellone recaps his journey from learning on a TRS-80 to today.