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NVIDIA DLSS 5 Technical Preview Review
NVIDIA DLSS 5 is the first technology that adds to a scene rather than reconstructing it—a generative model running locally that magically improves things. In our DLSS 5 Technical Preview we look at how the model works, what it costs in performance, and how much control developers really have.
Tim Cook is out as Apple CEO, showed us how to succeed a legend
Apple's newly departed CEO, Tim Cook, beat the odds as Steve Jobs' successor by combining his strengths and judgment with Jobs' values.
Higgingbotham continues expansion streak with retirement plan business addition
The acquisition adds to the Fort Worth-based insurance company’s growing lineup of specialty services.
Google Wallet for Android adds 11th digital state ID, first addition in 10 months
After a 10-month pause, Google Wallet is now rolling out support for Ohio state IDs on Android. This is the first addition...
Kalshi bans ex-Rep. Santos after concluding he likely was insider trading
On the eve of Trump’s speech, Kalshi put the odds of Santos attending at close to 75%.
Marshall Health Network adds five pediatricians to its care team
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall Health Network recently welcomed five pediatricians to its team of providers. Rita M. Ryan, M.D., professor and chair of pediatrics at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, is a board-certified neonatologist and nationally recognized neonatal lung specialist. She brings extensive experience as a clinician and pediatric leader, including previous service as pediatrician-in-chief at the Medical […]
Betting odds released for Michigan vs Western Michigan
Will Michigan cover the spread against Western Michigan? Here’s a look at the betting odds.
Schooler's Absence Adds One More Question on Patriots Special Teams
All-Pro in 2024 will miss at least four games to start the regular season.
Brad Paisley gets emotional as he sings Dolly Parton duet solo after her death: ‘Never thought it would be about her’
Brad Paisley says his 2005 duet with Dolly Parton, ‘When I Get Where I’m Going,’ has taken on new meaning since her Aug. 25 death at 80.
Arizona opens as huge favorite vs. NAU
Oddsmakers don’t expect Arizona to fool around with NAU in the Wildcats’ season opener on Saturday. In one of the largest spreads of Week 1 of the college football season, Arizona has opened as a 33.5-point favorite vs. the Lumberjacks, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The over/under is 57.5. Arizona is 17-2 all-time against NAU, with […]
Google Maps adds 'Lake America' as Ford compares change to 'SNL' skit
"No one's going to call it Lake of America. It's been Lake Ontario for hundreds of years," Ontario Premier Doug Ford said.
Xero Adds AI, Google Targets Law Firms And Claude Beats ChatGPT: 5 Small Business Tech Stories
Xero adds AI tools, Google expands Gemini for law firms, LinkedIn fights AI slop, Goldman warns of AI risks, and Claude tops user satisfaction.
Democratic Senate control has moved from a reach to a toss-up
The four-seat gain Democrats need to win control once seemed all but out of reach. Odds are looking up, though the party still faces a tough path, with toss-up races in a half dozen (mostly red) states.
Disney adds fun to Let's Play Sport Clinic in Fresno
ABC30 VoluntEARS, along with Disney, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California, Fresno State and High Performance Academy, teamed up to make a memorable morning.
Michigan State Spartans Football odds for 2026
What do the sportsbooks predict for the Spartans’ 2026 season?
Elversberg: The tiny town looking to defy odds in Bundesliga
Elversberg has no train station and a population of just 13,000, but its football team have enjoyed a meteoric rise from the regional German leagues to the Bundesliga.
Android 17 QPR2 adds Status bar customization for notification, system icons
Android 17 QPR2 continues to add user-facing changes with new Status bar settings in Beta 4. This update...
Packers vs. Cardinals Tonight: How to Watch, Odds & Prediction
The Green Bay Packers will finish their preseason at Lambeau Field on Friday night with a matchup against the Arizona Cardinals that gives Matt LaFleur one final look at the bottom half of his roster before cuts.Green Bay hosts Arizona after splitting its first two preseason games, including a 33-13 win at Denver last week. […] The post Packers vs. Cardinals Tonight: How to Watch, Odds & Prediction appeared first on HEAVY.
Android 17 Adds OS-Wide ECH to Hide Website Visits From Network Providers
Android 17 adds OS-wide ECH, local network permissions, default certificate transparency, and carrier-controlled 2G blocking.
C-WIN: Uniting against data centers : The issue that transcends politics
Commentary from the California Water Impact Network Seldom have our political differences been more pronounced. Republicans and Democrats are at odds on a myriad of issues, and the bitter polarization of the American polity is the result. That’s how it seems, anyway. But semblances can be deceptive. Yes, the schism between Right and Left appeared irreconcilable in 2024, when Donald Trump was re-elected to the White House. But much has changed since then. Trump’s polls are at their nadir, with […]
Apple’s new M6 adds feature previously exclusive to high-end chips
Apple’s M6 chip adds a new feature previously exclusive to higher-end chips like the M5 Pro, Max, and now M5 Ultra too.
Canfield Fair adds local artist to entertainment lineup
A Valley artist has been added to the Canfield Fair entertainment lineup.
Canfield Fair adds local artist to entertainment lineup
A Valley artist has been added to the Canfield Fair entertainment lineup.
BitGo is buying NYDIG's institutional trading business as crypto rebounds
The deal adds derivatives, structured products, and financing capabilities to BitGo's custody and settlement platform
New Family Entertainment Center Opening in Rock Springs
ROCK SPRINGS — Stardust Entertainment, formerly Star Stadium 11, is expanding its movie theater into an arcade, bowling, and dining destination set to open Aug. 28. The 29,000-square-foot expansion, called The VOID, adds more than 50 arcade games, six lanes of interactive bowling, a grill and lounge with alcohol service, private party rooms, and an
The Literacy Crisis Reaches Dog-Bear Science
“New analysis of more than 300 bear encounters suggests our canine companions often increase odds of conflict and rarely serve as early warning systems many recreationists assume,” reads a subhead in Mountain Journal. The thing is, that study reaches no such conclusion. But you have to read beyond the abstract to understand that. Mountain Journal is not alone. Let’s look at a brief list of takeaways published elsewhere just to establish that none of them seem to know how to read science. Wes Siler’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Here’s CBC: “A new peer-reviewed study, The Canine Conundrum: Is a Dog a Help or Hindrance in Bear Country?, dug into conflicts similar to what the video depicts, by analyzing 326 reported human-bear conflicts from 1901 to 2023 involving dogs.” “The study found 54 per cent of conflicts were started by dogs. In the encounters researchers included in the study, five people and 56 dogs were killed, and 170 people were injured.” “Lana Ciarniello, an independent researcher who co-authored the study, said researchers found when a person goes hiking with at least one other person, the odds of a negative bear encounter decrease by 50 per cent.” “However, when a dog is involved, the chances of a negative bear encounter increase because ‘a dog really adds a chaotic factor into the mix of recreation,’ said Ciarniello.” Again, the study finds no data supporting that conclusion. “Hiking with your pet dog may make you feel safer in bear country—but a hiker’s recent encounter and a new study prove that the numbers don’t add up,” writes Backpacker, which is now part of Outside. The numbers don’t add up to support this take. There’s plenty more examples, but all are equally dumb, so I’ll stop there. How did so many people get this so wrong? Three reasons: 1) the study is published behind a paywall, with only the abstract freely available. 2) the methodology sets out to create work relevant to a hyper-specific audience, not the public. And 3) the dataset studied is almost absurdly limited and doesn’t bear (get it?!) comparison to wider information. Let’s work through all three. The Problem is Money I understand the irony, since I’m writing about this on a subscription-model newsletter, but information wants to be free. The study is published by The Wildlife Society and costs $16 to access. Reprinting it is specifically prohibited by the terms of use, so I can only share snippets and my conclusions with you here. Having worked as a journalist for 24 years, I can report with some authority that journalists are both lazy and cheap. I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that much of the material you’re seeing written about this study is drawn from the freely-available abstract (above) only, and not a deep dive into its methodology or data. And that’s a problem, because abstracts are where researchers are able to break from their numbers and editorialize their opinions about conclusions. So what’s getting reported isn’t based on numbers, it’s based on an opinion designed for a specific audience, not the general public. Hell yeah ladies, kick that bear’s ass. The Methodology is Designed to Support a Predetermined Conclusion One of the biggest issues with the science that everyone likes to cite about bear spray’s efficacy is that no one understands that study was designed for a specific audience, looking for a specific answer. And since that audience is not the public, and our safety was not the question being asked, its conclusion is rendered irrelevant to our needs. Yes, I’m talking about Efficacy of Bear Deterrent Spray in Alaska, which was created by Tom Smith and Stephen Herrero, two of the same scientists who put together this dog-bear conflict analysis. In the spray study, the purpose was to present relevant agencies with the information they needed to issue their field workers with bear spray. As such, incidents where people were unable to access the spray or similarly failed to get it deployed in time were excluded from the results, and only incidents they deemed successful were included. Could a ranger roll down their vehicle’s window and scare a bear away from a dumpster by spraying it? Turns out the answer was yes, and that was good enough for the purposes of that study. The sample size of actual bear attacks—the thing you and I would want bear spray to provide a solution to, was too small to draw conclusions from, and didn’t indicate success in that role. Is a Dog a Help or Hindrance in Bear Country? has similar limitations. “Insights provided here are intended to help wildlife managers create effective guidelines regarding the presence of domestic dogs in bear habitat,” is explained clearly by the study’s text. To conduct the study, Smith and Herrero went looking for publicly available reports of dog-bear conflicts: “All incidents included in our analysis involved at least one bear, one dog, and one person who was at immediate risk of injury (e.g., not in a protective structure such as a cabin or vehicle), injured, or killed,” explains the report’s methodology. Why is that a problem? “We recognize that data used in this study are biased in that people generally only report adverse interactions with bears, not benign ones. Consequently, we assume that for the most part, people and their dogs pass through bear country without incident.” As was the problem with the bear spray study, people are drawing conclusions here from a study that was never intended to be relevant to the general public. The Smith-Herrero database famously excludes Alaska’s Defense of Life and Property records, which are elsewhere considered the largest and most authoritative source on human-bear conflict. The Dataset is Absurdly Limited A 2009 study conducted by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife estimates that each year there are at least 43,000 documented complaints of human-bear conflict across North America. Is a Dog a Help or Hindrance in Bear Country? Examined those reports for years ranging from 1901 to 2023, and only managed to find 326 such incidents that met the criteria explained above. Let’s do some quick math, poorly. 43,000 incidents x 122 years = 5,246,000 total incidents of documented human-bear conflict. Smith and Herrero were only able to find 326 incidents that met their criteria for dog+human+bear+risk or occurrence of injury. That means there’s a 0.006 percent chance that the study’s conclusion—that dogs make bear encounters more dangerous—even gets a chance of occurring. And remember, that’s only in documented conflicts. There’s no way to know how many people across North America run into a bear in any given year without any conflict, but it’s probably safe to assume that the total number is well in excess of 43,000. And, dig deeper into the study and you can find further restrictions that skew its conclusions even more. “While the people involved in these incidents did not report the level of training their dogs had received, it is our assumption that most were untrained companion dogs as opposed to well-trained bear dogs, such as Karelians and livestock guardian breeds that have proven to be significant aids in bear country,” the study’s methodology explains. And that’s a problem, because an ongoing study here in Montana is finding that the simple presence of a Kangal like our youngest dog Teddy can reduce visits to private property from grizzly bears by 87.8 percent. In addition to being a badass, Teddy is also a companion animal. And in my admittedly limited sample size of the three dogs currently present in our living room, she’s no more effective than her mutt brothers. Plenty of people own a dog capable of deterring bears, even if they didn’t set out to own a bear dog. The real purpose of this study appears to be a recommendation that leashes are mandated and recreationists pursue training in their deterrent of choice. But that doesn’t make for sensational headlines. Are There Any Real Takeaways Here? Let’s throw some numbers around, just to try and get our hands around what the larger picture might look like for bears and dogs here. The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates that 42.6 percent of American households own a dog. The Canadian Animal Health Institute says roughly 35 percent of households in Canuckistan own a dog. In an attempt to create the worst possible result for dogs, let’s run with that 35 percent number. And given that outdoorsy and rural people are more likely to both own a dog, and have bear encounters, let’s just make a giant assumption and apply that number to those 43,000 conflicts documented annually. If 35 percent of 43,000 human-bear encounters involve a dog, then we can assume that at least 15,050 dog-bear conflicts are occurring annually in North America. 15,050 x 122 = 1,836,100. Smith and Herrero were only able to find 326 incidents that met their human, dog, chance or occurrence of injury criteria across 122 years. And only 170 documented human injuries. So, with all the obvious caveats about these numbers in no way describing reality beyond narrow study parameters, what they actually found is that your risk of injury if your dog tangles with a bear is only 0.009 percent. I’ll take those odds next time I’m hiking my dogs in bear country. Top photo: “Superintendent Horace Albright, eating pancakes with bears, at Lake Lodge, Yellowstone National Park.” NPS. A journalist with more than two decades of experience working around the world, Wes Siler is here to cut through the outrage and disinformation to bring you the factual, insightful, actionable reporting you need to understand what’s going on. Upgrading to a paid subscription supports this reporting, and buys personal access to Wes, who will help you save money on gear, plan outdoor adventures, and prepare for real life, and who promises he’s less salty in real life than he sometimes comes across as on the Internet. Wes Siler’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. 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Orlando Health and fire department train for football spine injuries
Orlando Health & OFD partner for spine injury training, preparing physicians for football sideline care.
Carlos Alcaraz favored at US Open with Jannik Sinner injured
The return of Carlos Alcaraz and the absence of Jannik Sinner has had a significant influence on US Open betting futures. Alcaraz, the reigning champion, is +250 to retain his title according to DraftKings odds as of midday Thursday.
College football odds, picks, predictions for Week 0, 2026: Computer backs Virginia, New Mexico State
SportsLine's model has revealed picks for every Week 0 college football game after 10,000 simulations
Yankees news: Aaron Boone's strategy brings playoff concerns
Earlier this week, the New York Yankees lost Fernando Cruz for the season , depleting another arm from their bullpen. Because of this, Aaron Boone has had to take special measures with his use of the bullpen. Even though the Yankees’ playoff odds are good, their World Series chances are in danger as they attempt to navigate the bullpen , according […] The post Yankees news: Aaron Boone's strategy brings playoff concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints.
A.Y. Strauss adds Penny Paul as Director of Marketing & Business Development
A.Y. Strauss LLC announced Aug. 26 that Penny Paul has joined the firm as Director of Marketing & Business Development.
NFL renews DraftKings, FanDuel deals, adds Fanatics
The NFL has reached multiyear partnerships with DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics for those sportsbooks to be official betting operators of the league.
Gamson-led venture capital firm raises $200M fund
It adds to the small but growing roster of venture capital firms in Chicago, an indicator of the health of a startup economy.
What video games say about Cleveland sports
Cleveland's best championship odds might currently involve a controller.
Democrats at odds in Michigan over El-Sayed’s ties to controversial streamer
Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed (D) has close political ties to political commentator Hasan Piker, who has been accused of antisemitism. Piker says his comments against Israel have been misunderstood.
Political operatives warn campaigns: Don’t trust prediction markets
Political prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are gaining traction, but campaign operatives warn their election odds can be misleading.
SEC Championship odds: The favorites, wildcards and more
Who will come out on top? Here’s what the oddsmakers say.
NWSL adds Roku as new media partner after split with Victory+
Roku will stream eight NWSL Sunday night matches over the remainder of the 2026 season before expanding to 25 games in 2027.
Boston Scientific hit by cyberattack causing ‘disruptions’ to parts of its business
This year has seen a growing number of medtechs hit by cyberattacks, and now Boston Scientific has become the latest victim. In an SEC filing posted Aug. 26, the medtech giant said it had detected a “cybersecurity incident” the day before. The incident has affected certain parts of its information technology systems, something that “has resulted in a global disruption to the company’s operations.” The incident has hit not just its information systems but also its business applications, which “support aspects of the Company’s operations,” it said in the filing. This includes its ability to process and ship customer orders. Boston Scientific said it is working to restore the systems, but the timeline remains unknown. Related Baylor Genetics hit by cybersecurity attack targeting patient, staff information As the company investigates the incident, it remains unclear how significantly its business will be affected. “Accordingly, the Company has not yet determined whether the incident is reasonably likely to have a material impact.” The company’s shares were down 3.5% in premarket trading as the news broke. This adds another layer of pressure for the medtech, which last month revealed a new global restructuring program that starts this year and is slated to be completed by 2029. The company said at the time that it “does expect some headcount reductions to result from these restructuring activities,” but did not provide any numbers or specify areas where the cuts may be made. It added, however, that new jobs are also set to be “created in areas of growth.” It was also forced to cut its sales guidance in Q2, saying in late July that it now expects full-year 2026 organic revenue growth of 5% to 6%, down from its previous guidance of 6.5% to 8%. Boston Scientific is one of a growing number of life sciences companies, notably medtechs, that have been hit by cyberattacks this year. These include Abbott, iRhythm, Medtronic and Stryker, as well as Big Pharmas Amgen and Novo Nordisk.
Garmin’s new Fenix 9 adds brighter screens and smoother map panning
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2026 NFL Playoff Odds: Cowboys, Bears Favored To Miss Postseason
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PGA Tour adds match-play format to season-ending playoffs
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Longines Drops an Elegant Monopusher Chronograph for Way Less Than You'd Expect
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ASUS ROG adds three 24.5-inch OLED esports monitors up to 720Hz, new Fast IPS monitor reaches 920Hz
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Archer adds McCutcheon to Business Litigation Practice Group
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Air taxi vertiport coming to downtown LA sports complex
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Nintendo Music Update Adds Final Mario Kart World Free Roam Songs
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Falk College adds applied nutrition track to Bachelor of Science major
SU's Falk College launched a new applied nutrition track to the bachelor of science and newly students to the major can enroll this fall.
Falk College adds nutrition track to Bachelor of Science major
SU's Falk College launched a new applied nutrition track to the bachelor of science and newly students to the major can enroll this fall.
Mendoza Reimagines the Master of Science in Management for the Next Generation of Business Leaders - Notre Dame Business Mendoza College of Business
The MSM program redesign adds three career-focused concentrations, expands eligibility to business majors and incorporates the MNA.
Mendoza Reimagines the Master of Science in Management for the Next Generation of Business Leaders - Notre Dame Business Mendoza College of Business
The MSM program redesign adds three career-focused concentrations, expands eligibility to business majors and incorporates the MNA.
2026 NFL Odds: Which QBs Will Surpass 4,000 Passing Yards?
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Venice Film Festival adds Gaza doc ‘NAZA' to competition lineup
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NBC Sports adds ‘Not So Fast with Pabst & Perloff,’ ‘Fanta in 60’ to its fall streaming lineup
NBC Sports NOW is adding two new shows to its Monday-through-Friday lineup starting Aug. 31, Awful Announcing has learned. NBC Sports’ free 24/7 streaming channel’s returning anchors stay in place: PFT Live with Mike Florio at 7 a.m. ET, with rotating co-hosts Chris Simms, Devin McCourty, and Michael Holley; The Dan Patrick Show at 9…
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A deep dive into climate change
Some policymakers continue to question the science of climate change, despite the growing evidence of significant damage to life on land and in the ocean.Katja Matthes, director of the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel in Germany, believes the ongoing attempts to politicise climate science and discredit researchers are hindering international cooperation and public understanding. The ocean provides clear evidence of the extent to which changes are occurring, she says.“We are seeing severe, unprecedented and accelerating changes in the ocean — warming ocean temperatures, acidification and oxygen depletion — that are destabilising the most important system that makes life on this planet possible,” Matthes explains. Visible signs of these changes include the melting of ice sheets in the Arctic and Greenland. Deeper down, the growing frequency of hypoxia — or oxygen-deprived “dead zones”, where marine life can no longer survive — in the Baltic and record-high Mediterranean surface temperatures are indicators of the “dramatic warming” of the ocean, she adds.The ocean, which covers around 70% of the Earth’s surface, acts as a vital carbon sink, absorbing around 30% of the planet’s carbon dioxide (CO2) and 90% of the excess heat. However, the global ocean surface temperature has risen by an average of half a degree Celsius since 1982, according to the EU Copernicus observatory. More significant rises have been recorded in the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and other shallower seas.Some ocean temperature increases do occur naturally, such as during El Niño events. But sustained rises can trigger extreme weather on land — including droughts, floods and catastrophic storms — while also harming marine ecosystems. Only 10% of marine species have been studied, Matthes notes, “so the consequences might be even more severe than we know.”Fostering European cooperation amid uncertaintyMatthes, who holds a doctorate in meteorology, is a professor of atmospheric physics as well as director of GEOMAR. She serves as one of Kiel’s ambassadors to Science Comes to Town (SCTT), an EU-funded programme that aims to promote science’s role in society and strengthen cross-border collaboration in research, innovation and sustainability. SCTT is hosted by the coastal cities of Kiel, Brest (in France) and Split (in Croatia).The SCTT project also provides a platform for raising awareness and understanding between scientists and the public about major issues, such as climate change. Having worked on both sides of the Atlantic, Matthes is frustrated by recent attempts to erode decades of international climate collaboration and question the credibility of research. Earlier this year, the US administration delivered a major blow to global cooperation by withdrawing from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and other global climate organisations, claiming they were “contrary to the interests of the United States.”In addition, a US Department of Energy (DOE) report cast doubt on the latest IPCC climate assessment, which was published in 2024. As a contributing author to the IPCC study, Matthes says the DOE sought to discredit scientists like herself. “Climate change is not a matter of opinion, it really exists and we are witnessing dramatic changes,” she notes. “It’s not climate change as a whole that is being targeted, but scientists and their research.”Other US actions have also hit home for Matthes, who spent three years at the US National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. The White House has announced plans to close the facility, a move that was “pretty tough” due to the German scientist’s personal connections with the staff and their reputation for excellence.Changing the narrative on climate changeEurope’s scientific community remains a driving force on climate research and collaboration. As one of the world’s leading marine research institutions, GEOMAR attracts students from more than 50 countries and plays an important role in global observation initiatives that contribute to understanding and protecting the ocean basins. At a European level, GEOMAR works closely with other top marine research facilities, including France’s Ifremer, an SCTT partner in Brest. GEOMAR has also developed innovative and safe strategies for removing unexploded wartime munitions from the seabed, which release toxic substances that pose a danger to humans and the marine environment. Through the Horizon Europe MMinE-SwEEPER project, this knowledge has been transferred to the European level.These initiatives are examples of how local action can have a global impact, Matthes says, and how Europe can strengthen climate research and partnerships. “This is a chance for Europe to step up and work on climate cooperation and agreements,” she notes. “Climate change is an international problem and a real threat, and we need more speed on climate action than we have now.”Matthes believes her fellow scientists need to communicate that climate change is not only a threat, but an opportunity to find solutions. “We need to change our narrative and expand our strategic alliances with those who are willing,” she says, “and luckily there are a lot of willing people and countries.”Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.
A deep dive into climate change
Some policymakers continue to question the science of climate change, despite the growing evidence of significant damage to life on land and in the ocean.Katja Matthes, director of the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel in Germany, believes the ongoing attempts to politicise climate science and discredit researchers are hindering international cooperation and public understanding. The ocean provides clear evidence of the extent to which changes are occurring, she says.“We are seeing severe, unprecedented and accelerating changes in the ocean — warming ocean temperatures, acidification and oxygen depletion — that are destabilising the most important system that makes life on this planet possible,” Matthes explains. Visible signs of these changes include the melting of ice sheets in the Arctic and Greenland. Deeper down, the growing frequency of hypoxia — or oxygen-deprived “dead zones”, where marine life can no longer survive — in the Baltic and record-high Mediterranean surface temperatures are indicators of the “dramatic warming” of the ocean, she adds.The ocean, which covers around 70% of the Earth’s surface, acts as a vital carbon sink, absorbing around 30% of the planet’s carbon dioxide (CO2) and 90% of the excess heat. However, the global ocean surface temperature has risen by an average of half a degree Celsius since 1982, according to the EU Copernicus observatory. More significant rises have been recorded in the Mediterranean, Black, Baltic and other shallower seas.Some ocean temperature increases do occur naturally, such as during El Niño events. But sustained rises can trigger extreme weather on land — including droughts, floods and catastrophic storms — while also harming marine ecosystems. Only 10% of marine species have been studied, Matthes notes, “so the consequences might be even more severe than we know.”Fostering European cooperation amid uncertaintyMatthes, who holds a doctorate in meteorology, is a professor of atmospheric physics as well as director of GEOMAR. She serves as one of Kiel’s ambassadors to Science Comes to Town (SCTT), an EU-funded programme that aims to promote science’s role in society and strengthen cross-border collaboration in research, innovation and sustainability. SCTT is hosted by the coastal cities of Kiel, Brest (in France) and Split (in Croatia).The SCTT project also provides a platform for raising awareness and understanding between scientists and the public about major issues, such as climate change. Having worked on both sides of the Atlantic, Matthes is frustrated by recent attempts to erode decades of international climate collaboration and question the credibility of research. Earlier this year, the US administration delivered a major blow to global cooperation by withdrawing from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and other global climate organisations, claiming they were “contrary to the interests of the United States.”In addition, a US Department of Energy (DOE) report cast doubt on the latest IPCC climate assessment, which was published in 2024. As a contributing author to the IPCC study, Matthes says the DOE sought to discredit scientists like herself. “Climate change is not a matter of opinion, it really exists and we are witnessing dramatic changes,” she notes. “It’s not climate change as a whole that is being targeted, but scientists and their research.”Other US actions have also hit home for Matthes, who spent three years at the US National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. The White House has announced plans to close the facility, a move that was “pretty tough” due to the German scientist’s personal connections with the staff and their reputation for excellence.Changing the narrative on climate changeEurope’s scientific community remains a driving force on climate research and collaboration. As one of the world’s leading marine research institutions, GEOMAR attracts students from more than 50 countries and plays an important role in global observation initiatives that contribute to understanding and protecting the ocean basins. At a European level, GEOMAR works closely with other top marine research facilities, including France’s Ifremer, an SCTT partner in Brest. GEOMAR has also developed innovative and safe strategies for removing unexploded wartime munitions from the seabed, which release toxic substances that pose a danger to humans and the marine environment. Through the Horizon Europe MMinE-SwEEPER project, this knowledge has been transferred to the European level.These initiatives are examples of how local action can have a global impact, Matthes says, and how Europe can strengthen climate research and partnerships. “This is a chance for Europe to step up and work on climate cooperation and agreements,” she notes. “Climate change is an international problem and a real threat, and we need more speed on climate action than we have now.”Matthes believes her fellow scientists need to communicate that climate change is not only a threat, but an opportunity to find solutions. “We need to change our narrative and expand our strategic alliances with those who are willing,” she says, “and luckily there are a lot of willing people and countries.”Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.
US-Canada trade talks fell apart over fine print, envoy says
U.S.-Canada trade talks collapsed over a range of issues where the written text of a potential deal was at odds with what the Canadian side believed it had agreed to,
Stetson Bennett's mobility adds another element to Rams offense
Stetson Bennett used his legs to run for two touchdowns, something Sean McVay and the coaches have encouraged him to do.
Pence says U.S.-Canada trade fight adds to affordability concerns for economy
“I think the last thing we need right now, as our economy is getting back on its feet, is a trade war with Canada,” the former vice president told CNN.
Alaska Republicans scramble to educate voters on suspected Dem plant as 'ballot fatigue' threatens race
Dan Sullivan faces voter confusion from a candidate look-alike sharing his name as Alaska's ranked choice voting system adds complexity to the Senate race.
Lincoln Sports Foundation adds more volleyball courts
The Lincoln Sports Foundation is taking on a $1.6 million project, adding more volleyball courts to their facility.
Patriots vs. Eagles Tonight: Odds, Props and Prediction
The New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles spent two days testing each other during joint practices.Saturday night will give the bottom half of both rosters an occasion to make an impression.It could also produce a game where points come at a premium.Philadelphia is a 2.5-point road favorite ahead of the 7 p.m. ET kickoff at […] The post Patriots vs. Eagles Tonight: Odds, Props and Prediction appeared first on HEAVY.
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Having money isn’t at odds with wanting a fairer economic system.
Why Polling Chaos Could Create Big Problems for American Politics
Bad polls. Misleading betting odds. Surveys meant to shape narratives. Ahead of the midterms and 2028, there is suddenly serious confusion about candidate strength and voter sentiment.
HP's new $599 MacBook Neo rival available with a 14-inch OLED display and over 40 hours battery life
The HP OmniBook 3 (14-hz0488nr) is available to order on Amazon and Best Buy. Like the MacBook Neo, the new 14-inch model comes with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, but it adds an OLED display, more ports, and a much larger battery for a much lower price.
Old Saybrook High School adds ambulance bay to medical science classroom
Old Saybrook High School students got a preview of new classroom additions as the summer break winds down, including an ambulance integrated into a medical science classroom.
2026 NFL Odds: Back C.J. Stroud, Texans To Win AFC South; Fade Titans
Geoff Schwartz gives his picks for the AFC South, including the winner and the lowest team on the totem pole.
UT Adds New Undergraduate Majors and Minors for 2026-2028 Catalog
The University of Texas is expanding its curriculum with six new bachelor's degrees and 13 minors.
Pixel Camera adds ‘Launch control’ and new ‘Quick access’ slider controls on Pixel 11 [Gallery]
The Google Pixel camera app is adding new “Quick access” controls on the Pixel 11 series, but it’s a little...
Anthropic Claude Adds Watermarks. Implications For Business?
Anthropic just watermarked all Claude text for EU rules. What this precedent means for your business, and specific actions that business leaders can take today.
2026 College Football Odds: Back Penn State To Make College Football Playoff
Will Hill is putting his money on the Penn State Nittany Lions to make the College Football Playoff. Here's why.
Mariners News: Kade Anderson, Andy Ibáñez, and Jon Berti
The Mariners are finally doing the thing! Plus, the strange Ketel Marte saga adds a new chapter.
Jaguars vs Panthers: How to Watch Preseason Week 2
Game time, TV/radio schedule, betting odds, and more for Jaguars vs Panthers in Preseason Week 2.
SHK & Co. sees opportunities to develop alternatives business
Sun Hung Kai & Co.’s Group CFO Brendan McGraw discusses their latest earnings. He sees opportunities to develop their alternatives business. On AI, he noted that the group maintains around 20% exposure to the TMT sector and invests across the broader AI ecosystem rather than concentrating on any single area. He adds that exit conditions have improved and are expected to continue for the rest of 2026, supported by rising deal flow in North America amid a stable interest rate environment.
Brent Venables Agrees to New Contract Extension With Oklahoma
Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables has agreed to a new six year contract that will keep him in Norman through 2032, the university announced Thursday. The agreement adds two years to his previous contract and is pending approval by the Oklahoma Board of Regents. The extension comes after Venables guided Oklahoma to a 10-3…
Hemp businesses sue Texas health agency over product testing criteria
A group of Texas hemp businesses has sued the Texas Department of State Health Services for its rules related to the testing of hemp products, which they claim are at odds with state law.
Hemp businesses sue Texas health agency over product testing criteria
A group of Texas hemp businesses has sued the Texas Department of State Health Services for its rules related to the testing of hemp products, which they claim are at odds with state law.
A County Government Fiasco in Kansas City
A federal indictment in Jackson County, Mo., adds to a pattern of upheaval in the county executive’s office.
ChatGPT update adds Apple Messages integration on Mac
ChatGPT’s latest update adds a new Mac integration: the ability to work with conversations from Apple’s Messages app. The feature...
10th Street Entertainment Launches 'Pub Crawl' Label And Publishing Divisions, Adds Piero Giramonti As EVP & Artist Manager
Major artist management company 10th Street Entertainment has launched its own Pub Crawl Recordings label group and Pub Crawl Songs music publishing company,
Alina Habba shuts down speculation she could replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary
Alina Habba publicly dismissed speculation she would replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary, shifting Kalshi odds dramatically.
Pixel 11 series quietly and exclusively adds one of the most useful new haptic features
The Pixel 11 series debuts custom vibration features we first uncovered in APK teardowns, letting users pick their own buzz.
Two-time volleyball national champion adds winning experience to Cornerstone
Top Dem group reveals new congressional targets in bid to flip House: 'Proven fighters'
The DCCC adds five new races to its Red to Blue list, bringing the program total to 37 as Democrats try to retake the House of Representatives.
Subnautica 2 Patch Adds Buddy System, Dev Reveals Glimpse at Early Access 2 Update
Subnautica 2 gets its Buddy system update today, August 19. It adds a number of new features revolving around multiplayer in the underwater survival and crafting game. Here's what to expect from the 1.2 update.
NVIDIA GeForce NOW adds official Firefox support, up to 1440p 120 FPS
Firefox now officially supports NVIDIA GeForce NOW after months of work between Mozilla and NVIDIA. More than 2,000 games can be streamed through the browser.
Why Michigan State Will Cover Its 4.5-Win Total
Dismissed by oddsmakers, the Spartans are primed for a resurgence. A manageable schedule and a gritty, blue-collar culture provide a clear path to exceeding low expectations.
The fake L.A. mayor poll adds to challenges facing the public opinion industry
The fake opinion survey showing Karen Bass with a commanding lead in the L.A. mayoral race comes amid a wave of low-quality polls that have missed the mark in marquee races.