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Xbox consoles get a massive October 2026 update adding loads of new features
A major Xbox system update for October 2026 is now live, adding exciting new features like Mythic achievements and improved Remote Play quality.
Science Spooktacular brings free STEM fun to families
Science Spooktacular offers free STEM activities, hands-on learning and Halloween fun at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen.
Science Spooktacular brings free STEM fun to families
Science Spooktacular offers free STEM activities, hands-on learning and Halloween fun at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen.
Global Health & WASH
The US National Institutes of Health reopened its center and program-project machinery in force. NIGMS is funding Collaborative Program Grants for interdisciplinary teams, NIAID opened both its Immune Tolerance Network and a next-generation R&D call, the NCI runs its Carcinogen Hazard Assessment Monographs program, the National Library of Medicine is funding institutional training in biomedical AI and data science, and NIH reopened its Centers for AIDS Research. The tell: these pay for standing centers and multi-year consortia at institutions with an existing funded research base, not one-off projects, so the fit is an established US research institution, not a single investigator. Disease-specific foundations are again funding the researcher, not just the research. The Parkinson’s Foundation opened its Paul Oreffice Innovations in Care Award and the National Ataxia Foundation its Research Seed Money Grant. The tell, the same one we flagged last cycle, is a named early-career or seed award that builds a pipeline of scientists committed to one condition, so what wins is a researcher willing to specialize. The post-USAID global-health money is routing through a State Department program statement and multilateral innovation funds. The US Department of State’s Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy opened its Advancing Global Health Annual Program Statement, Grand Challenges Canada opened Nexa Lighthouse for climate and health innovation in Asia and the Pacific at USD $250,000 to $2,000,000, and CEPI opened a rolling call on vaccine-manufacturing analytics. The tell: the largest health money this cycle sits in a standing program statement and in staged innovation vehicles, not in a single bilateral grant. Total Estimated Funding Pool: ~$35.4M across discrete grants. (Separately, large national-formula envelopes not counted in this total: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD).) This post is for paid subscribers. This helps support the time and effort it takes to curate and organize these opportunities. Subscribe To keep this accessible to everyone who needs it, we’re happy to offer pay what you can rates. You can find more details here. New opportunities: Paul Oreffice Innovations in Care Award, Parkinson’s Foundation. *New!* *Closing soon!* The Parkinson’s Foundation created the Paul Oreffice Innovations in Care Award to fund clinicians rethinking how people with Parkinson’s disease receive care. The Foundation is using pilot funding to move promising ideas into testable projects, backing work across four lanes: strengthening community clinician capability, redesigning care models, building patient-centered technologies, and defining the minimum clinical datasets that make better standards possible. It wants hypothesis-driven, clinically grounded projects that can generate evidence strong enough to attract further funding. By opening the door to clinicians at every career stage and strongly preferring projects that involve people with Parkinson’s in their design, the Foundation signals that it values practical, patient-shaped innovation over prestige. The strongest fits are US-licensed clinicians with a focus on Parkinson’s and an institutional home for applied care research. Geographies: united states. Who can apply: Clinicians of all career stages, from fellows to established faculty, who are licensed to care for patients in the United States and have a significant focus on Parkinson’s disease. Physicians must have completed a neurology residency (or justify how their training pathway benefits people with PD); allied health professionals must hold an advanced degree, typically a PhD. Fellows, those in mentored positions, and those within two years of starting an independent position require a mentor and a mentor support letter. The sponsoring institution’s grants office is the authorized recipient and funds are disbursed to the institution. Funding amount: Maximum of $200,000 over two years; up to three awards. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Innovation; Science & Technology. Deadline: November 1, 2026. Learn more and apply here. Design and Deliver the Next EIT Health Bootcamps, EIT Health. *New!* *Closing soon!* EIT Health is opening its call for consortia to design and deliver the next generation of its health start-up bootcamps, funding the curriculum, masterclasses, mentoring, and investor engagement that turn early health ventures into fundable companies. The organization is using these learning paths to strengthen Europe’s health innovation pipeline across digital health evidence, deep tech and AI commercialization, cross-border investment, and patient access. What EIT Health wants to back is not a single course but durable delivery capacity built by partners who span industry, education, and research. Requiring multi-country consortia and a revenue-sharing stake in the programs signals that EIT Health expects these bootcamps to outlast the grant. The strongest fits are established training providers, universities, and industry partners with proven reach into health entrepreneurs. Geographies: Europe. Who can apply: Consortia only (individuals cannot apply), comprising a minimum of two and a maximum of five independent legal entities. Partners must cover at least two sides of the Knowledge Triangle (industry, education, research), including at least one industry organisation, and at least two entities must be legally established in different Horizon Europe countries. Funding amount: Foundational Learning Path: up to EUR €112,000; Thematic Learning Paths: up to EUR €124,500 per path (up to four thematic projects); up to EUR €610,000 total EIT Health funding available under the call. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Innovation; Science & Technology; Economic Development & Livelihoods. Deadline: November 2, 2026. Learn more and apply here. Technology Transfer Offices & Entrepreneurship Support Call (Beyond the Lab: From Research to Venture), EIT Health. *New!* *Closing soon!* EIT Health is opening its Technology Transfer Offices and Entrepreneurship Support Call to fund consortia that will deliver the Beyond the Lab: From Research to Venture program for healthcare researchers. EIT Health is using the grant to build local capacity for turning laboratory science into incorporated start-ups, paying experienced technology transfer offices and entrepreneurship support providers to run masterclasses, structured mentoring, and a closing Pitch Day across two cohorts. It wants to back organizations that can walk researchers from discovery to company formation, not just teach theory. Requiring two transfer offices plus one venture-building provider signals that EIT Health values proven commercialization experience alongside academic reach. The strongest fits are European research-commercialization teams with a track record of moving health innovations toward investable ventures. Geographies: Europe. Who can apply: A consortium of two Technology Transfer Offices (representing higher education institutions or research organisations) and one Entrepreneurship Support Provider with demonstrated experience in venture building and start-up support. Applicants may apply for more than one learning path where they can demonstrate the required expertise and capacity for each. Funding amount: Up to EUR €77,000 in 2027 and up to EUR €77,000 in 2028 (up to EUR €154,000 total per consortium over two years). Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Innovation; Science & Technology; Economic Development & Livelihoods. Deadline: November 2, 2026. Learn more and apply here. EIT Health RIS Country Representatives Call (2027-2028), EIT Health. *New!* *Closing soon!* EIT Health is seeking organizations to serve as Country Representatives across eleven Regional Innovation Scheme countries in central and eastern Europe for the 2027 to 2028 period. The money funds a national anchor in each country, an organization that maps the local health innovation ecosystem, connects startups and researchers to EIT Health programs, and builds the stakeholder relationships that let health ventures grow. EIT Health is backing local capacity rather than individual projects, which is why it accepts both single organizations and national consortia that span education, research, and industry. The requirement for co-financing signals that it wants representatives already embedded in their national systems. The strongest fits are established ecosystem builders with deep ties to health innovation stakeholders in one eligible country. Geographies: Croatia; Czech Republic; Estonia; Greece; Hungary; Latvia; Malta; Romania; Serbia; Slovenia; Turkey. Who can apply: Registered legal entities established in one of the eligible EIT RIS countries. Single organisations or national consortia may apply. Consortia must include at least two sides of the Knowledge Triangle (education, research and industry), and all consortium partners must be established in the same eligible country. Suitable applicants have demonstrated experience in healthcare innovation ecosystem development, innovation support and entrepreneurship, start-up acceleration, technology transfer, research and higher education, business support, and stakeholder engagement, with strong links to national innovation stakeholders. Funding amount: Up to EUR €182,000 per Country Representative (maximum funding per project); total call budget up to EUR €1,274,500; EIT Health funds up to 60% of total eligible project costs. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Innovation; Science & Technology; Economic Development & Livelihoods. Deadline: November 2, 2026. Learn more and apply here. Architects of Trust: Community-Driven Demand Creation for New TB Vaccines, Treatment Action Group (TAG). *New!* *Closing soon!* Treatment Action Group, with funding from Wellcome, is opening its Architects of Trust call to help communities prepare for the new tuberculosis vaccines now moving through late-stage trials. The money backs civil society and community-based organizations to raise awareness, surface local questions and concerns, and press policymakers toward equitable national rollout. By pairing each grantee with an advocacy mentor and running a strategy workshop alongside the Global TB Vaccine Forum, Treatment Action Group is building a durable advocacy bench rather than funding one-off outreach. The two-stage design, starting with a short expression of interest, signals that fit and community rootedness matter more than polished proposals. The strongest fits are locally trusted groups with real TB, immunization, or health advocacy experience and a committed project lead. Geographies: Brazil; Ethiopia; India; Indonesia; Kenya; Malawi; Mozambique; Nigeria; Peru; Philippines; South Africa; Tanzania; Vietnam; Zambia. Who can apply: National, subnational, or regional civil society organizations (CSOs) or community-based organizations based in one of the 14 eligible countries or in Eastern Europe/Central Asia regional networks, with experience in TB, immunization, or other health advocacy and in community engagement or policy advocacy; well integrated into stakeholder networks with membership or affiliation to other CSO or community networks; naming a dedicated project lead (’architect of trust’) who can attend the April 2027 Zaragoza forum in person; and holding (or committing to adopt) organizational policies on safeguarding (bullying, harassment, abuse, and harm), equity, diversity and inclusion, and legal compliance, research practice and governance. Funding amount: Grants of up to US$45,000 will be awarded to 8 CSO partners across 14 high-TB-burden countries plus regional networks in Eastern Europe and Central Asia; each grant funds 12 months of work. Targeted Sectors / SDGs: Health; Governance; Policy & Advocacy. Deadline: November 4, 2026. Learn more and apply here.
Scott Bessent says he's not concerned with AI-related debt
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said AI-related debt was contained to a small part of the AI ecosystem, and he wasn't concerned..
Photo Essay: College of Science and Engineering Research Showcase
Fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major Jess Visaya and Fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major Dorette Pirie show off their soft robots. The robots are made to mimic worms, whose bodies bunch up before extending to propel themselves forward. The robots use pneumatic actuators to make linear movement outwards. Visaya and Pirie set up two of their worms with syringes attached to tubing which was then threaded through the end cap into the worms. Visitors to their station were encouraged to race the two worms by pumping the attached syringes. Third-year Biochemistry major Ira Evetts worked in Dr. Christopher Whidbey’s lab studying the vaginal microbiome, in an attempt to better understand the different microbes that build it up and how it affects health outcomes. Evetts’ research was specifically focused on lactobacillus iners, one of several bacteria naturally present in a healthy vaginal microbiome, and methylation systems. Fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major John Diesko Boehm and Fourth-Year Mechanical Engineering major Ian Agopsowicz hold up their “DAQMobile.” They built their project, a modified RC kit car, to help teach mechanical engineers about circuits and electrical design through real-world application. Fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major Ben Murphy holds up his mole crab and crawfish-inspired burrower. Murphy wanted to imitate the motion of a crab’s legs through robotics, with the primary goal to “turn the rotation of one motor into four alternating legs that would successfully displace soil.” Murphy was inspired by works that take inspiration from the natural world, and he found mole crabs particularly interesting. Although a mole crab is at an advantage with its burrowing being underwater, thus the sand being fluidized and easier to displace, Murphy’s machine is able to successfully burrow three centimeters into the ground. Second-year Mechanical Engineering major and Physics major Arabelle Miller shows off her rubber gripper, inspired by kirigami and origami. She took a piece of rubber and strategically cut slits into it to make it fold the way she needed, then glued googly eyes to the front. The gripper is able to hold up to 38 times its weight, or 226 grams. Third-year Mechanical Engineering major Joonseong Park talked about how his project took an unused and broken 3-D printer and transformed it into a testing platform for soft robotic grippers. The former-printer was reprogrammed and had its extruder part modified to be a mount for the grippers. Park shows off some of the other grippers that can be attached to the testing platform. Park classified grippers into two large categories. The first set of grippers is designed to deal with small delicate objects with great precision, and the second is made to lift heavy or large objects. Third-year Mechanical Engineering major Jiashuo Liu set out with a goal to deploy free open-source AI models to pre-existing robots to integrate object recognition and retrieval and command. The models are used to process the data received from the robots’ cameras in order to detect certain objects and their locations. Fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major Cole Purohit focused on agricultural automation of raspberry picking. His project utilizes kirigami to make grippers to close around a raspberry when the two ends are pulled. “Nobody wants to eat a squished raspberry,” Purohit said. Fourth-Year Biochemistry major Mariel Nolan’s project focused on bacteria and proteins within the bacteria whose functions are unknown. Nolan’s research is finding a way to isolate those proteins with the ultimate goal of determining their functions. Fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major Kai Boydon and Fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major Evan Nguyen show off their project, which uses custom extensors to help with the rehabilitation of stroke patients. They compared their project to a “party-popper” in the way it unfurls itself when placed under a patient’s fingers, helping the stroke patient rehabilitate finger movement. Boydon shows off the testing rig built for their project. It works as a mount for their extensor, as a way to test against resistance. Their program inflates the extensor through an air pump, which then makes the extensor push against the bed whilst an arduino calculates the force created and air pressure associated with the force. Navigate Left Navigate Right
Warriors Share Why Jonathan Kuminga Never Got Yaxel Lendeborg Treatment
The Golden State Warriors are already utilizing Yaxel Lendeborg better than they have for most NBA rookies in recent memory. Jonathan Kuminga is one name who always had to fight to get minutes and never fit into Steve Kerr’s system. Questions were asked to compare the two situations ahead of the Warriors facing Kuminga and […] The post Warriors Share Why Jonathan Kuminga Never Got Yaxel Lendeborg Treatment appeared first on HEAVY.
Huntsville Hospital seeks community input on healthcare needs across North Alabama
Huntsville Hospital Health System is asking residents across North Alabama to weigh in on healthcare needs in their communities through a survey open through Nov. 13.
Mental health group says system failed before Mobile women were killed
A mental health advocacy group says the system failed. It says warning signs were ignored before a Mobile man allegedly used a chainsaw to kill his aunt and grandmother.
Bataan Memorial Grade 1 discovers the science of medical systems
PORT CLINTON - Bataan Memorial Elementary’s Grade 1 team brought the various systems of the human body to life with a Knowledge Collaboration Lesson that had
The Key: Politics in Research a Danger to Innovation
Since the Bayh-Dole Act passed in 1980, the commercialization of federally funded research has contributed trillions of dollars to the American economy and made possible the launch of tens of thousands of start-ups, according to the Bayh-Dole Coalition. Inventions like Google’s search engine, tests for cervical cancer, lithium car battery recycling and high-definition video and audio are all products of the Bayh-Dole system. U.S.
Huntsville Hospital system receives federal rural health funding
The Huntsville Hospital health system has new federal funding for rural health care, including nearly $900,000 that will go to Athens-Limestone Hospital to connect its electronic medical records to the rest of the system.
National Park College trustees approve UA System merger
The National Park College (NPC) Board of Trustees approved Wednesday (Oct. 28) a resolution that authorizes the Hot Springs-based college to enter into a merger agreement with the University of...
National Park College trustees approve UA System merger
The National Park College (NPC) Board of Trustees approved Wednesday (Oct. 28) a resolution that authorizes the Hot Springs-based college to enter into a merger agreement with the University of...
Cyberattack concealed political spending by big donors before US midterm elections
By Dawn Kopecki NEW YORK, Oct 28 (Reuters) - The Federal Election Commission restored its electronic filing system Wednesday night after taking it offline for nearly 41 hours to contain a cyberattack,
Windows 11 KB5127936 update is now available with overhauled context menus that are faster and more customizable
An overhauled context menu system headlines Microsoft's latest non-security feature update for Windows 11 this month.
UNM Health Center Reopens to Patients After Cyber Event
After a “cybersecurity event” Monday shuttered the system of the state’s only Level 1 trauma center, the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center has resumed operations.
Senate Control Could Hinge on Alaska’s Weird Politics
The state’s unique voting system, plus a late-breaking scandal over Democratic sponsorship of a fake candidate, could haunt the midterm results.
From Business to Beluga Whales: Inside Briana Maltez’s Marine Biology Journey
Beneath the hum of filtration pumps and the rhythmic trickle of saltwater tanks, Briana Maltez is completely in her element. The Texas A&M University at Galveston marine biology major is following her lifelong love of animals—and that passion drives her pursuit for a second bachelor’s degree in a field that endlessly ignites her curiosity.As a native of nearby Sugar Land, Maltez did not initially set out toward coastal science. She initially earned a degree in agricultural business through the Texas A&M RELLIS campus in Bryan, but her subconscious fascination with ocean life grew into an unignorable question during her time there: What if? Photo courtesy of Briana MaltezThe query continued to plague her until a turning point came during a Florida trip to near the end of her first degree. Up-close encounters with marine life reignited a childhood dream and shifted her trajectory toward the sea. Yet, stepping into an entirely new field required a leap of faith. Faced with the daunting prospect of starting over, Maltez placed her trust in Texas A&M Galveston as the premier marine biology program in the state. Deciding that she would never feel satisfied unless she tried, she applied—finding the resolve to face the demanding science curriculum head-on.Any lingering doubts vanished during her first semester on the island campus. The close-knit campus environment and small class sizes allowed Maltez to build immediate connections with her professors and peers—a welcoming backdrop where her love for ocean stewardship could truly take root.“I instantly fell in love with the campus and the small classes,” Maltez recalled. “I was like, ‘Yep, I’m so happy I came here.'”Before long, Maltez found a second home inside the university’s Sea Life Facility. Designed to mirror complex, large-scale aquarium infrastructure on a manageable scale, the space offered Maltez a safe training ground to grow familiar with system maintenance and water chemistry under the tutelage of Sea Life Facility Manager Katie St. Clair. While tending to the tanks there, she grew especially fond of watching the facility’s resident clownfish breed and care for their clutches.“Katie definitely wants us to learn, ask questions, and get hands-on experience,” said Maltez. “So, it has been great having her help with getting pre-experience before doing it in the real world.”That hands-on experience quickly sparked a deeper interest in animal husbandry—the daily art of monitoring the animal’s diets, observing their behavior, and maintaining the aquarium’s overall health. Eager to turn those newfound practical skills into technical credentials, Maltez even earned certifications in life support systems and water quality management through Aquatic Animal Life Support Operators courses.Maltez’s passion soon extended beyond campus boundaries. During a summer study abroad program in South Caicos, Turks and Caicos, Maltez immersed herself in underwater field research. In addition to learning about local history and ecotourism impacts, she snorkeled daily, utilizing drones and hydrophones to record underwater bioacoustics and listen to the often-missed crackles of snapping shrimp, fish, and lobster larvae. Maltez at SeaWorld San AntonioPhoto courtesy of Briana Maltez“What you don’t realize is that there’s so many animals around you, but because they sense, you already, they run away,” Maltez explained. “I think that’s really cool to experience, because you don’t even think about that when you travel.”Yet, among all her academic adventures, a week-long course at SeaWorld San Antonio through MARB 302 stands out as a defining milestone. Camping on-site alongside fellow marine biology majors, Maltez gained behind-the-scenes access to professional veterinary and husbandry operations, building lasting friendships and even interacting with penguins in the snow.The undeniable highlight of the trip was face-to-face interaction with beluga whales. Having admired the titanic cetaceans for years, getting to learn directly from their trainers solidified her ultimate aspiration: to care for belugas and contribute to conservation research supporting wild populations in Alaska.“They are one of my favorite animals, and I had heard so much about them,” said Maltez. ”Getting to see them up close was an amazing experience.”When she is not analyzing marine environments, Maltez documents campus life through her camera lens. As a photographer for the Nautilus student newspaper, the Yell Leaders at Midnight Yell, and the Shark Scholars club, she brings the university’s passionate energy into sharp focus. With less than a year remaining until graduation, Maltez looks back on her decision to return to school with gratitude. Taking her journey one day at a time helped her push through demanding coursework, unlocking opportunities she once thought were out of reach. Today, Maltez stands as a compelling example of what happens when passion meets purpose: By trusting her drive and embracing every hands-on experience, she has transformed a second chance at college into an opportunity to dive into a career beneath the waves.
Discover the science behind nuclear energy at hands-on INL event
IDAHO FALLS — Idaho National Lab is inviting students of all ages and their families to a nuclear science night. It’s happening Wednesday at the INL Meeting Center, 775 MK Simpson Blvd., in Idaho Falls, according to a news release from the INL. It’s open to the first 350 people to register. The annual hands-on […]
Catholic Health names Frank Kurre president and CEO
Catholic Health has named Frank Kurre as its new president and CEO, effective January 1, 2027. Kurre, a Catholic deacon with extensive healthcare leadership experience, will guide the Long Island-based health system, which generates $4.5 billion in annual revenue and employs 18,000 staff across multiple care services.
How political polarization creates business uncertainty
New research by a Florida State University professor in the Herbert Wertheim College of Business finds that America's increasingly polarized political system reaches far beyond the ballot box, creating ...
How political polarization creates business uncertainty
New research by a Florida State University professor in the Herbert Wertheim College of Business finds that America's increasingly polarized political system reaches far beyond the ballot box, creating ...
Howard Brown Health's Rogers Park facility to undergo renovations
Howard Brown Health's Rogers Park location will undergo renovation this spring, the health system announced on Wednesday.
Pennsylvania Targets Business Expansion With Shovel-Ready Sites
In Pennsylvania, growing companies find research assets, coordinated capital, and a collaborative ecosystem.
Idaho to receive another $186 million in federal grant to improve rural health access
Idaho is slated to receive another approximately $186 million grant in the second year of the five-year federal Rural Health Transformation Program. The state awarded all of its first $186 million to organizations statewide for projects meant to improve access and services for rural and tribal healthcare systems, according to a press release from Idaho […]
Marlins Shortstop Depth Gives the Organization Flexibility
Two of Miami's top prospects are shortstops, and the Fish have a wealth of talent at the position throughout their system
STEM•X makes science an adventure
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics aren't just subjects taught in school. At STEM•X, which returns to Cradle of Aviation Museum, they're opportunities for children to experiment, create and discover — all while having fun with their families.
Middlesex Health faces class-action lawsuit over time-keeping policies, unpaid wages
A former Middlesex Hospital employee has filed a class-action lawsuit alleging the health system failed to pay workers properly.
Gevorg Tamamyan: Paediatric Oncologist, System Builder, Transregional Nominee - And A Test For Geneva’s Entrenched Machinery?
Dr Gevorg Tamamyan, an Armenian paediatric oncologist and professor at Yerevan State Medical University, has joined the race for WHO Director-General under a unique cross-regional nomination by the Republic of Botswana. Entering a competitive field of seven candidates as a clinician-academic and the youngest contender (born in 1987), his candidacy introduces a distinct frontline perspective to the 2027-2032 election.
Dassault Systèmes Completes ArisGlobal Acquisition to Expand Life Sciences AI Platform
VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France, Oct. 28, 2026 — Dassault Systèmes today announced it has completed the acquisition of ArisGlobal and is now uniting its Life Sciences and Healthcare capabilities into a unified AI platform that connects science, medicine and patients. The milestones advance its ambition to improve people’s lives by empowering faster drug discovery, better therapies and […]
Everything We Saw At Nintendo's October Indie World Showcase
Nintendo held a showcase featuring some of the smaller games coming to the Switch family of systems
Florida State University research shows how political polarization creates business uncertainty
New research by Florida State University Herbert Wertheim Distinguished Professor of Business Administration Michael Holmes examines the challenges companies face when they engage in America’s polarized political system and whether that involvement further deepens the divide.
NASA’s Lucy Reaches Trojan Asteroid Region 5 Years After Launch
Having traveled more than 2.2 billion miles since it launched on Oct. 16, 2021, NASA’s Lucy is the first spacecraft to enter a region of primitive solar-system bodies known as the Jupiter Trojan asteroids.
Forsaken: Introducing Update 7.10
Meet strange traders, collect haunting mementos, deliver mysterious packages, construct an eerie corvette, jump between star systems with seamless warping and more in update 7.10, FORSAKEN! Introducing new spooky gameplay and bringing the full experience of No Man's Sky to iOS devices
Politicians are afraid to fix taxes. So 100 citizens tried.
Connecticut’s property tax system has been broken for decades and the politicians have failed to fix the problem. So now, they’re trying something new: a citizens assembly. (Citizens assemblies are also old. They go back to Ancient Greece, when lawmakers were chosen not through elections, but through random lotteries.) Today on the show, Connecticut’s citizens assembly. It's like jury duty, but for taxes. About hundred random people from all around Connecticut come together to try to solve the state’s property tax problem. They wrestle with whether they should raise taxes, cut spending, find efficiencies, or a mix of everything. Will this alternative attempt to solve the unsolvable succeed, or will it be politics as usual?It’s a modern case study of what happens when politicians step aside to let citizens decide what’s best. Come along as we talk to the professor who helped put this assembly together, learn from the citizens involved how this experiment changed them, and meet the politician who agreed to take their proposals to the state legislature. Planet Money will be at Kilkenomics Festival 2026. Tickets here.Read: - Our book: Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life - Our weekly longform Planet Money newsletter- Our weekly Indicator round-up newsletterFollow: - Instagram- TikTok- YouTube- FacebookSupport public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.This episode of Planet Money was hosted by Erika Beras and Jeff Guo. It was produced by James Sneed with reporting help from Áine Pennello. It was edited by Jess Jiang, Sierra Juarez is our fact-checker, and Jimmy Keeley & Travis Hagen engineered the show. Alex Goldmark is the executive producer of Planet Money..
A single sauna session sends immune cells surging through your body
A new Finnish study reveals that just 30 minutes in a sauna can temporarily flood the bloodstream with additional white blood cells, potentially helping the immune system patrol the body and detect threats. The surprising response resembles the immune boost seen during exercise and may help explain some of the health benefits linked to sauna bathing.
Winner-Take-All: How Electoral Design Shapes American Politics
“You have a civic duty to your country to vote” is the most common phrase this time of year. Yet nobody really asks whether the current voting system is actually a disservice to the United States of America. The Netherlands has more than a dozen parties in its parliament, Switzerland has four major parties, but...
Everything Shown At The October 2026 Nintendo Indie World Showcase
Nintendo's showing off a brand-new batch of indies heading for the Switch and Switch 2 systems in the coming months. Here's a round-up of what we saw today. - Game Informer
Scientists discover a hidden 100-million-year-old volcanic system
Scientists have uncovered a long-lost volcanic system in Iran that dates back roughly 100 million years, revealing a hidden chapter in Earth's tectonic history. The discovery sheds new light on the disappearance of an ancient ocean and the powerful geological forces that reshaped the Middle East.
Gallery of Unearthing the Ground: Architecture and the Politics of Water - 1
Image 1 of 16 from gallery of Unearthing the Ground: Architecture and the Politics of Water. NASA/METI/AIST/Japan Space Systems, and U.S./Japan ASTER Science Team. Image via Wikipedia under Public Domain
Parkview Health Announces Agreement to Acquire Tennessee-based Ovation Healthcare
Parkview Health has signed an agreement to acquire Ovation Healthcare, a leading provider of shared services that strengthen the operational and financial performance of hospitals, health systems and …
I Am Deeply Offended By Human Reproduction And I Think Aphids Have The Better System
Aphids took “Attack of the Clones” far too literally, with live clones, pre-loaded grandkids, optional wings, and sex only when absolutely necessary.
University of New Mexico Health System Diverts Ambulances Due to Ransomware Attack
The University of New Mexico Health System (UNM Health) has experienced a cyberattack that has prevented access to critical electronic systems. The The University of New Mexico Health System, which operates the only level 1 trauma center in the state, is recovering from an October 26 ransomware attack that forced it to cancel appointments and temporarily divert ambulances.
Universities should not be adopting AI to automate their own absurdities
The promise of AI automation to fix the administrative problems facing universities is a fallacy. These systems will only increase the burdens of already-struggling institutions.
Fourth Graders Explore the Wonders of Space in Science Class
Mrs. Bridges’ fourthgrade science students at Wheeler County Elementary School had an exciting start to the school year as they explored the wonders of space during the first several weeks of class. Throughout the unit, students participated in a variety of hands-on activities designed to expand their knowledge of the universe. They created Solar System
Dallas health officials investigating E. coli cases linked to State Fair of Texas petting zoo
Officials are investigating whether an uptick in E. coli cases among North Texas children may have stemmed from a petting zoo at the State Fair of Texas.
Israel/Palestine: Israel’s systematic targeting of Palestinian health workers continues
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the Observatory for the Protection (…)
APSU Science on Tap to Explore Iceland's Ecosystem on November 3rd - Clarksville Online - Clarksville News, Sports, Events and Information
Clarksville, TN - The Austin Peay State University (APSU) College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics will host Science on Tap on Tuesday,
The FEC’s filing system is down a week before the election. The agency won’t say why.
The outage comes as candidates face 48-hour deadlines to report large late contributions.
Hacking attempts against U.S. election system triggers outage
The US Federal Election Commission's website has been targeted by a hacker or hackers, disrupting the agency's electronic filings system a week before the November 3 elections
NASA Leaders Visit Morehead State to Highlight Space Science Excellence
Morehead State University's growing impact in space science and aerospace education drew national attention as university leaders welcomed top NASA officials and federal policymakers to campus. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, NASA astronaut Stephen Bowen and U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers visited Morehead State on Monday, Oct. 26, to highlight the University's Space Science Center, its partnership with NASA and its contributions to preparing the next generation of scientists, engineers and space professionals. For more than two decades, Morehead State has built a nationally recognized space science program that combines classroom learning with hands-on participation in real-world aerospace projects. MSU has developed significant capabilities in satellite tracking, mission operations and space systems engineering through its work with NASA and commercial aerospace partners. Learn about Space Systems Engineering at MSU by contacting Space Science Center Executive Director Dr. Ben Malphrus at b.malphrus@moreheadstate.edu or calling 606-783-2212.
UT introduces UT Dell Medicine, shares plans for advanced specialty care in Central Texas
The University of Texas at Austin today introduced UT Dell Medicine, its academic health system, and shared plans to expand access to advanced care
HCA Healthcare tops Q3 expectations on strong demand, but warns of persistent payer mix issues
HCA Healthcare’s earnings landed above internal and analyst expectations for the third quarter as accelerated volume growth and cost reductions blunted a weakening payer mix. | The country's largest for-profit health system opened up earnings season with strong numbers, but outlined ongoing and future headwinds that checked investor enthusiasm.
Top 5 Research Questions Emerge at NorCal Health Symposium
Featuring cutting-edge scientific presentations from physicians and investigators as well as leaders from Google Health and Epic Systems, Sutter Health’s fourth annual Research Symposium highlighted the breadth of research underway across Sutter that can unlock new clues for disease prevention, earlier detection of illness and better treatment. Could Coordinated Care Help Catch Lung Cancers Earlier? […]
As Cleveland’s grocery stores continue to close, this city official steps up to ensure food access
Zainab Pixler, Cleveland's first local food system strategist, is championing a new Good Food Retailer tax credit program to keep grocery stores open in city neighborhoods.
Watch the newest commercials from Ninja, Meta Muse, AT&T Business and more
Ninja shows off its HydraSense Intelligent Water Filtration System in a spot starring Tom Brady.
Call of Duty’s Metacritic celebration highlights a bizarre Xbox problem — nobody is reviewing games on Xbox
Microsoft's cumbersome review system is hurting its own platform.
An early-warning system for child health in West Africa
Researchers created a system to predict birthweights in food-stressed West Africa, using climate and socioeconomic data
Atrium, NC State Health Plan reach agreement bringing health system back in-network
The State Health Plan and the state's largest hospital system had been in a standoff over rates even as open enrollment continues.
Global framework urgently needed to assess emerging health risks of novel chemicals, experts say
Over the past century, humanity has invented a dizzying array of novel chemicals for industrial, commercial and domestic use. These synthetic chemicals have been manufactured and released into the world with little caution for the harm they might cause to human health or to ecosystems that we depend on for life as we know it. […]
Office Visit: This isn’t a typical health system deal, and that’s the point
INTEGRIS Health CEO Timothy Pehrson explains how joining Risant Health could expand value-based care while keeping leadership and decisions in Oklahoma.
UT Austin unveils UT Dell Medicine as it bets big on new AI-native hospital
The University of Texas at Austin unveiled Tuesday a unified academic health system, called UT Dell Medicine, that brings its clinics, Dell Medical School and the upcoming UT Dell Medical Center un | UT Dell Medicine wants to build the hospital of the future from the ground up. Health system leaders detail their tech-forward strategy.
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Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) inside the Charlotte County jail system
Atrium Health, State Health Plan resolve dispute over pricing
The N.C. State Health Plan managers made a deal with Atrium Health that brings the Charlotte-based hospital chain into the Plan’s preferred-provider system as an access-tier provider. The two sides reached an agreement late Monday that covers “all current Atrium facilities” for 2027 and beyond, State Treasurer Brad Briner says. Access tier means that co-pays, […]
Atrium Health, State Health Plan resolve dispute over pricing
The N.C. State Health Plan managers made a deal with Atrium Health that brings the Charlotte-based hospital chain into the Plan’s preferred-provider system as an access-tier provider. The two sides reached an agreement late Monday that covers “all current Atrium facilities” for 2027 and beyond, State Treasurer Brad Briner says. Access tier means that co-pays, […]
UNM Health System hit by ‘cybersecurity issue’
Patients “should not show up to UNM Health facilities on October 26,” an announcement on the health system’s website stated.
Michigan’s community mental health system: Overcoming stigma to provide needed care
Community mental health has played an important role in shifting the culture to asking for help.
The Texas trans advocacy texts and mailers were fake. Their impact is real, and hard to control
Texts and pamphlets purportedly sent out by a Texas transgender advocacy group were soon debunked as fake. But the scheme highlights how hard it can be to stem the flow of incessant political marketing during election season — and to reverse its harmful effects.
Ex-DOGE startup's AI agents broke into Anthropic's business systems in less than 12 hours
Anthropic says the researchers reached a limited set of sales, HR and IT systems but not Claude conversations, source code or model weights
Scientists Made an 80-Year-Old’s Cells Look 19 Years Old. Could It Mean Aging Is Reversible?
By reprogramming red blood cell precursors into neural stem cells, researchers effectively reset the cell’s molecular clock.
Modern warehouses test limits of fire protection
Modern warehouses — some up to 100 feet high and spanning hundreds of thousands of square feet — are straining existing fire protection systems as automated storage and increasingly combustible goods…
HH Health Seeks Community Input Through Health Needs Survey
Huntsville Hospital Health System (HH Health) is seeking input from North Alabama residents through a survey on community health needs that runs now through
HH Health Seeks Community Input Through Health Needs Survey
Huntsville Hospital Health System (HH Health) is seeking input from North Alabama residents through a survey on community health needs that runs now through
Health systems tap energy-as-a-service to ease financial pressure
More health systems are signing energy-as-a-service deals to modernize aging power plants, reduce capital strain and shift resources toward patient care.
Why AI legal liability should be a red flag for health systems
Legal experts say health systems need to be proactive about AI-related legal risks.
Tieto sells Pulp, Paper and Fibre software business to Valmet
Tieto has signed an agreement to sell its Pulp, Paper and Fibre software business TIPS to Valmet. TIPS comprises Tieto Indtech’s Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Order‑to‑Cash solution for the pulp, paper and fibre industry.
Intermountain Health Groundbreaking on a New Era of Children’s Health for Nevada
Nevada’s first stand-alone children’s hospital groundbreaking marks the community-wide effort to build a stronger pediatric health system. Intermountain Health Felicia and Ben Horowitz Children’s Hospital Model presented at groundbreaking for the Intermountain Health Felicia and Ben Horowitz Children’s Hospital LAS VEGAS, Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For Media Use, use the following link for photos/videos: https://securedrop.intermountain.net/securedrop/public.php?service=files&t=010f47fe8a
A-State researcher lands NSF award
Arkansas State University has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) award totaling $177,108 to support research aimed at making waste-to-energy systems more efficient, sustainable, and environmentally friendly. Dr. Chiqian Zhang,...
Court dismisses claims against former UVA Health leaders in suit
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A federal court has dismissed several claims against former UVA Health CEO Dr. K. Craig Kent and other former health system leaders in a lawsuit
$50B rural health fund delivers for Ohio
Rural communities have always been central to Ohio’s strength. From the farms that feed our nation to the small businesses that sustain local economies, these communities represent the hard work, resilience, and determination that define the Buckeye State. Yet for too long, the health care systems serving them have struggled with workforce shortages, financial pressures […]
FLAT-WHITE: from target trial emulation to federated high-throughput causal machine learning using decentralized real-world data
npj Health Systems - FLAT-WHITE: from target trial emulation to federated high-throughput causal machine learning using decentralized real-world data
Nonprofit Bon Secours Mercy Health strikes $5.7 billion deal for surgery center chain
The deal would make the Catholic system one of the largest operators of outpatient surgery centers.
MU Health Care to buy Summit Pharmacy in Holts Summit
The health system has signed an agreement to purchase Summit Pharmacy at 140 Northstar Drive, with the transaction expected to be finalized in December.
What Is the Relationship Between Doing Good History and Entertainment?
[Cross-posted from The Tattooed Historian’s Dispatch] What exactly are we doing when we communicate history to the public? Most of us would agree that accuracy matters, evidence matters, context matters, historical rigor matters. But we also live in a world where attention matters (and attention spans are dropping at an alarming rate). Subscribe Whether we’re posting on social media, producing videos, hosting podcasts, giving public talks, or designing museum programs, we’re all competing with countless other demands on people’s time. The public doesn’t simply stumble into history anymore. Now, good history has to find people where they already are. This raises a difficult question: Is making history entertaining part of good historical practice, or is it simply what we must do to remain relevant? “Entertainment” is often treated as the opposite of seriousness. But what do we mean when we use the term itself? Does entertainment mean simplifying the historical record? Does it mean telling compelling stories in a lively manner? Is there a difference between being engaging and being entertaining? And who gets to decide where that line is? Share These questions become even more complicated online. Social media platforms reward attention. Algorithms reward engagement (the positive and the negative). Visibility often depends on producing content that people are willing to click, watch, share, and discuss. What happens when those incentives shape the way history is presented? Can historians work within those systems without letting those systems define the work? Are public audiences being served better than ever before, or are platform incentives changing what kinds of history rise to the surface? These are just a few of the issues that I discuss with John R. Heckman in our latest installment of “Historians Off the Cuff.” Feel free to suggest future topics for us to discuss in the comments section below. Hope you are entertained. LOL Civil War Memory is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem (FFR) Completes Acquisition of FFAI Robotics Business, Establishing a Nasdaq-Listed Humanoid and Bionic Robotics Platform October Robot Sales Expected to Exceed 300 Units; Unveils FF OmniMind, a Unified AI Brain for All Robots
FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Inc. (NASDAQ: FFR) ("FFR" or the "Company") a U.S.-based Embodied AI robotics company, today announced at the deal closing and its first Investor Day event in New York that it has completed its acquisition of the robotics business and related assets of Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) ("FFAI" or "Faraday Future") on October 23, 2026. The related business operations and assets have been transferred to FFR, and FFR has issued and delivered common sh
NEO Surveyor’s Sunshade Gets Inspected
The large sunshade of NASA’s Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor is mounted on an assembly ring during inspections in a clean room at BAE Systems Space &
Solar Cells Inspected on NASA’s NEO Surveyor
The large sunshade of NASA’s Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor mission is inspected by a technician at BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems in Boulder,
Blessing Health System to host Medicaid informational sessions
New Medicaid requirements are coming in 2027. To help patients understand those changes, Blessing Health System is hosting informational sessions next month.
UNM Health System hit by ‘cybersecurity issue’
Patients “should not show up to UNM Health facilities on October 26,” an announcement on the health system’s website stated.
NASA SEES Interns Tackle Real-World Challenges in Lunar Exploration
The NASA STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) Internship Program at the University of Texas Center for
UNM Health impacted by cyberattack
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico Health System is experiencing a cybersecurity issue on Monday due to a cyberattack. Currently, all ambulance traffic is being diverted to oth…
Apple Releases iOS 27.2 With New Siri AI Languages
Apple today released iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, the first major updates to the iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 operating systems that came out in September. iOS 27.2 is available for all iPhones able to run iOS 27, including the iPhone Duo, while iPadOS 27.2 is available for all iPads able to run iPadOS 27, including the newly announced OLED iPad mini. The iOS 27.2 update expands Siri AI to new languages, including French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.
APSU’s Science on Tap to explore how insects shape Icelandic ecosystem
Austin Peay State University’s College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics will host Science on Tap at Strawberry Alley Ale Works.
Langston University lands $2.25M NSF grant to boost STEM success over five years
LANGSTON, Okla. — Langston University School of Arts and Sciences announced it received a five-year, $2.25 million grant from the National Science Foundation to
Apple Releases macOS Golden Gate 27.2
Apple today released macOS Golden Gate 27.2, the first major update to the macOS 27 operating system that launched in September. Mac users can download macOS Golden Gate 27.2 by opening up the System Settings app and using the Software Update option. macOS Golden Gate 27.2 overhauls the brightness and volume sliders, plus it expands Siri AI to new languages including French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. Apple's release notes for the update are below.
Apple Releases watchOS 27.2 With Siri AI Enhancements
Apple today released watchOS 27.2, the first major update to the watchOS 27 operating system. watchOS 27.2 can be downloaded through the Settings app on the watch or the Apple Watch app on a connected iPhone. Software can only be installed when the Apple Watch is on the charger and has over 50 percent battery. According to Apple's release notes, watchOS 27.2 introduces new Siri AI features and extends Siri AI to new languages.
Connected science: solve disconnected lab data with integrated workflows
Starting at 3pm GMT (11am EST)Today, many laboratories have a data connection problem - with separate instruments, systems and spreadsheets that hinder progress.
PAHO and Special Olympics International sign framework agreement to advance inclusive health for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Washington, D.C., 26 October 2026 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Special Olympics International (SOI) have signed a Framework Agreement to strengthen cooperation on health systems that are inclusive of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across the Region of the Americas.
Bon Secours Mercy Health to acquire majority stake in Surgery Partners in $5.7B deal
Bon Secours Mercy Health is acquiring a majority share in healthcare services company Surgery Partners in a take-private deal valuing the acquiree at $5.7 billion, the organizations announced Monda | The pending deal values the short-stay surgical platform at $5.7 billion, and is the latest example of large health systems' push to build out their ambulatory networks.