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Women must understand ties between menopause and mental health
Many don’t realize the impact of perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Kristin MacGregor of LifeStance Health talks about the need for more access to care.
Real Madrid veteran issues update on his health after missing El Clasico: ‘Feeling much better’
The hours leading up to El Clasico on Sunday night were all about Thibaut Courtois and the sudden flu he suffered which shockingly put his participation in doubt.Taking no risks, Real Madrid put up an...
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.
Panthers elevate Cardinals draftee for TNF amid cornerback injury crisis
The Carolina Panthers are turning to veteran cornerback Marco Wilson as injuries leave their secondary dangerously thin ahead of Thursday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers . ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler recently highlighted Carolina’s shortage, with only two healthy cornerbacks remaining on the 53-man roster . The Panthers are elevating […] The post Panthers elevate Cardinals draftee for TNF amid cornerback injury crisis appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Rob Riggle revels in Drunk Santa role in ‘Christmas at the Kringles’
“You have a horror film. You have a holiday film. You have a comedy — and you have a little action mixed in.” — Rob Riggle
Spirit Halloween’s CEO says Trump’s tariffs were ‘going to put us out of business’—they even set up a war room. Then it had its best year ever
Spirit stopped ships, froze spending, and absorbed the tariff costs. Now its charity Spirit of Children is aiming for $20 million in its 20th year.
Recap: South Park Serves Up Beef Satire — and GTA VI Sneak Peek
The Comedy Central staple takes on inflation, tariffs and elite food trends, while previewing what it says is “coming in November.”
Your Google Messages chats are getting a ChatGPT upgrade
OpenAI now lets you text your ChatGPT Dot via RCS, with proactive updates and seamless conversations. Here's how it works and who can use it.
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
International Judo Competition draws athletes, boosts sports tourism in Gainesville
Hundreds of judo athletes from more than 40 countries are competing over four days at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center at Celebration Pointe.
Brussels wants industry to ditch Chinese suppliers. Businesses are pushing back
Industry groups and firms say a new EU tool is regulatory overreach, and it could drive up costs and force them into impossible decisions.
Samsung teases Galaxy S27 plans as its phone business slips into the red again
Samsung expects to ship fewer phones in 2027, but it has big plans for its next Galaxy S series, foldables, and new form factors.
In Michigan, El-Sayed Faces Heat From Former Primary Rival as Election Nears
Representative Haley Stevens has been less than enthusiastic about Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, injecting late intraparty tensions into a race that could decide Senate control.
US Health Secretary RFK Jr to expand access to unapproved peptides
Health experts have cautioned against use of the drugs, citing a lack of clinical trials for humans and the unknown long-term effects.
Garrett Wilson makes decision on Jets
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson has been visibly frustrated in recent weeks, with the team sitting at 2-5 and the star wideout rarely getting the ball. And with the trade deadline approaching, that frustration has led to plenty of speculation about his future in New York. On Wednesday, Wilson addressed that speculation head-on,…
Power of Pink: Genetic Testing for Breast Health
Adrienne Russell, Nurse Navigator at Baptist Cancer Center, joined Studio 3 to discuss genetic testing.
Medical waste management in home health: What agencies should consider
As more healthcare shifts from clinical settings into patients’ homes, home health agencies must consider how to safely manage waste generated during care delivery, a challenge that extends beyond their core clinical responsibilities.
Alexander Payne sued over allegations of plagiarism in script for Oscar-winning drama “The Holdovers”
Simon Stephenson accused the makers of “The Holdovers” of copying significant elements of his unproduced screenplay “Frisco.”
What climate scientists teach us about research communication
People are more likely to engage with research when they understand why it matters to them. Andrew Charlton-Perez and Laura Tobin explore strategies to make academic work feel relevant to a wider audience
Small Business Administration Administrator visits Quincy to highlight President Trump’s pro-growth agenda
Administrator Kelly Loeffler said the Small Business Administration is focused on increasing capital access so local manufacturers can combat inflation.
Goodlander-Tang Williams 2026 debate: Mental health and shootings
New Hampshire 2nd Congressional District candidates Maggie Goodlander and Lily Tang Williams address whether they think Congress can do anything more to address mental health issues linked to shootings.
128,000-year-old ice in Tibet could rewrite climate history
Ancient ice discovered high in Tibet may be more than 128,000 years old, preserving an extraordinary record of Earth's climate that scientists previously thought had been lost. The discovery reveals a rare glimpse into the last ice age and could reshape our understanding of how glaciers survive dramatic changes in global climate.
These 1970s Kids Had to Stay in School For 1 Year Longer. Decades Later, The Results Are Dramatic.
An incredible proof of concept.
Florals and prom dresses: See the business licenses issued in Hamilton County last week
Business licenses issued Oct. 19-23, as provided by the Hamilton County Clerk’s Office:
Florals and prom dresses: See the business licenses issued in Hamilton County last week
Business licenses issued Oct. 19-23, as provided by the Hamilton County Clerk’s Office:
RFK Jr. under fire for claiming Arabs ‘don't produce science’ or literature
Kennedy's remarks at a Michigan campaign rally drew sharp criticism from scientists, health groups and his own sister, who pointed to Arab Nobel laureates and accused the US health secretary of spreading false and discriminatory claims
Preorder Xreal Aura, new smart glasses powered by Android XR
The futuristic new glasses combine elements of augmented and virtual reality.
Giants should resist an expensive Jonathan Taylor gamble
Jonathan Taylor is an easy player to dream about in the Giants backfield. Paying for that dream is the harder […]
Blue states sue to get access to small farm, business data for tax collection purposes
Democratic state attorneys general are suing to resurrect the Corporate Transparency Act, arguing they need a large federal law-enforcement database with the photos, birthdates and addresses of small business owners […]
Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro pushes laptop pricing to a new extreme
Prepare to cough up around $14,549 if you want the new touchscreen MacBook Pro to have every upgrade.
Space Shuttle Endeavour towers nearly 200 feet in jaw-dropping new LA exhibit
Steelers Afternoon Drive: Browns-Steelers Rivalry Rabid Again?
Welcome to the Steelers Afternoon Drive, our new daily podcast featuring all the latest Steelers news and analysis. Alan Saunders […]
DJ Moore participates in some drills Wednesday
Bills WR DJ Moore has a chance to return to the lineup after a limited practice
Trump administration will allow pharmacies to make popular peptides
The Department of Health and Human Services will let small compounding pharmacies make six peptides that haven't been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. It may not be enough to meet demand.
Local business, commuters brace for impact as Ogden Canyon narrows to one lane
Drivers heading through Ogden Canyon will be facing some changes next week as construction gets underway on State Route 39.Starting Monday, Utah Department of T
WATCH: Trump calls for Peltola to drop out after report her campaign helped recruit 2nd Dan Sullivan
Brazilian political drama unfolds as defeated Flavio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami
Defeated presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro and his family have arrived in the U.S. after Brazilian authorities ordered him to surrender his passport. He is facing multiple investigations in Brazil.
Chamber ALX Names 2026 Best in Business Winners, From Hypergoat Coffee to Continues Arcade
Meet the eight Alexandria businesses and leaders who took home top honors at the Chamber ALX’s 2026 Best in Business Awards.
All 16 D&D World of Warcraft Species Revealed
We head into the heart of Azeroth and break out all the lore and mechanics for the 16 key species featured in the new D&D World of Warcraft supplement.
With National City facing deficit, mayoral candidates debate business tax, affordability
In a forum on KPBS’ Midday Edition, City Councilmembers Marcus Bush and Jose Rodriguez discussed new protections for renters and raising the minimum wage.
Every Time NASCAR Stripped A Win For Yellow Line Violations
From Regan Smith to Justin Haley, see every race win NASCAR took away due to yellow line rules. Drivers share their take on the controversial calls.
Alameda Road project has small businesses asking customers to stick with them through construction
A new road project on Alameda is exciting news for Corpus Christi, but some small business owners worry the construction could drive customers away — and they're asking the community for help.
Where Florida AG candidates Uthmeier, Rodriguez stand on abortion, surrogacy
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Abortion isn’t on the ballot this year in Florida. But reproductive rights have become an issue in the attorney general race, where staunch anti-abortion Republican James Uthmeier
AP report: FDA scientists opposed the Trump administration's move to ease peptides access
A plan to give people in the United States easier access to unproven peptide drugs favored by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was opposed by most Food and Drug Administration scientific staff members, who had limited input in drafting the policy, according to six people familiar with its development.
Raiders Host Intermountain Children's Health Patients
The Las Vegas Raiders partnered with Intermountain Children's Health to host four patients and their families for a "Family Day" at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Disney Lays Off at Least 100 Theme Park Employees, With Imagineers and Disney Live Entertainment Among Those Cut
At least a hundred employees from Disney's theme park division, including Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Live Entertainment, have been laid off.
VIDEO: Local mother says business owner followed her, revved engine in road rage incident while she had kids in the car
A mother says a business owner followed her, revved his engine and rode her bumper while she had her three sons in her car after she drove around his stopped truck at a train crossing.
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.
Google shares drop 7% as search business falls short and AI spending surges
Search giant boosted spending on AI investments to more than $50bn in the quarter
Even Chicago’s top cop is in the dark on gunshot detection pilot
Chicago's interim police chief says he knows little about the mayor's new gunshot detection pilot, frustrating aldermen seeking answers.
UVA Health doctor earns top award from College at Wise
In presenting the award to Dr. Drew Harris, UVA Wise leaders noted his efforts to bridge the gap between the two schools.
Cullen Maxey Explains Royals' New Partner for Downtown Ballpark
The Royals picked a new food and drink provider that will start at Kauffman Stadium in 2028 and then move with the team to its new home downtown.
Direction of Pa. measles outbreak ‘promising,’ health secretary says
Pennsylvania health secretary Dr. Debra Bogen said recent drops in the number of confirmed measles cases in the state are “promising,” but she’s not willing to predict what it could mean for the outbreak that’s so far infected nearly 1,400 people. The health department has so far recorded only 16
DEA Prepares To Release List Of Marijuana Businesses That Applied For Federal Protections Under Trump's Rescheduling Move
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is preparing to release a list of state-licensed medical marijuana business that have applied in a timely fashion for federal protections that come with the Trump administration’s move to partially reschedule cannabis. A agency webpage launched on Wednesday said the forthcoming list—which will detail the states included in applicants’ business […]
Call For New WHO Instrument To Address Climate-Driven Global Health Emergency
A decade after the Paris Agreement took effect, climate-related heat, drought, floods, disease and dirty air are killing millions. The authors of a major
Duke scores massive recruiting win with top 5-star forward
The rich keep getting richer. The Duke Blue Devils already had a solid initial class of recruits for 2027, but they strengthened that group with the commitment of five-star forward Asa Montgomery this week, as per Joe Tipton of On3. Asa Montgomery had drawn interest from plenty of other top power conference programs, but ultimately gave his […] The post Duke scores massive recruiting win with top 5-star forward appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Are California elections safe? Here's what the experts say.
With Election Day less than a week away, California’s elections have already attracted controversy. They’ve drawn scrutiny from the federal government over slow ballot counts, mail-in voting and
Padres Reach Agreements with Four International Prospects Amid Scouting Push
San Diego reportedly reached agreements with four young international prospects, including a promising Venezuelan pitcher, as its new owners joined the team's scouting efforts in the Dominican Republic.
Erin Gillaspie, M.D. M.P.H., Joins Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute as Chief of Thoracic Surgery - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
October 28, 2026 – Erin Gillaspie, M.D., M.P.H., has joined Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute and Baptist Health Cancer Care as chief of thoracic surgery. Dr. Gillaspie is dual […]
Harry Shum Jr. addresses possible return to ‘Glee’ and ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
Both ‘Glee’ and ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ have been revived since Harry Shum Jr. began his ‘DWTS’ run. So when he’s done in the ballroom, will he appear on either series?
A researcher who tracked every healthcare merger since 2000 says they're driving up costs
Minnesota is quickly becoming the land of healthcare mergers, with four potential deals announced this year. Yale University professor Zack Cooper joined Minnesota Now for a closer look at nationwide consolidation in healthcare.
Is the political gender gap widening?
"If the polls are right, there will be a larger gender gap in this election, driven largely by people who are under 35."
Superbugs are becoming a bigger public health threat, CDC warns
Drug-resistant infections kill more than 50,000 Americans every year. Those caused by C. Auris are up nearly tenfold since 2019.
Here\'s where campaign fundraising stands in Lancaster County\'s legislative contests
Candidates in Lancaster County’s most competitive legislative race have raked in millions of dollars ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm election.
Popular Turlock café coming to Modesto, and first Drybar salon, among other businesses
The businesses are set to open early next year
Review: Phantom Blade Zero Excels on PS5 with Great Animation and Visuals at 60fps
But what's up with that balanced mode?
Politics, Tariffs And Automotive Technology Intersect As Midterms Loom
Honda explains its views on politics and technology as it relates to Chinese cars, tariffs and pricing against the backdrop of the 2026 Midterm elections.
Housing, jobs and a movie theater: What’s in the $43.3M RenCen community benefits agreement
Bedrock LLC and General Motors Co. have agreed to provide $43.3 million in direct community benefits as a condition of their tax incentive request to fund their redevelopment effort of the Renaissance Center.
Healthy Living with USA Health: Pediatric Interventional Radiology
Dr. Kevin Wong of USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital shares how his team helps take the fear of the unknown out of the experience for kids and parents alike.
Northwest, central Arkansas drive statewide job gains in September
The majority of Arkansas job gains continue to come from the central Arkansas and Northwest Arkansas metro areas. The two regions were responsible for 85.5% of net job gains statewide...
Jesse Sisgold Exits Skydance for Role at RedBird Capital
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Surprise: The Google Xreal glasses debut at a Meta-beating $1,099
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FDA scientists opposed the Trump administration’s move to ease peptides access
A plan to give people in the United States easier access to unproven peptide drugs favored by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was opposed by most Food and Drug Administration scientific staff members, who had limited input in drafting the policy, according to six people familiar with its development.
Florida education commissioner responds to criticism of proposed science standards
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New Rochelle mayor highlights small business in State of the City Address
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RFK Jr. plans to make these 6 unapproved peptides available for temporary sale
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FDA scientists opposed the Trump administration\'s move to ease peptides access
Food and Drug Administration scientists didn't support a new policy by President Donald Trump's administration to loosen rules on unproven peptide drugs. That's according to people familiar with the policy’s
Jennifer Lawrence addresses plastic surgery rumors, admits to boob job
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Ireland Is Banning Vape Flavors. This Shop Owner Warns It Could Cost Lives.
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The Xreal Aura Smartglasses Are Now On Sale For A Discounted Launch Price
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XREAL Aura is coming in November with a special $200-off launch discount
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Xreal Aura is a new wired headset powered by Android XR
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Prevail Bank names VP-business development officer
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PBS Reno and DRI team up for new science series featuring research happening in Reno
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The Simple High-Protein and Fiber Dinner Combo a Women’s Health Doctor Eats Every Night
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STEM•X makes science an adventure
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Model injured after host kicks flying drone into her face on live TV
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United-Air Canada joint venture expansion would drive up fares, agency says
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Rady Children’s Health Names Dr. Pravene Nath Chief Innovation and Physician Executive
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FDA scientists opposed the Trump administration's effort to ease peptides access
WASHINGTON (AP) — A plan to give Americans easier access to unproven peptide drugs favored by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was opposed by most Food and Drug Administration scientific staff members, who had limited input in drafting the policy, according to six people familiar with the p...
Katherine Johnson among 2026 Engineering and Science Hall of Fame inductees
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FDA scientists opposed the Trump administration's effort to ease peptides access
Food and Drug Administration scientists did not support an effort by President Donald Trump's administration to loosen rules on unproven peptide drugs.
'Jeopardy!' winner charged with 10 counts of child sexual exploitation
"Jeopardy!" star Philip Joseph "Joey" DeSena has been charged with multiple sex crimes involving children.