• Wed, May 28, 2025

by: BBC

Glacier collapse swallows part of Swiss village

by: ABC7

Science lab incident at South LA middle school triggers hazmat response

At least eight people were treated Wednesday morning following a science lab incident at a middle school in South Los Angeles.

by: CNN

This will 'devastate scientific research': 16 states sue the Trump administration over National Science Foundation directive | CNN

The National Science Foundation is facing sweeping budget cuts, frozen grants and job cuts. Sixteen US state attorneys general argue some new policies are illegal.

by: KHQ

Washington sues Trump administration over science funding cuts

SEATTLE - Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown has joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration. They aim to block the administration's attempt to cut

by: ExecutiveGov

Executive Order Seeks to Restore 'Gold Standard Science'

Read about President Trump's executive order that seeks to spur innovation by restoring agency use of "gold standard science."

by: Nature

Trump's call for 'gold standard science' has prompted an outcry: here's why

Thousands have signed an open letter against the US president's latest order, anxious about political interference in science and more.

by: MassLive

Mass. AG sues Trump administration over cuts to scientific research

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell is suing the Trump administration over cuts to the National Science Foundation.

by: STAT

VC Survey: The biggest impacts of AI on health care?

The biggest health tech news of the day from our health tech newsletter, STAT Health Tech.

by: Forbes

5 Universities Get $90 Million Gift For Science Research Amid Federal Cuts

Larry Leinweber announces landmark endowment to support early-career scientists in theoretical physics as the Trump administration slashes science research.

by: BBC

Container ship in Norway refloated after near miss with house

by: CNN

Want to live to a healthy old age? Here's what a top doctor does based on hard science | CNN

Dr. Eric Topol has been studying Super Agers for decades. Here's how he changed his life based on what his research showed

by: BBC

Doctor Who: Family lines are complicated when you're a Time Lord

by: BBC

When getting the joke wrong makes it even funnier

  • Tue, May 27, 2025

by: WGME

Are Dire Wolves Back? The Science & Ethics of De-Extinction

In Jurassic Park, scientists bio-engineered dinosaurs by splicing preserved dino DNA with modern-day frog DNA.

by: MSNBC

Tesla sales topple in Europe as Musk's problems mount

Plus, MAGA science cuts fuel an American brain drain, Trump's top meme coin investor gets a golden gift, and the president goes Apple-picking.
  • Thu, May 29, 2025

by: CNN

Do transgender women have an athletic advantage? Here's what the science does - and doesn't - say | CNN

What are the stakes when a fraction of a second, the length of an extended arm or the weight of a body in motion can mean the difference between victory and defeat?

by: STAT

Lilly to acquire biotech developing pain drugs

And more can't-miss biotech news brought to you by The Readout.

by: LancasterOnline

Hempfield school board approves new science curriculum by 8-1 vote

When: Hempfield school board buildings & grounds and finance committee meeting, May 27.

by: NextShark

DOJ probes top Virginia high school over alleged anti-Asian discrimination in admissions

The Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) in Virginia over allegations that its Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJ) discriminated against Asian American students in its admissions process. The probe follows a referral from Virginia Atty. Gen. Jason Miyares, who announced on Wednesday that his office found reasonable cause that FCPS violated the Virginia Human Rights Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

by: SciTechDaily

Brain Reset: One Molecular Switch Could Silence Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

One scientist may have cracked the code to curing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's using a single molecular switch.

by: Patch

New Marine And Environmental Science Research Lab Unveiled At LI HS

New equipment includes various coral farm systems, an upgraded 600-gallon coral reef tank, a molecular biology research station, and more.

by: BBC

New robotic technology brings hope to men with prostate problems

The technology uses image-guided, high-velocity water jets to precisely remove excess prostate tissue.

by: fox6now

American Science & Surplus fundraiser, business needs help to stay afloat

The beloved store, founded in Chicago, opened its first Milwaukee location in 1981.

by: BBC

Moment a glacier collapses down Alps and onto village

by: BBC

Defibrillator in Mount Everest saves a climber's life

by: BBC

'Baby botox' and the boom in anti-ageing products for kids

  • Fri, May 30, 2025

by: KBTX

Officials provide update on New World screwworm as Texas A&M receives meat science donation

The fly infects living mammals, including livestock, pets and humans. Untreated, it can lead to death. The U.S. previously eradicated the New World screwworm in the 1960s.

by: BBC

Is a heatwave coming this weekend?

by: MSNBC

Maddow Blog | As more fake citations emerge in the 'MAHA' report, White House struggles with a defense

The White House was pressed for an explanation for the fake citations in the administration's "MAHA" report. It pointed to "some formatting issues."

by: Oregonian

'A big gut punch': Oregon universities lose millions in federal science funding

These grants totalling more than $6 million in funds awarded but not yet spent supported scientific research and education.

by: Futurism

The AI Slop Scandal Around the MAHA Report Is Getting Worse

The White House wrote off the errors as "minor citation" mishaps, but it's so much more worse than that. AI's fingerprints are all over it.

by: Jerry

Two HBCU students selected for prestegious MIT Fellowship

North Carolina A&T rising seniors Kani'ya Davis and Dasia Garner have been selected as the 2026 HBCU Science Journalism Fellows at MIT

by: BBC

Hang on, Rylan was in Love Actually?!

by: MSNBC

As more fake citations emerge in the 'MAHA' report, White House struggles with a defense

To describe references to nonexistent scientific research as "some formatting issues" is like saying the Titanic confronted "some evening issues."

by: BBC

Paramedics on Scene: Is that a human ear? No, it's a piece of a ham

by: BBC

Cake for breakfast? Sometimes that's what you need

  • Sat, May 31, 2025

by: BBC

Otters at Oregon zoo show off water basketball skills

by: ThePrint

Preparing for the AI-Driven Economy: How The Apollo University's M.Tech in Data Science is Shaping the Future of Data-Driven Industry Leaders

NewsVoir Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 31: Artificial intelligence, automation and data-driven innovation are continuously shaping the world we live in, and The Apollo University has positioned itself nicely at the forefront of this educational revolution. Through its M.Tech in Data Science, the university is nurturing a new generation of professionals ready to take the [ ]

by: NPR

Here's the science behind the COVID vaccine in pregnancy

Existing evidence on the safety and efficacy of getting a COVID vaccine in pregnancy all points the same way: the shot is important for maternal and fetal health.

by: STAT

Illumina's PromoterAI unlocks rare disease clues in noncoding genome

And more biotech news brought to you by The Readout.

by: KDFW

The science of preparing a PGA golf course

The 2025 KPMG Women's PGA Championship makes its Texas debut at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco, June 19-22.

by: WAFB

La. Art and Science museum hosting multiple events in June

You are invited to take a trip to the Louisiana Art and Science Museum in downtown Baton Rouge to enjoy many activities taking place in June.

by: WBRE

Demonstrating STEM skills in Luzerne County at SHINE Science Olympiad

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) Some 150 students got to demonstrate their science knowledge thanks to an annual competition in Wilkes-Barre. The always popular Egg Drop was just one of the categories on Saturday at the SHINE Science Olympiad. Wilkes University welcomed students from nine different schools in Luzerne County. 28/22 Anchor Nick Toma [ ]

by: BBC

Isle of Man TT: 'Art and science' to emergency care planning

Year-round planning goes into being ready to meet the increased demand pose by the Isle of Man TT.

by: BBC

I Kissed a Boy: 'He kisses like a nana'

by: BBC

Inside a phone smuggled out of North Korea

  • Sun, June 1, 2025

by: Nature

Trump's call for 'gold-standard science' has prompted an outcry: here's why

Thousands have signed an open letter against the US president's latest order, anxious about political interference in science and more.

by: Daily

TDB-DST backs India's First Indigenous Thrombectomy Device Manufacturing

New Delhi: In a significant boost to India's medtech innovation landscape, the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science and Technology (DST), has extended financial support to M/s...

Are Dire Wolves Back? The Science & Ethics of De-Extinction

In Jurassic Park, scientists bio-engineered dinosaurs by splicing preserved dino DNA with modern-day frog DNA.
The podcast episode from "Science, Ethics, and De-extinction: DNA Science Fiction" on WGME discusses the intriguing possibility of bringing back the extinct dire wolf through de-extinction technologies. It explores the scientific advancements that could potentially recreate this ancient species, known from popular culture like "Game of Thrones," and delves into the ethical considerations of reviving extinct animals. The episode features discussions on the genetic engineering techniques involved, the ecological impacts of reintroducing such species, and the moral questions about playing a role in nature's course. It also touches on the public's fascination with dire wolves and how this interest fuels the debate over de-extinction.

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