Ian McEwan's next novel, 'What We Can Know,' is science fiction 'without the science'

65 Best Podcasts (2025): True Crime, Culture, Science, Fiction

Get your fix of tech, true crime, pop culture, or comedy with these audio adventures.

Wired - 4d

What we know about Hamas' next planned hostage release

After previously threatening to delay the release, Hamas says it will free the next group of Israeli hostages, as planned, this weekend. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.

CBS News - 5d

When science itself comes under attack, we all suffer

Anyone who rejects the benefits of science and the scientific method should toss away their smartphone, stop using the internet and social media, never travel on an airplane, and ignore medical ...

The Hill - 6d

What We Know About the Hostages Still in Gaza

As Israel and Hamas accuse each other of violating the cease-fire deal, Israel’s prime minister has vowed a return to “intense fighting” if hostages are not freed by Saturday.

The New York Times - 6d

What We Know About the Kentucky Floods

Storms have overwhelmed the state in recent years. On top of the floods, snow is expected soon.

The New York Times - 23h

Acquire Cousins? Draft a QB? Without Rodgers, what's next for the Jets?

With the Jets set to move on from Rodgers, what will they do to address the position with limited options?

ESPN - 4d

'Yellowjackets': What we know and what questions remain for Season 3

It's been almost two years since the 'Yellowjackets' Season 2 finale. Here's everything you need to know for Season 3.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

How to cook the perfect boiled egg, according to science

Scientists say they’ve cracked the code for boiling the perfect egg

ABC News - Feb. 6

A Sweeping Ban on D.E.I. Language Roils the Sciences

President Trump’s executive order is altering scientific exploration across a broad swath of fields, even beyond government agencies, researchers say.

The New York Times - Feb. 9

National Science Foundation fires 168 probationary employees

The federal agency that funds science research says the staff reduction came in response to a White House directive.

CBS News - 3h

National Science Foundation cuts 10 percent of staff

Nearly 170 employees at the National Science Foundation (NSF) who were still on probation were fired by the Trump administration on Tuesday, union officials told The Hill. The cuts at the agency ...

The Hill - 1h

Trump, the Panama Canal and China’s Role: What We Know

The canal’s two biggest ports are operated by a Hong Kong company with global reach. The Trump administration sees a Chinese threat to U.S. security.

The New York Times - Feb. 7

What we know about Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs

President Trump signed a proclamation Monday imposing 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum goods coming into the U.S. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has the details.

CBS News - Feb. 10

What we know about suspected car attack in Munich

A 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker drove at a group of people and injured at least 28, German police say.

BBC News - 4d

Munich Car Attack Injured Dozens: What We Know

Two people were killed and nearly 40 others were injured when an Afghan asylum seeker drove a car into a union march. The police said the driver confessed.

The New York Times - 3d

What we know so far about the upside down plane in Toronto

At least three people, including a child, were critically injured after a plane landed upside down at Toronto's Pearson Airport on Monday. CBS News producer Ahmad Mukhtar has the latest from ...

CBS News - 1d

What We Know About the Delta Plane Crash in Toronto

All 80 people aboard the Delta flight from Minneapolis clambered out of the plane, with 18 suffering injuries.

The New York Times - 2h

Behind R.F.K. Jr.’s Vow to ‘Follow the Science’ on Vaccines

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited a disputed study from a close network of fellow vaccine skeptics during his confirmation hearings. His critics say it is part of a pattern that raises concerns about ...

The New York Times - 6d

Her Discovery Wasn’t Alien Life, but Science Has Never Been the Same

The internet erupted in controversy over Felisa Wolfe-Simon and colleagues’ claim of a microbe thriving on arsenic. Nearly 15 years later, she’s pursuing new research on the boundaries of life.

The New York Times - 4d

Want to Make a Great First Impression? Science Says Avoid the Novelty Penalty

New isn’t always better. Research shows people prefer familiar narratives, especially when they are easy to understand and relate to.

Inc. - 1d

Science under siege: Trump cuts threaten to undermine decades of research

Layoffs, funding freezes, and executive orders spark outcry among federal researchers and university partners, fearing that science itself is under siege.

NBC News - 7h

National Science Foundation Fires 168 Workers as Federal Purge Continues

Firings at the NSF included permanent employees who had already completed their one-year probationary period, as well as at-will workers.

Wired - 7h

National Science Foundation Fires 168 Workers on Trump’s Order

The cuts at the foundation, which supports cutting-edge research, came as the nation’s health and science agencies were reeling from other significant cuts.

The New York Times - 2h

My son’s father died, but his stepmother won’t return his calls. We don’t even know if there’s a will. What now?

“My son is hurt, to say the least, that she is acting this way.”

MarketWatch - Feb. 8

Why did the Delta plane crash and flip in Toronto? Here's what we know.

An investigation is underway into the Delta plane that crash-landed Monday in Toronto. What caused it remains to be seen, but here's what we know so far.

CBS News - 5h

What Blackhawks Can Do With 6th Most Projected Cap Space for Next Season

The Blackhawks can get creative and improve for next season.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 7

How Emotionally Intelligent People Turn Failure Into Progress and Despair Into Happiness, Backed by Science

The stories you tell yourself affect you mentally, emotionally, and even physically. Here’s how to tell yourself the right stories.

Inc. - Feb. 7

A perfect boiled egg in 32 minutes? Don’t let science ruin the joyful imperfection of home cooking | Alicia Kennedy

Yes, I’ve made balsamic vinegar pearls and sous-vide swede – but trial and error still produces the most delicious food. To make pearls of balsamic vinegar, first chill a good amount of olive oil ...

The Guardian - 1d

Everything we know about DOGE

The Department of Government Efficiency is not like other government agencies. Run by tech billionaire Elon Musk, DOGE is less than a month old.

NBC News - 5d

Can we break the anxiety habit?

Writer and therapist Owen O’Kane believes we have become addicted to feeling anxious. Here, he explains how he learned to manage his fears. Key work events make me anxious. They give me chest pain, ...

The Guardian - Feb. 9

Musk’s rampage through government shows us how we can finally close the book on what Trumpism is all about | Osita Nwanevu

Trump, Musk and the Republican party are happily overriding parts of the constitution, and using means of questionable legality to cripple the federal government. It is humbling to realize, almost ...

The Guardian - 9h

Ian McEwan's next novel, 'What We Can Know,' is science fiction 'without the science'

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