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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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 2d -
How to cook the perfect boiled egg, according to science
Scientists say they’ve cracked the code for boiling the perfect eggABC 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 -
Cuts to American science will upend the economy it helped create
Since the Second World War, advances in science and technology have driven 85 percent of American economic growth.The Hill - 1d -
Ian McEwan's next novel, 'What We Can Know,' is science fiction 'without the science'
The next novel by Ian McEwan will be a post-apocalyptic story, set in part in the 22nd century and centered on a scholar’s immersion into a poem written during happier timesABC News - Feb. 7 -
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 - Feb. 12 -
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 - Feb. 12 -
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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 - 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 - 5d -
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. - 3d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 3d -
Murkowski: 'We are a nation of laws'
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) said Tuesday the United States is a “nation of laws” and President Trump and his administration need to comply with federal court orders halting his executive ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
2/16: Face the Nation
This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” President Trump's national security team takes his MAGA movement to Europe. We talk to Secretary of State Marco Rubio in his first Sunday show ...CBS News - 3d -
MTG at DOGE hearing: National debt is 'enslaving our nation'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., delivered her opening statement at the first hearing for the House DOGE subcommittee. She said the American people are in "debt slavery" to those the country ...NBC News - Feb. 12 -
Canadian national anthem booed, but only lightly, at 4 Nations hockey tournament
The Canadian national anthem was lightly booed by the fans at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday in apparent payback for the jeering of “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the opening rounds in ...ABC News - 2d -
Trump dismisses head of the National Archives
President Donald Trump dismissed the head of the National Archives, a White House official said, following through on a vow last month to dismiss Colleen Shogan.NBC News - Feb. 8 -
Face the Nation: Omar, Vinograd, Krebs
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Dem. Rep. Ilhan Omar says that as the Trump administration has steamrolled forward with executive orders to dismantle USAID and the Department of ...CBS News - Feb. 9 -
Two British nationals detained in Iran
The man and woman, who have not been named, are accused of unspecified security-related offenses.BBC News - Feb. 13 -
Face the Nation: Crenshaw, Shaheen, Raskin
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on... the Trump administration's involvement in Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the Department of Justice's move to drop charges against NYC mayor ...CBS News - 4d -
NOAA Employees Told to Pause Work With ‘Foreign Nationals’
An internal email obtained by WIRED shows that NOAA workers received orders to pause “ALL INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENTS.”Wired - Feb. 6 -
Feds Halt the National Electric Vehicle Charging Program
The US government has ordered states to retract their plans to build hundreds of federally funded EV charging stations, according to a memo obtained by WIRED.Wired - Feb. 6 -
Who is singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl?
The most high-profile pregame performance is the singing of "The Star-Spangled Banner." For Super Bowl LIX, New Orleans native Jon Batiste will do the honors.The Hill - Feb. 9 -
Sources: Hurt Crosby hoping to play in 4 Nations
Penguins star Sidney Crosby, who has missed two games with an arm injury, is hoping to play for Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off, sources told ESPN.ESPN - Feb. 9 -
Talking points from Six Nations round two
England "find a way" to beat France and Ireland keep their Grand Slam hopes alive - the talking points from round two of the Six Nations.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
Ranking every player in the 4 Nations Face-Off
How many Canadian players cracked the top 10 for the 4 Nations? Who is the highest-ranked U.S. player?ESPN - Feb. 10 -
Crosby 'good to go' for Canada's 4 Nations opener
Pittsburgh Penguins star center Sidney Crosby, 37, injured last week in a loss to the New Jersey Devils, told reporters on Monday that he's "good to go" for Team Canada's opener against Sweden in ...ESPN - Feb. 10 -
Kelly left out of England's Nations League squad
Chloe Kelly is left out of England's squad for the Women's Nations League matches against Portugal and Spain this month.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
Nations Denounce Trump Tariff on Metals and Warn of Retaliation
Canada, Mexico and European countries criticized President Trump’s levies on steel and aluminum with fears that they could ignite a global trade war.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Gaudreau's father joins U.S. practice at 4 Nations
The father of the late Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau is with the United States team at the 4 Nations Face-Off.ESPN - Feb. 11 -
Yahoo Sports AM: The 4 Nations Face-Off
In today's edition: 4 Nations Face-Off, KD joins the 30K points club, Emma Hayes wants to revolutionize U.S. Soccer, the Super Bowl three-peat you probably missed, fantasy baseball mock draft, and ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 12 -
Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence
Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence, was confirmed by the Senate in a 52-48 vote. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.CBS News - Feb. 12 -
Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as nation's intelligence chief
WASHINGTON — The GOP-controlled Senate on Wednesday voted to confirm Tulsi Gabbard to be President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, putting the former congresswoman in charge of ...NBC News - Feb. 12 -
Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as director of national intelligence
Republican Senator Mitch McConnell broke with his party to vote against her.Politico - Feb. 12 -
Nations League: Spain coach omits Jenni Hermoso
Spain women's coach Montse Tomé has cited "sporting reasons" for again leaving 2023 World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso out of her latest squad.ESPN - Feb. 13 -
RFK Jr. sworn in as nation's Health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as the nation’s top health official Thursday in the Oval Office, completing an improbable arc for the anti-vaccine activist and one-time Democratic presidential ...The Hill - 6d