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How Alzheimer's research could be impacted by Trump health agency cuts
As the Trump administration makes cuts to federal health agencies, some Alzheimer's experts are worried about the impact on research and patients with the disease.CBS News - 2d -
Tufts researchers hope to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care
Tufts University researchers are looking at ways to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care.CBS News - 2d -
As RFK Jr. Champions Chronic Disease Prevention, Key Research Is Cut
Two significant programs that invested in research on diabetes, dementia, obesity and kidney disease have ended since the start of the Trump administration.The New York Times - 2d -
Bid to build Europe’s first research station on Atlantic temperate rainforest in Cornwall
Charity crowdfunding initial sum to build £750,000 facility on Bodmin Moor to study overlooked but biodiverse natural habitat. Europe’s first research station for the study of Atlantic temperate ...The Guardian - 2d -
Selling out during the market's worst days can hurt you, research shows — here's how much you could lose
Amid an ongoing market selloff, some investors may be tempted to cash out in a flight to safety. Yet research shows they'll likely regret it.CNBC - 2d -
Judge rules Trump administration must fully fund NIH research grants
ByteDance, the Chinese-based company that owns TikTok, is facing a Saturday deadline to either sell the popular social media app to a non-Chinese company or risk being banned in the U.S.NBC News - 6d -
Why some EV researchers are skeptical of BYD's fast charging tech
Increasingly dominant Chinese EV maker BYD's new 5-minute EV charging technology might be a breakthrough. But experts say there's reason to temper enthusiasm.CNBC - 5d -
Which celebrities are lying about their height? This website’s done the research
On Celebheights.com, thousands of users measure the statures of the rich and famous. The methods are scientific and the debates are fiery. As someone brushing up on 6’3”, height is one physical ...The Guardian - 3d -
70 percent of book challenges come from groups, elected officials: Research
More than 70 percent of book challenges in 2024 came from organized groups and government officials, according to the 2025 State of America’s Libraries Report by the American Library Association ...The Hill - 2d -
Starmer pledges centralised service for researchers to mine health data
Announcement follows recommendation in UK government-commissioned review last yearFinancial Times - 2d -
King K. Holmes, a Pioneer in STD Research, Dies at 87
He took a down-to-earth approach to sexually transmitted infections, a subject no one wanted to discuss, arriving at novel methods of treatment and prevention.The New York Times - 1d -
Pet dogs have ‘extensive and multifarious’ impact on environment, new research finds
Scale of environmental damage attributed to huge number of dogs globally as well as ‘lax or uninformed behaviour of dog owners’. Dogs have “extensive and multifarious” environmental impacts, ...The Guardian - 22h -
Universities must become active launchpads for innovation
Research labs must move beyond passive spillovers and become active launchpads for new companies that leverage federally funded research.The Hill - 1d -
UK frontier science body unveils new targets on health and biological threats
Advanced Research and Invention Agency hires programme directors to widen search for innovationFinancial Times - 3d -
16 state attorneys general sue Trump administration over NIH grant terminations
Sixteen state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Friday over its cancellation of NIH research grants.ABC News - 5d -
Giant Sloths’ Hairy Truth Revealed by Scientists
New research painted a more accurate picture of the megafauna that spread widely around the Americas before they went extinct.The New York Times - 3d -
Universities should not be greedy with technology spin-offs
Letting software and life sciences companies emerge from research has long-term benefits for academic institutionsFinancial Times - 2d -
What do Americans think of Trump's foreign policies?
Most Americans do not believe the US should try to take over Greenland or Gaza, a Pew Research survey suggests.BBC News - 1d -
Trump Administration Cuts Princeton Funding to Study Climate Change
The cuts to a Princeton University program come as the Trump administration has been reviewing an array of research grants related to global warming.The New York Times - 18h -
Collaboration not disruption is key to start-up success in Asia, say academics
South-east Asia should look to Japan and South Korea rather than Silicon Valley, research suggestsFinancial Times - 13h -
A global commodity sell-off is flashing warning signals for the world economy
"The collapse in commodities [prices] is a circuit breaker, a sign that a global recession is afoot," says Marko Papic of BCA Research.CNBC - 2h -
The AI Race Has Gotten Crowded—and China Is Closing In on the US
New research from Stanford suggests artificial intelligence isn’t ruled by just OpenAI and Google, as competition increases across the US, China, and France.Wired - 3d -
New Study Links Diabetes During Pregnancy to Greater A.D.H.D. Risk in Children
Researchers reviewed data from more than 56 million pregnancies to examine the connection between diabetes and A.D.H.D., autism and intellectual disability.The New York Times - 2d -
Survey: Why Non-Tech Workers Don’t Trust AI—and Fear for Their Jobs
A new Pew Research survey shows disparities between AI experts and what the general public thinks. Both groups agree that it will change the workplace.Inc. - 1d -
How the Mediterranean diet and exercise can protect bone health in older adults
A lower-calorie Mediterranean diet and regular exercise may help older women lose weight without causing bone density loss, new research suggests.NBC News - 1d -
Steve Jobs’s Unexpected Secret to Being More Creative (Backed by Neuroscience)
Idle time is wasted time. Research shows a little boredom can make you more insightful and better able to solve problems.Inc. - 1d -
Scientists Had a Mouse Watch Parts of ‘The Matrix.’ Here’s What They Found.
AI helped the researchers create an astonishing map of part of a mouse’s brain, a step towards better understanding how our own brains work.Inc. - 19h -
Scientists Are Mapping the Boundaries of What Is Knowable and Unknowable
Math and computer science researchers have long known that some questions are fundamentally unanswerable. Now physicists are exploring how physical systems put hard limits on what we can predict.Wired - 4d -
Scientists target queen bees in search of secret to longer life
UK’s £800m research body backs project that could unlock radical therapies to extend human lifespans. The curious case of the queen bee has long had scientists pondering whether the head of the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Millions across Midwest and South face widespread flooding
After being battered by violent storms, millions across the Midwest and South are facing widespread flooding that is tearing apart roads and forcing rescues of residents. Researchers say sweeping ...NBC News - 3d -
Scientists Revive the Dire Wolf, or Something Close
Dire wolves, made famous by “Game of Thrones,” went extinct some 13,000 years ago. Now, researchers have bred gray-wolf pups that carry genes of their ancient cousins.The New York Times - 2d -
Amid all the warnings about a ‘dementia tsunami’, here are the things you should know | Devi Sridhar
When we dig into new research we see why all the alarming headlines are written, but also that science is bringing new hope . Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias were the leading cause of ...The Guardian - 2d -
Switch 2 Will Sell Fewer Systems Than Previously Thought Due To Tariffs, Analyst Says
One research company has lowered its sales forecast for the Switch 2 , due in part to "pricing" concerns surrounding the impact of tariffs. DFC Intelligence is downgraded its global Switch 2 sales ...GameSpot - 1d -
‘Bark is the original dampproof membrane!’ Meet the radical designers who let nothing go to waste
As their experimental structures made out of cactus plaster, tree resin and chopped straw appear in the real world, eco research studio Material Cultures explains why nature has all the best ...The Guardian - 1d -
More Americans say Trump is favoring Russia too much in new poll
More Americans view President Trump as favoring Russia too much in negotiations to end the war with Ukraine, according to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center and published on Tuesday. ...The Hill - 1d -
The Skin on Mysterious Medieval Books Concealed a Shaggy Surprise
The material on the covers of books from a French abbey was too hairy to have come from calves or other local mammals. Researchers identified its more distant origin.The New York Times - 1d