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Democratic states sue NIH, RFK Jr. over canceled medical research grants
Democratic attorneys general in 16 states led by New York and Massachusetts sued the Trump administration Friday over the cancellation of millions of dollars in National Institutes of Health (NIH) ...The Hill - 16h -
Anthropic's Claude Is Good at Poetry—and Bullshitting
Researchers looked inside the chatbot’s “brain.” The results were surprisingly chilling.Wired - Mar. 28 -
Mark Cuban’s Advice to His Kids on How to Be Successful Is 2 Simple Words
The research-backed advice doesn’t just applies to his kids, but to you too.Inc. - 3d -
NBCU Academy: How Kristen Welker prepares for her biggest interviews
The "Meet the Press" moderator talks research, "gotcha questions" and navigating confrontational guests.NBC News - 3d -
ACLU sues Trump administration over NIH grant cancellations
A coalition of health researchers, unions and other stakeholders filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging the abrupt cancellation of billions of dollars in research grants by the National Institutes ...The Hill - 2d -
H.H.S. Scraps Studies of Vaccines and Treatments for Future Pandemics
Federal officials cited the end of the Covid-19 pandemic in halting the research. But much of the work was focused on preventing outbreaks of other pathogens.The New York Times - Mar. 26 -
A Shark’s Sounds Are Recorded for What Is Believed to Be the First Time
Researchers in New Zealand have made what they believe is the first recording of a shark actively making noise.The New York Times - Mar. 28 -
New approach to agent reliability, AgentSpec, forces agents to follow rules
Researchers from Singapore Management University developed a new domain-specific language for agents to remain reliable.VentureBeat - Mar. 28 -
Rocket crashes back to Earth just moments after launch in Norway
The Spectrum rocket's first test flight lasted 30 seconds but researchers say it will still provide useful data.BBC News - 5d -
Meet the Former M.I.T. Physicist Behind the Yankees’ New ‘Torpedo’ Bats
New York’s uniquely shaped bats have caught the attention of many and are the result of two years of research and experimentation.The New York Times - 4d -
FirstFT: US stocks post worst quarter since 2022 amid tariff fears
Also in today’s newsletter, how a $1.4tn Trump trade war could unfold, and DeepMind slows down research releasesFinancial Times - 3d -
Screen time in bed linked to worse sleep, study finds
The research found a correlation between looking at a screen in bed and reporting insomnia and sleep loss.BBC News - 3d -
Layoffs Begin at U.S. Health and Human Services Department
The agencies responsible for research, tracking disease and regulating food are expected to lay off 10,000 people.Inc. - 3d -
Neuroscience Says Doing 1 Hard Thing Can Make You Smarter, More Insightful, and Even Increase the Size of Your Brain
You’re probably doing it already, but research shows you need to do it a lot more often.Inc. - 2d -
Shingles Vaccine Can Decrease Risk of Dementia, Study Finds
A growing body of research suggests that preventing the viral infection can help stave off cognitive decline.The New York Times - 1d -
Rare life-sized statues of toga-clad couple found in Pompeii tomb
The couple may have been married, and the woman appears to have been a priestess, researchers said.CBS News - 1d -
Here's how cuts at NIH could impact cancer patients
The Trump administration's cuts to the National Institutes of Health has some worried about stalls in research and medicine.CBS News - 1d -
Don’t believe reasoning models’ Chains of Thought, says Anthropic
New research from Anthropic found that reasoning models willfully omit where it got some information.VentureBeat - 1d -
2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast released
A new forecast from researchers at Colorado State University predicts the 2025 hurricane season will be busier than an average year.CBS News - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 10h -
43-year-old American who never plans to return to the U.S. shares her No 1. piece of advice for moving abroad
Nicole Brewer, 43, has lived abroad for 16 years. To follow in her footsteps, she says, you'll have to ignore naysayers and do thorough research.CNBC - 6d -
Why Adding a Full Hard Drive Can Make a Computer More Powerful
Ten years ago, researchers proved that adding full memory can theoretically aid computation. They’re just now beginning to understand the implications.Wired - 5d -
Eli Lilly Drug Reduces Mysterious Lp(a) Particle Involved in Heart Attack Risk
The Eli Lilly drug caused a major drop in the blood levels of Lp(a), but further research is needed to show that it will prevent heart attacks and strokes.The New York Times - 5d -
Urgent health warning about 'stealth' cholesterol
New research is sounding the alarm about "stealth" cholesterol, which is undetectable by traditional tests. As NBC News Medical Reporter Erika Edwards reports there is hope to treat it.NBC News - 5d -
Homeownership is 'an investment,' Maryland governor says. High prices mean fewer young adults can benefit
Since 1980, median home prices have increased much faster than median household incomes, research finds. For some, that is putting homeownership out of reach.CNBC - 4d -
Gananath Obeyesekere, 95, Dies; Anthropologist Bridged East and West
His wide-ranging work drew on field research in his native Sri Lanka as well as his extensive study of English literature and Christian mysticism.The New York Times - 4d -
‘Forever chemicals’ from nearby factory found in dust of NC homes: Study
Researchers have identified “forever chemicals” in household dust nearby a North Carolina factory — indicating that dust may be an additional source of exposure to these compounds. The homes, ...The Hill - 4d -
Indiana U. fired cybersecurity professor XiaoFeng Wang on day FBI searched his homes: Union
XiaoFeng Wang's research at Indiana University focused on security and privacy issues in mobile and cloud computing, and privacy issues in human genomic data.CNBC - 4d -
SpaceX Puts Humans in Orbit Over Earth’s Poles for the First Time
Chun Wang, a Chinese-born crypto entrepreneur, paid an undisclosed amount for the mission. Some satellites are already in polar orbit, and researchers called it a routine flight.The New York Times - 3d -
The NFL’s owners have tabled the proposal to ban the 'tush push' until May
After days of back-and-forth, the NFL is tabling the vote on the Eagles Tush Push, with further discussions and research needed before making a banYahoo Sports - 3d -
I study happiness for a living: 25 'short rules' for young people to make life happier, uncomplicated and successful
Gretchin Rubin, happiness researcher and bestselling author of "The Happiness Project" shares her favorite life tips that take little time, energy or money.CNBC - 3d -
Scientists release plans for an even bigger atom smasher to address the mysteries of physics
GENEVA — Top minds at the world’s largest atom smasher have released a blueprint for a much bigger successor that could vastly improve research into the remaining enigmas of physics.NBC News - 3d -
In Search of the Last Wild Axolotls
Using environmental DNA analysis and traditional fishing techniques, researchers are seeking answers about the current population of axolotls in their natural habitat. The numbers are alarming.Wired - 2d -
Israel has chosen military occupation over a ceasefire in Gaza. Where does this end? | Sanam Vakil
The latest escalation and attempts to dismantle the Palestinian leadership are utterly at odds with peace negotiations. Sanam Vakil is a senior research fellow in the Middle East and North Africa ...The Guardian - 1d -
How Liverpool and Klopp almost didn't sign Salah
Liverpool's former director of research Ian Graham reveals how Jurgen Klopp had to be persuaded to sign Egypt forward Mohamed Salah in 2017.BBC News - 1d -
Fear at isolated Antarctica base as man accused of attacking colleague, threats
South African officials say a member of a research team at an isolated Antarctica base has been put under psychological evaluation after he allegedly assaulted and sexually harassed colleaguesABC News - Mar. 18