Scientists Chasing Bears

The inspiring scientists who saved the world’s first seed bank

During the siege of Leningrad, botanists in charge of an irreplaceable seed collection had to protect it from fire, rodents – and hunger. Somewhere in the sky above, the mosquito drone of a plane’s ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

‘Devious’ New Deep Sea Slug Hid Its Identity From Scientists

It took nearly 25 years for biologists to discover that a swimming and glowing organism in the ocean’s midnight zone was actually a sea slug.

Science - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Runaway 'spy whale' fled Russian military training says marine scientist

Marine scientist uncovers the story behind Andruha's escape from Russian military training programme.

‘He has different personas’: inside Benjamin Franklin’s life as a scientist

A fascinating and revealing new book looks back on the inventor, writer, publisher and founding father’s scientific work. Asked how he came to write Ingenious , his new biography of Benjamin ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Scientists Have Pushed the Schrödinger’s Cat Paradox to New Limits

A research team in China has held atoms in a state of quantum superposition for 23 minutes, suggesting tantalizing new possibilities in research and quantum computing.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

Americans Have Regained Modest Trust in Scientists, Survey Finds

A sharp partisan divide remains over how involved researchers should be in policy decisions.

Health - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Scientists in Argentina unearth oldest tadpole fossil ever discovered

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Scientist Says NASA Lander May Have Accidentally Killed Life on Mars

World - Yahoo News - 11 hours ago

The French engineer chasing Ferrari’s first championship since 2008

Frédéric Vasseur has led the F1 team’s resurgence, reinvigorating fans and sponsors

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Mikaela Shiffrin Is Back and Chasing Her Next Skiing Milestone

After an injury-riddled season last year, where somehow she still won the World Cup slalom title, the Olympian is hoping for a smoother ride this year.

Sports - The New York Times - October 26

My rail journey to Naples and Pompeii to chase the last rays of sun

A trip from the UK in search of late-season sun leads to fresh discoveries in Pompeii as well bonus trips to Procida and Paestum. When the Mediterranean makes its first appearance, it’s through ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Sporting’s Rúben Amorim set to be confirmed as new Manchester United manager

United ready to pay €10m (£8.3m) release clause Amorim tight-lipped on move after Nacional game Rúben Amorim is poised to be confirmed as Manchester United’s manager after Sporting said the ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

JPMorgan Chase Sues Four Customers for Bank Fraud Seen in Viral TikToks

The people deposited fake checks and withdrew large sums from Chase ATMs, the lawsuits said.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

NFL trade deadline: playoff-chasing Lions and Commanders bolster defenses

Washington trade for Saints CB Marshon Lattimore Detroit grab defensive end Za’Darius Smith from Browns The NFC East-leading Washington Commanders made a move to help them stay in first place, ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon won't join Trump administration

Jamie Dimon will continue to lead JPMorgan Chase despite speculation he could be in the running for Treasury secretary.

For MLB teams chasing October glory, building a bullpen is a vital — and confounding — exercise

For a World Series that was supposed to feature an epic battle between sluggers Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, guys like Mark Leiter Jr., Luke Weaver, Alex Vesia and Anthony Banda sure got a lot of ...

Sports - ABC News - November 6

Joe Burrow's second TD is a 67-yard pass to Ja'Marr Chase, boosting Bengals' lead

Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase hooked up on a 67-yard score early in the second half.

Sports - ESPN - November 7

Even as the Bengals Fell Short, Ja’Marr Chase Made History

The Cincinnati star became the first player in N.F.L. history to record multiple games of 250-plus receiving yards and two-plus touchdowns.

Sports - The New York Times - November 8

Warriors to honor Klay Thompson in his return to Chase Center with the Mavericks

Klay Thompson will return to the Bay Area to face his former team for the first time since leaving Golden State to join the Dallas Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million contract

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

MVSU football player killed, driver injured in crash after police chase

Authorities say a Mississippi Valley State football player who was a passenger in a car involved in a police chase was killed in a crash that left the driver injured

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

Steph upstages Klay's return to Chase Center in emotional Splash Brothers reunion

Klay Thompson made six 3s and matched his high as a Maverick with 22 points, but Steph Curry took over late to rally the Warriors.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Lights fantastic: chasing New York’s vanishing neon dream

The signs so synonymous with the Big Apple by night are rapidly flickering out. Here’s where you can still bask in that evocative glow

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Stephen Curry steals the show in Klay Thompson's emotional return to Chase Center

Stephen Curry drove past Luka Doncic for a go-ahead layup with 1:50 left before Donic missed a 13-footer in the key and Curry connected for a 3-pointer moments later, scoring 37 points as the ...

Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago

Windies chase 219 for first win of T20 series against England

West Indies successfully chase 219 against England for their first win of the five-match T20 series.

Suspects arrested for allegedly faking a bear attack with bear costume

Four people have been charged with insurance fraud and conspiracy after investigators discovered that a bear caught on camera causing damage was actually a person in costume.

Paddington Bear gets a British passport

Film-makers asked for a passport to be used in the famous bear's new movie, Paddington in Peru.

The bear who was a private in the Polish army

The bear was enlisted into the Polish army and served alongside soldiers during World War Two.

Struggling Bears stick with Waldron as playcaller

Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron will continue to call plays for the Bears despite Chicago's recent offensive struggles.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

The bear market is coming — and it’s going to be painful

The stock market will not keep going up forever.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Bears trade Khalil Herbert to Bengals

Running back Khalil Herbert is on to Cincinnati.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

Why the Bears Are Facing an Institutional Failure

Chicago’s loss to the Patriots is one of its worst in years, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Panic Meter: It's bad news, Bears

QB Caleb Williams is among some of the most alarming big-name performers around the league heading into Week 11 of the 2024 season.