Scientists Investigated

Does air pollution cause dementia? UK scientists launch study to find out

Research at the Francis Crick Institute could lead to new drugs to counter progress of diseases like Alzheimer’s. British scientists are about to launch a remarkable research project that will ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

OpenAI scientist Noam Brown stuns TED AI Conference: ’20 seconds of thinking worth 100,000x more data’

At the TED AI conference, OpenAI’s Noam Brown unveiled the o1 model, showcasing how "System Two Thinking" could transform industries by enabling AI to deliver smarter, more deliberate decision-making.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 23

Sliver of cool surface water 2mm deep helps oceans absorb CO2, say scientists

Subtle temperature difference between ‘ocean skin’ and water beneath found to drive more CO 2 absorption. A sliver of cool surface water less than 2mm deep helps oceans absorb carbon dioxide, a ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Concerns raised over access to UK Biobank data after ‘race scientists’ claims

Expert says any suggestion of Human Diversity Foundation accessing sensitive data could affect public trust in science. Concerns have been raised about access to a scientific trove containing the ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Scientists Just Discovered Diving Headfirst Into Your Workday Will Make You Significantly More Productive

Granted, the study focused on workout performance–but the takeaway applies to work as well.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Scientists Just Discovered a Super Easy Way to Increase the Health Benefits of Your Daily Walk

Want to maximize the health benefits of your daily walk? Forget step counts and try this easy research-backed trick.

Business - Inc. - October 29

Scientists detect traces of an ancient Mayan city in southern Mexico using laser-sensor technology

Archaeologists using laser-sensing technology have detected what may be an ancient Mayan city cloaked by jungle in southern Mexico

Tech - ABC News - October 30

Spain floods latest: number killed passes 150 as scientists say climate change ‘most likely explanation’

At least 155 people have reportedly died with more rain forecast for the flood-hit region of Valencia. Death toll expected to rise amid anger over preparedness People in Spain: have you ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Back from the dead: Scientists rebuild the face of 400-year-old Polish 'vampire'

Buried with a padlock on her foot and an iron sickle across her neck, “Zosia” was never supposed to be able to come back from the dead.

Recognition at last for Tom Bacon, the scientist you’ve never heard of who helped put men on the moon

Cambridge home of the engineer who developed fuel system used on Apollo 11 is to receive a blue plaque. It has been nearly 70 years since Francis Thomas Bacon developed a source of clean green ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

The scientist who tested his revolutionary medicine on his own brain cancer: ‘It seemed worth it to give it a crack’

Richard Scolyer was one of the world’s leading melanoma researchers when he was struck with a brain tumour. Facing likely death, his team made him a guinea pig for his own medicine. Sign up for a ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Exercise in a pill: have scientists really found a drug that’s as good for you as a 10km run?

Just how excited should we be about LaKe, the substance discovered by researchers at Denmark’s Aarhus University?. Can a pill really mimic all the beneficial effects of exercise? You’d think so ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Scientists Just Discovered a Guaranteed Way to Live Longer, Healthier, and Smarter. But It Will Require (Literally) Heavy Lifting

Research shows you can influence your genes to crack the longevity code.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Murder investigation launched after man found shot

A man, believed to be in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene, said police.

Report: Kylian Mbappé Under Investigation for Rape in Sweden

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Researchers seek additional victims in Franciscan abuse investigation

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Fire at Goodwill Donation Center in Owasso under investigation

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Watchdog opens investigation into anti-immigrant posts on Facebook

Oversight Board says parent company Meta has ‘serious questions’ to answer over two posts allowed to remain online. Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta must answer “serious questions” about its handling of ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Tesla software under investigation after collisions

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into Tesla’s Full Self Driving (FSD) software on Thursday after the system was reportedly involved in four ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Ancelotti says Mbappé 'not affected' by reports of investigation in Sweden

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says Kylian Mbappé “is not affected” by the Swedish media reports this week that said the France captain was the subject of a rape investigation

Sports - ABC News - October 18

Police investigate soldier's Army exercise death

Cpl Christopher Gill helped train fighters in Afghanistan as well as Ukrainian soldiers in the UK.

US investigates leak of Israel plan to attack Iran

The documents are said to describe satellite imagery showing Israel moving military assets.

FirstFT: Calls grow for investigation into Musk election giveaways

Also in today’s newsletter, Trump’s vulgar ramble and Boeing workers to vote on pay deal

World - Financial Times - October 21

DOD, FBI investigating suspected major intelligence leak

The Defense Department and the FBI are investigating what could be a significant intelligence breach about Israel's plans to strike Iran.

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO arrested on sex trafficking charges

The investigation involved whether the men sexually exploited and abused young men at parties they hosted in the U.S. and around the world, the sources said.

Veterans Dept. Investigating Acadia Healthcare for Insurance Fraud

Several federal agencies are investigating whether the large chain of psychiatric hospitals held patients without medical justification.

Health - The New York Times - October 18

Tesla Self-Driving System Will Be Investigated by Safety Agency

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was looking into what Elon Musk’s electric car company called the full self-driving system.

Tech - The New York Times - October 18

Case reopens into Wimbledon crash that killed two schoolgirls

Bereaved parents welcome new police investigation into a crash that killed two girls and injured 12.

Woman released after care home deaths arrest

Three elderly care home residents were found dead in Swanage, Dorset, on Wednesday.

Well-known Cambodian investigative journalist released on bail

A Cambodian investigative reporter who was charged with a criminal offense after exposing online scams and corruption has been released on bail

World - ABC News - October 24

Onions investigated as source of deadly E. coli outbreak

More fast food chains are removing raw onions from their menus after a deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's quarter pounder burgers. The parent company for Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC says ...

Missouri Investigating Google for Censoring Conservative Speech

Missouri’s Attorney General accused the tech giant of subverting conservative speech during the election.

Business - Inc. - October 25

La Liga and Real condemn Yamal racist abuse

Real Madrid and La Liga condemn racist abuse aimed at Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal during Saturday's El Clasico at the Bernabeu.

Big Ten investigating Spartans-Wolverines fight

Michigan State has contacted the Big Ten about the fight between the Spartans and Michigan players.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

FBI investigating ballot box fires in Oregon and Washington

The FBI is investigating fires that were deliberately set in drop ballot boxes in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. The sabotaging of ballots is something federal officials are warning ...

Politics - CBS News - October 28

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