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White House Plan Calls for NOAA Research Programs to Be Dismantled
A Trump administration budget proposal would essentially eliminate one of the world’s foremost Earth sciences research operations.The New York Times - 1d -
Small Language Models Are the New Rage, Researchers Say
Larger models can pull off a wider variety of feats, but the reduced footprint of smaller models makes them attractive tools.Wired - 2d -
5 Takeaways From New Research About A.D.H.D.
Scientists who study the condition are wrestling with some fundamental questions about the way we define and treat it.The New York Times - 1d -
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer dies at 83
Former Cincinnati Reds star and member of the World Series team, Tommy Helms died at the age of 83.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Share of domestic postgraduate researchers hits record low in England
Cuts to PhD funding have caused UK student intake to shrink, data showsFinancial Times - 2d -
'Dazed and Confused' actor Nicky Katt dies at 54
Actor Nicky Katt, best known for roles in popular indie film “Dazed and Confused” and show “Boston Public,” has died at 54.NBC News - 1d -
Don Mischer, Emmy-winning director and live-TV virtuoso, dies at 85
From Super Bowl to political convention, Don Mischer mastered awe. The renowned director has died at 85.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Mario Vargas Llosa, Peruvian author and Nobel literature laureate, dies at 89
Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate and a giant of Latin American letters, died Sunday.NBC News - 21h -
Former NCAA woman of year dies in plane crash
Karenna Groff, a former MIT soccer player named the 2022 NCAA woman of the year, died Saturday, along with members of her family, in a plane crash in upstate New York.ESPN - 1d -
Siemens Executive and His Family Died in Hudson River Helicopter Crash
Agustín Escobar and Mercè Camprubí Montal, both executives from Spain, died on Thursday in a crash near New York City along with their three children and the pilot.The New York Times - 2d -
Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate, dies at 89
Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel literature laureate and a giant of Latin American letters for many decades, has died, his son said SundayABC News - 1d -
Kyren Lacy dies at 24: Former LSU WR, NFL Draft hopeful led the Tigers in receiving TDs in 2024
Lacy died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound while leading police on a pursuitCBS Sports - 1d -
Octavio Dotel, former MLB pitcher, dies in Dominican nightclub roof collapse
Former MLB players Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco died after the roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed during a performance by merengue singer Rubby Pérez.CBS News - 4d -
Lucy Markovic, who competed in 'Australia's Next Top Model,' dies at 27
Model Lucy Markovic, who began her career on 'Australia's Next Top Model,' died after a 'brave battle' with a rare brain condition, her management team announced. She was 27.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
British man, 63, dies after falling at Roman aqueduct in Spain
Unnamed tourist fell from viewing platform overlooking the historic structure in Segovia, authorities say . A 63-year-old British man has died after falling from a viewing platform overlooking the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Officials: Ex-LSU WR Lacy died in apparent suicide
Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy, who was found dead Saturday night in Houston, died in an apparent suicide in his car while being pursued by authorities, according to a Harris County sheriff's ...ESPN - 1d -
The Trump Administration Is Turning Science Against Itself
In addition to firing researchers and pulling funds, the Trump administration is also inverting science.Wired - 4d -
The Trump Administration Is Turning Science Against Itself
In addition to firing researchers and pulling funds, the Trump administration is also inverting science.Wired - 4d -
This Famous Physics Experiment Shows Why the Government Should Support ‘Useless’ Science
Basic research often pays huge dividends—but that’s not why we do it.Wired - 3d -
NHS signs deal with Scancell in ambitious skin cancer trial
Move comes as government seeks to boost UK’s standing as drugs research leaderFinancial Times - 1d -
Alice Tan Ridley, 'America's Got Talent' singer and Gabourey Sidibe's mother, dies
Alice Tan Ridley, a singer who shared her powerful vocals on 'America's Got Talent' and was the mother of Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe, has died. She was 72.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
A new start after 60: I had a breakdown, the old me died – and I cried for the first time in my life
David Williams lost his mother, his marriage fell apart and he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. But it took one more blow to bring him to tears. David Williams was 17 when his mother died of ...The Guardian - 1d -
Ex-LSU receiver Kyren Lacy died in an apparent suicide during a police chase, authorities say
Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy has died at age 24 in an apparent suicide in his car while being pursued by authorities in Houston, according to a Harrison County sheriff’s report released Sunday.NBC News - 21h -
Blood test could detect Parkinson’s disease before symptoms emerge
Researchers behind test using biomarkers say it could ‘revolutionise’ early diagnosis of disease. Researchers have developed a simple and “cost-effective” blood test capable of detecting ...The Guardian - 2d -
Science Says the Happiest People Choose All 3 of These Things
Research shows there are three huge sources of happiness in our lives—and in good news for entrepreneurs, they’re all connected.Inc. - 2d -
Want to Raise Successful Kids? Science Says Let Them Watch You Argue
As long as you resolve the conflict in a constructive way, research shows it’s good for your kids in the long term.Inc. - 1d -
Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend
A leading Alzheimer’s research project is in jeopardy if it can’t get funding. And a U.K. city is dealing with a trash pileup — and “cat-size” rats.NBC News - 1d -
Man dies in house explosion as multiple properties ruined
The blast in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, has destroyed homes and led to evacuations on Saturday evening.BBC News - 1d -
Transcript: Dr. Peter Marks on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 13, 2025
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Dr. Peter Marks, former head of FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with ...CBS News - 1d -
Transcript: Dr. Peter Marks on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 13, 2025
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Dr. Peter Marks, former head of FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with ...CBS News - 1d -
Joseph Boskin, Scholar of Humor and April Fool’s Prankster, Dies at 95
To oblige an eager reporter, he invented a story about the holiday’s origin. He didn’t realize it would turn out to be his “Andy Warhol moment.”The New York Times - 3d -
Robert W. McChesney, Who Warned of Corporate Media Control, Dies at 72
In over a dozen books, he explored the failures of journalism and the internet, blaming capitalism and calling for the nationalization of Facebook and Google.The New York Times - 3d -
Ted Kotcheff, 'First Blood' and 'Weekend at Bernie's' director, dies at 94
Ted Kotcheff, whose long career included directing 'First Blood,' 'Weekend at Bernie's,' 'Wake in Fright' and 'North Dallas Forty' and executive producing 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,' has ...Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Rick Levine, Who Gave Commercials Cinematic Flair, Dies at 94
An award-winning director, he created ads for brands like Diet Pepsi (starring Michael J. Fox) by bringing a Hollywood sensibility to the small screen.The New York Times - 2d -
Jamaican reggae artist Max Romeo dies aged 80
Musician best known for tracks such as Chase the Devil and War Ina Babylon rose to fame in the 1960s. Max Romeo, the influential Jamaican reggae artist best known for tracks such as Chase the Devil ...The Guardian - 2d -
Idaho autistic teen has died after police shooting, family says
Victor Perez, a 17-year-old autistic teen with cerebral palsy, was shot nine times by Pocatello police officers in Idaho.CBS News - 2d -
Idaho teen with autism dies after controversial police shooting
Last week, Idaho police shot 17-year-old Victor Perez who had autism and cerebral palsy and was holding a knife in his grandfather's yard. On Saturday, Perez was taken off life support. Andres ...CBS News - 2d -
Irmgard Furchner, Secretary at a Hub of Nazi Atrocities, Dies at 99
Her work for the commandant of a concentration camp in German-occupied Poland led to her conviction as an accessory to more than 10,000 murders.The New York Times - 1d -
Jean Marsh, Actress Who Co-Created ‘Upstairs, Downstairs,’ Dies at 90
She not only helped develop the hit 1970s show, but also acted in it, and had a decades-long career in film, TV and theater.The New York Times - 1d
