Scientists and lawmakers are raising alarms after learning that a massive network of ocean sensors—built over years at a cost of $386 million—could be dismantled by 2027. The system, made up of more than 900 instruments spread across coastal waters from Oregon to Greenland, has spent the last decade
For years, the U. S. has let scientists—not politicians—decide where federal research dollars go. That system helped build lifesaving medicines, top-tier universities, and a strong tech industry. Now, a new government policy wants to change that. Instead of scientists picking the best projects, poli
A fresh plan is shaping up between the United States and Iran, aiming to bring in $300 billion of private money. More than half of that amount has already been pledged by companies from the U. S. , Gulf Arab states, Asia, South America and Africa. The money is meant to spark investment in Iran’s ene
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences just landed a $2. 6 million grant to grow its seven-to-eight-year M. D. /Ph. D. track—the only one like it in the state. Over five years, the cash will let the program bring in more students faster than before. Instead of taking just two to four studen
Every year, students in Charleston learn how to build robots that swim underwater. Their toolkit includes PVC pipes, wires, and small motors to craft gadgets that can navigate pools and race against other schools. The program started small but now has three times as many participants as it did a few
Emma Scales had big dreams when she chose science as her path. Growing up near the coast in New Jersey, she loved the ocean and decided to study how tiny living things inside fungi can help food grow better. Now studying as a PhD student at Cornell University, she’s seen firsthand how research labs
Nick Reiner’s life has taken a dark turn since his parents’ shocking deaths late last year. Now 32, he stands accused of killing his mother and father in their California home—an act he insists he didn’t commit. As his criminal trial looms, Reiner faces a new hurdle: accessing money he says he’s owe
The art scene today feels like a tightrope walk. Many pieces are bought as investments, inequality runs deep, and small galleries often shut down. Artists themselves see these problems clearly. In early 2025 a British filmmaker wrote that art should help us dream new worlds, not just mirror the pres
A recent shift in Texas politics has sparked worry among Republican strategists. When former President Donald Trump threw his support behind Attorney General Ken Paxton, a long‑time state senator lost the primary runoff. This upset moved Texas from a likely Republican seat to one that could lean Dem
A change in leadership is on the horizon for Romania after President Nicusor Dan announced a new prime‑minister candidate. Adrian Vestea, 52, who runs the local council in Brașov and belongs to a liberal party, was named after Eugen Tomac, an independent who had aimed for a technocratic cabinet but
