Adam Silver, a former lawyer who grew up in Rye, New York, entered the NBA as a junior staffer in 1992. He moved quickly through roles—from special assistant to chief of staff, then president of NBA Entertainment—before becoming commissioner in 2014. Over the last decade, he has guided basketball in
Science often takes center stage in national debates, but its funding remains a hot topic. One recent space mission showed how science can bring people together, even when politics pull them apart. Instead of cutting funds for research, leaders should support programs like NASA’s moon missions. Afte
Science Corp isn't diving into brain surgery just for the thrill. The company plans to place a tiny sensor on a human brain during an already scheduled operation. The 520-electrode chip, no bigger than a pea, will rest on the brain's surface, recording activity without digging deep. This isn't a sci
Adams Street Partners just pulled in $7. 5 billion for its third private credit fund, proving that big money still trusts this niche even when markets wobble. Unlike traditional bank loans, private credit skips public markets entirely, offering loans directly to companies—usually in the middle of th
Adult body weight can change a lot after we finish growing up. When women gain a lot of weight, the chance that they will develop breast cancer after menopause goes up. On the other hand, having a first pregnancy at a younger age seems to lower that risk. Researchers followed 48, 417 women from the
Science now shows that cancer isn’t just bad luck—it’s often the result of how we live. Our bodies handle threats every day, but modern habits can accidentally feed disease instead of fighting it. Five key systems keep cancer in check, but they break down when stress piles up, food choices go wrong,
Science fiction can feel like a maze for first-timers. The genre often throws big ideas at viewers without much help. Shows like The Expanse or Westworld assume you already know the rules of their worlds. That’s tough if you’re just dipping your toes in. But one show changed that game. Thirteen yea
Adolescence isn’t just another crime show—it’s a bold experiment in storytelling that strips away the usual drama to show raw, painful truths. Set in the UK, the four-hour series follows Jamie, a 13-year-old boy accused of killing his classmate Katie. But unlike typical thrillers, it doesn’t rely on
Adults who have learning difficulties often face big problems when it comes to joining new medical studies that try to match treatments to a person’s genes and lifestyle. These studies could help everyone, especially those who normally get less fair care. But the rules about whether a person w
Adobe’s chief financial officer has reshaped the company’s money‑handling team into a high‑tech laboratory, using artificial intelligence to speed up and sharpen every step. The new system blends strict data rules with smart algorithms, letting finance, IT, and security share a single leader so new
