Markus Baer, who heads executive education and teaches about how people behave in groups at Olin Business School, was named the Knight Family Professor on February 18. The ceremony happened in the Charles F. Knight Center, a building that already carries the Knights’ name. Baer shared that this tit
Latino kids in the U. S. face higher obesity rates than other groups, and a new program seeks to change that by meeting families where they are. The plan builds on the idea that people learn best when they see role models and get hands‑on practice, a concept known as Social Cognitive Theory. The cre
The Orion capsule carrying NASA’s Artemis II crew will re‑enter the atmosphere from its 10‑day lunar journey and splash down near San Diego. The re‑entry is scheduled for about 4:54 p. m. , when the craft will be roughly 400, 000 feet high. By 5:07 p. m. , it should land in the ocean roughly 50 to 6
The United States is fighting to keep its dollar‑backed stablecoins in the global spotlight. These digital coins let people use U. S. dollars anywhere, without a government hand, and they could keep the dollar dominant worldwide. But lawmakers are debating whether crypto companies can pay users for
The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has announced a fresh team aimed at making the crypto world easier to navigate. The task force, named for its focus on innovation, was set up by the commission’s chairman back in March. The group is led by Michael Passalacqua, who currently advises the
Scientists have wondered if giant structures built by advanced beings might exist far beyond our sight. A recent study led by a researcher at the University of Glasgow looks at two ideas that sound like science‑fiction: Dyson bubbles, which would cover a star with mirrors to harvest its energy; a
A new approach turns a common antioxidant into a multitasking enhancer for inverted perovskite solar cells, tackling the long‑standing clash between power output and longevity. The trick lies in adding reduced glutathione (GSH) to the device’s thin‑film layers. GSH acts on several levels: it creates
When stray cats grow too many, they can bring trouble to neighborhoods. They may bite, spread sickness, and cause noise. A smart way to stop this is called Trap‑Neuter‑Return (TNR). It works by gently catching a cat, taking it to a vet for surgery and shots, then letting the cat back home. TNR is
Aston Villa’s 23‑year‑old forward, Morgan Rogers, has become the talk of the summer transfer market. The English international’s sharp rise from a Championship side to Premier League stardom has drawn the attention of several top clubs. Rogers joined Villa Park in January 2024 for a reported £15
A fresh chief executive has taken the helm at Disney and is already making tough choices. The company plans to remove up to 1, 000 positions in the next few weeks, mainly from a recently merged marketing team. This move comes as Disney adjusts to slimmer earnings from its streaming services, w
