A new study looks at how the mix of people on a company board can shape who becomes its chief executive. It builds on earlier work that said when more women sit on boards, a woman is more likely to be hired as CEO. The researchers split board diversity into three parts: variety, separation and
The Breakthrough Prize, launched by Silicon Valley leaders in 2012, awarded three Bay Area scientists for groundbreaking work in mathematics and physics. The ceremony, dubbed the “Oscars of Science, ” highlighted researchers who tackled long‑standing mysteries in their fields. UC Berkeley phys
Streaming changed the game for whodunits, and some shows ride that wave better than others. Hulu’s hit trio—Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez—turned a simple apartment-building murder podcast into a must-watch habit. Their chemistry feels fresh even when the script leans on inside jokes a
A major step in mental health treatment could be on the way as federal funding opens doors for studying psychedelic drugs. This move follows years of growing interest in substances like ibogaine, a plant-based compound used in some parts of the world to help with trauma and addiction. The push isn’t
Four Boston-based scientists walked away with top honors from an awards event that values breakthroughs more than Hollywood does. Held on a Saturday in Los Angeles, the ceremony recognizes discoveries that can take a decade or more to prove, unlike Oscars that focus only on the previous year’s films
The aircraft that carries the U. S. president is more than a fancy jet; it is a moving fortress that can stay airborne for hours, fight off threats, and keep its commander in charge even if the country is under attack. The secret behind this reliability lies in its engines, which have been chosen an
Pansies that were planted last fall look a bit weak after the recent warm spell. The first step is to move them out of direct sun. A spot that gets north or northeast light, or shade under a tree, will protect them from the heat. If you can shift the pots to a cooler area, trim some of the old
Kristen Faulkner, a cyclist from Homer, and Gus Schumacher, a skier from Anchorage, were honored this week as Pride of Alaska winners at the state’s Sports Hall of Fame Directors Awards. The award recognizes top athletes from across the state, and both Faulkner and Schumacher earned their spots in a
Cincinnati. com fans picked their top high‑school athletes for the week ending April 12, and the results were posted on April 17. Readers chose winners from baseball, softball, lacrosse, track and field, flag football, tennis, and volleyball. Each athlete can now download a digital certificate
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
