Bob Kerrey, who once led Nebraska as a U. S. senator and later served as its governor, has left the board of Monolith, a state‑based clean‑energy startup. The move follows the release of Department of Justice documents that show Kerrey met and emailed Jeffrey Epstein more than ten years ago. Kerr
Larry Summers, a long‑time Harvard economist and former university president, will leave his teaching role by the end of this academic year. The decision follows new government documents that detail a close association between Summers and the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, even after Epstei
Markisha Marie Williams grew up in East Tremont, dreaming of shoes that sparkle. Now, at 34, she runs a brand called M. Marie that has caught the eye of New York’s style crowd and even celebrities. Her new line, “Diamonds are Forever, ” drops in March. Williams says she always knew shoes were
Water is a precious resource, and scientists are working hard to make filters that can clean it faster and more reliably. One type of filter, called a nanofiltration membrane, is especially good at separating useful molecules from waste. The key to making these membranes work well lies in the tiny b
College officials say a recent forensic audit found no missing money and that the institution is still in “excellent fiscal condition” while building reserves, yet it also revealed serious failures in financial oversight that left trustees unaware of millions in transactions. The audit was ordered a
Renewable energy needs a way to store power that is cheap, safe and long‑lasting. Redox flow batteries can do this because they separate the amount of power from the amount of energy stored. They also last many cycles and are inherently safe. The key to a good flow battery is its membrane. The m
The new office for Imabari Shipbuilding’s Marugame site was finished in 2025. It covers 8, 489 square metres and is located on a former industrial plot that once stretched over 0. 88 km². Architects Yano Toshihiro and Eriko Aoyama, working with designer Rin Nishikawa, saw a chance to bring together
Investigators are using a new tool that can find the tiny radio waves from devices like pacemakers. The device, called a “signal sniffer, ” was made by former NSA hacker David Kennedy. He says the pacemaker Nancy Guthrie wears sends a Bluetooth signal every few minutes. Nancy, 84, vanished
Microplastics are tiny plastic pieces that are causing big problems in our environment. Scientists are working hard to find ways to break them down using a process called photocatalytic degradation. However, there is a big issue. There are no standard ways to test and compare these methods. This mak
A big city hospital tested a new way to help patients who have been hurt or scared. The plan is called Trauma‑Informed Care, or TIC for short. It says staff should treat everyone with care and avoid making them feel unsafe again. The hospital had a pilot program. They taught doctors, nurse
