The head of a major U. S. science organization recently warned that America’s research powerhouse is running on empty. After a year of chaotic changes in science funding and leadership, many experts feel uncertain about the future. Large numbers of skilled researchers have left the country, while th
Federal agencies have suddenly blocked nearly twenty-one million dollars in science grants at the University of California, Berkeley. The reason given? Some researchers did not tell the government about outside money they received, mostly from friendly countries like the United Kingdom, Australia, a
The United Nations is weighing how to keep a stabilizing force in Lebanon once the current peacekeeping mission ends. Recent months have seen rising tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border, making outside monitoring more urgent. The UN’s top leader recently shared three draft plans to replace the c
Peru is dealing with a growing crime problem that affects daily life as the country prepares for a presidential runoff this weekend. Trujillo, a major city, has seen a rise in gang violence, leaving families grieving. Small business owners face tough choices: pay criminals to stay open or risk losin
In a region of Ethiopia that has been closely watched by health researchers, the rate at which children under five die tells a story about both progress and ongoing challenges. From 2005 to 2019, data collected by a local surveillance system were examined to find out why children are still dying and
June 2 marks another day for a mix of actors, musicians and sports stars to celebrate their birthdays. One of the headline names is Awkwafina, who turns 38 and had a memorable stint hosting Saturday Night Live in 2018. Morena Baccarin, age 47, is also on the list; she recently appeared in a spin‑off
People with HIV who are on antiretroviral therapy can still have a varied reaction to COVID‑19 vaccines. Researchers studied this by looking at how active the immune system is before vaccination and whether that predicts how well the vaccine works. The study included several clinics across dif
Collemopsidium pelvetiae is a marine fungus that makes an unusual partnership. It links with two photosynthetic allies: the brown alga Pelvetia canaliculata and a cyanobacterium. Together they form a tripartite symbiosis that scientists are studying to learn more about how lichens develop in salty w
Hungary has secured a large sum from the European Union that could help lift its economy. The money will arrive in late 2026 and is expected to reduce the country’s debt and borrowing costs. Finance Minister Andras Karman said the new government will revise the 2026 budget to make it more realisti
In a recent nationwide survey, doctors who work closely with nurses were asked if they would help patients who want to end their own lives. The study looked at both nurse practitioners and registered nurses, trying to find out what makes them say yes or no. The results show that most nurses are not
