Antibiotic Resistance Crisis: 1 in 6 Infections Now Untreatable, WHO Warns
The World Health Organization reports a sharp rise in antibiotic resistance, with 1 in 6 infections worldwide no longer responding to standard treatments.
Health, Science
Science
Education, Science
John Searle, Controversial Philosopher Who Challenged AI’s Limits, Dies at 93
John Searle, the influential philosopher known for the ‘Chinese Room’ argument against AI consciousness, has died at 93. His career ended in scandal after sexual harassment allegations.
Science, U.S. News
Cascadia Earthquake Could Unleash San Andreas Fault—Here’s What Scientists Fear
Scientists warn that a major Cascadia earthquake could trigger dangerous shaking along California’s San Andreas Fault, creating a compounded disaster scenario for the West Coast.
Health, Science
How Journalists Pick Which Health Studies to Trust—and Report
A New York Times health reporter reveals the rigorous criteria used to select which scientific studies make it into the news—and which don’t.
Environment, Science
Sea Turtles Rebound, Arctic Seals Slide: IUCN Red List Delivers Mixed News for Wildlife
The 2025 IUCN Red List reveals sea turtles are rebounding thanks to conservation efforts, while Arctic seals face growing threats from climate-driven sea ice loss.
Science
Math Meets Masterpiece: How Artists Are Turning Equations Into Emotion at the Bridges Conference
At the 2025 Bridges Conference, artists and mathematicians merged logic and creativity, showcasing stunning works where math becomes art.
Environment, Science
Bat Attacks Bird Midair: First-Ever Footage Reveals Night Sky Predator
For the first time, researchers have documented a bat catching and consuming a migratory bird in flight—challenging long-held assumptions about nocturnal food chains.
Environment, Science
American Science in Crisis: Trump Cuts Silence Labs, Cancel Climate Research, and Spark Nationwide Backlash
The Trump administration has cut over $5.5 billion in federal science funding since January 2025, ending critical climate and health research—prompting The New York Times to launch its ‘Lost Science’ series.
Science, Technology
Cornell’s Space Lab Grounded: Stop-Work Order Halts Pioneering Spacecraft Research Overnight
A sudden federal stop-work order has grounded Mason Peck’s innovative spacecraft research at Cornell, halting projects like chip-sized satellites and solar sails with no explanation.
Health, Science
Harvard Scientist Links Air Pollution to Infertility—Then Her Grant Vanished
Dr. Shruthi Mahalingaiah’s groundbreaking research tied air pollution to female infertility—until her federal grant was abruptly terminated without explanation.