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U.K. PM Axes Science Agency, Names New Education Secretary
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham appointed Lucy Powell as education secretary and confirmed the merger of the science department with business and trade portfolios in his new Cabinet.
AAUP Denounces Politician, Donor “Extortion” of Universities
The AAUP released a report accusing donors and government officials of using financial pressure to force universities to cede autonomy over governance, hiring, and curriculum decisions.
Delaying Social Security reform raises risks for bond markets and the economy, research finds
Research warns that delaying Social Security reform risks fiscal crisis, higher borrowing costs, and economic strain as the program’s trust fund faces depletion in the early 2030s.
Fidelity says 2026 retirees may spend $185,500 on healthcare. One category may push those costs higher
Fidelity estimates 2026 retirees will spend an average of $185,500 on healthcare in retirement, up 7.5% from the prior year, driven by rising costs and increased medical service utilization.
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Space jam: astronomers detect ‘raspberry sugar’ on dust cloud in Milky Way
Astronomers detected erythrulose, a natural sugar found in raspberries, in a dust cloud near the Milky Way’s center, suggesting life-building compounds form in interstellar space.
Ancient DNA analysis reveals Wiltshire’s Upton Lovell Shaman was a woman
Ancient DNA analysis has revealed that the Upton Lovell Shaman, a 4,000-year-old Bronze Age individual long depicted as male, was actually female, challenging assumptions about gender roles in prehistoric metalworking.
Tiny plastics in drinking water may be making dangerous bacteria stronger
Nanoplastics in drinking water may strengthen harmful bacteria and make them more resistant to disinfectants, potentially complicating water treatment processes, according to new research.
“Silly sprinklers” help scientists finally solve Feynman’s famous sprinkler mystery
Researchers have solved Feynman’s decades-old sprinkler mystery using colorful lawn sprinklers, finding that water momentum drives rotation in both forward and reverse modes.
Terraforming Mars may be more realistic than scientists once thought
Scientists now view terraforming Mars as legitimate research worthy of study, with recent technological advances in launch costs, synthetic biology, and climate modeling making the concept more feasible than previously believed.
NASA’s James Webb catches a supermassive black hole feeding
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured detailed images showing how gas flows from a galaxy’s outer regions into a supermassive black hole, revealing a previously unseen feeding mechanism.
Earth’s biggest volcanic event transformed an entire oceanic plate
Scientists discovered that a massive ancient volcanic event beneath the Ontong Java Plateau not only built underwater terrain but fundamentally altered the oceanic plate’s structure and chemical composition.
The mysterious hum heard around the world may finally have an explanation
Researchers investigating a mysterious humming sound reported globally for decades suggest it may stem from low-frequency tinnitus rather than external sources for most people experiencing it.
A tiny universe in a bottle reveals clues to the origins of life
A Sydney PhD student created cosmic dust in a laboratory bottle by simulating stellar conditions, revealing chemical pathways for life’s building blocks before Earth formed.
Greetings from Jerusalem, whose holy sites host some of the oldest colonies of nesting swifts
Common swifts have nested in Jerusalem’s holy sites for thousands of years, adapting to coexist with humans. The ancient birds now face threats from modern construction and regional conflict.
Butterfly city blooms in shadow of Hull’s office blocks
A wildlife initiative in Hull city centre has created a “mini meadow” where ten butterfly species have been spotted breeding among grass and wildflowers on Land Registry property near a shopping centre.
ADHD and periods: Are my hormones making my symptoms worse?
A study by London universities examines whether menstrual cycles worsen ADHD symptoms in women, with participants reporting difficulty concentrating and increased impulsivity during certain times of their cycle.