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4 space station fliers undock, head for Saturday splashdown
2025-08-08

4 space station fliers undock, head for Saturday splashdown

Crew 10 is the first NASA-sponsored crew that will land in the Pacific Ocean. All previous NASA Crew Dragon flights ended with splashdowns off the Florida...

OpenAI Bringing Back More Parasocial Version of ChatGPT After Users Scream and Cry That Their Robot Friend Got Taken Away
2025-08-08

OpenAI Bringing Back More Parasocial Version of ChatGPT After Users Scream and Cry That Their Robot Friend Got Taken Away

As with many AI enthusiasts, ChatGPT's fans have developed intense attachments to the "personalities" exhibited by each of the company's large language models (LLMs) — and as such, many were in a state of panic when the decision to switch between models like GPT-4o, 4.5, and others was abruptly taken away. As The Verge flags, OpenAI briefly kiboshed the model picker option from ChatGPT as part of the launch of GPT-5, its long-awaited new LLM, which essentially forced everyone to use the latest model whether they liked it or not. So unpopular was the decision to remove access to all previous [...]

2025-08-08

Apollo 13 moon mission leader James Lovell dies at 97 - AP News

Apollo 13 moon mission leader James Lovell dies at 97 AP NewsFamed Apollo 13 moon mission commander Jim Lovell dead at 97 Fox NewsTom Hanks Remembers Late Astronaut James Lovell, Who He Played in 'Apollo 13' People.comActing NASA Administrator Reflects on Legacy of Astronaut Jim Lovell NASA (.gov)Famed NASA astronaut and Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell has died at age 97 NPR

A 36 Billion Solar Mass Black Hole Detected Thanks To Gravitational Lensing
2025-08-08

A 36 Billion Solar Mass Black Hole Detected Thanks To Gravitational Lensing

Astronomers from Brazil and the UK have detected what could be the most massive black hole ever found. It's about 36 billion solar masses, which is a stunning 10,000 times more massive than Sagittarius A*, the monstrous supermassive black hole at the heart of the Milky Way. This behemoth is about 5 billion light-years away.

Clean energy is here. Getting it to EVs is not
2025-08-08

Clean energy is here. Getting it to EVs is not

The existing grid’s transmission capacity by as little as 3 to 13% would significantly reduce congestion.The post Clean energy is here. Getting it to EVs is not appeared first on Digital Journal.

For giant carnivorous dinosaurs, big size didn’t mean a big bite
2025-08-08

For giant carnivorous dinosaurs, big size didn’t mean a big bite

The biomechanics of dinosaur skulls say T. rex was the king of bite force.

Oddly viscous stars could be impersonating black holes
2025-08-08

Oddly viscous stars could be impersonating black holes

Calculations suggest stars that are very viscous could reflect gravitational waves and produce signals very similar to those produced by black holes

Scientists capture bridge of stray stars being sucked from one galaxy to another
2025-08-08

Scientists capture bridge of stray stars being sucked from one galaxy to another

Astronomers spot a rare stellar bridge in Abell 3667, revealing an aggressive galaxy merger and new clues about dark matter.

Chikungunya Virus Cases Swell in China — Here's What to Know About the Mosquito-Borne Disease
2025-08-08

Chikungunya Virus Cases Swell in China — Here's What to Know About the Mosquito-Borne Disease

Follow the current Chikungunya virus outbreak in China, and learn why the mosquito-borne disease is on the rise.

Starris and TRL11 announce partnership to deliver intelligent video payloads
2025-08-08

Starris and TRL11 announce partnership to deliver intelligent video payloads

Ontario, N.Y. — Starris: Optimax Space Systems (Starris), a leader in precision optics and monolithic optics systems, and TRL11, a leader in AI-enabled full-motion video capture and distribution for space, [...]The post Starris and TRL11 announce partnership to deliver intelligent video payloads appeared first on SpaceNews.

He Turned a Failed Moon Mission Into a Triumph
2025-08-08

He Turned a Failed Moon Mission Into a Triumph

James Lovell, the commander of Apollo 13 who helped turn a failed moon mission into a triumph of on-the-fly can-do engineering, has died. He was 97. Lovell died Thursday in Lake Forest, Illinois, NASA said in a statement on Friday. "Jim's character and steadfast courage helped our nation reach the...

Possible Planet Spotted Around Alpha Centauri A by NASA’s James Webb Telescope
2025-08-08

Possible Planet Spotted Around Alpha Centauri A by NASA’s James Webb Telescope

Astronomers found strong evidence that a gassy Jupiter-size world is orbiting Alpha Centauri A, one of three stars in the solar system closest to our own.

Out of This World Research: UGA Analyzes and Names New Meteorite
2025-08-08

Out of This World Research: UGA Analyzes and Names New Meteorite

A mysterious extraterrestrial visitor now has a permanent home and identity, thanks to University of Georgia researchers.

Game On: ‘Tiny Bookshop’ opens on Nintendo Switch and PC
2025-08-08

Game On: ‘Tiny Bookshop’ opens on Nintendo Switch and PC

Cozy games set in a bookshop, a museum, and a post office run by a tuxedo cat are playable now. Rick Damigella reports.

The White House is trying to change the conversation about Trump’s BLS scandal
2025-08-08

The White House is trying to change the conversation about Trump’s BLS scandal

President Donald Trump claims, without a shred of evidence, that the government’s premiere economic data operation nefariously engineered negative statistics “for political purposes.”

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in the Florida Everglades Is Testing Environmental Law
2025-08-08

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in the Florida Everglades Is Testing Environmental Law

Officials building a Florida detention center appear to be skipping environmental reviews made mandatory decades ago after a fight over an airport at the very same spot.

Hear Epstein accuser’s message to Trump on potential Maxwell pardon
2025-08-08

Hear Epstein accuser’s message to Trump on potential Maxwell pardon

Jeffrey Epstein accuser and key witness in Ghislaine Maxwell’s trial, Annie Farmer, speaks to CNN’s Kaitlan Collins about the impact the Trump administration’s handling of the trial has had on Epstein and Maxwell’s victims.

Scientists launch coordinated response to Trump’s attempt to wipe credible climate research off the record
2025-08-08

Scientists launch coordinated response to Trump’s attempt to wipe credible climate research off the record

Dozens of climate scientists responsible for authoring or contributing research to hundreds of peer-reviewed studies are launching a coordinated response to a Trump administration report that casts doubt on the severity of climate change authored by five researchers well-known for sowing doubt around the overwhelming scientific consensus.

Hollywood Minute: ‘The Batman Part II’ to begin filming next spring
2025-08-08

Hollywood Minute: ‘The Batman Part II’ to begin filming next spring

Updates on the next ‘Batman,’ ‘Supergirl,’ and ‘Wonder Woman’ movies, and Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan lead ‘The Thursday Murder Club.’ David Daniel reports.

Astronomers gather more clues about interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
2025-08-08

Astronomers gather more clues about interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS

The latest observations of 3I/ATLAS suggest it resembles comets from the outer reaches of our solar system, but may be smaller than initially estimated

Hubble Telescope gives us our best look yet at the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS (video, photo)
2025-08-08

Hubble Telescope gives us our best look yet at the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS (video, photo)

New Hubble Telescope imagery of the interstellar interloper comet 3I/ATLAS reveals a dusty coma and the beginning of a tail.

2025-08-08

Hubble Telescope gives us our best look yet at the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS (video, photo) - Space

Hubble Telescope gives us our best look yet at the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS (video, photo) SpaceHubble offers sharp new view of interstellar comet CNNAs NASA Missions Study Interstellar Comet, Hubble Makes Size Estimate NASA Science (.gov)Hubble Space Telescope Shows a Diffuse Glow Ahead of 3I/ATLAS Avi Loeb – MediumHarvard scientist warns interstellar object blasting toward Earth ‘may come to save – or destroy us’ Yahoo News Canada

3 More Sept. 11 Victims' Remains Are Identified
2025-08-08

3 More Sept. 11 Victims' Remains Are Identified

Three 9/11 victims' remains have been identified, officials said this week, as evolving DNA technology keeps making gradual gains in the nearly quarter-century-long effort to return the remains of the dead to their loved ones. New York City officials announced Thursday they had identified the remains of Ryan D. Fitzgerald,...

National Academies to fast-track a new climate assessment
2025-08-08

National Academies to fast-track a new climate assessment

Move comes in response to government’s questioning of climate science.

2025-08-08

Move over Mercury—Chiron is in retrograde: What even is Chiron? - Phys.org

Move over Mercury—Chiron is in retrograde: What even is Chiron? Phys.org

2025-08-08

Argentinians hooked on deep sea exploration livestream

An unmanned research vessel in the South Atlantic has gripped Argentina with its YouTube stream, attracting millions of views per day. The livestream is also sparking a national conversation about the defunding of the country’s science and research departments under President Javier Milei.

Simplified wrist mechanism gives robots a hand
2025-08-08

Simplified wrist mechanism gives robots a hand

A much simpler approach to wrist mechanisms taken by Yale researchers could give robots a way to handle more complicated movements.

Hubble Space Telescope takes best picture yet of the comet visiting from another solar system
2025-08-08

Hubble Space Telescope takes best picture yet of the comet visiting from another solar system

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured the best picture yet of a high-speed comet visiting our solar system from another star.

A mysterious substance on Mars might be an undiscovered mineral
2025-08-08

A mysterious substance on Mars might be an undiscovered mineral

Scientists have spotted a mysterious mineral on Mars that may be new to science — and could help reveal some Red Planet mysteries.

Trump Administration Doubles Bounty on Maduro
2025-08-08

Trump Administration Doubles Bounty on Maduro

The Trump administration is doubling to $50 million a reward for the arrest of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro, accusing him of being one of the world's largest narco-traffickers and working with cartels to flood the US with fentanyl-laced cocaine. "Under President Trump's leadership, Maduro will not escape justice and he...

2025-08-08

MD Anderson Research Highlights for August 7, 2025

*Promising targets for lung and pancreatic cancers as well as for cancer-associated weight and muscle loss*Insights into KRAS-mutated cancers, ovarian cancer and MDS*A new therapeutic strategy for HR+/HER2- breast cancer

OpenAI launches GPT-5, a potential barometer for whether AI hype is justified
2025-08-08

OpenAI launches GPT-5, a potential barometer for whether AI hype is justified

OpenAI on Thursday released the fifth generation of the artificial intelligence technology that powers ChatGPT, as AI is getting more closely scrutinized for what it can and should do.

A former FDA chief’s ‘brilliant’ move to test the agency’s commitment to making America healthy
2025-08-08

A former FDA chief’s ‘brilliant’ move to test the agency’s commitment to making America healthy

The former head of the US Food and Drug Administration is testing the Trump administration’s commitment to “Make America Healthy Again” with a challenge to crack down on some of the key ingredients in ultraprocessed foods.

Op-Ed: ‘Coral’ on Mars? Interesting, but with caveats.
2025-08-08

Op-Ed: ‘Coral’ on Mars? Interesting, but with caveats.

To bastardize the Fermi Paradox a bit – Would we know alien life if we saw it?The post Op-Ed: ‘Coral’ on Mars? Interesting, but with caveats. appeared first on Digital Journal.

‘She’d be screaming from the rooftops’: family of Virginia Guiffre speaks out on Maxwell prison treatment
2025-08-08

‘She’d be screaming from the rooftops’: family of Virginia Guiffre speaks out on Maxwell prison treatment

CNN’s Erin Burnett talks with the family of late Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking accusers, about President Trump’s handling of the Epstein case.

2025-08-08

Scientists Finally Explain Why Your Skin Wrinkles As You Age - ScienceAlert

Scientists Finally Explain Why Your Skin Wrinkles As You Age ScienceAlert

After Mount Vesuvius Demolished Pompeii, People Returned to Live Among the Ruins
2025-08-08

After Mount Vesuvius Demolished Pompeii, People Returned to Live Among the Ruins

Archaeologists are bringing to light a forgotten slice of Pompeiian history.

2025-08-08

ChatGPT users dismayed as OpenAI pulls popular models GPT-4o, o3 and more — enterprise API remains (for now)

OpenAI has announced GPT-5 will replace all models on ChatGPT. Many users are mourning the workhorse model.

Trump Orders Increased Federal Law Enforcement in DC
2025-08-08

Trump Orders Increased Federal Law Enforcement in DC

The White House said Thursday night that there will be increased presence of federal law enforcement in the nation's capital to combat crime for at least the next week, amid President Trump's suggestions that his administration could fully take over running the city , the AP reports. "Washington, DC is an...

Trump increasing federal law enforcement in DC beginning Thursday night
2025-08-08

Trump increasing federal law enforcement in DC beginning Thursday night

The Trump administration will increase the federal law enforcement presence in Washington, DC, starting Thursday night, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. It comes just days after a well-known former Department of Government Efficiency staffer was assaulted in DC.

Charges dropped against man accused of trying to abduct a child at a Georgia Walmart after surveillance video sows doubt
2025-08-08

Charges dropped against man accused of trying to abduct a child at a Georgia Walmart after surveillance video sows doubt

Charges have been dismissed against a man who was facing attempted kidnapping and other charges after a mother accused him of trying to grab her 2-year-old son from her at a Georgia Walmart, court records show.

2025-08-08

Avobis Bio seeks RMAT designation after primary analysis of clinical trial in Crohn's perianal fistulas

8 August 2025 - Avobis Bio LLC, a US-based clinical stage company developing implantable cell therapies, announced on Thursday that primary analysis of the STOMP-II clinical trial led to a request to ...

2025-08-08

Specialty Enzymes Market to Reach $9.2 Billion by 2029, Driven by Biotech Innovation and Public Funding

Delray Beach, FL, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a research report published by MarketsandMarkets, "Specialty Enzymes Market by Source (Microorganism, Plant, Animal), Type (Carbohydrases, Proteases, Lipases, Polymerases & Nucleases), Application (Pharmaceuticals, Diagnostics, Research & Biotechnology), Form & Region - Global Forecast to 2029".Specialty Enzymes Market Size & Growth2029 Market Size: $9.2 billion2024 Forecast: $6.1 billionForecast CAGR (2024 - 2029): 8.5%Top Segments: Source, Type, Application, RegionLeading Applications: Pharmaceuticals, Diagnostics, Research & BiotechnologyThe specialty enzymes market is on an accelerated growth path, propelled by public funding, expanding pharmaceutical demand, and rising applications in diagnostics and industrial processing. From funding initiatives like India's BIG scheme to booming protease demand and regional momentum in Asia Pacific, several forces are reshaping the future of enzyme technology.Learn more by downloading the PDF copy!Supportive Government Policies and Funding Drive InnovationGovernments across the globe are playing a pivotal role in driving biotechnological advancements through funding and incentives. These measures not only foster R&D but also promote the commercialization of innovative enzyme-based solutions across industries.European Union: The Horizon Europe program, with a staggering USD 103.6 billion budget for 2021–2027, places biotechnology at the heart of its research agenda. This commitment bolsters the development of cutting-edge enzyme applications for medical, agricultural, and industrial sectors.United States: The NIH allocated over USD 42.0 billion in 2022 for biomedical research. A portion of this investment is earmarked for biotech projects, including the creation of novel enzymes for therapeutic and industrial use.India: The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), under the Department of Biotechnology, is actively fueling innovation via programs like the Biotechnology ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

Israel Says It Will Retake Gaza City
2025-08-08

Israel Says It Will Retake Gaza City

Israel said early Friday that it plans to take over Gaza City in another escalation of its 22-month war with Hamas, the AP reports. The decision, taken after a late-night meeting of top officials, came despite mounting international calls to end the war and protests by many in Israel who...

2025-08-08

K36 Therapeutics' KTX-2001 IND application cleared by US FDA; company collaborates with Bayer for darolutamide supply

8 August 2025 - K36 Therapeutics Inc, a US-based privately held clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel, targeted therapies for cancers with unmet medical need, announced on Thursday tha...

Cognition (CGTX) Q2 Grant Income Jumps
2025-08-08

Cognition (CGTX) Q2 Grant Income Jumps

Technical charts show strong bearish signals, though long-term fundamentals remain intact, according to the analyst.

New executive order puts all grants under political control
2025-08-07

New executive order puts all grants under political control

All new funding on hold until Trump administration can cancel any previously funded grants.

2025-08-07

Floods unearth dinosaur tracks in Sandy Creek area - KVUE

Floods unearth dinosaur tracks in Sandy Creek area KVUEAcrocantho-what? This dinosaur's footprint was found in the Austin area after the July floods KUTDinosaur tracks may have been uncovered by Independence Day floods in Central Texas KXAN AustinDinosaur fossils possibly uncovered by TX floods MySAVolunteer helping residents after devastating flooding uncovers possible dinosaur tracks WWNY

ChatGPT's dark side: New report details alarming responses to teens seeking help
2025-08-07

ChatGPT's dark side: New report details alarming responses to teens seeking help

ChatGPT will tell 13-year-olds how to get drunk and high, instruct them on how to conceal eating disorders and even write a suicide letter if asked, according to new research from a watchdog group.

23 Charged in Deadly Skyscraper Collapse
2025-08-07

23 Charged in Deadly Skyscraper Collapse

State prosecutors in Thailand have formally indicted 23 individuals and companies on charges related to a Bangkok office building that collapsed after an earthquake , killing at least 92 people. The partially built high-rise, which was to house the new State Audit Office, was the only one in Thailand to completely...

2025-08-07

Two Vets Thought This Cat Was Deaf — They Were Wrong - The Dodo

Two Vets Thought This Cat Was Deaf — They Were Wrong The Dodo

Orbital Operations raises seed round for orbital vehicle using liquid hydrogen fuel
2025-08-07

Orbital Operations raises seed round for orbital vehicle using liquid hydrogen fuel

Startup Orbital Operations has raised a seed round of funding to work on a high-performance orbital transfer vehicle that uses liquid hydrogen fuel and can stay in orbit for years.The post Orbital Operations raises seed round for orbital vehicle using liquid hydrogen fuel appeared first on SpaceNews.

It's Staggeringly Easy for Hackers to Trick ChatGPT Into Leaking Your Most Personal Data
2025-08-07

It's Staggeringly Easy for Hackers to Trick ChatGPT Into Leaking Your Most Personal Data

OpenAI's ChatGPT can easily be coaxed into leaking your personal data — with just a single "poisoned" document. As Wired reports, security researchers revealed at this year's Black Hat hacker conference that highly sensitive information can be stolen from a Google Drive account with an indirect prompt injection attack. In other words, hackers feed a document with hidden, malicious prompts to an AI instead of manipulating it directly with a prompt injection, one of the most serious types of security flaws identified by researchers. ChatGPT's ability to be linked to a Gmail account allows it to rifle through your files, which [...]

Oldest black hole ever seen is 300 million times bigger than our sun
2025-08-07

Oldest black hole ever seen is 300 million times bigger than our sun

Don't let the 'Little Red Dot' fool you.The post Oldest black hole ever seen is 300 million times bigger than our sun appeared first on Popular Science.

Cornell chemists tackle climate change
2025-08-07

Cornell chemists tackle climate change

As the need to find climate change solutions becomes ever more urgent, Cornell chemists are leading the way with innovative and far-reaching discoveries, including better electric batteries, carbon capture technologies, renewable plastics and improvements in solar cells.

Students Find Hidden Fibonacci Sequence in Classic Probability Puzzle
2025-08-07

Students Find Hidden Fibonacci Sequence in Classic Probability Puzzle

Though the Fibonacci sequence shows up everywhere in nature, these young mathematicians were surprised to find it in the answer to a variation of the pick-up sticks problem⁠—a nearly two-century-old form of puzzle

August full moon 2025 rises this weekend: Here's how to see the stunning 'Sturgeon Moon'
2025-08-07

August full moon 2025 rises this weekend: Here's how to see the stunning 'Sturgeon Moon'

August's full Sturgeon Moon rises this weekend, days before the Perseid meteor shower hits its peak.

Commercial Space Federation (CSF) Welcomes AstroForge and IBX. as New Associate Members
2025-08-07

Commercial Space Federation (CSF) Welcomes AstroForge and IBX. as New Associate Members

August 7, 2025 – Washington, D.C.—The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) is pleased to welcome AstroForge and IBX. as new Associate Members. These forward-looking companies bring cutting-edge capabilities that will strengthen [...]The post Commercial Space Federation (CSF) Welcomes AstroForge and IBX. as New Associate Members appeared first on SpaceNews.

Astranis brings Anuvu satellites online as work to recover UtilitySat continues
2025-08-07

Astranis brings Anuvu satellites online as work to recover UtilitySat continues

Two small broadband satellites for Anuvu are ready for service after reaching geostationary orbit, manufacturer Astranis said Aug. 7 as work continues to raise another spacecraft that launched alongside them in December.The post Astranis brings Anuvu satellites online as work to recover UtilitySat continues appeared first on SpaceNews.

Ocean Sediments Might Support Theory That Comet Impact Triggered Younger Dryas Cool-off
2025-08-07

Ocean Sediments Might Support Theory That Comet Impact Triggered Younger Dryas Cool-off

Analysis of ocean sediments has surfaced geochemical clues in line with the possibility that an encounter with a disintegrating comet 12,800 years ago in the Northern Hemisphere triggered rapid cooling of Earth’s air and ocean. Christopher Moore of the University of South Carolina, U.S., and colleagues present these findings in the open-access journal PLOS One [...]The post Ocean Sediments Might Support Theory That Comet Impact Triggered Younger Dryas Cool-off appeared first on Astrobiology.

Helicopter Crashes Into Barge on Mississippi River
2025-08-07

Helicopter Crashes Into Barge on Mississippi River

Two people died when a helicopter crashed into a barge in the Mississippi River near East Alton, Illinois, on Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Cpl. Dallas Thompson of the Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed that the two inside the aircraft were killed and that there were no other reported...

2025-08-07

The aurora borealis could be visible in large parts of Canada this week: Here’s what to know - CTV News

The aurora borealis could be visible in large parts of Canada this week: Here’s what to know CTV NewsNorthern lights may be visible in these 18 states tonight Aug. 7-8 SpaceG1-G2 (Minor-Moderate) Watch Issued for 08-09 Aug 2025 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (.gov)Could northern lights appear in US this week? Geomagnetic storm could trigger auroras USA TodaySolar eruption from Earth-facing sunspot could trigger northern lights Aug. 8 (video) Space

Dartmouth NEXT in Action: Sonia Meytin '26
2025-08-07

Dartmouth NEXT in Action: Sonia Meytin '26

The Coulter Scholar researches female reproductive health across the gender spectrum.

Intuitive Machines Stock Slides On Q2 Earnings
2025-08-07

Intuitive Machines Stock Slides On Q2 Earnings

Intuitive Machines Inc (NASDAQ:LUNR) reported second-quarter financial results before the market open on Thursday. Here’s a look at the key details from the quarter.Q2 Results: Intuitive Machines reported second-quarter revenue of $50.31 million, missing analyst estimates of $67.07 million, according to Benzinga Pro. Total revenue was up 21% year-over-year, driven by growth across key programs. The company announced that it signed a purchase agreement to acquire space navigation and flight dynamics software company KinetX. Intuitive Machines noted that it ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

80-year-old ‘Superager’ brains operate like those of a 50-year old. Here’s why
2025-08-07

80-year-old ‘Superager’ brains operate like those of a 50-year old. Here’s why

Why does the brain of some people stay sharp into their 80s and beyond? An expert explains what 25 years of exploring the brain tissue of “SuperAgers” has...

2025-08-07

A New Cat Color Is Defying Genetic Expectations - yahoo.com

A New Cat Color Is Defying Genetic Expectations yahoo.com

Study reveals AI can secretly communicate and tell other models to be 'evil'
2025-08-07

Study reveals AI can secretly communicate and tell other models to be 'evil'

AI models may be plotting in ways we can't perceive. A new study reveals the potential for these systems to share hidden, possibly dangerous messages.

Novel Non-Opioid Analgesic May Offer Hope Amid U.S. Opioid Crisis
2025-08-07

Novel Non-Opioid Analgesic May Offer Hope Amid U.S. Opioid Crisis

A non-opioid analgesic, called ADRIANA, targets α2B-adrenoceptors. In early clinical trials, the compound relieved postoperative pain without opioid-related side effects. A U.S. Phase II trial is now planned, offering new hope for pain relief.The post Novel Non-Opioid Analgesic May Offer Hope Amid U.S. Opioid Crisis appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News.

Dangerous dreams: Inside internet’s ‘sleepmaxxing’ craze
2025-08-07

Dangerous dreams: Inside internet’s ‘sleepmaxxing’ craze

From mouth taping to rope-assisted neck swinging, a viral social media trend is promoting extreme bedtime routines that claim to deliver perfect sleep — despite scant medical evidence and potential safety risks. Influencers on platforms including TikTok and X are fueling a growing wellness obsession popularly known as “sleepmaxxing,” a catch-all term for activities and [...]The post Dangerous dreams: Inside internet’s ‘sleepmaxxing’ craze appeared first on Digital Journal.

2025-08-07

NASA Is Getting Fired Up About a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon

Placing an atomic energy source on the lunar surface is “not science fiction,” experts say, but does pose technical challenges.

In Iran, a Rare Execution of a Nuclear Scientist
2025-08-07

In Iran, a Rare Execution of a Nuclear Scientist

In a rare move, Iran has executed a top nuclear scientist accused of spying for Israel—exposing just how deeply foreign intelligence may have infiltrated one of the country's most sensitive programs, the New York Times reports. According to Iran's judiciary, Roozbeh Vadi worked at a sensitive nuclear facility and...

ASU, University of Michigan Launch Manufacturing Research Center
2025-08-07

ASU, University of Michigan Launch Manufacturing Research Center

The NSF Center for Digital Twins in Manufacturing is a collaboration between Arizona State University and the University of Michigan. Digital twin technology is used to monitor, analyze and improve system performance without disrupting operation.

Birds Found Thriving in a Very Large Commercial Forest in Maine
2025-08-07

Birds Found Thriving in a Very Large Commercial Forest in Maine

North America has lost an estimated 3 billion birds since 1970. But in a giant commercial forest landscape in Maine? The birds are thriving. "When we started this project, we expected to add to the pile of bad news... We were pleasantly surprised," says Tufts University Professor Michael Reed.

DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton Helps Release Rescued Endangered Sea Turtle Back into Atlantic Ocean at Coney Island
2025-08-07

DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton Helps Release Rescued Endangered Sea Turtle Back into Atlantic Ocean at Coney Island

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton joined the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society (AMSEAS), elected officials, and environmental leaders to release a rehabilitated Kemp's ridley sea turtle back into the Atlantic Ocean outside the New York Aquarium. The event celebrated the New York State Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) that helps protect and restore the health of the state's ocean and coasts.

Powering the Future: Meet Innovators Transforming America's Electric Grid
2025-08-07

Powering the Future: Meet Innovators Transforming America's Electric Grid

Argonne National Laboratory is developing next-generation energy solutions that strengthen U.S. energy independence and national security. By driving scientific innovation in energy storage, AI and grid resilience, Argonne is modernizing America's grid to ensure it is resilient, secure and capable of meeting future energy demands.

Op-Ed: This is what happens when you ask ChatGPT how tariffs impact US cost of living.
2025-08-07

Op-Ed: This is what happens when you ask ChatGPT how tariffs impact US cost of living.

Who wins this demolition derby?The post Op-Ed: This is what happens when you ask ChatGPT how tariffs impact US cost of living. appeared first on Digital Journal.

Alzheimer’s Pathology Reversed, Memory Restored with Lithium Compound in Mice
2025-08-07

Alzheimer’s Pathology Reversed, Memory Restored with Lithium Compound in Mice

Study shows that lithium plays an essential role in normal brain function and can confer resistance to brain aging and Alzheimer’s disease. Findings indicate lithium is depleted in the brain by binding to toxic amyloid plaques, revealing a new way Alzheimer’s may begin.The post Alzheimer’s Pathology Reversed, Memory Restored with Lithium Compound in Mice appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News.

2025-08-07

Freenome and Exact Sciences agree licensing deal for CRC blood test

7 August 2025 - Freenome Holdings Inc, a California-based biotechnology company pioneering an early cancer detection platform, announced on Wednesday an exclusive licence agreement with Wisconsin-base...

2025-08-07

Intas Pharmaceuticals and Accord BioPharma acquire UDENYCA (pegfilgrastim-cbqv)

7 August 2025 - India-based pharmaceutical company Intas Pharmaceuticals, in collaboration with its global subsidiaries operating under the Accord brand, announced on Thursday that it has enhanced its...

2025-08-07

FDA lifts pause on Valneva's chikungunya vaccine IXCHIQ for elderly, updates prescribing information

7 August 2025 - Vaccine company Valneva SE (Nasdaq:VALN) (Euronext Paris:VLA) announced on Thursday that the US Food and Drug Administration has lifted its recommended pause on the use of IXCHIQ in in...

2025-08-07

Jazz Pharmaceuticals' Modeyso approved by US FDA for H3 K27M-mutant diffuse midline glioma treatment

7 August 2025 - Ireland-based biopharma company Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq:JAZZ) announced on Wednesday that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval for Modeys...

Materials Science and Engineering Department – Faculty Meeting, 08/07/2025
2025-08-07

Materials Science and Engineering Department – Faculty Meeting, 08/07/2025

Materials Science and Engineering Department – Faculty Meeting Teams: Meeting ID: 221 724 639 085 6 Passcode: iB3Pb2cR | Dial in by phone +1 414-253-8850,,818413194#, 12:30 pm Purpose of Meeting: [...]The post Materials Science and Engineering Department – Faculty Meeting, 08/07/2025 appeared first on UWM REPORT.

2025-08-06

AI is helping cut down on plastic pollution with new 4× tougher polymer - Notebookcheck

AI is helping cut down on plastic pollution with new 4× tougher polymer NotebookcheckHigh-Throughput Discovery of Ferrocene Mechanophores with Enhanced Reactivity and Network Toughening ACS Publications

FACT FOCUS: RFK Jr.’s reasons for cutting mRNA vaccine not supported by evidence
2025-08-06

FACT FOCUS: RFK Jr.’s reasons for cutting mRNA vaccine not supported by evidence

Kennedy’s claim ignores how mRNA vaccines work, according to experts.

Scientists Crack Earth's Magnetic Field Puzzle
2025-08-06

Scientists Crack Earth's Magnetic Field Puzzle

Scientists have finally solved a billion year old mystery that explains how life on Earth survived its earliest and most vulnerable stages. Using powerful computer simulations, researchers have proved that our planet's completely liquid core could generate the magnetic field that acts as an invisible shield against deadly cosmic radiation. This groundbreaking discovery reveals that Earth has been protecting life far longer than previously thought, creating a safe haven where the first complex molecules could form and evolve without being destroyed by high energy particles from space.

2025-08-06

NASA’s Butch Wilmore retires from astronaut corps after spending 9 unexpected months in space - CTV News

NASA’s Butch Wilmore retires from astronaut corps after spending 9 unexpected months in space CTV NewsView Full Coverage on Google News

Cefic Publishes Position Paper on EU Bioeconomy Strategy, Calls for Industrial Bioeconomy Strategy
2025-08-06

Cefic Publishes Position Paper on EU Bioeconomy Strategy, Calls for Industrial Bioeconomy Strategy

On July 1, 2025, the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) announced a new position paper and five-point action plan that wil

Glacier Melt Uncovers Man Missing for 28 Years
2025-08-06

Glacier Melt Uncovers Man Missing for 28 Years

A 28-year-old mystery in Pakistan's Kohistan region has ended with the discovery of a missing man's body, preserved in ice. A shepherd recently came across the remains while traversing the Lady Valley. Not only was the body and its clothing seemingly unchanged, but a well-preserved ID card gave officials a...

Transfer talk: The latest around some big names in Europe
2025-08-06

Transfer talk: The latest around some big names in Europe

The transfer window doesn’t close for another few weeks, but with domestic league’s right around the corner, teams are taking shape and in the process of being finalized.German football expert Constantin Eckner joins World Sport’s Amanda Davies to discuss some of the biggest names and where they may be headed.

From boots to orbits: Army develops space skills amid growing battlefield reliance on satellites
2025-08-06

From boots to orbits: Army develops space skills amid growing battlefield reliance on satellites

The service is launching “40 Delta” military occupational specialty to build expertise in space domain operationsThe post From boots to orbits: Army develops space skills amid growing battlefield reliance on satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.

UC Irvine researchers find combination of natural compounds for brain cleaning
2025-08-06

UC Irvine researchers find combination of natural compounds for brain cleaning

Treatment removes harmful protein buildup associated with Alzheimer’s disease

F.D. Flam: Too many scientific ‘discoveries’ get discredited
2025-08-06

F.D. Flam: Too many scientific ‘discoveries’ get discredited

It’s not a good look for science when the most hyped, heavily marketed, and supposedly transformative discoveries are later discredited. Among the more spectacular cases were claims that a team of scientists had discovered fossilized Martian life in a meteorite, and that spores found in amber and salt crystals had been revived after lying dormant for millions of years. Last month, the research ...

Global Entry enrollment returns to OKC airport Aug. 19–21
2025-08-06

Global Entry enrollment returns to OKC airport Aug. 19–21

OKC travelers can enroll in Global Entry at the airport Aug. 19–21 to speed up international reentry and access TSA Precheck.The post Global Entry enrollment returns to OKC airport Aug. 19–21 first appeared on The Journal Record.

Manipulate the power of the Infinity Stones with 42% savings on the Lego Marvel Infinity Gauntlet set
2025-08-06

Manipulate the power of the Infinity Stones with 42% savings on the Lego Marvel Infinity Gauntlet set

The incredibly detailed and stunning-looking Lego Marvel Infinity Gauntlet set has a massive 42% off at Amazon.

Rapid Response Fund takes aim at emergent threats to feline health
2025-08-06

Rapid Response Fund takes aim at emergent threats to feline health

The Rapid Response Fund was designed to have a streamlined review process that enables researchers to access funding within weeks — ideal for fast-moving infectious diseases.

George Clooney is ‘Jay Kelly’
2025-08-06

George Clooney is ‘Jay Kelly’

Megastar Clooney plays a megastar actor, Lady Gaga tops the VMA nominations, and Brendan Fraser finds a ‘Rental Family.’ David Daniel has today’s Hollywood Minute.

Tea app hacked as women's photos, IDs & even DMs leaked online
2025-08-06

Tea app hacked as women's photos, IDs & even DMs leaked online

Dating safety app Tea suffered a breach of its own, compromising selfies, photo identification, and images from posts, comments, and direct messages within the app.

2025-08-06

AI Chatbots Can Run With Medical Misinformation, Study Finds, Highlighting the Need for Stronger Safeguards

A new study by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai finds that widely used AI chatbots are highly vulnerable to repeating and elaborating on false medical information, revealing a critical need for stronger safeguards before these tools can be trusted in health care.

A Long-Running Gender Barrier Will Finally Be Broken
2025-08-06

A Long-Running Gender Barrier Will Finally Be Broken

Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves. Pawol will work the bases in Saturday's doubleheader at Truist Park and the plate on Sunday, MLB said Wednesday. Pawol, a 48-year-old...

Mississippi Attorney Serves NASA and the Nation
2025-08-06

Mississippi Attorney Serves NASA and the Nation

Before Nathan Jermyn could dig into the legal frameworks at NASA, he had to answer a different call. Jermyn participated in a one-day orientation in the summer of 2023 to begin work as an attorney-advisor supporting NASA’s Stennis Space Center and the NASA Shared Services Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. However, the Biloxi, Mississippi, [...]