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News / Controversy
A 2006 science symposium attended by Stephen Hawking and linked to Jeffrey Epstein is facing renewed scrutiny. The event, held in the US Virgin Islands, is now under the microscope following the release of documents from the Epstein files....
News / Philanthropy
Novant Health has renamed its neuroscience institute the Deloris P. Jordan Neurosciences Institute in honor of Michael Jordan's mother, Deloris Jordan. This follows Michael Jordan's $10 million donation to Novant Health, aimed at supporting...
News / Education
Plano East Senior High School student Ananya Nagendra has been selected as a top 40 finalist in the 85th Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation's oldest and most prestigious science competition for high school students. She will compet...
Tech / AI
The rise of AI is impacting scientific publishing, with a surge in AI-generated content leading to concerns about fabricated citations and compromised research. This trend threatens the integrity of scientific literature and the peer-review...
Beauty / Skincare
Martha Stewart's Elm Biosciences has launched the A3O Elemental Night Cream, a nightly retinol treatment designed to renew, firm, and hydrate skin. Co-founded with Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali, the brand focuses on science-backed skincare. The nigh...
Health / Weight Loss
Wave Life Sciences (Nasdaq: WVE) has announced positive interim data from its Phase 1 INLIGHT trial of WVE-007 (INHBE), an investigational RNA medicine for treating obesity. The single-dose study demonstrated significant improvements in bod...
Business / Deals
Abbott (NYSE: ABT) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Exact Sciences (NASDAQ: EXAS) for approximately $23 billion. This acquisition will enable Abbott to lead in the fast-growing cancer diagnostics segments, enhancing early det...
Healthcare / M&A
Exact Sciences (EXAS) experienced a significant surge in stock value following reports that Abbott Laboratories (ABT) is considering acquiring the medical-testing company. This news has sparked considerable interest in the healthcare and in...
Healthcare / M&A
Exact Sciences (EXAS) stock experienced a significant surge following reports that Abbott Laboratories (ABT) is considering acquiring the medical-testing company.
Politics / Public Health
This article examines the increasing scrutiny of science in public policy, focusing on RFK Jr.'s controversial stances, the problematic use of the term 'gold standard science,' and the political transformation of actress Cheryl Hines. It ex...
Health / Biotech
Caribou Biosciences (NASDAQ:CRBU) is making strides in cancer treatment with its innovative allogeneic CAR-T cell therapies. Recent updates highlight the potential of these therapies in treating lymphoma and multiple myeloma, offering new h...
News / Research
Several universities have recently announced major investments in brain science and neurological research, addressing the increasing rates of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. These initiatives aim to advance...
Business / Biotech and Pharma
Novartis has announced its plan to acquire Avidity Biosciences for $12 billion in cash, marking a significant move to bolster its neuroscience pipeline and RNA therapeutics capabilities. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 20...
News / Biotech
Minerva Neurosciences (NERV) has secured up to $200 million in funding through a private placement to advance the development of roluperidone, a treatment for negative symptoms of schizophrenia. This significant financial boost aims to supp...
News / Finance
Minerva Neurosciences (NERV) has announced a private placement, securing up to $200 million to further the development of roluperidone, a treatment for schizophrenia. This funding aims to support a Phase 3 confirmatory trial and resubmissio...
Economics / Nobel Prize
The 2025 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel has been awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt for their work in explaining how innovation drives long-term economic growth. Their research h...
Science / Conservation
Jane Goodall, the world-renowned primatologist and conservationist, passed away this week at the age of 91. Her work transformed our understanding of chimpanzees and inspired countless individuals to protect the environment. This article ex...
Health / Biotech
MBX Biosciences (Nasdaq: MBX) has announced positive results from its Phase 2 Avail™ trial for canvuparatide, a once-weekly drug for treating chronic hypoparathyroidism (HP). The trial demonstrated a 63% responder rate at 12 weeks and a 79%...
Science / Energy
In a remarkable display of scientific ingenuity, Jackson Oswalt, a 12-year-old from Memphis, Tennessee, achieved nuclear fusion in his bedroom. This feat not only earned him a place in the Guinness World Records but also drew the attention...
Events / Festivals
The British Science Festival is set to illuminate Liverpool from September 10-14, 2025, with a vibrant fusion of science, art, and culture. This year’s festival, hosted in partnership with the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moor...
