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At NIH, a power struggle over institute directorships deepens
1 February 2026 @ 12:15 pm
The research agency has 27 institute and center directors. Will those roles become politicized?
Fungus could be the insecticide of the future
1 February 2026 @ 12:00 pm
Plant chemicals made more potent by insect pests are detoxified by the fungus.
Research roundup: 6 cool stories we almost missed
31 January 2026 @ 11:13 pm
A lip-syncing robot, Leonardo's DNA, and new evidence that humans, not glaciers, moved stones to Stonehenge
A cup of coffee for depression treatment has better results than microdosing
31 January 2026 @ 12:19 pm
The effect of microdosing have been overstated, at least when it comes to depression.
The TV industry finally concedes that the future may not be in 8K
30 January 2026 @ 11:09 pm
With virtually no content and limited benefits, 8K TVs were doomed.
ICE protester says her Global Entry was revoked after agent scanned her face
30 January 2026 @ 10:36 pm
Global Entry and Precheck revoked three days after incident, court filing says.
TrumpRx delayed as senators question if it's a giant scam with Big Pharma
30 January 2026 @ 10:25 pm
The website is delayed as senators seek answers from health department watchdog.
AI agents now have their own Reddit-style social network, and it's getting weird fast
30 January 2026 @ 10:12 pm
Moltbook lets 32,000 AI bots trade jokes, tips, and complaints about humans.
Here's why Blue Origin just ended its suborbital space tourism program
30 January 2026 @ 9:50 pm
"This program has laid the groundwork for our company's future success."
FCC aims to ensure "only living and lawful Americans" get Lifeline benefits
30 January 2026 @ 7:28 pm
Alleging fraud in California, Carr proposes making enrollment stricter nationwide.