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Skeleton of the world’s rarest marine mammal preserved by digital imaging
The reconstruction of the vaquita, whose numbers barely reach double figures in the wild, is designed to help research and conservation efforts Scientists have created a digital reconstruction of the world’s most endangered marine mammal, preserving its anatomy in three dimensions to ...
‘It’s not science, it’s coercion’: health experts decry RFK Jr order on hantavirus quarantine
Kennedy overrides CDC order saying an American who came into contact with hantavirus can self-quarantine The Trump administration is employing “authoritarian” and “unconstitutional” quarantine measures for at least one person who came into contact with a hantavirus patient, health law experts say. ...
Opinion: Why the space in ‘health care’ matters
When STAT polled our readers on ‘health care’ vs. ‘healthcare,’ about 60% of our readers voted for one word.
Opinion: STAT readers debate blue zones, open-access publishing fees, and more
According to STAT's source item, Opinion: STAT readers debate blue zones, open-access publishing fees, and more, Keep those letters coming! The development sits in VINI's Science file for readers following research, health, climate, space, medicine, and scientific institutions. The original report is ...
Africa CDC chief says continent needs to invest own funds in Ebola response, vaccine
African officials must step up financing to respond and develop vaccines for the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
Here's why the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool went green so fast
The reflecting pool turned an interesting shade of green awfully fast. Here is why.
STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.
This plant extract can make a lethal drug cocktail. Can it also treat opioid addiction?
The U.S. will begin to test kratom for its potential to treat opioid disorder. In California, a complaint targets a business accused of violating kratom restrictions.
‘Termination shock’: trust our expert warnings on geoengineering’s planetary risks | Raymond Pierrehumbert, Julia Slingo, Michael Mann and Valerie Masson-Delmotte
Do we really want to play dice with our planet? A series in the Guardian recently declared “it’s time to talk about geoengineering.” So let’s talk about it. And let us start with some simple truths about this cluster of techno-optimistic “quick ...
New research links prenatal exposure to Pfas to later development of PMOS
Study suggests exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ may be a main driver of disease, formerly called PCOS, authors say New research for the first time links prenatal exposure to Pfas “forever chemicals” with the development of polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) later in ...
‘The purpose of the rule is fascism’: scientists fight back against planned Trump research cuts
Stand Up for Science founder says proposal to control how grants are spent would ‘dismantle US science ecosystem’ While waiting to board her flight home at Ronald Reagan Washington national airport recently, Colette Delawalla was reviewing a list of possible impacts from ...
Kidney cancer rates near Pfas factory in Lancashire a ‘major source of concern’
Experts cast doubt on conclusion of government-funded study of factory emitting forever chemicals near Blackpool Questions have been raised about the conclusions drawn by a government-funded study into kidney cancer rates near a factory linked to forever chemicals near Blackpool. Pfoa, a ...
My trip to meet the scientists trying to refreeze the Arctic
In this week’s newsletter: The melting of the Arctic’s summer sea ice is the most visible upshot of the climate crisis. Refreezing it might be a long shot – but do drastic times call for drastic measures? • Don’t get Down to ...
New hope in treating Huntington’s disease and a report card on RFK Jr.’s promises
This week on "The Readout LOUD" podcast: new hope in treating Huntington's disease and a report card on RFK Jr.'s promises. Listen now.
STAT+: Eli Lilly ends 340B drug discounts to some hospitals for failing to provide claims data
Making good on its threat, Eli Lilly has begun eliminating mandated price breaks to a few dozen hospitals that participate in a federal drug discount program.
STAT+: FDA advisory panel endorses Moderna mRNA flu vaccine that was subject of controversy
A panel of advisers to FDA gave its endorsement to a seasonal mRNA flu vaccine that was developed by Moderna and that earlier this year became the subject of controversy.
STAT+: CMS recalculates Medicare Advantage star ratings again, adding more volatility to program
Medicare Advantage plans that receive four out of five stars or better get bonus payments, which have ballooned to $16 billion this year.
Opinion: Maternity deserts aren’t accidents. They’re the result of a design flaw
Shrinking fertility should mean less strain on doctors. But nearly half of U.S. counties lack a practicing obstetrician or gynecologist.
Opinion: STAT+: The real work for making dramatic gains against pancreatic cancer is just beginning
The co-founders of Darwin Health write that the real work for making dramatic gains against pancreatic cancers is just beginning.
Tennessee pharmacies sell potent ivermectin, led by anti-vaccine doctor who’s taken ‘bucketloads’
Tennessee pharmacies are selling potent versions of the antiparasitic drug ivermectin, led by an anti-vaccine doctor who’s taken "bucketloads."
Federal grant delays could jeopardize essential disability services, research
Disability researchers across the country worry about their jobs, and the future of their institutions, as a delay in issuing federal grants drags on.
STAT+: In pancreatic cancer, Patrick Soon-Shiong makes promises he has not kept
A wide gap exists between what Patrick Soon-Shiong says his cancer drugs can achieve and what they actually do, STAT's Adam Feuerstein writes.
Six of the biggest health news stories today
High-end infant formula scrutiny, the spread of synthetic opioids, and more health news from Morning Rounds
How many Americans can afford high-quality health care? A new poll finds the number has fallen
A new poll shows only about half of U.S. adults could afford their health care and had access to quality care last year.
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an FDA review of Moderna’s flu shot, J&J’s focus on cancer, and more
Johnson & 038; Johnson has no plans to enter the booming obesity market, opting instead to focus on diseases such as cancer
STAT+: Shingles vaccine may lower dementia risk, new study finds
Nursing home residents who received at least one dose of shingles vaccine were 24 percent less likely to develop dementia, a new study found.
STAT+: Cambrian’s experimental longevity drug mimics exercise
What Soon-Shiong has delivered, Encanta's RSV antiviral, and other biotech news from The Readout
STAT+: Do wearables actually help people with cardiovascular disease?
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: A look at what researchers found about if using wearables help people with cardiovascular diseases, and more.
Ebola cases increase almost 40% in a week as death toll passes 200
Ebola cases have increased almost 40% in a week in the current outbreak in Congo and Uganda as the death toll passes 200.
Notes from the Field: Case of Legionnaires Disease Associated with a Home Device Used to Mix Powdered Infant Formula - United States, 2025
This report describes a case of Legionnaires disease in an infant who drank formula prepared using a formula mixing device and tap water.
Notes from the Field: Initial Public Health Response to a Measles Outbreak in a Close-Knit West Texas Community - January−February 2025
This report describes the public health response to a measles outbreak in a Texas community.
Opinion: AI’s growing appetite for power is a public health issue. Here’s a fix
“AI is creating a new and largely overlooked strain on something fundamental to health,” write Sten H. Vermund and Patricia J. Kissinger.
New infant botulism outbreak puts fancy formulas under scrutiny
A new infant botulism outbreak puts fancy formulas that position their products as safer than other options under scrutiny.
STAT+: Senate Democrats demand HHS provide records on federal vaccine policy
Senate Democrats open an inquiry into the Trump administration’s remaking of U.S. vaccine policy, demanding officials produce records by next week.
What’s next for GLP-1 weight loss drugs?
What’s next for GLP-1 weight loss drugs? Alex Hogan explores on the new episode of STATus Report. Watch now.
Opinion: Congress should embrace strategic health diplomacy
“Improving global health should be a top policy priority of the United States,” write Anand Parekh, Tom Daschle, and Bill Frist.
Super-potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes are spreading across the U.S.
Overdose deaths confirmed to involve nitazenes have risen sharply in the U.S., from 27 in 2020 to 409 in 2024, according to the CDC
How many Americans can afford high-quality healthcare? A new poll finds the number has fallen
New data from the West Health-Gallup Affordability Index shows that only about half of U.S. adults could afford their healthcare and had access to quality care last year
The pressure to have baby boys can harm African mothers' health
In Congo and other parts of Africa, some women are having baby after baby under cultural pressure to produce a male heir, even risking their health
Cambridge experts recreate 336-year-old garden to commemorate ‘father of natural history’
John Ray, 17th-century botanist who coined words petal and pollen, was a tutor at Cambridge when he created his first garden He coined the terms petal and pollen, helped to lay the foundations of modern biology and is widely regarded as the ...
The audacious plan to refreeze the Arctic – podcast
Sea ice is melting fast and worsening the climate crisis. But what if there were a way to thicken it again? Madeleine Finlay is joined by environment editor Damian Carrington to discuss a bold attempt to refreeze the Arctic which is showing ...
A bonanza for fans of the natural world: the digital library sharing 64m pages of scientific knowledge with everyone
The Biodiversity Heritage Library is an invaluable online archive of historic texts on species living and lost supplied by the world’s leading museums and universities. Now its future is in doubt Some go there to read about the wood that Victorian manufacturers ...
Apocalypse when? ‘Earth’s Black Box’ to be installed in remote Tasmanian airfield
Rouser Lab says the steel structure will record ‘every step’ humanity takes towards climate catastrophe Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast It was designed to survive the ...
HPV jabs cut risk of dying from cervical cancer before 30 to almost zero
Study reveals positive news, but experts say deaths and cases may rise again as fewer teenagers get vaccinated Women who received an HPV vaccine in early adolescence have virtually zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before the age of 30, according ...
Solstice-aligned 5,000-year-old monument ‘once in a lifetime find’, say archaeologists
Wessex Archaeology suspect they have uncovered a prototype for world-famous Stonehenge site in Wiltshire A 5,000-year-old monument that was aligned with the summer and winter solstices and may have served as a prototype for the later solar alignment at Stonehenge has been ...
NIH diversity programs doubled undergraduates’ odds of getting a Ph.D., 20-year study finds
A new study found that two diversity-oriented programs supported by the NIH doubled the odds that an undergraduate would earn a Ph.D.
FTC, four state AGs sue transgender health group over care standards
The FTC and four state attorneys general have sued the main professional organization for gender-affirming care clinicians.
STAT+: DOJ’s swift win in OhioHealth case should have hospitals studying their contracts, experts say
The speed of DOJ's proposed antitrust settlement with OhioHealth should put other hospitals on notice, experts say.
RFK Jr. presents $700 million in mental health funding, but experts say grants aren’t new
RFK Jr. presents funding intended to address mental illness and addiction, particularly among homeless people.
Luigi Mangione will assert psychiatric defense in murder case in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
Luigi Mangione plans to assert a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial, claiming he was suffering from extreme emotional disturbance when he gunned down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Honeybees make specialised ‘baby food’ to give larvae balanced diet, study says
Researchers also discover bees can adjust their diets when pollen sources do not provide healthy level of nutrients Honeybees blend a special “baby food” to give their larvae a balanced diet, with adult bees also able to regulate their feeding to avoid ...
Ancient teeth rewrite the plague's timeline, dating back to over 5,500 years ago
Scientists have found evidence of the oldest known plague, dating back about 5,500 years ago - some 200 years earlier than previously thought
Opinion: As a physician, I have never been more concerned about rates of congenital syphilis
“As a physician and former public health official, I have never been more concerned about those rates of congenital syphilis,” writes Jeffrey D. Klausner.
Opinion: The quiet joy of being an oncologist
“The privilege of oncology is not only that you get to cure people,” writes oncologist Khushali Jhaveri. “It is also that you are invited into the most honest rooms in& 8230;
Opinion: How STAT decided to keep ‘health care’ as two words
“‘Health care’ is such a big word for STAT. It’s a cornerstone of our coverage,” says STAT director of editorial operations Sarah Mupo.
STAT+: Advocacy groups petition FDA to withdraw approval of ‘unsafe’ use of antibiotics given to livestock
More than 60 organizations are urging the FDA to withdraw approval for what they called the “unsafe” use of antibiotics for preventing disease in food-producing livestock.
STAT+: A prominent VC explains why she’s against U.S. restrictions on investment in China’s drug industry
Should the federal government try to slow — or even block — U.S. biotech deals that could benefit China?
Trump administration will bring special ed to HHS
Infant mortality rate dips, OTC naloxone options rise, and other health news from Morning Rounds
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about hackers extorting Novo, an FDA about-face, and more
A cyber extortion group claimed to have stolen more than a terabyte of data from Novo Nordisk and said it is exploring selling some of the data
STAT+: FDA appears open to Moderna’s flu vaccine ahead of adcomm
UniQure will submit Huntington's therapy for approval, Eli Lilly buys 4E Therapeutics, and more biotech news
STAT+: Is Abridge’s ‘patient centered’ claim a bridge too far?
In this edition of AI Prognosis, Brittany Trang takes a close look at ambient scribe developer Abridge's claim about being patient-centered.
Disclosure Day is great. But Spielberg overestimates our capacity for empathy
Spielberg’s sci-fi blockbuster starring Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor may be spectacular, but it misjudges how much abuse of groups we see as ‘other’ humans are prepared to tolerate Steven Spielberg has converted his longstanding fascination with the possible existence of aliens ...
Goats can find food by following a human voice, study finds
Experiments show 29 animals moved towards a treat-filled bucket 60% of the time when guided by a researcher When it comes to following human cues, it seems the greatest of all time might actually be the goat. Researchers have discovered that, like ...
RFK Jr. overrules experts to keep hantavirus cruise ship passenger in quarantine
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has refused to release a cruise ship passenger exposed to hantavirus from the Nebraska quarantine facility where she is being held
A nation shaped by rain: exhibition celebrates Scotland’s wettest obsession
Minnie the Minx and Macbeth feature in National Library’s exploration of how rainfall has shaped Scottish science, literature, history and identity It seems fitting that, 250 years ago, one of Scotland’s foremost scientists took a close interest in what is arguably the ...
El Niño turns crumbling California pier into climate battleground over what to save — and who pays
Rep. Sam Liccardo wants to rebuild the Pacifica pier with help from the federal government. But does investing in this kind of infrastructure make sense?
STAT+: Verge Labs’ new AI model solves patient stratification problems for neurology clinical trials
As the saying goes, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Or as Verge Labs might put it, one company’s failed clinical trial … is that same company’s new AI& 8230;
How supplement use changed over decades
Medicare-funded weight loss, Utah's lower drunk driving limit, and more health news from Morning Rounds
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Medicare and obesity drugs, Germany’s pricing plans, and more
Weight loss drugs will be available through Medicare starting next month, thanks to a program that is supposed to be temporary but may be difficult to end
STAT+: ARCH-launched Neumora stops depression program
A new AI model to improve trial enrollment, importing drugs from Canada, and more biotech news from The Readout
The U.S. infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still trails other similar nations
Infant mortality in the U.S. dropped to a new all-time low in 2025, according to CDC data, though it still trails other similar nations.
STAT+: How a biotech turned a trial failure into an AI model
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: How a biotech startup turned a failed clinical trial into an AI model, and more.
Surveillance Summaries: Foodborne Disease Outbreaks Associated with Marine Toxins - Foodborne Disease Outbreak Surveillance System, United States, 2011-2023
This report describes 402 foodborne disease outbreaks caused by marine toxins were reported to FDOSS. These outbreaks resulted in 1,280 illnesses, 96 hospitalizations, and one death.
Opinion: I’m an Alzheimer’s specialist. I still missed it in my own father
“Alzheimer’s is not primarily a disease of old age. It is a decades-long biological process,” writes Elizabeth Bevins.
Opinion: Congress must reauthorize the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act
America’s next health emergency won’t wait for Washington, write W. Craig Vanderwagen and Jennifer B. Alton.
STAT+: Human Cell Atlas leader’s tie to 10x Genomics raises conflict-of-interest questions
As the Human Cell Atlas project marks its 10th anniversary, a leader's ties to a major single-cell RNA sequencing company raise conflict-of-interest questions.
Should we ban social media for under-16s? – podcast
The UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, has announced a social media ban for under-16s, as part of an online safety drive that aims to go even further than the world’s first ban, introduced by Australia last year. Many parents have welcomed the ...
Californian is infected with rare tick-borne illness. What to know about the deadly bacteria
The fourth person in the U.S., the third California resident, has been infected with the bacterium Rickettsia lanei.
Cuba quantifies impact of US oil blockade on children's health and daily life
Cuba says its healthcare system is struggling due to a U.S. energy blockade
Congo reports record one-day increase in Ebola cases
Congolese authorities report a significant daily increase in Ebola cases as the virus without a approved medicine or vaccine spreads rapidly
What COVID is teaching doctors about the relationship between viruses and cancer
The pandemic has left some evidence that viral infection may play a role in reawakening dormant cancer cells already present in a patient's body before infection.
Right now, we could be living through a hantavirus disaster. The world avoided that, and this is why | Devi Sridhar
As the isolation period comes to an end for those caught up in the outbreak on a cruise ship, let’s celebrate a good news story passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship where the hantavirus outbreak first occurred finished their isolation periods ...
RFK Jr under fire for ‘bullying’ letter to scientific journal
Health advocates criticized Kennedy’s move demanding answers from journal that removed ‘flawed’ vaccine study Robert F Kennedy Jr , the US health secretary, is demanding answers from a medical journal that recently removed a paper suggesting a link between vaccines and infant ...
STAT+: Where ‘democracy met science,’ 50 years ago
State Medicaid crackdowns strain home care, WHO leader on Ebola outbreak, and more health news
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Pfizer’s emergency penicillin program, a Sanofi diabetes drug, and more
Pfizer hasn't complied with a request to donate emergency penicillin to state health agencies as a backstop to prevent congenital syphilis
STAT+: Lilly’s Ajax acquisition may have been worth it
A syphilis drug shortage, Sanofi's diabetes drug approval, and more biotech news from The Readout
Covid vaccination cut risk of adverse heart events, large study finds
Covid vaccination was also tied to a nearly 24% reduction in all-cause cardiac events in a large study, surprising researchers.
STAT+: A key European clinical trial registry lacks complete and timely results, an analysis finds
A new analysis found that results for less than half of the clinical studies registered in a key European database were reported within the required time frame.
STAT+: Trump’s obesity drug plan creates a temporary Medicare program that may be hard to end
After July 1, Medicare will offer GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for $50. It's supposed to be temporary, but chances are it won't be.
STAT+: FDA approves Colorado’s plan to import cheaper drugs from Canada
The FDA said it will allow Colorado to import certain prescription drugs from Canada in an effort to bring prices down for residents.
Level 2 - Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda are experiencing outbreaks of Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD). CDC recommends practicing enhanced precautions for travel to Uganda or to provinces in the DRC other than those affected by the outbreak. Country List : ...
Starwatch: Sliver of moon and bright Venus create delightful twilight conjunction
Three-day-old moon will be about its own width away from luminous planet in constellation of Cancer A silver sliver of moon joins the bright beacon of Venus this week for a delightful twilight conjunction. The moon will be just over three days ...
Opinion: In many South Asian American families, a child’s autism diagnosis is a secret
“In South Asian households, a child's disability triggers a specific kind of family crisis,” writes child and adolescent psychiatrist Ritu Goel.
Opinion: I’m a pediatrician. I want to prescribe the right AI to my patients
AI for children requires “randomized controlled trials measuring real developmental outcomes, not engagement metrics,” writes Dua Hassan.
STAT+: One California politician’s unexpected crusade against ultra-processed food
Jesse Gabriel "has passed more food policy in three years than most legislators enact in their entire careers," says one supporter.
STAT+: Amid confusion over Pfizer’s emergency penicillin program, newborn is diagnosed with preventable syphilis
Congenital syphilis should be preventable. An Arizona case shows how drug shortages and procedural hurdles are fueling a growing public health crisis.
As states follow Trump’s Medicaid fraud playbook, people with disabilities struggle to find care
Medicaid cuts and fraud crackdown trickle down to states, threatening people with disabilities.
Oliver Tree, musician and Santa Cruz native, dies in helicopter crash
The genre-defying singer-song writer and Santa Cruz native, was one of six killed when two helicopters collided Sunday morning in Brazil.
Globally significant volcanic event formed Giant’s Causeway, scientists find
Geochronologists say Antrim coastline’s basalt columns developed over 5.5m years – 8m less than thought For centuries, the tale has been passed from generation to generation: how the Irish giant Finn McCool built the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland to fight Benandonner, ...
Infant formula recalled after California baby sickened with botulism
Nara Organics recalled its baby formula after a California child and two others were sickened by potentially fatal infant botulism, federal officials said.
London startup to trial drug to prevent cancer therapy side-effect ‘cytokine storm’
Poolbeg Pharma to test the treatment in NHS hospitals and says it is also developing a GLP-1 weight loss pill A London-based startup is about to trial a drug at six NHS hospitals that could stop people on cancer immunotherapy getting a ...
Wes Streeting plans to increase high-skilled immigration if he becomes PM
Leadership hopeful to also say tax revenues from new North Sea oil and gasfields should be used to cut energy bills Wes Streeting’s pitch to be the next Labour leader will include a plan to increase high-skilled immigration to the UK, arguing ...
Scientists find a whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean that's millions of years old
Scientists have documented a whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean with some carcasses dating back 5.3 million years, and it's supporting a thriving community of marine life.
New MLK hospital program brings amputations to zero for at-risk diabetic patients
A new program has boosted patients' health while avoiding painful, costly surgeries. In its four years, only one high-risk diabetes patient has needed an amputation.
The world wants more high-protein products, but there's not enough whey to go around
Global consumers want more protein in every bite, but the dairy industry is struggling to give it to them
WHO director-general is profoundly concerned after visit to Ebola outbreak area
The director-general of the World Health Organization is profoundly worried about the Ebola outbreak in the DRC, he told STAT in an interview.
How parents can talk to their kids about vaping as FDA authorizes some flavored e-cigarettes
Nearly 6% of U.S. middle and high school students vape
NorCal braces for dry, dangerous fire season as SoCal faces typical conditions
Fire officials are bracing for an active fire season in Northern California as high temperatures dry out forests. Southern California will likely see a typical season.
The hill I will die on: I really don’t like ‘like’ – or other imprecise and redundant speech | Louis de Bernières
Junk speak, like junk food, encourages verbal littering. It has to be one of the worst things about life in Britain I live in the Norfolk countryside, and what irritates me most about living here is the deluge of litter that gets ...
Trees may store less planet-heating carbon than hoped, study suggests
Photosynthesis does not always result in wood growth, a key factor in carbon dioxide sequestration Trees may not be able to store as much planet-heating carbon as hoped, a study suggests, with researchers finding photosynthesis does not always lead to wood growth. ...
STAT+: Trump administration revisits policy to close Medicare drug price negotiation loophole
Trump administration revisits policy to plug Medicare drug price negotiation loophole.
Opinion: ‘I’m pretty much all in’: An interview with a woman starting medical residency at almost 73
"There are some physicians that work to 100”: Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft on becoming a medical doctor in her 70s.
Blood test can find thousands of genetic conditions in pregnancy, say scientists
Technique that examines fragments of foetal DNA in mother’s bloodstream could limit need for invasive screening, according to researchers A new maternal blood test that can detect thousands of serious genetic conditions in the developing foetus could limit the need for invasive ...
The SpaceX IPO made Musk a trillionaire. The old rules of capitalism no longer apply | Robert Reich
The economic principles taught in school aren’t as relevant as hype, connections and total, arbitrary control Share your views on SpaceX’s stock market debut Elon Musk is now the world’s first trillionaire, after his SpaceX exploration and satellite company went public on ...
Chile offers new data on food warning label efficacy
Kennedy's "publicly" "available" "calendar," drinking during pregnancy, and more health news from Morning Rounds
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a discontinued cancer drug, a Novo security breach, and more
The nonprofit Blood Cancer United is buying the remaining supplies of a discontinued investigational cancer drug, Luvelta
STAT+: Prometheus raises $12 billion in capital for artificial engineers
Nonprofit Blood Cancer United acquires cancer drug, Lilly and Nvidia invest in Abridge, and more biotech news
STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.
How a diabetes conference sparked a controversy
Many in the diabetes research community expressed shock and disbelief that their colleagues were threatened with arrest for passing out paper copies of an editorial.
Opinion: I’ve spent 40 years in research. I have never seen a threat to science like the new grantmaking rule
“American science is too valuable to be turned into a political football,” writes David J. Skorton, president of the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Opinion: Ebola outbreak response requires engaging with religious traditions and leaders
“Failing to engage religious and traditional leaders in meaningful ways was a grave misstep in previous Ebola outbreaks,” researchers write.
STAT+: At hospital finance conference, a call to end the friction that’s keeping costs high
Hospital execs agree that affordability is a major issue. What to do about it is less clear.
Warning of cuts to medical services, L.A. County health officials ask state for emergency funds
Measure ER isn't enough, according to the head of L.A. County's Department of Health Services, which has joined other California health systems in lobbying for emergency funds.
A new test claims to tell how well you’re ageing – and even when you’ll die. But I’d rather not know | Helen Pilcher
I think I’ll leave new methods to measure biological age to the Kardashians. Too much knowledge about your mortality can be bad for your health In the season 5 finale of The Kardashians, the family took a commercially available blood test to ...
Funding cuts and repressive laws raise risk of new HIV epidemic, says UNAids
UN agency head warns of ‘major threat’ as global testing and treatment falls A funding crisis and increasing repression of human rights are making the resurgence of an HIV epidemic more likely, the international agency tackling Aids has warned. Winnie Byanyima, head ...
Subterranean fungi networks more than 100 quadrillion km in length, study finds
First ever global mapping of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi shows scale of hyphal systems that sustain plant life Our planet’s soils contain enough of the subterranean fungi that sustain plant life and help regulate the climate to stretch from the Earth to the ...
Autistic children being injected with unapproved stem cell treatments supported by RFK Jr
Desperate US parents paying up to $20,000 a session for a procedure scientists say could be bogus Autistic children as young as 18 months old are being injected with human stem cells derived from umbilical cords in unapproved, unproven and potentially harmful ...
Scientists reveal surprising mechanism behind Venus flytrap’s rapid snap
Intricate tests show hair-trigger detection causes cells on outer surface of leaf to soften, prompting closure The Venus flytrap is one of nature’s most impressive predators, luring insects with the intoxicating scent of nectar before capturing them with a snap of its ...
Lupus patients in England in remission after pioneering NHS trial of GM therapy
Doctors say therapy that genetically modifies person’s T-cells could offer cure for chronic autoimmune disease Five lupus patients in England are in remission after being treated with a revolutionary therapy that genetically modifies their own cells, in a medical breakthrough that could ...
FDA's e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco ones
A new memo from U.S. health regulators is raising questions about a recent decision to authorize the first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adult smokers
US pays $750K to evacuate American aboard hantavirus cruise ship from remote island
The Trump administration has put up $750,000 to charter a private yacht to evacuate a single American citizen from a remote South Pacific island after she had been aboard a cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak
Wegovy weight-loss pills to be available for patients in UK to buy
Regulator approval means patients who meet criteria will be able to purchase tablets with private prescription Patients in the UK will soon be able to buy the Wegovy weight-loss pill, the medicines regulator announced on Thursday. It is the first GLP-1 receptor ...
SpaceX heads for record $1.78tn float amid fears it is overvalued
Analysts say IPO that could make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire has a ‘major disconnect’ on price Elon Musk’s SpaceX is set to launch the biggest stock market float in history amid warnings that it may be overvalued. The space exploration, ...
STAT+: ‘Synthetic lethality’ could trigger another round of biotech M&A
Proving out a "synthetic lethality" approach can help treat cancer will take a lot more work. It also might trigger some creative deal-making.
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about employer coverage of obesity drugs, another Sanofi setback, and more
More employers are planning to drop coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss next year as increasing numbers of people take the medications
STAT+: Novartis doubles down on molecular glue strategy
Seniors' drug costs rise sharply, Enliven's leukemia drugs, and more biotech news from The Readout
STAT+: A suspicious denial pattern in Medicare Advantage
Major Medicare Advantage plans almost always reversed their denials on appeal, raising big questions about barriers to care.
STAT+: Abridge inks deals with Nvidia and Lilly
Abridge announced new deals with Eli Lilly and Nvidia as it aims to gain an edge in a competitive market.
Study highlights influence of socioeconomic status on children’s brain development
A new study found that the leading environmental factor influencing brain structure and function is the socioeconomic status of a child's family.
Nonprofit buys experimental cancer drug to maintain patient access
In a rare move, nonprofit organization Blood Cancer United is buying the remaining supplies of a discontinued investigational cancer drug.
STAT+: AMA and lawmakers push back on AI care denials
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: HHS watchdog on denials by health insurers, lawmakers target AI denials, and Talkspace's new chatbot offering.
Drinking during pregnancy rose after 2020, new CDC data suggest
A new CDC report underscores that drinking during pregnancy, while generally thought of as a thing of the past, is still a matter of concern.
RFK Jr. claims his calendar is publicly available. We’ve been trying to get it for a year
None of STAT's requests for Kennedy's schedule have been completed, and some haven't even been acknowledged.
An obesity drug deep-dive, and peptides move mainstream
Can any of the new obesity medications in development stand out from the pack? Which company just broke records with its IPO? And will the Food and Drug Administration allow& 8230;
STAT+: Updated: Tracking RFK Jr.’s promises to remake health in America
STAT is tracking goals and promises of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his Make America Healthy Again movement — successes, incompletes, and fails.
QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Colorectal Cancer Death Rates, by State - United States, 2024
This report describes a large outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease identified in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
Legionnaires Disease Associated with a Private-Use Hot Tub in a Vacation Rental Property - New York, October 2024-April 2025
This report describes using a transmission model to project Ebola outbreak growth over three months.
Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy Among Women Aged 18-49 Years - United States, 2021-2024
This report describes the risk posed by the current Ebola outbreak to the general U.S. population.
Level 2 - Malaria in Yemen
Increased cases of malaria have been reported in Yemen, including in areas that were previously considered low-risk
Judge considers arguments in challenge to New Mexico's universal childcare program
It is up to a New Mexico judge to settle a challenge over the legality of New Mexico's fledgling universal childcare program, an ambitious and closely watched effort to eliminate daycare costs for all working families
Millions of homes in London, Essex and Kent at risk of sinking as climate crisis worsens
Analysis pinpoints areas most vulnerable to hotter, drier weather causing ground to shrink and drag foundations down Millions of homes are at risk from climate-related subsidence, according to an analysis by the British Geological Survey (BGS). As hotter, drier summers driven by ...
Deepest and most extensive whale graveyard discovered in Indian Ocean
Some remains found in Diamantina fracture zone date back more than 5m years and reveal species and ecosystems unknown to science The oldest, deepest and most extensive whale graveyard yet discovered has been found in the south-eastern Indian Ocean, with fossils dating ...
‘The undruggable became druggable’: a gamechanging treatment for the world’s deadliest cancer – podcast
A daily pill can double survival time in patients with the world’s deadliest cancer, according to the results of a clinical trial that experts are saying is a gamechanger and one of the biggest breakthroughs in decades. To find out more about ...
STAT+: Private Medicare plans erect barriers to rehab care in pursuit of profit, federal investigators find
Federal investigation finds Medicare Advantage insurers block rehab care for older adults, only to reverse denials on appeal.
Opinion: We published in Nature Medicine in 2025 for free. In 2026, it cost us $12,850
In 2025, Elizabeth Selvin and her colleagues published in Nature Medicine for free. In 2026, it cost them $12,850, she writes.
Opinion: How long Covid’s scientific stalemate made it politically erasable
Long Covid hasn’t disappeared. It’s just gone underground, writes Steven Phillips.
UC Davis favored less qualified Black, Latino med school applicants, Justice Department claims
The U.S. Justice Department said an investigation by its Civil Rights Division found racial bias in admissions at UC Davis' School of Medicine.
STAT+: Scientists see promise in NIH proposal to cap number of grants they receive
Without easy access to leaders within a field or top-of-the-line lab equipment, principal investigators outside top universities often struggle to compete for grants from the NIH.
DOJ reaches second settlement on youth gender care
A new era of American sunscreen, NIAID taps new acting director, and more health news from Morning Rounds
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about U.S. pressure on European drug prices, longer shortages, and more
A new analysis found the average drug shortage in 2025 had lasted 5.3 years, exceeding the 4.3 years seen in 2024
STAT+: Hope for Kendall Square’s lab market
Drug pricing in Europe, AI deals for VC firms, and more biotech news from The Readout
OB-GYN association, deviating from CDC guidance, issues its own vaccine recommendations
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has released a recommended vaccine schedule during pregnancy, one that diverges from CDC guidance.
STAT+: Your sepsis algorithm shouldn’t require a time machine
In this edition of AI Prognosis: Quirky medical data tripping up sepsis algorithms, AI scribes for patients, and some AI biotech news.
Diabetes association leader apologizes for expulsion of members, pledges to rebuild trust
Five days after five members of the American Diabetes Association were ushered out of its annual scientific sessions in New Orleans for handing out an editorial criticizing federal research cuts,& 8230;
Are Republicans turning against medications for treating opioid addiction?
Federal actions and proposals have reignited debate over methadone and buprenorphine, worrying addiction experts and patient groups.
STAT+: As the U.S. looks on, European countries feel growing pressure on drug prices
In Europe, two divergent paths are emerging as countries grapple with what to do about drug prices, affecting both pharma and patients — and testing the influence of the U.S.
Opinion: Even in abortion-protecting states, teens face unnecessary barriers to care
“Legal protection for abortion does not mean equitable access for minors,” a pediatrics resident writes.
Opinion: ‘They all think I’m insane’: What it’s like to start medical residency at 72
“I know what I’m getting into”: Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft on starting medical residency at almost 73.
Why new dads shouldn't panic about low testosterone
While a plummeting hormone level can trigger depression and irritability, experts say a modest decline can make men more invested, less stressed co-parents.
Nasa unveils astronaut crew for Artemis III mission – video
Nasa revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission in Houston on Tuesday, the next step in the US space agency’s plan to eventually land astronauts on the moon. The announcement came two months after Artemis II’s record-breaking trip around the moon ...
Weight-loss drug users save more than £400 a year on food as take-up triples
Research suggests households that include a GLP-1 user collectively spent £780m less on grocery bills Business live – latest updates Weight-loss drugs are saving users’ households more than £400 a year on grocery bills, according to a survey, which found use of ...
‘Earth’s first starfleet’: Nasa reveals Artemis III crew and project’s next steps
Luca Parmitano to pilot all-male crew of four paving way for planned first human landing of Artemis IV in 2028 Jared Isaacman, the Nasa administrator, hailed the creation of “Earth’s first starfleet” on Tuesday as he revealed the Artemis III crew and ...
Humans prefer to walk anticlockwise, scientists find – but reason is unclear
From Spain to Japan, experiments have repeatedly shown a left-turn bias, but exact mechanic ‘is still an open question’ “I’m not an ambi-turner,” laments Derek Zoolander in the eponymous noughties satire about the world’s hottest male model and his rare catwalk hangup. ...
UK’s stem cell transplant system may be putting lives at risk, report by MPs finds
System not fit for purpose due to poor infrastructure and planning, with minority groups particularly at risk, MPs say The UK’s stem cell transplant system is potentially putting the lives of blood cancer patients at risk as a result of inadequate infrastructure ...
World-leading UK science facilities at risk amid £162m funding crisis
Diamond Light Source and ISIS Neutron and Muon Source face cuts of up to 20% as Science and Technology Facilities Council seeks savings Britain’s scientific capabilities face “serious damage” with some national facilities at risk of closure under spending cuts that are ...
New sunscreen option wins FDA approval after years of delay
A sunscreen ingredient that's been available in Europe, Japan and South Korea for years has finally been approved by the FDA for sale in the U.S.
Playing hip-hop or Doris Day, older exercise instructors can speak their peers' language
The students in Bengie Santos' exercise class at the Greater Seattle Y say there's something special about their 72-year-old instructor
What is El Niño and why could it mean record temperatures?
Global temperatures are expected to rise in the coming months as El Niño begins.
STAT+: What’s changed since the last major Ebola outbreak
A suppressed federal alcohol report, an "inevitable development" for wearables data, and more health news from Morning Rounds
STAT+: NIH staffers published a letter of dissent a year ago. They feel it’s been ignored
In a report published on the first anniversary of the Bethesda Declaration, 71 staffers write that they feel NIH leadership “largely ignored" their concerns.
Dexcom RCT suggests CGM benefits for broad diabetes population
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: Dexcom's CGM trial, udpates from Apple's annual developers' conference, and wearables.
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a $10.6 billion GSK deal, an AstraZeneca obesity pill, and more
GSK agreed to buy Nuvalent, a cancer drug developer, in a deal worth $10.6 billion, as the company continues its expansion in oncology
STAT+: NIAID appoints new acting director after weekslong questions over leadership
The NIH has appointed researcher John Powers III to lead its infectious disease institute on an acting basis, after weeks of being in leadership limbo.
Gilead and Merck’s latest trial success and flop
AstraZeneca's GLP-1 pill, GSK's $10.6B cancer startup acquisition, and more biotech news from The Readout
Trump administration warns more than 500 hospitals to provide more price information or face fines
The Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals that they are failing to provide the public with basic pricing information.
FDA OKs first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years
Federal health regulators on Tuesday signed off on the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than 25 years.
Diabetes Association in uproar after members expelled from annual meeting over protest of NIH cuts
The condemnations keep coming after five diabetes experts were escorted out of an ADA meeting for handing out copies of an editorial criticizing federal research cuts.
STAT+: Trump’s health care affordability czar takes aim at hospitals
Plus a buried alcohol study gets published, and a Biosecure update.
STAT+: The shortage of many medicines in the U.S. remains a ‘systemic’ problem, a new analysis finds
The number of prescription drug shortages in the U.S. fell by 23% last year, but a new analysis found other troubling signs about medicines in short supply.
Survivors share experiences and lessons from Congo’s 2018 Ebola outbreak
Survivors including health and aid workers recall their experiences and lessons during the 2018-2020 Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo
Congo's Ebola outbreak rises to 100 deaths out of 550 cases after a month
At least 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo
Christian leaders alarmed by climate crisis raise questions over GB News owner’s £28m church donations
Exclusive: Sir Paul Marshall’s climate views and those broadcast on GB News said to be ‘in direct opposition’ to those of Church of England The co-owner of GB News, a British TV channel accused of broadcasting climate change denial, has donated £28m ...
Santa Monica Mountains' last steelhead trout survived the Palisades fire — and even had babies
Scientists feared the Santa Monica Mountains' last endangered steelhead trout were wiped out by the Palisades fire. Then, they found them alive in Topanga Creek.
Alcohol study discarded by Trump officials is published in scientific journal
A government-commissioned study had been meant to inform new dietary guidelines, and found risks associated with even light drinking.
STAT+: GSK to buy Nuvalent, maker of targeted cancer drugs, for $10.6B
GSK is buying Nuvalent, the maker of targeted cancer drugs, for $10.6 billion, a sizable addition to the latest run of biopharma acquisitions.
Opinion: Ending animal testing could set back xenotransplantation just as the field is poised for a breakthrough
“Innovations like xenotransplantation would never have reached clinical trials without animal experimentation,” writes transplant surgeon Joshua Mezrich.
STAT+: Wearables, and the flood of data they generate, inch closer to entering the clinic
Wearables generate a lot of health data, but it exists outside the clinic for the most part. New moves from Oura and Whoop may change that.
Opinion: Why STAT is sticking with ‘health care’ as two words
Is it “health care” or “healthcare”? STAT readers had strong feelings.
STAT+: Trump’s health care affordability czar touts Medicaid cuts to hospital leaders
Hospital execs say they're working to mitigate the impacts of the looming cuts.
A leader of the 2014 U.S. Ebola response compares then to now
As the world deals with an outbreak of Ebola that has no known cure, Susan Reichle, who last year co-founded Aid Transition Alliance to support former USAID professionals, discusses the& 8230;
STAT+: AstraZeneca’s GLP-1 pill shows promise in obesity, diabetes trials
AstraZeneca’s GLP-1 pill showed promise in mid-stage obesity and diabetes studies, but it may still be too early to determine how it stacks up against other oral treatments.
Health workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
Health workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak are laboring with little pay or rest.
How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat
Make sure to take precautions when traveling during extreme summer heat
Muscle growth drug ‘could reduce loss of lean tissue’ when using slimming jabs
Trial suggests monoclonal antibody can help retain lean body mass when losing weight with GLP-1 medicines A drug that promotes muscle growth could significantly reduce the loss of lean body mass when using slimming jabs, research suggests. While GLP-1 based jabs such ...
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
STAT+: Combination of pancreatic cancer drugs from Tango, Revolution leads to high response rate
A combination of pancreatic cancer drugs from Tango Therapeutics and Revolution Medicines led to a strong response rate in an early-stage trial.
Major readouts from the annual diabetes conference
Why "Schedule F" matters, the Ebola outbreak response, and more health news from Morning Rounds
STAT+: J&J spends $1 billion to enter KRAS race for cancer treatments
Johnson & 038; Johnson said it will purchase the startup Firefly Bio for $1 billion in an effort to expand its work in the suddenly buzzy field of KRAS inhibitors.
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Lilly and Pfizer obesity drug data, Roche and J&J deals, and more
Lilly disclosed new data that provide more details on the safety and tolerability of its next-generation obesity drug retatrutide
STAT+: Novo underwhelmed by drug it once fought Pfizer for
Revolution and Tango yield promising cancer results, Incyte buys bleeding disorder drug, and more biotech news
STAT+: UnitedHealthcare’s lactation billing feud, and fake strokes
The biggest U.S. health insurer is changing how it pays for lactation counseling, and it could cut payment for many providers.
When it’s time to save a limb, novel clinic meets unhoused people where they are
Unmet vascular needs can lead to limb loss among unhoused patients. An unusual Massachusetts General Hospital program meets patients where they are.
Opinion: American horses are obese, too
“American horses are getting sick in ways that look remarkably familiar,” writes Joshua Moen.
Opinion: $2 million gene therapy cures require a financing model
“We do not lack cures. We lack the infrastructure to pay for and deliver them,” writes William Padula.
There are reliable ways to tell if someone is lying to you – but they’re rarely the ones we think of using | Kirsty King
We are in dangerous territory as courts encourage jurors to discern untruth from body language. In fact, the words are far more revealing Imagine you are a juror on a murder trial. A married couple have been found shot dead. The defendant, ...
Monday briefing: Are we any closer to a cure for cancer?
In today’s newsletter: Researchers are giving us new insights into early detection and treatments, but with access to life-saving care remaining uneven patients still have a long road ahead Good morning. Israel has returned fire on Iran following a wave of missile ...
As Ukraine fights off Russia's invasion, some regions see a rise in premature births
A rising number of babies are being born prematurely in Ukraine, particularly in regions near the front lines
Psychiatrist Robert Coles, Pulitzer Prize-winning author who championed needs of children, dies
Harvard University psychiatrist and author Robert Coles has died
STAT+: Competition for obesity drugs, clinical blind spots, and more news from ADA
You're reading the web edition of STAT's ADA in 30 Seconds, from the American Diabetes Association's annual conference.
STAT+: New data may cast doubt on competitiveness of Boehringer’s obesity drug
Boehringer Ingelheim’s obesity drug showed promise in cutting liver fat, but it was less impressive at overall weight loss, new data shows.
The Guardian view on cancer treatments: new hope for patients now and in the future | Editorial
A drug for pancreatic cancer shows immense promise, but we shouldn’t forget research in the field is a story of small victories It is unlikely that we will ever declare a final victory over cancer. Governments have often promised it: from Nixon’s ...
Triple-action diabetes jab shown to reduce blood sugar and body weight
Retatrutide is designed to control appetite and blood sugar but also increase body’s energy expenditure, unlike other drugs A new triple-action weekly jab for type 2 diabetes could significantly reduce blood sugar and body weight, according to phase 3 trial results . ...
STAT+: Triple hormone receptors, a monthly obesity drug, and a bittersweet ending
You're reading the web edition of STAT's ADA in 30 Seconds, from the American Diabetes Association's annual conference in New Orleans.
Veteran runs to fight "life-changing disease" after minor symptoms
Dr. Sara Whittingham thought she would know if something was wrong. But her minor symptoms had a surprising cause.
New study casts doubt on reliability of mental health diagnosis interviews
Diagnostic interviews seen as ‘gold standard’ vary in reliability from condition to condition, study says Diagnostic interviews – the most common way to diagnose substance use and mental disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar and personality disorders – vary in reliability from condition ...
SpaceX IPO: how can I buy shares, and what are the risks?
Elon Musk firm plans the biggest stock market launch in history – but experts have flagged potential downsides It’s being billed as the biggest stock market launch in history. Shares in Elon Musk’s SpaceX are poised to be released on 12 June ...
STAT+: Detailed data show Pfizer’s monthly obesity drug continues to show potential
Detailed data from a midstage study offered further evidence that the obesity drug Pfizer acquired from the biotech Metsera could be dosed monthly.
STAT+: Lilly shares safety, tolerability data on its next-gen obesity drug
Eli Lilly presented new safety and tolerability data on retatrutide at the annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association on Saturday.
Opinion: How the Amish think about vaccines, health care costs, and much more
There may be nearly 2 million Amish Americans by 2075. That has large public health implications.
Opinion: I led the U.S. CDC response to the 2014 Ebola epidemic. The new outbreak needs massive, immediate, meticulous action
“Ebola is an unforgiving enemy,” writes Tom Frieden, who led the U.S. CDC response to the 2014-2016 Ebola outbreak.
‘Mogging’ is suddenly everywhere. Is that a problem?
This word for outdoing or outshining others originated in the manosphere, but is now thoroughly mainstream. Why is it so popular – and should we be worried about slang that arises from toxic subcultures? Until recently, if someone had said “mog” to ...
Removing ‘invisibility cloaks’ and safely skipping chemo: new weapons in war on cancer shared at US conference
Drug that stops cancer cells hiding and a breakthrough for pancreatic cancer among highlights from Asco conference – but there were also notes of caution Doctors, scientists and researchers shared new research about ways to tackle cancer at the 2026 American Society ...
L.A. region begins the year with the smoggiest first 5 months in a decade
So far this year, the South Coast air basin, which includes Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, has seen 39 days when the concentration of lung-irritating ozone exceeded the federal standard, according to preliminary state air quality data.
A flesh-eating worm from the 1960s is re-invading the U.S. Are CA cattle at risk?
Officials recently detected the flesh-eating New World Screwworm in a calf born in Texas. The once-eradicated parasite could tax a beef industry already experiencing increased prices. Will the discovery impact California farms?
Farewell, my Smilodon: La Brea Tar Pits to close for two years
A massive renovation will highlight new science in an L.A. institution
Nasa tells astronauts to return to International Space Station as air leak repair paused – as it happened
This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story here Roscosmos told journalists that the two air leaks that prompted Nasa to order five astronauts aboard the International Space Station to prepare for a possible evacuation were discovered during ...
Alien hunters update guidance on sharing news of possible intelligent life
Experts stress need for transparency while aiming to prevent premature announcements and protect scientists Alien hunters have released fresh guidelines on how to handle potential signals from intelligent life beyond Earth, in the hope of avoiding an outburst of panic, misinformation and ...
Scientists make sourdough bread using yeast found in 5,000-year-old mummy
Team now plans to see if they can use yeast strains harvested from Ötzi the Iceman to brew beer too Scientists have baked a sourdough loaf of bread using yeast strains harvested from a 5,000-year-old mummy and now plan to see if ...
International Space Station astronauts resume normal duties after evacuation order
Crew previously told to enter docked spacecraft and don spacesuits in case an air leak worsened Astronauts onboard the International Space Station have been told to return to normal duties after previously being on evacuation alert due to a worsening air leak. ...
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