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2018 Oregon State University Marine Science Fellows:
    Jes Burns, multimedia journalist, Oregon Public Broadcasting, Medford, Oregon;  
  Madison Dapcevich, writer, IFLScience, San Francisco;  
  Gloria Dickie, freelan
Oregon State University · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Interesting Things

Science Reporter Explores Evidence-Based Reporting for Parents

A science reporter discusses the importance of evidence-based reporting, framing it as a crucial tool for parents seeking reliable information to support their children's health and well-being.

August 15, 2026 at 8:55 AM CDT
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How Festivals Survive Disaster: Norovirus, Puddles, and Sit-ins

An examination of the challenges festival organizers face in managing health outbreaks like norovirus, dealing with logistical issues such as water management, handling activist sit-ins, and managing supply chain disruptions like beer shortages.

August 15, 2026 at 8:49 AM CDT
Give me one dollar or I am voting Trump
Adrian Scottow from London, England · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Politics

Judge Blocks USPS Work on Mail-in Voting for Trump

A judge has expanded a block on the U.S. Postal Service's work related to mail-in voting procedures associated with Donald Trump's campaign.

August 15, 2026 at 3:54 AM CDT
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Neuroscientist Explores Why Our Brains Need Pop Concerts

A neuroscientist argues that shared experiences at pop concerts induce 'collective effervescence,' a state necessary to restore social bonds eroded by modern digital distraction and loneliness, suggesting live music serves as a vital circuit breaker for the brain's default mode network.

August 15, 2026 at 12:29 AM CDT
Former CNN journalist Monita Rajpal at the Copenhagen Fashion Summit
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Lifestyle

Flip-Flops Trend Meets Comfort at Copenhagen Fashion Week

Exploring the intersection of fashion and comfort as flip-flops emerge as a key trend during Copenhagen Fashion Week, reflecting broader shifts in style and consumer values.

August 14, 2026 at 5:46 PM CDT
"Teruhime festival" at Shakujii park. Nerima, Tokyo.
ITA-ATU · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
Music

Womad Festival Returns: A Celebration of Planet-Spanning Music

The return of the Womad festival signals a celebration of music that spans the entire planet, integrating diverse cultural and political themes into a shared musical experience.

August 14, 2026 at 5:33 PM CDT
For Release: August 30, 2006 NRAO RELEASE A cosmic explosion seen last February may have been the "tip of an iceberg," showing that powerful, distant gamma ray bursts are outnumbered ten-to-one by less-energetic cousins,
Illustration: NASA/CXC/M.Weiss · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
Interesting Things

Astronomers Discover New Kind of Cosmic Object: A Black Hole Star

Astronomers utilizing the James Webb Space Telescope have identified a novel cosmic object, a 'black hole star,' which challenges existing models of early universe evolution and black hole formation.

August 14, 2026 at 4:58 PM CDT
"Powered by metagenomics, viral discovery is outpacing our capacity for the downstream characterization needed to fully assess zoonotic potential. A study published in PLOS Biology uses machine learning to prioritize nov
Jason T. Ladner · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
Interesting Things

AI Researchers Successfully Generate Novel Viruses in Lab Setting

Artificial intelligence researchers have successfully generated novel viruses within a laboratory setting, raising significant questions about the safety and implications of synthetic biology research.

August 14, 2026 at 4:26 PM CDT
"Powered by metagenomics, viral discovery is outpacing our capacity for the downstream characterization needed to fully assess zoonotic potential. A study published in PLOS Biology uses machine learning to prioritize nov
Jason T. Ladner · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
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AI Generates Novel Viruses in Lab Setting Through Virology Research

Researchers have successfully used artificial intelligence to generate novel viruses within a laboratory setting, prompting discussion about the implications of synthetic biology and AI in virology research.

August 14, 2026 at 3:56 PM CDT
  Solar eclipse of April 8, 2024   party on a cloudy day at the   University of Rochester  's Wilson Quad
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Hundreds Attend Teen Eclipse Party in Overstone

A large group of teenagers gathered in Overstone to attend an eclipse party, drawing hundreds of attendees.

August 14, 2026 at 3:25 PM CDT
First Lady of Maryland Yumi Hogan by Anthony DePanise at Arundel Lodge Inc, 2600 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, Maryland 21037
Maryland GovPics · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
Music

Selena Gomez Sued for Alleged Fraud Over Mental Health Company

Hollywood actress and singer Selena Gomez is being sued by investors who backed her mental health company, Wondermind Global, alleging failure to fulfill promises regarding brand building and financial management.

August 14, 2026 at 2:29 PM CDT
The figure shows the health risks of fungal and mycotoxin contaminants to cannabis and hemp users.   (A)   Adverse health effects of fungal pathogens.   Aspergillus   was the most common organism associated with infectio
Kimberly D Gwinn, Maxwell C K Leung, Ariell B Stephens, and Zamir K Punja · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
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Health Risks in Mummified Remains Trade Raise Concerns

A growing global trade in mummified human remains has been described as a health risk due to dormant microorganisms and toxic materials, posing dangers to traders and postal workers.

August 14, 2026 at 2:24 PM CDT
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Europe Heatwaves and Wildfires Force Travelers to Adapt

Prolonged heatwaves and widespread wildfires across Europe are compelling travelers to fundamentally adapt their plans, itineraries, and coping strategies due to extreme environmental conditions.

August 14, 2026 at 2:15 PM CDT