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A New Chapter Begins for a Political Science PhD

May 19, 2026

Jake Shaw, who earned his doctorate in political science from the University of Missouri–St. Louis last spring, is set to start a tenure‑track assistant professor role at DePauw University in Indiana this August. The transition from graduate student to faculty member marks a significant milestone in

technology

Tokushima Team Sets New 112‑Gbps Wireless Record

May 19, 2026

The team from Tokushima University has pushed the limits of wireless speed, achieving 112 gigabits per second in the 560‑gigahertz band using soliton microcombs. This breakthrough is not about faster phones for now; it tackles the hidden part of networks that moves data between base stations. Back

education

The Law in Action: How New Mexico Keeps Justice Alive

May 19, 2026

New Mexico’s courts move beyond the courthouse walls every year, bringing real cases to school hallways and playgrounds. Students get a front‑row seat to live oral arguments, hearing judges explain how legal logic turns into decisions that affect everyday life. After the proceedings, the justices ch

politics

Mark Cuban's Healthcare Push Takes a Surprising Turn

May 19, 2026

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban recently made headlines not for his usual tech or business ventures, but for quietly teaming up with a presidential administration on a healthcare cost-cutting initiative. While Cuban has been vocal about supporting Democratic candidates in the past, including end

business

How an economist changed how we see jobs and prices forever

May 19, 2026

Edmund Phelps proved that keeping jobs high forever isn’t possible without causing big problems later. He showed that trying to push unemployment too low usually just makes prices rise higher instead. This idea became a key rule for central banks worldwide. Phelps also proved that people’s expectati

finance

Harvard Cuts Big Bitcoin Bets, Drops Ethereum Holdings

May 18, 2026

Harvard’s investment arm has trimmed its stake in the Bitcoin-focused ETF, cutting the number of shares from 5. 35 million to just over 3 million by the end of March. The remaining position is worth about $117 million at today’s price, a move that has pushed the fund from its former top spot to tent

science

Understanding How Injuries Occur: A New Look at Forensic Biomechanics

May 17, 2026

Forensic doctors often face the tough job of figuring out how a body got hurt. They need to answer questions like “How hard was the blow? ” or “Could there have been a worse injury that wasn’t seen right away? ” Their answers help build the story of what happened and can change how a crime is judged

science

Dangerous Dive: International Team Races to Find Missing Italian Divers

May 17, 2026

Three experienced Finnish cave divers from a global safety group landed in the Maldives to help search for four Italian tourists who died while exploring a sea cave. They will join local coast guard divers and specialists from Australia and the United Kingdom to devise a new plan. The mission follow

politics

Labour Leader Wes Streeting Sets His Sights on the Prime Minister’s Post

May 17, 2026

Wes Streeting, who has served as Britain’s health minister, announced he will challenge the current Labour leader for the top job in Parliament. The move marks the first time a sitting MP has openly declared a bid to replace the party’s head. Streeting’s announcement came after a series of electo

science

Mind Tricks Behind Endless Scrolling

May 17, 2026

When people keep scrolling through feeds, their brains are doing more than just mindlessly looking. Studies from the University of Bristol and the University at Buffalo show that those with better working memory – the part of our brain that helps us focus – actually pay less attention to each post a