Abducted Israeli-Russian researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov freed in Iraq

An Israeli-Russian researcher has been released after "being tortured for many months" by her Iraqi militia abductors, US President Donald Trump has announced. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said: "I am pleased to report that Elizabeth Tsurkov,...

Scientists Spill Their Quirky Lab Traditions and Superstitions

At the start of the new school year, researchers often welcome new members into their labs. Along with safety briefings and training on how to use new equipment, new lab members also get inducted into the lab’s unique traditions and superstitions....

Stronger supports needed for refugees with disability: research

Social isolation and a lack of digital inclusion are barriers to a smoother settlement for refugees with disability, according to new research by Settlement Services International (SSI). The latest phase of SSI’s signature research Foundations for...

Scientists Warn Of Health Risks If Florida Ends Vaccine Mandates

Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, at left with Gov. Ron DeSantis, said last week that he was proposing doing away with vaccine mandates for everyone in the state, including schoolchildren. (Chris O’Meara/AP via CNN Newsource) By Brenda...

Scientists are finally learning what's inside mysterious 'halo' barrels submerged off Los Angeles

Thousands of barrels of industrial waste litter the ocean floor off Los Angeles and have been there for decades — but scientists still don't fully understand what chemicals this junkyard is leaking into the environment. Now, research has revealed...

Health Ministry Calls on Researchers and Academics to Submit Abstracts for Conference

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is calling on health researchers, students and academics to respond to its Call for Abstracts for the 2025 National Health Research Conference. The conference will be hosted by the Ministry from November 19 to...

Scientists are baffled by a powerful and long-lasting gamma ray explosion outside our galaxy

OSU launches new office to support postdoctoral researchers, mentors

Oklahoma State launched a new office to support postdoctoral fellows and their mentors. The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will provide resources to faculty on mentoring fellows and offer career development opportunities, such as networking events...

Ditch dangerous hair loss drugs: Science proves these natural alternatives work

Natural alternatives like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil effectively combat hair loss without dangerous side effects. Saw palmetto reduces hair shedding by 20-30% and increases hair density by 5-7% in clinical studies. Pumpkin seed oil boosts...

Research says heart attacks can actually be infectious

Washington Scientists from Finland and the UK have uncovered groundbreaking evidence that heart attacks may be triggered by infectious processes rather than just cholesterol and lifestyle factors. Hidden bacterial biofilms inside arterial plaques...

Science North launches leadership development program in Sudbury

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Leading Blue creates an environment where leaders learn to coach with clarity, take decisive action and connect with authenticity Liz Ott is Science North’s senior manager of learning and development....

Scientists are baffled by this powerful gamma ray explosion outside our galaxy

Astronomers have reported the discovery of an exceptionally powerful and long-lasting gamma-ray explosion beyond our galaxy. First observed in July, this unique burst of high-energy radiation is unlike anything previously witnessed. Telescopes,...

Science Men's Journal Artillery Found in Shipwreck Shows Evolution of Naval Weapons

The recovery by marine archaeologists of medieval artillery from the wreck of former royal Danish-Norwegian flagship Gribshunden, which sank in 1495, offers an extremely rare look at the evolution of ship-mounted firearms, which would become de...

RFK Jr. wants all new vaccines tested against a placebo. Doctors say that isn’t good science

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said he wants all health research stakeholders to commit to a “gold standard” when it comes to scientific research, including testing all new vaccines against a placebo before the Food...

Scientists Reveal Eating Cherries in THIS Way Can Help Prevent Major Illness Affecting 6.7m Americans

Cherries are being hailed by nutrition scientists as more than a sweet snack, with new research showing they could play a key role in reducing the risk of major chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. The World Health...

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Another One Bites the Dust Wall Street continues to notch new highs, with investors firmly focused on the Fed's next moves, while Europe looks on as French politics stage yet another collapse-Parliament rejecting François Bayrou's government and...

College of Education and Human Sciences achieves new enrollment records

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Media Contact: Christy Lang | Director, Marketing and Communications | 405-744-9740 | christy.lang@okstate.edu The Oklahoma State University College of Education and Human Sciences surpassed a total enrollment of more...

A Maine science writer takes a deep dive into the lives of seals

PHIPPSBURG, Maine — If you love seals—and most people do—it’s probably their faces that leave you smitten. It’s all but impossible to resist the big, liquid eyes, not to mention the elegant yet slightly raffish whiskers. The latter, however, are...

Scientists stun the world with discovery that could revolutionize farming forever

A groundbreaking study has discovered that zinc, a mineral long known for its health advantages in humans, also has a significant role in plant growth. Researchers have found out that zinc aids legumes like beans, peas, and lentils, make efficient...

Government announces selected projects from special fund for sargassum research

Santo Domingo.- The Santo Domingo Institute of Technology (INTEC) unveiled the results of the first call for projects funded by the Presidential Special Fund for Scientific and Technological Innovation and Development on sargassum, created in 2023...