The first astronaut mission of Boeing’s Starliner taxi was a bumpier ride than NASA wanted to admit at the time. The agency announced today (Feb. 19) that it has reclassified…
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‘Learning to be humble meant taming my need to stand out from the group’ – a humility scholar explains how he became more grounded
“Humble” is not a word my colleagues would use to describe me, especially early in my career. In fact, when word got around that I was researching humility, I suspect…
FDA’s abrupt flip-flop on Moderna’s mRNA flu shot highlights growing risks to drug-makers of investing in vaccines
The Food and Drug Administration’s decision, made public on Feb. 10, 2026, to not review an application to approve Moderna’s proposed mRNA-based flu vaccine set off a firestorm of criticism…
Less Experience Leads to Faster Neural Adaptation
Summary: For over a century, the cornerstone of psychology has been the Pavlovian idea that we learn through repetition—the more a bell rings before food, the stronger the association. However,…
LiDAR study reveals previously unknown fortress
A previously unknown fortification has been identified in Chełm County, eastern Poland, following a study using airborne laser scanning and other remote sensing techniques. According to experts, the finding significantly…
‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ feels like ’12 Monkeys’ meets ‘Shaun of the Dead’ and a whole lot of AI dread (review)
Anyone who’s recently stood in line for a bagel or coffee at the local bakery and seen everyone staring dazedly at their cell phones, seemingly afraid to be alone with…
Some dog breeds carry a higher risk of breathing problems
Many people find their flattened faces cute, but among dogs bred with a squished visage, 11 percent or less of some breeds can breathe easily. The findings, published February 18…
Regeneration of fins and limbs relies on a shared cellular playbook
In the 2012 movie The Amazing Spider-Man, a key character regrows his missing arm by imbibing reptilian DNA — but then turns into a monster lizard that Spider-Man must foil. While…
When ICE sweeps a community, public health pays a price – and recovery will likely take years
The Trump administration announced on Feb. 12, 2026, that it is ending Operation Metro Surge, its deployment of more than 3,000 federal immigration enforcement agents in Minneapolis, St. Paul and…
Single DMT Dose Provides Lasting Relief from Depression
Summary: While psychedelic research often focuses on hours-long “trips” with psilocybin or LSD, a landmark Phase IIa trial has proven that a much shorter experience can be just as potent.…
