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Pew Survey Finds U.S. Views Tied to Trump Confidence
A Pew Research Center survey shows U.S. favorability now correlates with confidence in President Trump across 36 nations. In Poland, only 31% of those lacking confidence in Trump view the U.S. positively.
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La Jolla Institute Experimental Vaccine Protects Mice Against Zika Via T Cells
La Jolla Institute researchers found an experimental Zika vaccine protects mice using T cells instead of antibodies. The protection lasted twelve weeks, while a mutant version failed to provide long-term immunity. The antibodies from the fusion-loop mutant vaccine did not protect, and the protection was attributed to CD8+ T cells.
Partial Lunar Eclipse Covers 96% of Moon on August 27, 2026
A partial lunar eclipse covering 96% of the Moon will occur on August 27, 2026. An estimated 3.6 billion people across Europe, Africa, and the Americas can view the event.
Pentagon Releases 41 UAP Files From Five Agencies
The Pentagon posted 41 documents and videos from five agencies on Friday. Six clips show unresolved encounters by Special Operations forces in the Gulf of Oman.
Nouscom Vaccine Cuts Precancers in Lynch Syndrome Trial
MD Anderson researchers reported the Nouscom vaccine reduced precancerous growths in 45 Lynch syndrome participants. The trial results suggest the treatment could lower the need for annual colonoscopies in carriers.
Jacobsen Book Depicts Six-Day Anarchy From Plague
Annie Jacobsen's new book describes a pneumonic plague release at Russia's Vector lab causing anarchy in six days. The scenario cites Pentagon war games and says the President must invoke the Insurrection Act.
Solar Eclipse To Cross Greenland, Iceland, Spain in 2026
A solar eclipse will cross Greenland, Iceland, and Spain on August 12, 2026. The event marks the first total eclipse visible from mainland Spain since 1905.
Girl in China Dies After Gene-Editing Therapy
A 6-year-old girl died after gene-editing therapy at a hospital in China without regulatory approval. Investigators did not publicly report the death as the family seeks accountability for the unauthorized medical procedure.
El Salvador Culture Ministry Reports 3,000-Year-Old Burial in Antiguo Cuscatlán
The El Salvador Ministry of Culture reported the discovery of a human skeleton buried with a sea turtle-shaped ceramic vessel in Antiguo Cuscatlán on July 2. The remains will undergo radiocarbon dating and chemical analysis to learn about the individual's life and diet.
Study Led by Damián Blasi Finds Language Diversity Peaked in Holocene, Then Declined
A study published in Science on July 23, 2026, reconstructed linguistic diversity since agriculture. Researchers found languages peaked at 20,000 to 75,000 before falling to about 7,500 with four disappearing yearly. In our model, this 'golden age' was followed by an extremely rapid decrease in linguistic diversity, especially over the last two millennia.
Cambridge Professor Dillon Publishes 2026 Study
Cambridge professor Sarah Dillon published findings on an Alan Turing manuscript in the Review of English Studies in 2026. Her analysis of the short story Pryce's Buoy challenges popular narratives about the code breaker.
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Delays Sunset Boulevard Reopening
Water pooled on Sunset Boulevard July 22 during repairs on a ruptured main. The rupture released 17 million gallons and officials state the repair timeline remains unknown.
Chang'e-6 Farside Moon Samples Challenge Late Heavy Bombardment Spike Theory
Chang'e-6 lunar farside samples were reported in Science Advances on July 23 following the 2024 mission return. Findings indicate moon rocks do not support an impact spike 3.9 billion years ago called the Late Heavy Bombardment.
KAIST Researchers Develop Antibody Targeting KRAS(G12D) Mutation
Byung-Ha Oh led KAIST researchers who developed a TCR-like antibody that recognizes the KRAS(G12D) cancer mutation. The study published in Molecular Therapy reports 100% specificity against KRAS(G12D)-positive cells in vitro.
Dimitri Bertsekas Dies at Home in Belmont, Massachusetts
Dimitri Bertsekas died on June 3, 2026, at his home in Belmont, Massachusetts. The Fulton Professor of Computational Decision Making wrote over 20 books and served as chief scientific advisor of Bayforest Technologies in London.
Maduro Scheduled for Pretrial Hearing in New York City Drug Trafficking Case
Nicolás Maduro is scheduled for a Wednesday pretrial hearing in Manhattan federal court on drug trafficking charges. Lawyers proposed a June 2027 trial date as defense challenges extradition validity.
Taylor and Declan Outline Total Mission Value Framework in U.S. Healthcare Context
R. Andrew Taylor and Arwen B.L. Declan outlined the Total Mission Value framework. This method helps hospitals evaluate AI tools using five priorities beyond cost metrics.
Durham University Simulations Show Milky Way Flipped 10 Billion Years Ago
Durham University simulations show a dwarf galaxy collision tilted the Milky Way disc 10 billion years ago. This impact reoriented the system by more than 90 degrees and created the bulge using Gaia data.
Scientist Manning Reports Study on AI Simulations of Deceased Loved Ones
Information scientist Jack Manning reported study results on June 12 at the Designing Interactive Systems Conference. Volunteers reported conversations were comforting even when the chatbot invented facts about the deceased.
Korea Advanced Institute Identifies Immune Mechanism
The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology announced research identifying an immune mechanism for anti-CTLA-4 therapy in brain tumors. Heung Kyu Lee led the team publishing findings in Science Immunology.
Fujita Health University Team Shows REPOPS Technique Reduces Depression-Like Behavior
Fujita Health University researchers introduced REPOPS stimulation in mice to mimic electroconvulsive therapy. Ten days of REPOPS caused a stable dematuration state persisting for more than a month after the intervention.
DuVernay Announces Netflix Documentary on 14th Amendment for 2026 Release
Ava DuVernay announced Thursday she made a documentary for Netflix about the 14th Amendment. This project follows a June 2026 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that upheld birthright citizenship protections.
Researchers Identify New Monkey Species Colobus congoensis In Lomami Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Scientists formally identified Colobus congoensis as a new monkey species in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The monkey has glossy black fur and a distinctive orange patch. The team recommends endangered status because the species occupies 650 to 660 square miles.
Astronomers Detect Atmosphere on Rocky Exoplanet LHS 1140-b in Habitable Zone
Astronomers detected an atmosphere around rocky exoplanet LHS 1140-b using the Magellan Observatory in Chile. The study marks the first confirmation of an atmosphere on a rocky world residing in a habitable zone.