Johns Hopkins University is a private research university in Baltimore and a pioneer in integrating teaching and research since 1876.
The Pfizer-era office tower at 235 East 42nd Street is stabilized after beams buckled on the 21st floor. Evacuations have ended as investigators assess what caused the failure and how to prevent a collapse during the largest office-to-residential conversion in New York City.
The military is screening for low testosterone and offering therapy to qualified troops. Experts warn against overprescribing and emphasize that treatment targets those with clinically diagnosed deficiencies.
Multiple sources report a rebound in measles cases across the U.S., with 2,260 confirmed cases now documented in 44 states and D.C. Public health officials say vaccination coverage below 95% threatens herd immunity and risks losing measles elimination status. A review in November will decide on that status.
A string of developments around testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) has sparked a national conversation. The US military is considering testing service members’ testosterone levels and expanding access to TRT where clinically appropriate, while lawmakers and experts weigh safety, ethics and performance implications. Reports from AP News, CNBC, CNBC and other outlets indicate a widening trend in how TRT is discussed and regulated.
The White House has expanded a nonbinding Ratepayer Protection Pledge to include nearly 200 additional utilities, governors and data‑center developers, and President Trump has urged local leaders to welcome data centers as economic opportunities. Critics say the pledge lacks enforcement and will not prevent rising electricity bills as AI-related power demand grows.
Researchers say processed foods can be part of a healthy diet, and cutting all ultra-processed foods may lower diet quality. The analysis draws on data from over 200,000 people across US studies, showing outcomes depend on overall diet quality.
The American Red Cross has declared a national blood-supply crisis as donations fall to a multi-year summer low. Hospitals face strained inventories, especially for type O blood, during the summer trauma season. Efforts to incentivize donations and explore prehospital transfusion payments are under way in the US and Canada.
Zoox has received a temporary NHTSA exemption that allows it to charge fares for its purpose-built robotaxis and will start paid rides in Las Vegas on Aug. 10. The company can deploy up to 2,500 vehicles annually for two years under enhanced federal oversight while state and local approvals remain required for expansion.
Researchers at Stanford and the Arc Institute have used generative genome models to design and synthesise bacteriophage genomes; 16 of the lab-made viruses proved viable and a cocktail of them rapidly killed E. coli strains resistant to natural phages. Experts have warned the work has raised urgent biosafety and biosecurity questions about AI-designed genomes.
The White House has issued an executive order reducing federal vaccine recommendations to 11 core shots and urging the separation of the MMR vaccine into three injections. Physicians warn the move risks confusion and slower protection, while public health groups stress that CDC guidance remains unchanged and vaccines should proceed as recommended.
The ICE crackdown is expanding beyond checkpoints into terminals and jet bridges, prompting pushback from airlines and concerns from labor groups. New data show daily arrests at airports rising, while legislators debate data-sharing and oversight. Several incidents have highlighted tensions between enforcement and airline operations.
Universities and officials are reviewing admissions practices as faculty flag concerns about math readiness and the role of standardized testing. Reports quote Berkeley professors and UC colleagues on AI’s involvement in editing op-eds and the push to restoring SAT/ACT requirements. California Governor Newsom is demanding data as the policy review continues.
UK health agencies say salmonella infections may be linked to eggs imported from outside the UK. One fatality has been confirmed. Public health guidance urges vulnerable groups to avoid under‑cooked eggs, while well‑cooked eggs remain safe. The outbreak has affected England most, with hundreds of cases across the UK.
A set of weight-loss drugs known as GLP-1s show strong average effectiveness, but a notable minority of patients experience little to no weight loss. Researchers are investigating why responses vary, aiming to tailor treatments and improve cost-effectiveness.
Italy has reached 1,413-1,414 days in office, making Meloni's administration the longest uninterrupted single government since World War II. Supporters credit stability with economic gains; critics argue long-term growth remains a question as the next election looms.
Recent reports from multiple sources show increases in rabies exposures linked to wildlife and animal products. The CDC has issued advisories, and health officials warn residents to avoid contact with wildlife, seek prompt treatment after exposure, and monitor outbreaks as surveillance continues nationwide.
Europe is pushing to build sovereign space capabilities and reduce reliance on the United States for launches, satellites and defense-related space infrastructure. The International Space Summit in Paris has spotlighted EU ambitions, private sector growth, and tensions with U.S. and Chinese players.
Scientists have used tooth enamel chemistry to estimate Tyrannosaurus rex’s body temperature at about 36°C, placing it among warm‑blooded animals. The research, based on clumped isotope thermometry, is published in Science Advances and relies on enamel from three teeth from Hell Creek Formation fossils.
Dozens of AI researchers and watchdog groups have signed a letter calling for independent third-party evaluators to have meaningful, protected access to frontier models. The aim is to ensure objective testing of safety and risk across training, deployment and safeguards, with observers able to publish findings and communicate with oversight bodies.
Citadel founder Ken Griffin has pledged $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University: $2 billion to build a 35-acre Wynwood campus in Miami that aims to open for students in 2028, and $1 billion to boost priorities at CMU’s Pittsburgh campus, including renaming its School of Computer Science after Griffin.
A Russian lab worker has died amid reports of pneumonic plague in Irkutsk. The case has prompted quarantines and widespread monitoring as officials assess risk to the general population. U.S. and international health authorities are watching closely while cautioning that immediate threats remain limited.