Adithi Ramakrishnan

Three scientists at US universities win Nobel Prize in physics for advancing quantum technology Three scientists at American universities have won the Nobel Prize in physics for research on subatomic quantum tunneling that lays the groundwork for better cellphones and faster computers and makes ...

I'm helping cover the #NobelPrize for
@apnews.com this week. That means early mornings, but it's been cool getting winners' first reactions -- shock, disbelief & everything in between.

Here's our story on today's Physics prize winners for quantum tunneling:

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Every year, growers raise giant pumpkins and compete in annual weigh-offs against other colossal fruits. How do they get so big?

At the US Open, tennis stars shine under dark sky-friendly outdoor lights When the court lights flicker on at the U.S. Open, tennis stars shine under illumination designed to cut light pollution.

I visited the US Open this week -- but not for a story about the players. I wrote about the lights!

Had so much fun putting a science-y spin on a major sporting event and writing about efforts to make outdoor sports lighting better for dark skies. @apnews.com

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Live updates: Trump deflects questioning on Epstein files, revives old grievances instead President Donald Trump deflected questions over Jeffrey Epstein's files, choosing instead to target his political enemies and repeat falsehoods and longtime grievances.

Nearly 150 National Science Foundation employees signed a letter Tuesday expressing concern over job losses and grant terminations.

They say these and other actions are part of a "systemic dismantling of a world-renowned scientific agency."

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Foreign medical residents fill critical positions at US hospitals, but are running into visa issues Some hospitals in the U.S. are without essential staff because international medical residents set to start their training this week were delayed by the Trump administration’s travel and visa restrict...

Foreign medical residents fill critical gaps in the health care system -- often in rural and low-income areas. Because of travel and visa delays, many have not been able to get to the U.S. to start their work on time.

For @apnews.com with my colleague Devi Shastri:

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Live updates: Trump contradicts US intelligence report on Iran strike A U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency report suggests that Iran’s nuclear program has been set back only a few months after U.S. strikes and was not “completely and fully obliterated." Trump rejected thi...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is moving into the National Science Foundation's current headquarters in Alexandria.

It’s not clear where over 1,833 NSF in-person employees will be relocated.

This and other updates on @apnews.com liveblog:

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That's right! The visuals for the show were made using Oort Cloud data from a researcher who'd studied it in many different ways computationally but had never looked at its shape. Projecting the data visually onto the planetarium dome caused them to see the spiral and stumble on something new!

An accidental discovery at a planetarium opens a window into the universe's inner workings Scientists say a new planetarium show about the Milky Way has helped them unlock one of the solar system’s many secrets.

Experts at @amnh.org were fine-tuning their latest planetarium show about the Milky Way when they accidentally discovered something about the universe.

“Why is there a spiral there?”

Fun @apnews.com story on how new findings can lie in unexpected places 💫

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Scientists have lost their jobs or grants in US cuts. Foreign universities want to hire them As the Trump administration cut billions of dollars in federal funding to scientific research, thousands of scientists in the U.S. lost their jobs or grants.

International universities are looking to hire U.S. researchers with the promise of academic freedom.

Is this something you're considering? Get in touch: @a_r1.96 on Signal or aramakrishnan@ap.org.

For @apnews.com
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Clownfish shrink their bodies to survive ocean heat waves New research finds clownfish shrink their bodies to survive warming oceans. Scientists observed some of the orange-striped fish shrank during a heat wave off the coast of Papa New Guinea.

Clownfish shrink their bodies -- possibly reabsorbing their own bone matter -- to survive ocean heat waves.

For @apnews.com

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What Is Pre-Reporting—and Do You Really Need to Do It? - The Open Notebook Many reporters hesitate to invest time or money in a potential story without any guarantee of a return, but they overlook pre-reporting—or developing a story before it’s accepted for publication—at th...

How much pre-reporting is good practice, and how much is overkill? Well, it depends, but this guide with @mxeliramos.bsky.social, @adithi-r1.bsky.social, Emiliano Rodríguez Mega, and others can help you find your answer. 🧪

A carnivorous 'bone collector' caterpillar dresses in the remains of its prey A new carnivorous caterpillar that wears the remains of its prey has been dubbed the bone collector. The odd insect is only found on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.

Scientists discovered a carnivorous caterpillar nicknamed the "bone collector," because it wears the remains of its prey -- an ant head here, a fly leg there.

Gnarly insect news for @apnews.com 🦋

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Hi! I'm a reporter at The Associated Press looking to tell stories of scientists going abroad due to the current research climate. If you or anyone you know would be willing to talk, could you reach out? My signal is @a_r1.96.

Watch the moon turn red during a total lunar eclipse in March A total lunar eclipse will flush the moon red across the Western Hemisphere. On Thursday night into Friday morning, the Earth will cast a shadow that totally blocks the moon.

Is it worth staying up to see a #BloodMoon tomorrow night? Here's what causes a #LunarEclipse and why the moon turns coppery red.

For @apnews.com

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Scientists date remains of an ancient child that resembles both humans and Neanderthals Scientists have dated the skeleton of an ancient child that caused a stir when it was first discovered because it carries features from both humans and Neanderthals.

“Being able to successfully date the child felt like giving them back a tiny piece of their story."

For @apnews.com
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How to practice healthy fasting during Ramadan As Ramadan approaches, keeping healthy fasting practices in mind can make the month more meaningful.

As Ramadan approaches, I spoke to experts about tips for healthy fasting to make the holy month that much more meaningful. @apnews.com
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First measles death is reported in the West Texas outbreak that's infected more than 120 people A person who was hospitalized has died from measles in West Texas. It's the first since the outbreak began late last month.

A person who was hospitalized has died from measles in West Texas. It's the first since the outbreak began late last month. apnews.com/article/meas...

Does lip balm help chapped lips? Here's what to know Lip balm can soothe chapped lips, but some people may be allergic to its ingredients. For those few, the products can sting instead of soothe.

Does lip balm actually work on dry lips? I spoke to dermatologists to find out.

For @apnews.com

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An unusual ghost particle is spotted by a deep-sea telescope in the Mediterranean A neutrino detector submerged in the Mediterranean Sea has sniffed out the most energetic ghost particle yet.

From last week @apnews.com:

A neutrino detector submerged in the Mediterranean Sea has sniffed out the most energetic ghost particle yet.

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How to cook the perfect boiled egg, according to science Scientists say they’ve cracked the code for boiling the perfect egg. Making an ideal boiled egg is a challenge because the yolk cooks at a lower temperature than the whites.

Scientists say they’ve cracked the code for boiling the perfect egg -- using math!

Even better, it's a recipe you can try for yourself.

For @apnews.com :

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