Shaun Harrington

Shaun Harrington

Shaun Patrick Harrington, 68, passed away on June 19, 2025, with his wife and twin brother by his side.

Musk Resurfaces to Slam Trump Bill

Musk Resurfaces to Slam Trump Bill

Elon Musk criticized the Senate's draft domestic policy bill, claiming it will destroy jobs and harm the country. This follows Musk's earlier condemnation of the House version and a recent period of public silence after a feud with Trump.

How might society react to babies with two genetic fathers?

How might society react to babies with two genetic fathers?

Scientists have created fertile mice using genetic material from two sperm cells, raising the possibility of similar techniques being used in humans in the future. While the technology faces significant hurdles, it also sparks ethical and social debates, particularly given current political climates surrounding reproductive rights, about the potential impact of children with two genetic fathers. The article suggests that, like IVF, future attitudes toward this type of reproductive technology may become more accepting over time.

International development is evolving from handouts to partnerships

International development is evolving from handouts to partnerships

Children born in countries supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, like Nigeria, have a significantly lower risk of dying from preventable diseases before age five. This highlights the positive impact of Gavi's efforts in improving child survival rates through increased access to vaccines.

Indonesia to be vaccine self-sufficient by 2037, says health minister

Indonesia to be vaccine self-sufficient by 2037, says health minister

Indonesia is becoming a regional vaccine powerhouse, with Biofarma leading the charge by producing various vaccines and partnering with MSD for HPV vaccine production via technology transfer. This initiative, championed by Indonesia's health minister, aims to eliminate cervical cancer and strengthens national health security. The health minister's financial background and dedication to global health are making him a potential candidate for the next WHO director-general.

Boulder attack suspect charged with federal hate crimes

Boulder attack suspect charged with federal hate crimes

Mohamed Sabry Soliman is facing 12 hate crime charges, including potential life sentences, for allegedly throwing Molotov cocktails at a pro-Israeli hostage demonstration in Boulder, injuring at least eight people. Prosecutors claim Soliman, motivated by anti-Zionist sentiments and a desire to "kill all Zionist people," planned the attack for a year. His defense argues the attack was politically motivated, not anti-Semitic, which would not qualify as a federal hate crime.

Britain slashes global vaccine budget, putting millions of women and girls at risk

Britain slashes global vaccine budget, putting millions of women and girls at risk

Britain has cut its funding to the Gavi vaccine partnership by 40%, endangering millions of women and girls. The reduction, from £1.6 billion to £1.25 billion over five years, is driven by the government's decision to prioritize defense spending over international aid, despite recognizing the global benefits of Gavi.

What’s in our air: A conversation with New York Times’ Carl Zimmer about airborne disease

What’s in our air: A conversation with New York Times’ Carl Zimmer about airborne disease

Science writer Carl Zimmer, author of Air-Borne: The Hidden History of the Life We Breathe, discusses the evolving understanding of airborne illnesses — and how the COVID-19 pandemic reignited an important...