Title: The epidemic of bogus science
Summary: The FT is having a blast this year with a series of special reports. This week we’re going back in time to the year’s most hilarious moments. The series, which airs on BBC1 on Sundays, will also make you laugh on BBC2 on Monday.

Title: Pioneering WVU astrophysicist named prestigious Fellow of the Royal Society, the ‘Oscar’ of the science world
Summary: Duncan Lorimer, the brilliant mind behind pulsar astrophysics, has been chosen as a 2024 Fellow of the Royal Society of London. Lorimer, a professor of physics and astronomy in the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, is a true genius in his field. Congratulations, Duncan!

Title: Master of Science in Applied Anatomy information session
Summary: Who knew anatomy could be so fun? Students in the Master of Science in Applied Anatomy program are having a blast learning about the human body. And guess what? They’re so good at it, they’re ready to take on the world! So come on down and join the party – you won’t want to miss out on all the laughs and learning.

Title: Biden, Trump and the science of aging brains
Summary: The Health 202 is getting a makeover, and we’re not just changing our name. We’re also changing our style. We’ll now be known as the Health Brief, and we’ll be delivering the news in a more concise, snappy, and witty way. We’ll also be using more emojis, gifs, and memes to spice up our stories. And we’ll be asking you, our loyal readers, to send us your feedback, suggestions, and jokes on how to make the Health Brief even better. So, if you have a tip on newspapers, other prelapsarian communications technologies, or just want to share a laugh, please email us at joel.achenbach@washpost.com. We can’t wait to hear from you.

Title: What can exoplanets teach us about love? Astrophysicist Melodie Kao on science and what it means to humans
Summary: Astrophysicist Melodie Kao is packing her bags and heading to Arizona for a new adventure at Lowell Observatory. In 2016, while still a graduate student, she and her team made a groundbreaking discovery – the first aurorae beyond our solar system! Her work is like a cosmic dance party, bringing a whole new beat to the hottest topic in astronomy – exoplanets. Get ready to groove to the rhythm of the universe!

Title: Animal Consciousness: The Latest ‘Science’ Magic Show — Minding The Campus
Summary: On April 19, the “New York Declaration on Animal Consciousness” was announced to some fanfare. The enthusiasm should be somewhat dampened by the endorsement coming from fraudster Samuel Bankman-Fried’s Effective Altruism Forum. But hey, at least we can all agree that animals deserve some love and respect, right?

Title: Lebanon County students invited to compete in science & engineering fair
Summary: The North Museum is hosting its 73rd Science and Engineering Fair on March 13, 2025, at Millersville University. Don’t miss this chance to show off your amazing projects and compete with other students from grades 6 through 12. It’s one of six fairs in the state that are part of the world’s biggest pre-college competition. Who knows, you might even win a prize and a trip to the North Pole!

Title: Science Doesn’t Care About Researcher’s Feelings. Economics Does.
Summary: Economists, those moral philosophers of the financial world, often begin with a preconceived notion of how the universe should function and then construct models to justify their beliefs. Neoclassical economists, the faithful followers of American conservatism, share a similar moral compass.