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A new HBO film, 'You Can See Everything', covers the weeks before Elizabeth Holmes began her prison sentence in 2023 for defrauding investors in her blood-testing startup Theranos. More than a decade after Theranos collapsed, diagnostics companies developing similar low-volume blood testing devices say they are still dealing with the aftermath of its fraud.
Nature's books-in-brief column highlights four forthcoming 2026 titles: Danni Holmes's primer on quantum physics, Barry Werth's history of US pharmaceutical research leadership, Xiaochang Li's study of language and algorithmic culture, and Paul Dobraszczyk's work on architecture. Each book is summarized briefly, covering topics from black holes and consciousness to drug development and large language models.
Technology originally developed to boost elite athletes' performance and speed injury recovery is increasingly being adapted for general wellness use, according to industry observers. These tools, once confined to professional sports labs, are now informing consumer-facing devices aimed at improving everyday health and longevity.
A new Gallup survey shows the share of Americans who eat at restaurants on a weekly basis has fallen to its lowest recorded level. The decline marks a sharp break from a decades-long habit of regular dining out.
Electronic Arts is reducing its global workforce by about 3%, roughly 400 positions, and closing BioWare, the 31-year-old studio known for the Mass Effect series. The cuts add to a wave of layoffs that has hit the gaming industry since 2022.
Kroger has shut down more than 50 supermarkets spanning its various brands across 18 states, a review of its store footprint found. The closures follow an announcement made roughly a year and a half ago in which Kroger said it would reduce its number of underperforming locations nationwide.
AstraZeneca has entered a partnership with Oracle aimed at using artificial intelligence to improve clinical research processes. The deal adds to a growing list of AI collaborations within the pharmaceutical industry.
A new OnDeck analysis of Annual Business Survey data from census.gov ranked U.S. industries by the share of business owners without college degrees. Construction topped the list at 67%, followed by personal, home and automotive services at 64%, and transportation and warehousing at 62%. ZipRecruiter data cited in the report shows construction business owners can earn up to $339,500 annually, with average pay around $127,973.
A scam buster in New Zealand obtained an Excel spreadsheet from a source in Karachi, Pakistan, detailing a coordinated scheme targeting authors through LinkedIn outreach. The file, covering March to August, lists 403 targeted authors with details on who found and contacted them, the services pitched (websites, illustration, social media visibility), and outcomes including payments and failed pitches. Callers reportedly use American-sounding names and schedule calls to match U.S. time zones to appear as American companies.
Anthropic announced a 'public benefit fund,' a wholly-owned entity that will initially hold 5% of the company's shares, with an option to add 2% more for every 50% increase in Anthropic's valuation. The company said the fund could support large nonprofit donations or direct payments to specific populations, and pointed to AI's effect on jobs as one area it might address, alongside its existing $200 million research commitment on that topic. Anthropic said details on the fund's structure and governance will be released in coming months.
A Saudi employee of OpenAI has been arrested, according to reports, reviving concerns that US tech firms may be unwittingly employing individuals tied to foreign intelligence efforts. Details of the charges and the employee's specific role at OpenAI have not been fully disclosed in available reporting.
The World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2026, led by Mycle Schneider, finds wind surpassed nuclear in monthly global electricity generation in March 2025, with solar following in April 2025 for the first time. From March 2025 through June 2026, solar or wind individually outproduced nuclear every month, with both doing so simultaneously in several 2026 months. Global solar capacity grew 27% in 2025 to 2,383 GW and wind grew 14% to 1,291 GW, while operating nuclear capacity actually fell slightly to 368.6 GW.