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Amy Poehler and Ina Garten swapped carrot-cooking tips on Good Hang.Poehler loves topping roasted carrots with feta and honey, a combo Garten calls “fabulous.”Carrots make an easy, versatile holiday side that pairs well with roast chicken, ham and more. The holiday season is meant to be celebrated with cozy dishes, and that includes comforting, cheesy veggie side dishes. And actor, comedian and now-podcast host Amy Poehler just shared one of her seasonal favorites in an unexpected interview. Ahead of Thanksgiving, an delightfully unexpected guest appeared on Good Hang with Amy Poehler: the culinary queen herself, Ina Garten. The episode featured…
Industry body Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) revealed popular health supplement categories and Australian consumer purchasing behaviour for 2025 in its annual industry snapshot published last week (Nov. 26). Women’s health has continued to dominate the most popular dietary supplements category, with total retail value hitting AUD$375m (US$245m) this year. This is followed by digestive health (AUD$264m), joint health (AUD$184m), immune system (AUD$158m), and bone health (AUD$136m), the report wrote, citing Euromonitor International 2026 Consumer Health Market Data. The women’s health category includes products such as women’s multivitamins, which recorded a total retail value of AUD$97.4m (US$63.6m) or 24.2% of the…
Metamorphosis: A Natural and Human History Oren Harman Basic Books (2025)“Metamorphosis is wild,” marvels historian Oren Harman. A caterpillar completely dissolves inside its chrysalis, before reconstructing itself in the shape of a butterfly. The ‘immortal jellyfish’ (Turritopsis dohrnii) reverts from its mature, floating form into a polyp that dwells on the ocean bed when threatened, only to eventually turn back into a mature jellyfish again — never dying of old age.Survival of the nicest: have we got evolution the wrong way round?How such weird natural phenomena strike at the core of our understanding of biology is the focus of Harman’s…
Credit: vshivkova/Getty Images Researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Sydney, Australia, have discovered that an existing cancer drug may help treat the childhood cancer neuroblastoma, a cancer that that kills nine out of every 10 patients whose cancer recurs. The research, published in Science Advances, shows that an approved drug for lymphoma called romidepsin can induce cell death in neuroblastoma through pathways that remain active even when standard chemotherapy drugs lose effectiveness. The discovery may help clinicians design treatment combinations that can avoid the development of the resistance that makes relapsed neuroblastoma so difficult to treat. “Finding…
Recipharm Advanced Bio, a segment of CDMO Recipharm, and Infant Bacterial Therapeutics (IBT) began a process performance qualification (PPQ) for IBT’s lead product, IBP-9414. The PPQ program will take place at Recipharm’s microbial manufacturing facility in Cuxhaven, Germany. “By combining IBT’s innovative approach with Recipharm Advanced Bio’s microbial expertise and accelerated path to manufacturing, we are ensuring PPQ and commercial readiness are delivered on a fast and reliable timeline,” said Vikas Gupta, president of Recipharm Advanced Bio. “IBP-9414 will be the first live biotherapeutic product (LBP) globally and we now proceed to process validation for drug substance,” added Staffan Strömberg,…
The Scientist’s Top Innovations competition honors the most exciting breakthroughs shaping the future of research, biotechnology, and healthcare. From cutting-edge instruments to fresh takes on proven methods, each year’s winners highlight the technologies driving discovery and transforming lives.We want to hear from you—whether you are an individual tinkering away at the bench or a company with a dedicated R&D team, we want to showcase the technologies that have excited you the most.To capture a broad spectrum of technologies, our competition is split into four categories.Lab Research Tools: Innovations that support groundbreaking research in a variety of life science fieldsBiotechnology: High-tech…
Willbe launches FemGene test, combining hormone and genetic testing to guide personalized HRT interventions. British female health and longevity company Willbe today launched what it claims is the world’s first platform combining genetics and hormone testing to predict how women experience perimenopause and respond to treatment. The company has introduced a new test called FemGene as it seeks to move perimenopause care away from trial-and-error approaches and toward preventative, individualized medicine. Willbe is targeting perimenopause as a key inflection point for women’s long-term health. The company claims that treatment has typically relied on symptom management through iterative hormone adjustments, a…
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT 01 December 2025 A study of the effects of COVID-19 policies highlights the underexplored impacts of commercial cooking on air quality.
Fast food is a fixture of American life, with nearly a third of adults eating at least one on-the-go meal every day, according to the National Center for Health Statistics.For decades, convenience remained the standout benefit of fast food, followed by affordability. But in recent years, a number of fast-food restaurant chains have altered their menus and food preparation methods to provide more nutritionally balanced options beyond the classics known for their high calorie, fat, and sodium content. Now, diners have the ability to take advantage of industry improvements and innovations that affect the nutritional value of what tends to…
As a marathon runner, I value sneakers that support my feet, prevent injury, and help me run faster. Of course, the best running shoes often come with a hefty price tag to match. That’s why Cyber Monday is my favorite time to replace my running shoes. In other words: These deals are not to be missed.