By inserting certain proteins into the membrane of nerve cells, the three laureates, Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel, succeeded in switching neurons 'on' or 'off' at will. The technique has a dual purpose: Unlocking the secrets of the brain and developing innovative treatments.

ICE is now separating children from their parents and deeming them “unaccompanied.”

The case centers on whether local governments can hold giant energy companies accountable for the local harms of climate change, but it has repercussions beyond climate.

The reporting experiment demonstrates how easy it can be to open private schools that might then access public money. No credentials or background checks required.

October 4, 2026