Netflix loves a live-action version of an iconic work of animation and they are about to make another.Following on the heels ofOne Piece andAvatar: The Last Airbender andCowboy Bebopthe streaming service announced today that they are developing a live-action series that will uncover how everyones favorite mystery-solving gang, and their beloved dog, first teamed up to crack the haunting case that started it all.In other words: Live-actionScooby-Doo.Warner Bros.Warner Bros.loading...Created in 1969 by Joe Ruby and Ken Spears for Hanna-Barbera, theScooby-Doofranchise has endured for decades mostly as a series of animated TV shows about the titular pooch and his human pals solving mysteries. There has been one notable live-action version before, but that was a two-film movie franchise, 2002sScooby-Dooand 2004sScooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed, both of which were written by future Marvel and DC filmmaker James Gunn.Here is how Netflix describes this new series:A modern reimagining of the iconic mystery-solving group of teens and their very special dog. During their final summer at camp, old friends Shaggy and Daphne get embroiled in a haunting mystery surrounding a lonely lost Great Dane puppy that may have been a witness to a supernatural murder. Together with the pragmatic and scientific townie, Velma, and the strange, but ever so handsome new kid, Freddy, they set out to solve the case that is pulling each of them into a creepy nightmare that threatens to expose all of their secrets.Netflix says its live-actionScooby-Doo series will run for eight episodes.Get our free mobile appTV Shows We Used to Love That Are Cringe NowWe can't say why we liked these shows, but we can certainly say why we can't watch them now.Gallery Credit: Emma Stefansky

Position Overview:As an SAT/ACT Tutor, you will work one-on-one with students in a remote setting, guiding them through all sections of the SAT/ACT with personalized lesson plans and test-taking strategies. Were looking for someone who is not only knowledgeable in SAT/ACT content but also able to motivate, engage, and inspire students. If you have a love for teaching and a knack for making complex concepts accessible, we want to hear from you!Qualifications:Strong knowledge of the SAT and ACT content and structure.Previous experience tutoring or teaching, particularly in SAT/ACT prep, is highly preferred.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and engaging way.Ability to connect with students, build rapport, and adapt to different learning styles.Passion for helping students succeed academically and achieve their personal goals.Comfort and experience with remote tutoring tools (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.).Strong time management and organizational skills, able to handle flexible scheduling.A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a college degree is preferred.SAT/ACT score of 1400+ (for SAT) or 30+ (for ACT) is preferred but not required.How to Apply:Please submit your resume, a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position, and any relevant test prep or tutoring experience. We look forward to learning about how you can make an impact and help students achieve their best!Apply NowLet's start your dream job Apply now

All jobs Account Executive (North America - SMB) Posted A few minutes agoFloat is the worlds leading software for teams to plan their time. Launched in 2012, weve grown every year since, and remain proudly independent, self-funded and profitable.As a certified B Corporation, were committed to making a positive contribution to our team, customers, the environment, and the remote community. Were a team of 55 working 100% remotely who believe in living our Best Work Life.Youll partner with team members globally, including Australia, Mexico, Italy, Nigeria, Canada, and the USA. Review our data security guidelines about where we hire here.Hear what our team has to say by browsing our blog, or reading our Glassdoor reviews. Check out what our customers think of Float from our G2 reviews.Were on a scale up journey, and were seeking people who thrive in this stage, given the autonomy, and the opportunity, to do the best work of their career. Apply now Who We AreFloat is the leading resource management software for professional services teams. Since 2012, weve grown every yearindependently, self-funded, and profitably. Were rated #1 for resource management on G2 and trusted by 4,500+ customers worldwide.As a certified B Corporation, were committed to making a positive impact on our team, customers, the environment, and the remote community. Our 50+ person team works 100% remotely across the globe, with perks and benefits designed to support us in living our Best Work Life. You'll collaborate with teammates across Australia, Mexico, the UK, Nigeria, Canada, and the US. Learn more about our data security practices for employment or service contracts here. Browse our blog to get a glimpse of life at Float and check out our Glassdoor employer reviews. See why our customers love Float on G2 .Were on a scale-up journey, and were seeking people who thrive in this stage. We want Float to be the place where you have the autonomy and opportunity to do the best work of your career.Why Were Hiring For This RoleAs we continue to expand our global footprint, we're making a strategic investment in our sales team by hiring a North America-focused SMB Account Executive. This role is essential to accelerating our growth in a key market, ensuring we have the coverage and responsiveness needed to capture high-velocity SMB deals. Currently, our sales team is structured to support a global audience, but as demand grows in North America, we recognize the need for dedicated regional focus. By bringing in an AE specifically for this market, we can:Increase our availability for North American prospects, leading to faster response times and higher conversion rates.Maintain our momentum in SMB deal execution, ensuring our Mid-Market AE can continue focusing on larger, more complex opportunities.Capitalize on our latest product innovations, such as Charge vs Cost tracking and Multi-Currency support, which are highly relevant to North American businesses.This role isnt just about closing dealsits about shaping the future of our SMB sales strategy in North America. The right person will help us hit key revenue milestones, refine our go-to-market approach, and play a pivotal role in Floats continued expansion. Our Global Sales Manager, Dan, explains the important role you will play within our Sales team. Watch this video.Youll be working asynchronously with a bright, dedicated team from across the globe, with a strong focus on taking complex problems and creating solutions that feel simple and intuitive for our customers.What Youll Be Responsible ForEarly on, youll jump right into:Learning our ICP: Your first priority will be learning our ideal customer profile, their needs, and their use cases.Learning the Product: Youll become a domain expert by reviewing our product documentation, getting to know our product in depth, and testing our software in collaboration with the product team.Observing how we do sales at Float: Youll learn from recorded calls, live demos, and will watch how our sales team takes prospects and turns them into loyal customers.Getting Started: Youll start leading your own discovery calls and eventually showcase Floats capabilities with demos to key stakeholders and our incredible resource management champions.Once you are a bit more settled, we expect that you will jump intoOwning SMB revenue growth in North America: Drive high-velocity sales, closing 8-12+ deals per month and adding $5K in new MRR consistently. Youll own the full sales cycle, including negotiation and procurement. This includes managing inbound opportunities, leading a thoughtful and structured discovery meeting, and presenting Floats capabilities as a solution to key stakeholders.Developing a scalable sales motion: Build a repeatable and efficient SMB sales process tailored to the North American market.Master product knowledge & industry knowledge: You will become an expert in the Float product. This will allow you to confidently address technical questions from prospects, offer guidance and expertise on workflows, showcase additional features prospects might benefit from, and offer key insights to our product team to improve our offerings.Optimize sales efficiency with new pricing & packaging: Sell larger deals under Floats new pricing model, increasing ACV without extending sales cycles.Provide market insights to product & marketing: Share customer feedback, competitive intelligence, and positioning recommendations to refine Floats go-to-market strategy.Refine and contribute to the SMB sales playbook: Document best practices, sales strategies, and deal execution insights to improve pipeline efficiency.Expand Floats NA market presence: Build a strong pipeline, identify high-potential SMB segments, and drive Floats visibility in North America.What Youll Need To Be SuccessfulWe want you to love your work and believe that these skills will allow you to succeed in the role. Applying these skills requires:SaaS sales experience: 3+ years of inbound or outbound, quota-carrying sales experience within the B2B SaaS industry.Full sales cycle experience and performance: Proven ability to run the entire sales process, from discovery and sales calls to diligent follow-ups and closing deals. You have a history of being a top performer in B2B sales.Currently or previously been in the top 10% of performers in a Sales team.Discovery & demo effectiveness: You are skilled in conducting virtual discovery sessions to uncover and articulate prospects' pain points, KPIs, goals, and needs. You come with strong experience leading and delivering compelling product demos to potential clients.Stakeholder engagement: Ability to identify multiple relevant influencers and decision-makers within companies and build strong personal relationships with them.CRM proficiency: Familiar with CRM systems like HubSpot or Salesforce (we use HubSpot).As a fully remote team, were looking for someone comfortable with asynchronous communication as the default, which means you have previous remote experience and are comfortable using tools like Slack, Loom, and Linear to communicate as needed. Dont worryyou will have significant deep work time since we have very few meetings.Why Join UsPay for this role is US $142,857 OTE ($100,000 base + $42,857 variable) Heres a blog post with more information on how we determine our salaries.Were a global async remote company with a diverse team of people from all over the world who share a common belief in living our best work life. We believe deeply in the idea of transparency and share our Float Handbook publicly so potential new team members can see first hand our perks & benefits as well as our ways of working. If you feel like you can thrive at Float to do your best work, we would love to hear from you.Hiring Process For This RoleYoull find a lot of useful information about our interview process and what its like to join our global team on the Float careers page.If youre interested in applying, we cant wait to hear from you! Be sure to review this blog post that outlines what we look for in our applications, so that you can put your best foot forward.The hiring process for this role looks like this:Application Review: We carefully review each application, including your resume and your responses to the application questions. We're especially looking for answers that reflect your personal experience and voice. If your responses feel copy-pasted or AI-generated, we wont move forward. We want to hear from you!Initial First Meet (20 min): You'll meet with Julia, Talent Manager, to discuss your interest in the role and review your questions about working at Float.Manager Interview (45 min): Youll meet with Dan, Global Sales Manager, to discuss your role-specific skills and how your past experience sets you up to succeed at Float.Co-Worker Interview (30 min):Founder Interview (30 min): Youll meet with Glenn, Floats CEO, to get to know you and see if you have potential to be a great addition to the team.Note: Industry research shows that women and those in traditionally underrepresented groups generally dont apply to jobs unless they check all the boxes for the role. If you feel strongly that you have what it takes for this role but dont check 100% of the boxesthats okaywe encourage you to apply anyway and highlight what you can bring to the table.Apply NowLet's start your dream job Apply now Float View company Jobs posted: 63 Related Jobs Remote Sales and Marketing jobs

The Te Khui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects Interim Chief Executive and Auckland Branch Chair have announced they are teaming up with the nations largest trade event, BuildNZ, at the Auckland Showgrounds on 15-16 July 2025. They will deliver what they describe as a game-changing, pan-industry future of housing summit, tackling the real issues holding usback.A large media contingent attended the last BuildNZ Housing Summit.Image: suppliedFollowing on from the wide media coverage of the KiwiBuild Summits held alongside BuildNZ 2018 and 2019 the NZIA think it is timely to reset the wider industry conversation around the nations growing need to build affordable homes. Their promise is that The Future of Housing Summit will this time deliver genuine actionableoutcomes.The industry has been clear they want less talk and more actionable outcomes to get things moving and BuildNZ is the natural place for that discussion with thousands of architects, builders, developers and policy makers converging under one roof. says Peter Townsend, Architect and Auckland Branch Chair of theNZIA.Importantly the summit will be entirely free to attend for our member architects and any build or construction professional across any discipline to join in the conversation/debate. saysTownsend.Mark Abbot, Interim Chief Executive of the NZIA, agrees. Im heartened that our industries are getting together to start a new discussion and get new views on solving big challenges like affordable housing. I encourage all our NZIA members to participate in the Future of Housing Summit and contribute toward a pan-industry approach to problem-solving. Im hopeful that well be able to create significant outcomes that can make a realdifference.With a stellar line-up of the biggest industry influencers joining the discussions, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities ahead-equipped with the knowledge and connections needed to drive meaningfulchange.Image: suppliedSome of those confirmed speakers already include; NZIA President Huia Reriti,Registered Master Builders CE Ankit Sharma, NZIA Strategic Sustainability Advisor Rachel MacIntyre,NZ Certified Builders CE Malcolm Fleming, BCI Central NZ Country Manger Ben Hurrell and Kinga Ora, CE Matt Crockett with more to be announcedshortly.The summit will explore innovative construction methods and how the use of cutting-edge technology, software, robotics and AI promises to speed up construction, reduce costs and minimise environmental impact. New ownership modelssuch as co-housing and shared equity schemes. Streamlined regulations aiming to simplify approval processes for new housing projects. By bringing together policymakers, developers and industry leaders, the summit will facilitate a dialogue on creating a more efficient regulatoryframework.In addition, a BCI Central panel will discuss changes, risks and opportunities in the New Zealand constructionmarket.The Future of Housing Summit at BuildNZ promises to bring together the brightest minds and boldest ideas to ensure New Zealands housing needs are met for generations tocome.Whether you are an architect, developer, investor, or policymaker, this summit is an unmissable opportunity to be part of thesolution.Dont miss out on being a part of the future of New Zealandshousing!All industry professionals canregister now to attend BuildNZ for free atbuildnz.com.Registrations for the Future of Housing Summit will openshortly, the event is free toattend.Video of the 2019 Housing SummithighlightsThis content has been created with support from XPOExhibitions.ArchitectureNow works with a range of partners in the A&D supply sector to create and/or source appropriate content for this website and Architecture NZmagazine.If your brand or clients are interested in similar creative content email mark.lipman@agm.co.nz toenquire.

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March 26, 20253 min readWhy These Tropical Trees Love a Lightning StrikeOne species of tropical tree seems not only to survive lightning strikes but also to thrive because of themBy Gennaro Tomma edited by Andrea Thompson ByronOrtizA/Getty ImagesBeing struck by lightning is something humans generally try to avoid. But for at least one tropical tree species, this doesnt hurtand might even be a good thing.Scientists have long believed that being hit by lightning could have only negative effects on trees. Your best-case scenario is that youre kind of okay, and your worst-case scenario is: you explode in a million bits, says Evan Gora, a forest ecologist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New York State. But after spending many years studying the effects of lightning on rainforests, Gora began wondering whether trees could not only survive this usually deadly event but also actually get some kind of advantage from it.To find out, he and his colleagues spent several years following the fate of 93 trees from various species in the rainforest of central Panama when they were directly struck by lightning. Nine were from a species known as the almendro (Dipteryx oleifera), a forest giant native to Central and South America that can grow up to 165 feet tall. After the trees were struck, the researchers continued to monitor the ones that survived the shock, checking their overall condition and noting whether the lightning killed neighboring trees and any parasitic vines growing on them.On supporting science journalismIf you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today.The results showed that the almendro trees were very resistant to lightning and minimally damaged compared with almost all the other tree species, which were severely damaged64 percent of the latter trees died within two years of being struck. A few other large species also survived the strikes and might have benefitted as well, but lightning had not struck enough of these species for the researchers to be certain.Many of the trees that had surrounded the almendroscompeting with the species for water and nutrientswere killed by lightning that spread through their branches after it hit the D. oleifera trees. This left more resources and space for the latter. Lightning strikes on the almendros also reduced the average number of parasitic vines on a tree by 78 percent, by killing them. These vines climb on top of the trees to steal light.A Dipteryx oleifera tree just after being struck by lightning in 2019 (top) versus two years later (bottom). The tree survived the strike with minimal damage, and benefited from having its parasitic vines and competing neighbors removed by the strike.Evan Gora / Cary Institute of Ecosystem StudiesEquipped with data on lightning strike frequency and the trees survival rates after reaching a certain size, the team used computers models to estimate that a typical almendro is likely struck by lightning about five times during its 300-year lifespan. Then, by running simulations using data on details such as how the trees grow and reproduce, the researchers showed that lightning strikes seem to be almost a necessity for the trees. Without the benefits the strikes bring, they would not live as long, Gora says.The researchers also speculate that the almendro might have evolved to attract lightningor at least not to avoid it, as most other trees have. D. oleiferas wide crown and tall height, which enhance its chance of being hit, make it a living lightning rod. And it might resist damage by being more electrically conductive than other tree species around it. Gora thinks similar abilities to benefit from lightning might be widespread across other species and types of forests.Allan Carroll, a disturbance ecologist at the University of British Columbia, who wasnt involved in the research, says, The findings of the study are quite novel and make a significant contribution to our knowledge of plant evolution.

March 26, 20257 min readUniversities Reeling from Trump Cuts Fear For A Lost Generation of ScientistsSome conservative lawmakers are quietly urging the president to restore research funding as cuts threaten academic institutions in their states sanjeri/Getty ImagesCLIMATEWIRE | Drastic cuts to federal science programs are draining millions of dollars in research funding from universities in Republican-dominated states, testing the support of conservative lawmakers for President Donald Trump's chaotic reshaping of the U.S. government.The administrations downsizing effort led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has resulted in thousands of federal employees being fired and the cancellation of billions of dollars in grants at agencies that support research on climate science, public health and other fields.Those actions some of which have been reversed by court orders have sent shock waves through the nation's scientific research system and led universities in more than a dozen states to limit the number of new students or staff they'll take on, citing uncertainty about federal funding.On supporting science journalismIf you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today.The science-slashing blitz threatens to upend the nation's research and development pipeline and diminish the flow of innovation that has bolstered local economies and protected communities from the effects of climate change, according to former federal research chiefs.Republicans lawmakers, who control both chambers of Congress, have largely supported the administration's science funding cuts even as they threaten local institutions and the communities that depend on them. But some GOP senators in states with large research universities are beginning to express concern about Trump's cuts."We just want to make sure the money is being deployed as productively as possible," Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina told POLITICO's E&E News.His state has seen a 25 percent cut in graduate school admissions at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and a hiring freeze at North Carolina State University. Similar cost-cutting measures are expected at Duke University.Universities and the communities they support are reeling as Trump and Musk move to cancel funding for scientific projects focused on climate change, diversity or other topics they have derided as wasteful and "woke." The administration is also trying to shut down scientific programs at EPA, NASA and other agencies that work to advance the nation's understanding of climate change.While Washington currently spends around $142 billion more per year on research and development than Beijing, the Chinese Communist Party was already narrowing the gap before Trumps moves began reverberating through the American scientific system."U.S. leadership is clearly being compromised by the Trump administration on the false prophecy of saving money," said Craig McLean, who served as research director at NOAA during Trump's first term and sparred with the White House over the presidents erroneous hurricane claims. "This will cost the United States money and opportunity, and endanger people's lives and property."McLean and Linda Birnbaum, who led the North Carolina-based National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences from 2009 until 2019, both cited immediate risks the cuts to scientific agencies and programs are creating for farmers, fishers and coastal homeowners.Rising temperatures will change the types of crops and seafood that can be harvested in communities across the country, a shift that will be more manageable with close study and monitoring, they explained. Increasingly severe weather and rising sea levels also threaten lives and livelihoods, particularly if the Trump administration continues with its dismantling of the National Weather Service, they warned.Those risks and the toll on economic development would grow over time if scientists and innovation shift to Europe or Asia, both former research leaders said in separate interviews."I think there's a lack of understanding in much of the population that science is not static," Birnbaum said. "Our knowledge evolves, and as that knowledge evolves, it can improve our abilities to take better care of ourselves and have better health."The Trump administration disputed that its efforts to more closely oversee U.S. science spending would harm universities or the people who depend on them."It's cutting back on administration so that ultimately more dollars flow into innovative research that's going to actually produce things," said a White House policy adviser, who was granted anonymity to speak freely about Trump's moves on scientific research."I mean, I grit my teeth every time I go through lists of things that the Biden administration was funding," the adviser said. "It's just constantly waste and targeted on virtue-signaling stuff for their various interest groups and has nothing to do with improving innovation or keeping up with China."Musk, the world's richest person who is serving in the Trump administration as a temporary government employee, didn't respond to a request for comment.Limited GOP pushbackTillis told E&E News he supports the Trump administration's funding freeze but said he was encouraging the White House to continue funding for the universities and research institutions in his state, which includes EPA's largest office. He is running for reelection in 2026 and is facing a primary challenger, Andy Nilsson, who describes himself as "unapologetically MAGA.""I hope we're successful in convincing them that the work that we do at Duke and Chapel Hill, NC State, several other universities across North Carolina, is a worthwhile investment. That's on me, and we're communicating that now," Tillis said.Indiana Sen. Todd Young, a Republican, also offered measured support for the Trump administration's science cuts."I probably have been the foremost Republican advocate for science and tech spending and investment here in the Senate, so I have concerns," he told E&E News. "But I've been encouraged that we've had access to Elon Musk and are able to contact him as particular concerns come up."Young said his "constituents expect us to work with the president in identifying waste, fraud and abuse, and identifying new efficiencies in government, so I'm doing that."McLean, the former NOAA research leader under Trump, rejected the notion that there is a significant amount of wasteful spending on U.S. scientific work, describing it as "asymptotically close to zero."To the Trump administration and its allies, studies that are "different from their political view is waste, or fraud, or the abuse of federal dollars," McLean said.Other Republican lawmakers have also hinted at their uneasiness about the chainsaw approach Musk has applied when cutting funds their state universities rely on.Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama said in a statement to E&E News that while taxpayer money should be spent efficiently, she also thinks a smart, targeted approach is needed in order to not hinder life-saving, groundbreaking research at high-achieving institutions like those in Alabama.And Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana has told several news outlets that the funding cuts will make it more difficult for some universities in his home state to continue their research programs.Still, few Republican lawmakers have expressed outright opposition to the Trump administration's unilateral science funding cuts, aside from Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, the chair of the Appropriations Committee.Collins has questioned the legality of Musk's disregard for congressional spending decisions. And last month, she issued a statement criticizing the Trump administrations poorly conceived directive to cap the National Institute of Healths funding for indirect costs, an effort that universities across the country have challenged in court.Despite those critical statements, Collins and all other Senate Republicans voted to confirm Russ Vought, Trump's budget chief who has worked closely with Musk to defund congressionally mandated agencies like the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Department of Education.Universities and Democrats speak upEven as Republican lawmakers defend the funding cuts, some of the universities and researchers they represent are standing up to the Trump administration.Earlier this month, hundreds of students, scientists and their supporters gathered in Birmingham, Alabama, to protest federal funding cuts that University of Alabama Birmingham officials estimate could cost the institution $70 million each year. The school is one of the countrys top spenders on clinical trials for medical studies.Duke's response to the reductions has included educating policymakers about the value of Dukes work and our impact on the communities we serve and advocating for policies and practices that maintain support for Dukes priorities and mission, the universitys president, Vincent E. Price, said in a statement last week.Louisiana State University President William Tate IV recently estimated that NIH cuts alone could cost the university $12 million in immediate losses, threatening hundreds of research-related jobs.This brain drain will have long-term consequences, pushing top talent out of the state and weakening the very foundation of biomedical progress, he said, adding that America must lead on medical research.Other universities in conservative states that have reportedly rescinded some student admissions this year include Iowa State University, West Virginia University, the University of Nebraska and Tennessee's Vanderbilt University.Schools in Democratic-controlled states have also been swept up in the widespread chaos caused by federal science funding cuts, which the administration's critics warn could lead to a lost generation of scientists.Harvard Universitys Graduate School of Arts and Sciences recently decided to reject all students on the waitlist for its graduate program. And the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School has rescinded admissions for at least one biomedical sciences doctorate program.Some institutions, like the University of San Diego, have stated that they can no longer guarantee stipends or other tuition awards to accepted students. Others have implemented hiring freezes or layoffs. Johns Hopkins University in Maryland recently decided to eliminate 2,000 workers after projecting that it could lose hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding over the next few years. The spending cuts have also forced some universities to eliminate research positions funded by agencies like the NIH.Democrats are outraged by the moves but mostly powerless to stop them."The Trump-Musk administration is burning our future," said Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a former Harvard Law School professor. "We have invested in the education of tomorrow's scientists for years, and to get to the point where the people who show the most promise for the breakthrough discoveries that will build our future get sidelined is beyond stupid. I just dont have better words to describe this."Universities have limited options to compensate for federal funding losses, said Matt Owens, president of the Council on Governmental Relations, an association of U.S. research institutes. Unfortunately, all options to deal with federal research cuts are sub-optimal, he said. I hope policymakers will focus on building support for sustaining strong and growing research investments to out-compete China and other economic competitors.McLean and Birnbaum both of whom served for decades in Democratic and Republican administrations, including during Trump's first term lamented how the president and Musk are politicizing basic scientific research."I've never seen research as a partisan venture," said Birnbaum. "The research isn't being done to serve Republicans or Democrats. Science is done to advance knowledge and improve the well being of people and the planet."Reporter Andres Picon contributed.Reprinted from E&E News with permission from POLITICO, LLC. Copyright 2025. E&E News provides essential news for energy and environment professionals.

Knives out actor Ana de Armas is looking to sell her downtown New York City apartment for $3.5 million. The Havana natives pre-war dwelling offers two bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. The Neo-Greco building was constructed in 1910, and de Armass unit boasts views of SoHos Cast Iron historic district.The home boasts elegant interiors reimagined by AD100 designer Nate Berkus, who was tasked with giving the unit a modern touch. De Armass renovated space features exposed brick, sky-high ceilings, and tall south-facing windows. The abodes expansive living room is lined with white oak bookcases and integrated TV nooks primed for quality entertainment.The homes airy open kitchen.Photo: DD RepsUpon entrance is the chefs kitchen, which comes complete with sleek white cabinets, marble countertops, a breakfast nook, and a striking herringbone tile backsplash. The open space is outfitted with state-of-the-art appliances from Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Bosch. An island flows into a custom leather banquette that can seat up to 10.Elsewhere in the unit, the primary suite features a custom walk-in dressing room with ample storage space. The spa-inspired en-suite bath is a tranquil escape from the downtown bustle with dual sinks, a steam shower, and a deep soaking tub.Join NowFlash Sale: Become an AD PRO member today and unlock your design potential.ArrowThe homes powder room.Photo: DD Reps

We arent the firstand certainly wont be the lastto say: Theres nothing worse than overhead lighting. The best portable lamps, on the other hand, can lift the flush mount curse upon your apartment and offer a warm, diffused glow wherever theyre placed. They illuminate small corners and surfaces where a floor lamp would be overkill or an outlet is miles away, all while tackling issues of ambient light and functionality. Plus, theyre a fun design accent that can fit in pretty much every space. Below, we lined up our favorites that consider style, dimmability, battery life, and, most importantly, do wonders for the color temperature (a.k.a. that warm glow quality youre after). Wine and dine in the low, portable light of design staples like the Flowerpot by Verner Panton and Louis Poulsens Panthella, or equally chic picks from the likes of Anthropologie and Rejuvenation.Our Top Picks for the Best Portable LampsThe Scandi Essential: Flowerpot V9 by Verner Panton, $315The Forever Piece: In Common With Petite Gemma Lamp, $1,650The Iconic Design: Panthella 160 by Louis Poulsen, $265 $225The Subtle Stunner: Zafferano Poldina Pro Micro Portable Table Lamp, $125The Statement Piece: Flos Bellhop Portable LED Table Lamp, $319Photo: Rachel FletcherFlowerpot V9 Rechargeable LED Portable Table LampVerner Pantons Flowerpot, created in 1968, is one of the most recognizable lamp silhouettes on the planet thanks to its hemispheric shape, emblematic of the 60s flower power attitude. The piece is a staple weve seen in countless AD homes throughout the yearsfrom Greenwich Village to northeastern France to Greenpointand commerce director Rachel Fletcher even recently spotted Flowerpot pendants upstate at Little Cat Lodge, proof that you can place it in a super modern setting or a rustic mountain inn. Fletcher mentioned her love for the iconic design for our table lamps piece, which has a lot to do with its playfulness and modern quality that epitomizes cheer, says Fletcher. The Flowerpot exceeded my expectations functionally, and from a style perspective, she says. I really despise overhead lighting, so I keep it on my desk when I need a little extra warmth, especially in the depths of winter in NYC, and it always does the trick.Photo: Julia HarrisonIn Common With Brass Gemma Table LampThe hand-spun brass Petite Gemma Lamp is the result of a years-long collaboration between Brooklyn lighting studio In Common With and designer Sophie Lou Jacobsen. It riffs on the Gemmas original glass design in a metallic finish thats both outdoor-friendly and weatherproofed. But its defining feature is the mushroom-like lampshade, which balances whimsical, clownlike button details with the heavy, industrial feel of the brass material. Commerce writer Julia Harrison says the lamp altered the entire ambiance of my room, and also appreciated its impressive nine-hour battery life that lasted many evenings without needing to be recharged. Otherwise, she says the diminutive lamp also feels perfectly sized and perfectly designed to takes the humble bedside or desk lamp from perfunctory to designer.Photo: Rachel FletcherLouis Poulsen Panthella Portable LampThe Panthella, by Scandinavian lighting brand Louis Poulsen, is a design thats been celebrated since its launch in the 70s, spawning many more mushroom lamps in the decades since. It was recently reinvented for its fiftieth anniversary in a portable variation with a hidden USB-C port for charging. The lamp stands out for its unique shapecommerce director Rachel Fletcher calls it one of the quintessential 70s space age silhouetteswith a flared base and dimmable acrylic shade that was dreamed up by iconic Danish designer Verner Panton. It sheds a great glow, says Fletcher, and the color is really special and not something you see every dayit was almost impossible to pick between all the fun variations, which include hues like orange, burgundy, and a completely chromed-out finish.Photo: Julia HarrisonPoldina Pro Micro Rechargeable LED Portable Table Lamp by ZafferanoSmall but mighty, the Poldina lamp leans harder into functionality than expressive design, but without making an eyesore of itself. Harrison has this rechargeable table lamp in a sage matte, and finds it to be the perfect task lighting for her desk setup or a little mise en place work in the kitchen. With its thin, cordless, and neutral shade, the Poldina blends shyly and seamlessly into all setups that require a little, but not too much, light, she notes.Photo: Rachel FletcherFlos Bellhop Portable LED Table LampThis sleek plastic design speaks volumes about your good taste (which is so refined, even the fictional Roy family from Succession own them). Also featured in many of our home tours, this Flos iteration was brought to life in 2018 by design duo Barber & Osgerby for the London Design Museum as an homage to a hatted hotel porter (hence the name).Commerce director Rachel Fletcher describes it as her gateway drug into tiny light fixtures, one which emits a soft candlelit glow, and makes a stunning statement on an end table or tucked into a bookshelf. Fletcher affirms that because its so small and chic, you really can place the Bellhop anywhere that needs a visual boost. Its really a handy party trick to put one on an outdoor tableinstant mood elevator.Photo: Lori Keong&Tradition Setago Portable Table LampAt the height of the mushroom lamp fever a few years ago, associate commerce editor Lori Keong caved and bought the Setago. This mushroom lamp riffs on the playful design we love in the Flos and the Panthella, but its tricolor palette has a leg up on the monochrome look. With a discreet gold dimmer that lets you toggle between various light levels for cultivating the right ambience, or what Keong calls diffused mood lighting, this model is a great sidekick to have on your nightstand for ambiance when you have guests over and dont want the harsh overhead lights to ruin the vibe. A little gold knob on the front gives you three dimmable settings to choose your ambiance.Photo: Nashia BakerRejuvenation Caret Rechargeable LED Table LampThis modern interpretation of the traditional green bankers lamp takes the curved emerald shade and does it up in oxblood lacquered steel. Senior commerce editor Nashia Baker adores hers, which floats between my office desk and my bedroom depending on which space could use a boost of soft lighting. She said the bold shade and polished look of the lamp complement her moody home decor style, and that the three dimmable settings are versatile for different times of the day. On the highest setting, it lights up small nooks in my home brightly without worry of straining my eyes if Im reading. The medium and low are great if I want a soft ambient light, almost the same brightness as if I lit a candle, says Baker. For a home office that needs a little edge, or at least something at least less straightforward than the ubiquitous Luxo task light, this ones got your name written on it.Photo: Lauren ArzbaecherPhoto: Lauren ArzbaecherPhoto: Lauren ArzbaecherRejuvenation Makar LED Table LampThis best-selling Rejuvation design stays faithful to the classic table lamp silhouette with a drum shade and a top-located switch that offers three dimmable settings. Commerce producer Lauren Arzbaecher, whose bedroom is full of green accents, said the Juniper colorway perfectly matched my existing piecesand looked right at home next to my houseplants. The energy-saving LED fixture softly glows as a bedside lamp or can deliver ambiance in place of candles for a low-lit dinner. The earthy, neutral color palette of the Makar makes it a great option for those who lean into muted home decor, or want a more playful take on traditional task lamps. The colorwashed design and minimal silhouette makes it feel like more of an art piece than just a way to add more light to a space, says Arzbaecher.Photo: Julia HarrisonHumble Firefly LightThis pint-size design, which Ameico characterizes as a glowing beetle caught under the shade, feels like an update to olden day kerosene lamps: A frosted glass shade perches atop a gleaming metal base. The design skews slightly more camping-friendly than proper home decor, and yet Harrison has it displayed in her foyer, at the end of her aforementioned super long hallway. She notes that it would also be perfectly suited to light up an all-glass house in the deep woods, or a super-modern Danish dining room. If you do find yourself out in the woods, youll find that the lamp is very energy-efficienta six-hour charge yields up to 140 hours of outdoor lighting, and it offers three dimmable settings too.