Dr. Francis S. Collins announced his retirement from the National Institutes of Health after 12 years, emphasizing respect for his colleagues and hinting at the challenges faced during the Trump administration.

A new program at the University of Cambridge aims to tackle the risks of engineered pandemics, focusing on prevention and response strategies, particularly in light of the ongoing threats following COVID-19.

The article describes a son's year-long journey attempting to save his father from conspiracy theories and to mend their strained relationship, culminating in a betting challenge rooted in political predictions. Despite hopes for reconciliation, the family's tensions deepen as the father clings to increasingly radical beliefs.