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Business Insider

What it takes to land a job as a new grad right now

Networking is more important now in part because the hiring process has become “even more opaque,” said Andy Chan, who runs Wake Forest’s Office of Personal and Career Development. One reason is that employers are generally offering fewer entry-level training programs, he said. At the same time, Chan said, there are more “hidden job market opportunities,” where grads land roles through networking rather than by solely applying through job boards.

April 17, 2026

Scientific Inquirer

For regrowing human limbs, this salamander gene could hold the key

Investigating a common gene in three very different species – axolotls, mice and zebrafish – scientists have discovered the potential for a novel gene therapy aimed at eventually regrowing limbs in humans. “This significant research brought together three labs, working across three organisms to compare regeneration,” said biology professor Josh Currie, whose lab studies the Mexican axolotl salamander.

April 18, 2026