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Pro-science candidates gained ground in the US midterms

Nov 8, 2018

The US midterm elections saw more candidates with science backgrounds running for office than in any past election, with at least eleven earning victories, according to Nature. Some are still awaiting results i...

FDA approves potent opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl

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Nov 3, 2018

Health, Policy, Science

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a potent new opioid medication that is up to 10 times stronger than fentanyl, according to The New York Times. While the drug was approved with a 10 to 3 vote by...

Palau will ban sunscreen to protect local coral reefs

West Side Story

Nov 2, 2018

Environment, Policy, Science

The island nation of Palau is set to ban some common types of sunscreen in an effort to preserve its distinctive coral reefs, according to ABC News. Last week, President Tommy Remengesau Jr. signed the law, whi...

General Motors is calling on the Trump administration to promote electric vehicles

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Oct 29, 2018

Business, Policy, Science

General Motors is calling on the Trump Administration to create a federal program to promote sales of zero-emissions vehicles such as electric cars, according to a Reuters report. The nationwide program would b...

Tech companies are trying to control the narrative, and policies, on data privacy

West Side Story

Oct 24, 2018

Business, Opinion, Policy, Science

The tech industry has seemed to undergo a substantial policy shift over the last year. Instead of touting the benefits of self-regulation as they had before, companies including Amazon, Apple, AT&T, Faceboo...

UK, EU scientists call for safeguards for research in Brexit deal

West Side Story

Oct 22, 2018

Policy, Science, World

Scientists are calling for Brexit negotiations to preserve "the flow of people and ideas across borders" that is vital to scientific research in Britain and the European Union. The letter was addressed to UK Pr...

Australia’s successful, large-scale HIV prevention offers a model for other nations

West Side Story

Oct 17, 2018

Health, Policy, Science

A landmark HIV medication trial in Australia could be paving a path for other high-income nations to reduce new HIV infections, according to researchers. The trial reduced new HIV infections 25 percent over a y...

The Trump administration quietly admitted climate change is real, but says it’s pointless to cut emissions

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Oct 6, 2018

Environment, Opinion, Policy, Science

Throughout his time in office and during his campaign, Trump has expressed his doubt in the idea of manmade climate change. Despite some mixed signals, he has generally oscillated between denying the science of...

Facebook ruling affirms crucial principles of online privacy

West Side Story

Sep 29, 2018

Business, Opinion, Policy, Science

Facebook won an important test case on Friday against the federal government, which was seeking to compel Facebook to wiretap calls on its Messenger app. Technology company executives and privacy advocates were...

Fetal tissue research will face a review from the Trump administration

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Sep 25, 2018

Health, Policy, Science

The Trump administration will review whether fetal tissue research is complying with regulations, following letters from antiabortion groups criticizing a Food and Drug Administration supply contract. The revie...