POLICY

Scientists Attempt to Make Monkeys Smarter by Adding a Human Gene

TECH & INNOVATION 04.12.2019 07:53 AM

Chinese scientists have inserted a human brain gene to make monkeys smarter and adapt human-like traits.

Lockheed Martin Says They Can Help NASA Reach the Moon by 2024

04.12.2019 07:51 AM

The company unveils the design for a lunar lander. Only weeks after Vice President Mike Pence said that NASA must get back to the moon "or else", space contractor Lockheed Martin announced they will help.

Hunter Who Killed More than 5,000 African Elephants Says He Is Not Sorry

04.11.2019 07:48 AM

Ecologist claims the killing of wildlife in Africa “was his job”. In a new report revealing the sharp decline of elephant populations, one name was brought to the forefront--Ron Thomson.

Unintentional Stops by Police Increase Criminal Behavior in Black and Latino Youths

04.09.2019 14:36 PM

Police stops may hurt the psychological wellbeing of adolescents The NYU Steinhardt doctoral candidate, Department of Applied Psychology, Juan Del Toro in new research discovers that Latino and Black adolescent boys stopped by the police report more frequent engagement in delinquency behavior after that.

Smoking Marijuana vs. Smoking Tobacco: Which is More Harmful?

04.08.2019 22:09 PM

The debate rages on. While cigarette smoking is the top risk factor for lung cancer, some scientific evidence suggests there is no link between marijuana smoking and lung cancer.

Doctors Ignored Guidelines While Prescribing Drugs Via Telemedicine Consults, Study Says

04.08.2019 21:00 PM

Telemedicine patients seem to be prescribed drugs far too often. Sick children were considerably more likely to be prescribed antibiotics if diagnosed through a telemedicine service, opposed to those who went to a doctor's office or clinic, according to a new study.

More Diverse Studies Are Needed in Human Genetic Research

04.08.2019 07:59 AM

The latest study shows that biomedical research is mostly conducted on people of European descent. A new analysis finds that 78 percent of people represented in human genetic research are of European descent.

Durability vs. Recyclability: Dueling Goals in Making Electronics More Sustainable

04.05.2019 10:56 AM

The falling cost of solar power has led to a boom in recent years, with more and more photovoltaic panels popping up on rooftops and backyard solar farms around the world.

NASA on Trump’s Back-to-the-moon Deadline: More Funding Is Needed

04.03.2019 08:42 AM

NASA is asking for more funding for return mission to the moon. Vice President Mike Pence recently issued a statement demanding NASA to put Americans on the Moon within the next 5 years.

Unvaccinated Kentucky Student Cannot Return to School, Says Judge

04.03.2019 08:42 AM

Judge rules against student who refuses to get chickenpox vaccine. A Kentucky high school student lost his lawsuit challenging an order that barred him from school because he refuses to obtain the chickenpox vaccine.

Trump Administration Demands NASA to Return to the Moon by 2024 or Else

03.27.2019 10:55 AM

Lofty Presidential goals fall on the shoulders of NASA The Trump Administration, via a press conference held by Vice President Mike Pence, has given NASA an ultimatum; either put American astronauts on the Moon by 2024 or be replaced by private industry.

Maryland Sets Its Sights on Renewable Energy

03.25.2019 09:30 AM

Maryland government to have 50 percent of its renewable energy standards by 2030. Maryland-based environmental activists, energy companies, and Democratic legislators have been pushing for a bill that would increase the state's renewable energy standards to 50 percent by 2030.