Mark Your Calendars! The Biggest Science Days for 2020

POLICY 11.20.2019 16:32 PM

Do you pull out all your Star Wars gear to celebrate May fourth every year? The fact that you even have Star Wars gear tells us that you're probably into all the STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) holidays.

Health Testing: How to Choose the Right Testing Method for You

11.13.2019 15:27 PM

In the scheme of things, DNA testing has only been around for a little while. It was not all that long ago that most of us didn't know what a microbiome was, either, much less the impact it can have on our health. Today, these are just two of the myriad tests available that promise to help us attain better health, prevent diseases, and live better lives.

What Are the Privacy Rights of Employees?

11.11.2019 14:05 PM

For employers, there's often a fine line between monitoring employees and following employee privacy laws. As more technology becomes available, there has been mounting concern about the use of said surveillance technology to monitor employees as well.

Greta Thunberg Asks for Help To Reach the Climate Summit in Madrid

11.06.2019 09:31 AM

Because of this sudden change, Greta Thunberg is asking for help for her travel back to Europe. 16-year-old Greta Thunberg barged into the world's consciousness when she started her movement of skipping school in Sweden and stood in front of the Swedish parliament as a protest against government neglect regarding the issues the environment is facing.

Northern Ireland Lifts 158-Year Ban on Abortion

10.23.2019 08:27 AM

Abortion has finally been decriminalized in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland achieved a momentous triumph for women's rights after the repeal of the country's restrictive anti-abortion law in favor of decriminalization on Tuesday, Oct.

Victory for the Birds: Judge Blocks Trump Plan to Lighten Bird Protection on Oil Fields

10.18.2019 09:24 AM

The greater sage grouse is threatened by the Trump administration's plans to lighten restrictions of oil and gas exploration on their lands, but a judge has blocked their plans, giving the bird some reprieve in the face of extinction.

US Green Economy Growth Might Be Pedaling Backwards With Trump Policy

10.16.2019 05:37 AM

Years of green economic policy in the US turns out to be good for the economy overall. However, the country seems to be overturning these gains with Trump's 'America First Energy Policy'. Meanwhile, other countries are catching up, and the US is likely to lose its lead.

Queen’s Speech 2019: The UK’s Future in Environmental Policy, Education, and Brexit

10.15.2019 05:29 AM

The Queen's Speech 2019 highlighted the plans and priorities of the UK government for the next year including healthcare, environmental, and educational policies.

Cannabis and crime rates: No discernible connection

10.11.2019 04:27 AM

While pro- and anti-cannabis advocates argue about the legislation's effect on crime rates, another study shows it has no effect at all.

They Might Owe You Money: Yahoo! Reaches Data Breach Settlement

10.08.2019 04:07 AM

The internet giant has suffered three data breaches in the past few years and they're now legally required to pay affected users.

US and Allies Pressure Facebook to Build Backdoor to Secret Conversations

10.07.2019 06:58 AM

The social media giant is under pressure from US, UK, and Australia to create a means to monitor Secret Conversations.

On Vaping in San Francisco: Juul Withdraws Support for Proposition C

10.07.2019 04:51 AM

$19 million and several headaches later, E-cigarette company Juul backs down. Worldwide e-cigarette brand Juul is withdrawing its support in the fight against the anti-vaping ordinance of San Francisco.

Chemical Companies Battle in Congressional Hearing Regarding Pollution

09.21.2019 12:50 PM

DuPont, 3M and Chemours argue over the responsibility of cleanup. (Photo : Cheryl Hogue/C&EN) In a congressional hearing held earlier this month, executives from American conglomerates DuPont, Chemours, and 3M told congress that they are not and should not be held responsible for the country's per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, pollution.

U.S. Military Confirms the Authenticity of 3 Videos Showing UFOs

09.18.2019 15:11 PM

The Navy isn’t admitting to the existence of aliens, but seem to be taking UFOs seriously. (Photo : Screen grab from YouTube video) The United States Navy has confirmed the authenticity of three videos that show footage of "unidentified aerial phenomenon", or UAP, according to The Black Vault, a website that dedicates itself to the exposing of government secrets.

Big Pharma Attorneys Want Federal Judge Disqualified from Nationwide Opioid Litigation

09.15.2019 20:54 PM

Attorneys representing drug distributors and pharmacies have asked for the disqualification of U.S. District Judge Dan Polster.