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Chemical Companies Battle in Congressional Hearing Regarding Pollution

POLICY 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

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.

The History of Friday the 13th

Friday the 13th has been a superstitious date for a very long time, but no one knows exactly why. (Photo : spookyandsoft. com) If you are reading this, that means you survived Friday the 13th.

Europe Government Funds Pilot Construction of Eco-Friendly Gin Distillery

Orkney Distilling Ltd. might be the first distillery to be powered by green energy from hydrogen. Earlier this year, the Department of Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy, or BEIS, held the Industrial Fuel Switching Competition in the hopes of putting in an early investment into fuel switching processes and technologies in the industrial setting.

Media Uses Sarcastic Humor to Explain Bias in Medicine

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver discussed how gender and racial bias in medicine exists. Last Sunday, Last Week Tonight TV show host John Oliver started a discussion on a serious reality in a rather humorous way.

Smartphone Usage Amongst Children Must Be Monitored, Says Expert

Some children as young as 13 years old are being treated for digital technology addiction. Countless hours spent communicating with friends on Snapchat and Instagram may be as dangerously addictive for teenagers and children as drugs and alcohol, and needs to be treated just the same, school administrators and teachers were warned at an education conference in London.

Illinois to Expunge Criminal Records for Marijuana Related Offenses

The Illinois law lets resident adults buy and possess up to 30 grams of cannabis. Illinois is now the 11th state to legalize the selling and use of recreational marijuana for adults, a chief success for cannabis supporters who integrated "social justice" proposals into the measure.
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