Experts examine how the FDA defines and regulates cancer-causing food additives
The Delaney clause, which bans chemical additives found to induce cancer in humans or animals, has long sparked debate among researchers and regulators.
Apr. 13, 2020
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Highlights of live Reddit discussion on how journalists are tackling COVID-19 coverage
On April 1, 2020, the NASW Journalism Committee hosted a live discussion on Reddit about how science journalists are tackling COVID-19 coverage.
Tissue and data from living donors speed research on brain and genetic disorders
Tissue from living donors has powered scientific advances with potentially far-reaching impact, including on neurological conditions such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
Apr. 8, 2020
Flipping the script: Sustainability science follows the lead of local communities
Fire, flood, and famine are just a few of the disastrous outcomes many scientists anticipate from climate change. To face this challenge and collaboratively create a better future, many are turning to sustainability science.
Apr. 1, 2020
Common ground: Religion and science team up to fight climate change
Experts describe the various approaches faith-based communities are taking to address climate change and protect natural resources.
Apr. 1, 2020
Are you owed Copibec Settlement Funds?
As part of the settlement of a Canadian class action suit brought by Copibec, Quebec’s reprographic rights organization, against the Université Laval in Quebec, certain American authors are entitled to compensatory damages related to possible moral rights violations.
Mar. 23, 2020
Climate change is driving marine disease outbreaks that endanger starfish, wild salmon and other species
Heat spikes are fueling disease outbreaks in keystone marine species like sea stars.
Mar. 21, 2020
Beauty in Balance: Perceptions of beauty rely on a mix of the usual and the unexpected
Beauty — whether of faces, fashion or functional objects — is a study in contrasts, a happy medium between what the brain recognizes as average or usual, and what it sees as unique.
Mar. 20, 2020