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'Modern Slavery' in England Is a Prevalent Problem, Report Suggests
The first evidence of
widespread 'modern slavery'
in England for refugees and
asylum seekers is revealed. ... > full story
Facial-Recognition Technology Proves Its Mettle
In a study that evaluated
some of the latest in
automatic facial recognition
technology, researchers were
able to quickly identify one
of the Boston Marathon
... > full story
Regulation Recommendations So That Biofuel Plants Don’t Become Weeds
In the United States, only
species listed on state or
federal noxious weed lists
are regulated, and those
lists are often biased
... > full story
Mitigating Climate Change? Guiding Responsible Research in Geoengineering
Geoengineering, the use of
human technologies to alter
the Earth's climate system
— such as injecting
reflective particles into
... > full story
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Antibiotic Resistance Among Hospital-Acquired Infections Is Much Greater Than Prior CDC Estimates
August 1, 2013 — Hospital-acquired infections' antibiotic resistance is higher than prior CDC reports, and the FDA's reboot of its antibiotic development rules to combat these infections has fallen ... > full story -
Sequester Has Minimal Impact on Federal Regulatory Spending, New Report Finds
July 23, 2013 — Automatic federal budget cuts, known as the sequester, which began March 1, have had minimal impact on federal regulatory agencies, finds a new report on the U.S. budget for fiscal years 2013 and ... > full story -
Less Haze in Singapore as the Cause Becomes Clearer and More Complex
July 8, 2013 — Small and large-scale farmers in Riau province, Sumatra, have been blamed for the recent choking smoke smothering Singapore and parts of Malaysia. But scientists in Indonesia have added a third ... > full story -
People Gambling Less During the Economic Crisis
July 8, 2013 — It is often said that more gambling (including playing the lottery) takes place during economic crises, but a new study indicates that the opposite is true: in the last year, people have decreased ... > full story -
Climate Change Deniers Using Dirty Tricks from 'Tobacco Wars', Expert Says
July 4, 2013 — Fossil fuel companies have been funding smear campaigns that raise doubts about climate change, according to ... > full story -
Cancer Drug Labels Missing Key Information About Patients' Symptoms
July 4, 2013 — For patients facing treatment for cancer, it is essential to understand how their symptoms will be affected. Symptoms like pain, fatigue, or nausea can result from the cancer, or from treatment side ... > full story -
Changing Minds About Climate Change Policy Can Be Done -- Sometimes
June 24, 2013 — Some open-minded people can be swayed to support government intervention on climate change -- but only if they are presented with both the benefits and the costs, a new study ... > full story -
Smoking in the Entrances to Bars Increases the Presence of Nicotine Inside
June 14, 2013 — The protection provided by the smoking ban decreases when people can still smoke outside the venue. For the first time, a study has analyzed the effects of the modification to the Spanish tobacco ... > full story -
Heroin Availability Increasing Across Washington State
June 12, 2013 — New data indicates increases in heroin availability, abuse and deaths across the state, particularly among young adults ages 18-29. These increases are concerning because of the high risks of ... > full story -
Cloud Computing User Privacy in Serious Need of Reform, Scholars Say
June 11, 2013 — The current "non-negotiable approach" to user privacy is in need of serious revision, especially with the increased popularity of web-based software that shares information via cloud computing, ... > full story
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