Science
Republican Infrastructure Counterproposal Mostly Eliminates Climate Spending
Climate has emerged as a key sticking point in talks between President Biden and Republican leaders -- Read more...
Hacker Attack on Essential Pipeline Shows Infrastructure Weaknesses
Ransomware is steadily hitting harder. Could banks or subway systems be next? -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com Source...
Those Who Investigate Premature Deaths Should Have Medical Training
Coroners are not typically required to have medical expertise—and that’s a problem -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com Source...
Huge Chinese Rocket Falls to Earth over Arabian Peninsula
Debris from the 20-metric-ton booster reportedly splashed down in the Indian Ocean north of the Maldives -- Read more...
Disgust Can Be Morally Valuable
Repugnance at wrongs such as hatred, hypocrisy and cheating are reasonable, but in cases where it’s inappropriate, we can...
For Math Fans: Some Puzzles from Game of Life Creator John Conway
The great British mathematician passed away from COVID-19 last year. To celebrate his memory, here is a small sampling...
In Shocking Move, U.S. Backs Waiving Patents on COVID Vaccines
The development from the Biden administration draws cheers from public health researchers and ire from drugmakers -- Read more...
Falling Uncontrolled from Space, Giant Chinese Rocket Highlights Risk of Orbital Debris
The Long March 5b rocket’s core stage could plummet to Earth as early as May 9 -- Read more...
How Human Challenge Trials Can Accelerate Vaccine Development
Studies in which subjects volunteer to be infected with a disease reduce the uncertainties and bottlenecks of other types...
COVID Has Pushed Medical Research into Remote Trials, Benefiting Patients and Scientists
Using home monitoring and other efficiencies instead of dragging people into hospitals could improve clinical trials after the pandemic...
