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Cassava Sciences’ stock craters after Alzheimer’s disease trial fails to meet its goals
The biotech company said it will discontinue a second trial but will still offer a full analysis of the data.Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
The new Republican war on science
Robert F Kennedy Jr’s appointment is characteristic of Trump’s hostility to expertiseBusiness - Financial Times - November 20 -
The Science That Makes Baseball Mud ‘Magical’
Scientists dug up the real dirt on the substance applied to all the baseballs used in the major leagues.Science - The New York Times - November 5 -
America’s visa system is stifling science and innovation
Americans who are used to simply flashing their passports and waltzing into a foreign country may not realize how hard it is going in the other direction.Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
The biometric retreat: executive getaways that fight stress with science
High-tech programmes use detailed health screening as the latest tool to reduce burnoutBusiness - Financial Times - November 3 -
Climate Science Can’t Keep Up With the Warming Planet
We need more timely updates in response to the rapid changes to the climate.Top stories - The New York Times - November 14 -
Harvard professor Arthur Brooks on the science of happiness
Harvard professor and bestselling author Arthur Brooks breaks down to David Begnaud how understanding enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning can transform well-being.Top stories - CBS News - November 18 -
Charting a course for science during Trump's second term
Scientists and policy experts are concerned about the implications of a second term for Donald Trump on the future of science, as the challenges facing society and the world are increasingly ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
The mind-bending new science of measuring time
In windowless labs in Colorado sit the 20 atomic clocks the world sets its watch by. They’re barely keeping upBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
R.F.K. Jr. and Trump’s MAGA Science Agenda
If there’s a thread tying this coalition together, it’s suspicion of expertise and elitism.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 hours ago -
Cargo ship launched to space station with science gear, holiday treats
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship will deliver 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
Reasons to be hopeful: five ways science is making the world better
If Trump’s re-election is getting you down, these innovations in medicine and technology should cheer you up. Ian Sample Continue reading...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Bayer’s stock slumps after warning on crop-sciences unit
Bayer’s stock slumped on Tuesday as the German giant gave a profit warning on agricultural demand.Business - MarketWatch - November 12 -
Why do we cry? An expert explains the science behind it.
Why do we cry? There's actually some good reasons for it — and an explanation for why shedding some tears can make us feel better.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Junk science provides legal ammo for mass lawsuit deception
Plaintiffs' lawyers are using junk science to manipulate mass tort cases, causing a chilling effect on scientific innovation and a hidden "tort tax" of $3,965 per family.Politics - The Hill - November 16 -
Bestselling author explains the science of happiness: "You can do the work"
Bestselling author and Harvard professor Arthur Brooks opens up about how enjoyment, satisfaction and meaning in life can increase a person's wellbeing.Top stories - CBS News - November 18 -
'It's not rocket science': Senate Democrats detail lessons from their victories
Senate Democrats who pulled off victories even as President-elect Donald Trump won their states believe the Democratic Party can learn some lessons from their races as it grapples with losing ...Politics - NBC News - November 19 -
Weed for PTSD? Eager for Better Cannabis Science, F.D.A. Clears Study.
The decision is the latest sign that federal health officials want more research on medical marijuana as its use grows.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
CAI advances readiness and excellence in life sciences and mission-critical fields.
Amid rapid tech advancements and strict regulations, CAI empowers partners with innovative tools and methods to ensure flexibility, speed, and scalability in life sciences and mission-critical ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 hours ago -
‘The science of fluoride is starting to evolve’: behind the risks and benefits of the mineral
With RFK Jr and a court ruling, conversation on fluoride, in about 72% of US community water supplies, has exploded. A national conversation about fluoride’s health benefits exploded this fall ...World - The Guardian - 3 hours ago -
Political Division and Incivility Cost Companies $2 Billion a Day. Science Suggests Jiu Jitsu Persuasion Is the Answer
Want to have actually productive discussions at work? Research suggests jiu jitsu persuasion.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
Science Says People With High Emotional Intelligence Use This Sentence to Instantly Turn a Painful Argument Into a Productive Conversation
When you disagree, a sentence starter like “That’s so interesting” immediately changes the tone—and the outcome.Business - Inc. - November 1 -
The New Science of How Winter Affects Your Brain and Body (and What to Do About It)
It’s not just the cold and Christmas cookies. Here’s the biology of why winter makes people sleepier, hungrier, and even hornier.Business - Inc. - November 8 -
Science Says Emotionally Intelligent People Use These 2 Mental Strategies to Overcome Adversity and Become Remarkably Resilient
Studies show you’re less fragile than you might imagine, especially if you take a moment to do a little framing.Business - Inc. - November 11 -
Why You Should Stop Saying ‘Good Luck’ Starting Today, Backed by Behavioral Science
Wishing people luck is encouraging, and well-intentioned, but it also implicitly sets the wrong tone.Business - Inc. - November 19 -
Movie Review: Netflix's 'Joy' is a loud cheer for fertility, for never giving up — and science
Toward the end of Netflix’s “Joy,” the muffled cry of a newborn baby prompts a man and woman in a hospital to embraceEntertainment - ABC News - November 20 -
Science Says People With Emotional Intelligence Use 3 Phrases to Become Exceptional Managers
These phrases will raise your emotional intelligence and develop more trust with people.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
A Holiday Season Reminder From Science: People Don’t Actually Mind When You Say No to Invitations
Often overwhelmed with holiday invitations? New science suggests you really shouldn’t feel bad about turning down more of them.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
Want to Strengthen Your Brain? Science Says Do These 3 Things Right Now
Challenge yourself with new ideas and activities to give your brain a refresh.Business - Inc. - 4 days ago -
Science Says 3 Strategies Will Help You Achieve Your Big Goals and Live Your Best Life
The research also shows that you need help to achieve your big goals.Business - Inc. - 6 hours ago -
Trump’s science-denying fanatics are bad enough. Yet even our climate ‘solutions’ are now the stuff of total delusion | George Monbiot
The ‘progress’ made at Cop29 has been on carbon markets: a world of magical thinking, over-claiming and distorted truth . We now face, on all fronts, a war not just against the living planet and ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Shared a 9-Word Conversation With a Teammate in Last Night’s Game. It Teaches a Lesson in Emotional Intelligence, Backed by Science
The science is clear: If you trust your teammates, they’ll rise to the occasion.Business - Inc. - Yesterday