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French research groups urged to welcome scientists fleeing US

6 days ago from Physorg

French officials are urging their country's research institutions to consider welcoming scientists abandoning the United States due to President Donald Trump's funding cuts, AFP learned on Sunday.

'Pay to help' is a new trend which could change the future of volunteering

6 days ago from Physorg

Volunteering is a popular way for people to give something back to society. Whether it's joining a tree-planting group, or helping out at a charity shop, spending time contributing to...

Supreme Court weighs FDA's power to prohibit new vaping products for teens

6 days ago from LA Times - Science

Supreme Court hears arguments over the power of the Food and Drug Administration to prohibit the sale of candy-colored vaping products aimed at teenagers.

How the FDA allows companies to add secret ingredients to our food

6 days ago from LA Times - Science

The FDA allows food makers to vouch for the safety of ingredients they add to our food, calling them 'generally recognized as safe.'

Weight-loss drugs are great, but real food still matters

6 days ago from LA Times - Science

We ultimately also must address the root cause of the global obesity crisis: our broken food system.

Avocados, salmon, strawberry yogurt: Which of these meets FDA's new definition of a "healthy" food?

6 days ago from LA Times - Science

The Food and Drug Administration plans to update its definition of "healthy" foods. Items that are high in saturated fat, sodium and added sugars no longer qualify.

Former Van Nuys doctor, others agree to pay $15 million to settle kickback allegations

6 days ago from LA Times - Science

Mohammad Rasekhi and associates agree to pay in connection with Medicare kickback scheme.

Free rides on L.A. Metro through Sunday, but Amtrak and commuter trains shutdown

6 days ago from LA Times - Science

Free bus and train rides on L.A. Metro are being offered through Sunday.

RFK Jr. wants to improve Americans' health. Here's some advice from the outgoing FDA chief

6 days ago from LA Times - Science

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has big plans for the FDA if he's confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services. FDA Commissioner Robert Califf explains why certain changes may not...

Senate panel vote clears the way for Kennedy to become health secretary

6 days ago from LA Times - Science

A key Senate committee supports Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's pick to head the Department of Health and Human Services. The full Senate will vote on his nomination.

Judge halts Trump's NIH cuts that support medical research after California and 21 states sue

6 days ago from LA Times - Science

A judge halted NIH funding cuts that California and Democratic-run states say could harm life-saving medical research work at UC, Cal State and other universities. The suit said the cuts...

Kennedy says he wants to make food safer. Trump wants to make it cheaper. Can we have both?

6 days ago from LA Times - Science

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to evaluate the chemicals in our food and take steps to make it safer. But those actions will cost money. Who will...

Who owns the Moon? A new space race means it could be up for grabs

A race for the lunar surface's resources is currently under way. What’s to stop a Wild West opening up?

What's next for Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship rocket?

The world's most powerful rocket is expected to be back in action again soon

Future of space travel: Could robots really replace human astronauts?

Advances in technology raise questions about the need to send people to space - and the risks and cost

Lords inquiry finds grey belt idea largely redundant

The Built Environment Committee says the concept has been "eclipsed" by other planning rule changes.

'Build baby build', says PM as he sets out nuclear plan

The government wants to make it quicker and easier to build mini nuclear power stations in England and Wales.

£3,000 rents cause housing fears near nuclear plant

Residents living near a nuclear power plant have seen rents double to £3,000 a month.

Nations salvage funding deal to reverse wildlife decline

Funding agreed at UN conference in Rome that would attempt to tackle the rapid loss of biodiversity

BP shuns renewables in return to oil and gas

The energy giant has announced its strategy after rivals also rowed back on green energy plans.

ESA and GSMA Foundry empower industry to achieve seamless global connectivity

6 days ago from European Space Agency

At MWC25 Barcelona, the European Space Agency (ESA) unveiled a funding initiative, promoted in partnership with GSMA Foundry, to support projects aimed at integrating satellite and terrestrial networks for seamless...

Diagnostic dilemma: Speed eating a 7-pound burger sent a man to ER unable to pass gas

6 days ago from Live Science

A case report highlights one potential danger of competitive speed eating.

Science at a crossroads: Dispatches from Friday's 'Stand Up for Science' rallies across the US

6 days ago from Live Science

Our science journalists reported on the Stand Up for Science rallies held in New York City and Raleigh, North Carolina.

Varda space capsule returns to Earth in 1st commercial landing in Australian Outback (photos)

6 days ago from Space.com

Varda Space has successfully landed a reentry capsule in Australia, delivering critical data that could advance in-space manufacturing and hypersonic technologies.

Our best binoculars under $300 are now even better value with this $90 price cut

6 days ago from Space.com

Get the Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 for their best price in over a year — a fantastic pair of binoculars for skywatching on the go.

The PSVR 2 is now one of its lowest ever prices with a huge $150 off at Walmart

6 days ago from Space.com

If you own a Playstation 5 and you want a virtual reality experience, now is the time to cash in as the PSVR 2 is 28% off.

Property and sovereignty in space: Countries and companies face potential clashes as they take to the stars

6 days ago from Space.com

Is there enough legal framework to avoid arguments between nations as space exploration and commercial activity rapidly increase?

Why does Air Force One take so long to replace? It’s not just bureaucracy.

6 days ago from PopSci

Late last month, President Donald Trump sent out a volley of social media posts and statements critiquing Boeing for its failure to deliver a new Air Force One. The latest iteration of...