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On Election Day, vote for candidates with science-based policies, not evidence-ignoring politicians
[ad_1] President Barack Obama said in 2009 that “elections have consequences” and began demanding policies such as affordable health insurance from his Republican opponents. Recently, Republican leaders themselves have begun repeating his words. Red state legislatures ban abortion, prevent countries from taking action to combat the climate crisis, facilitate access to firearms and oppose aggressive ... -
Expanding the scope of medical education
[ad_1] It might be hard to put your finger on, but Duke often allows students to make their classes more personal. The university’s emphasis on interdisciplinary education is a major initiative to color the academic experience of its students. Examples of such connections between people, classes, disciplines, and departments abound, but few tangibly represent these ... -
Partial body contact advisory continues in Richardi Beach as health officials look for answers
[ad_1] The Northwest Michigan Department of Health is looking for answers as local beaches have been receiving partial physical contact advisories since late August. High E. coli levels are not uncommon at Berea’s Richardie Park Beach, but this year the levels were high and have persisted longer than health officials expected. “As far as I ... -
Small, caterpillar-soft robot folds, rolls, grabs and takes apart — ScienceDaily
[ad_1] When you hear the word “robot,” you might think of complex machines that work in factories or move around other planets. But “Millirobot” might change that.They are robots as wide as a finger and could one day deliver medicine or perform minimally invasive surgery. ACS applied polymer materials We have developed a soft, biodegradable ... -
Colgate-Palmolive Net Zero Goal Approved by Science-Based Targets Initiative
[ad_1] New York – (business wire)–Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE: CL) today announced that the company’s net zero emissions reduction target has been approved by The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). Daiichi Sankyo announced approval from SBTi, a coalition of CDP, the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wildlife Fund ... -
Science Shows We Don’t Need a Green New Deal
[ad_1] W.Why are politicians hyping up climate change when scientists have the solution? Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is a major offender on this issue. Sanders recently denounced fossil fuel companies in the Senate. At issue was a side deal negotiated by Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) to build a pipeline in his state in exchange for ... -
Activism and ’90s glamor on display at New York Fashion Week
[ad_1] American designer Birch brings a vintage-inspired collection to New York that veers away from famous prints and bright colors. Angela Weiss font size REFILES to fix typos in headings Glamor on the one hand, activism on the other: Designers Tory Burch and Gabriella Hearst showed off two different approaches to New York Fashion Week ... -
Don’t Overlook Parents in the Early Education Equation
[ad_1] Colorado voters, state legislatures and governors have all sent a clear message: agree. Investing in children during the first five years of their lives yields big returns in the form of family stability, child health and school readiness. We also understand that parents are their child’s first teachers. It’s important that parents have the ...










