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A Wary Eye on ‘Big Oil’ Funding Energy Research
The Center for American Progress fears a potential loss of academic control as major oil companies pay for much of the energy research done at universities.
Different Cultures, Different Robots
Industry might seem like a universal language, but how different cultures are husbanding their robots shows there are several dialects.
Bats Get Pre-Halloween Help
With white-nose syndrome continuing to plague North American bats, the federal government is sending some academics to the rescue.
A So-So HIV Vaccine May Be a Hard Sell
A collection of studies shows that any HIV vaccine, while highly sought by doctors to battle the epidemic, would only be requested by some.
Tracking Invasive Species from Riverside to Pandora
Plant physiologist Jodie Holt's study and management of weeds has earned her kudos in Hollywood and in academe.
CSI: Pompeii
The ancient Romans of Pompeii were already parboiled when the lava arrived, according to a new investigation with scary implications for modern-day Naples.
Four out of Five Experts Agree — With Me!
New research finds we trust experts who agree with our own opinions, suggesting that subjective feelings override scientific information.
Gauging the ‘Yuck Factor’ of Synthetic Biology
A poll tries to get a handle on how far Americans are willing to take a chance on the brave new world of synthetic biology.
Young Artists, Scientists Think Logically, Creatively
The "two cultures" are one: New research finds no significant differences in the problem-solving patterns of arts and science students at one British university.