Takeaways from AP-Grist reporting on federal support for rural renewable energy

The Associated Press and Grist have collaborated on a project to analyze how federal policy changes on energy are affecting ...

Two Magicians Warn the Supreme Court About Junk Science

Penn & Teller filed a Supreme Court brief questioning the use of “investigative hypnosis” in a death-penalty case in Texas.
The Bakersfield Californian

WNBA and players union have reached an agreement in principle on a transformational new CBA

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA will have its first million dollar players after the league and its players’ union reached a deal in principle on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early ...
The National Law Review

“Sound Science” Legislation and Environmental Regulations Clash In Several States

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...
University of California

How little we know about our food would surprise you. UC scientists are working to change that — and improve health outcomes across the nation

America is a country that loves dieting. Nearly half of Americans have tried to lose weight in the past year, a CDC study found, while other data suggests as many as 80 percent of Americans have tried ...
SpaceNews

NASA selects two Earth science missions for development

The Earth Dynamics Geodetic Explorer (EDGE) is one of two missions NASA selected Feb. 5 for its Earth System Explorer program. Credit: Lanteris Space Systems WASHINGTON — NASA has selected two Earth ...
Bronx Times-Reporter

South Bronx charter school adapts Computer Science education for the age of AI

The idea behind Comp Sci High—a charter school focused on computer science education for predominantly Black and Latino students in the South Bronx —took shape in 2017. One year later, backed by ...