Science Education & Policy

What Could You Learn From A GMO Label?

One day while shopping in your local supermarket in the next few years it's likely you'll run across a loaf of Arnold brand 100% Whole Wheat Bread with a label saying something like “Produced with Genetic Engineering.” Multiple states are passing ...

Blog Post - Brandon T. Bisceglia - Aug 1 2014 - 11:33pm

New EPA Ozone Regulations Could Cost U.S. Economy $3.4 Trillion

A new study commissioned by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) estimates that the Obama Administration's new ozone restrictions could reduce GDP by $270 billion per year and carry a compliance price tag of $2.2 trillion from 2017 to 2040- ...

Article - News Staff - Aug 3 2014 - 12:00pm

Physicians For Civil Defense- New Climate Rules Unfairly Target The Poor

Last week's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hearings in Atlanta on rules intended to "dramatically cut emissions" from coal-fired electricity generating stations were as contentious as expected.  ...

Article - News Staff - Aug 3 2014 - 1:01pm

Regulations, Administration Are Why Cost-Saving Effort In Health Care Hasn't Worked

A pilot program intended to implement and test a cost-saving strategy for orthopedic procedures at hospitals in California failed to meet its goals, succumbing to recruitment challenges, regulatory uncertainty, administrative burden and concerns about fin ...

Article - News Staff - Aug 4 2014 - 11:24pm

Hospital Incentives Reduce Patient Death

A variety of programs have been introduced in UK hospitals to reduce patient deaths over the past decade and Advancing Quality- imported from the United States- was first to demonstrate a significant reduction in patient deaths.  It was introduced in the ...

Article - News Staff - Aug 6 2014 - 8:52pm

In The Antibiotics Game, It's The EU 21- US 0

Europe is so far ahead of the US in its thinking on antibiotics and antibiotic resistance that we should all be ashamed. For the last 15 years, Europe has led the way on the regulatory front making antibiotic development a top priority for its regulatory ...

Article - David Shlaes - Aug 7 2014 - 8:00am

No Legal Ivory- All Markets Must Close, Says Wildlife Conservation Society

When it comes to elephants, the Wildlife Conservation Society does not believe in conservation. Or sustainability. Instead, existing ivory must be destroyed and legal ivory markets need to be closed. Otherwise, corruption, organized crime, and a lack of e ...

Article - News Staff - Aug 7 2014 - 12:44pm

Higher Perfectionism, Lower Confidence: The Challenges For Women In STEM

Funding agencies spend a great deal of money to try and recruit females into math and science-related careers and a new psychology paper underlines the importance of mentoring and other social support systems for women pursuing those research professions. ...

Article - News Staff - Aug 11 2014 - 11:00am

340B Federal Drug Discount Program Faces Challenges

 The 340B program, a federal program that provides billions in drug discounts to safety net hospitals and other health care providers, is expanding under health care reform, but there is uncertainty for safety net providers and drug manufacturers. The fed ...

Article - News Staff - Aug 14 2014 - 12:00am

Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis And Predicting Fracking Policy

Hydraulic fracturing is emerging as one of the primary methods of drilling for natural gas, yet is equally controversial in its potential to induce harm to humans and the environment. The uncertainties of the health risks associated with horizontal drilli ...

Article - News Staff - Aug 15 2014 - 2:30am