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Politico Politics Feed- Does Joe Biden still believe in the death penalty? His campaign won't say 06/20/2019An aside by the Democratic hopeful at a town hall triggers questions about whether he's changed his mind on another hot-button issue.ccadelao@politico.com (Christopher Cadelago)
- Biden defiant as Democrats unleash barrage of criticism 06/20/2019He asked: ‘Apologize for what?’mseverns@politico.com (Maggie Severns)
- POLITICO Playbook: Biden plays cleanup while his team gripes to the press 06/20/2019And Tom Steyer puts $700,000 behind a new impeachment ad.daniel@politico.com (Daniel Lippman)
- Biden comments trigger renewed scrutiny of his record on race 06/19/2019'One thing I hope we’ve learned from 2016 is that it’s not just enough to speak to Republican voters,' says Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.mcaputo@politico.com (Marc Caputo)
- Republicans nervous campaign arm is stumbling in fight for the House 06/20/2019The NRCC chief tried to do damage control at a closed-door caucus meeting.Laura Barrón-López
- Trump’s trade fights trigger angst for allies and businesses 06/20/2019Companies and countries are building up defenses to guard against trade-war fallout, experts said in the latest episode of POLITICO’s Global Translations podcast.lsavage@politico.com (Luiza Ch. Savage)
- Trump revs up his Wayback Machine 06/20/2019In a single week, the president leaned heavily into economic theories from as far back as the 18th century.bwhite@politico.com (Ben White)
- Chinese companies spend big to fend off Trump 06/20/2019Chinese companies' decisions to hire lobbyists have been driven in part by looking at what’s happened to Huawei and ZTE over the last year.tmeyer@politico.com (Theodoric Meyer)
- Trump’s plan for the Dem debates: Make it about him 06/19/2019The president aims to suck up as much oxygen as possible from the 20 Democratic presidential contenders debating in Miami.ncook@politico.com (Nancy Cook)
- House Dems on brink of minimum wage victory 06/20/2019The vote is expected shortly after the House returns from its Fourth of July recess.sferris@politico.com (Sarah Ferris)
- Democrats demand more info on Craft’s travels 06/19/2019Trump’s pick for U.N. envoy was away from her ambassadorial post for an average of 20 days a month over the last eight months.lgardner@politico.com (Lauren Gardner)
- 'It’s a farce': Dems livid as Hope Hicks dodges questions 06/19/2019Trump's former longtime confidante met with lawmakers behind closed doors to discuss the president's alleged efforts to thwart Mueller's Russia probe.Andrew Desiderio
- Does Joe Biden still believe in the death penalty? His campaign won't say 06/20/2019
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- Dangerous brain parasite 'orders in' for dinner 06/19/2019Researchers have discovered how toxoplasma gondii, a single-celled parasite, maintains a steady supply of nutrients while replicating inside of its host cell: it calls for delivery.
- Importance of climate on spruce beetle flight 06/19/2019If the climate continues warming as predicted, spruce beetle outbreaks in the Rocky Mountains could become more frequent.
- High reaction rates even without precious metals 06/19/2019Non-precious metal nanoparticles could one day replace expensive catalysts for hydrogen production. However, it is often difficult to determine what reaction rates they can achieve, especially when it comes to oxide particles. This is because the particles must be attached to the electrode using a binder and conductive additives, which distort the results. W […]
- Astronomers uncover first polarized radio signals from gamma-ray burst 06/19/2019An international team of astronomers has captured the first-ever polarized radio waves from a distant cosmic explosion.
- Early Celts in Burgundy appropriated Mediterranean products and feasting practices 06/19/2019Early Celts in eastern France imported Mediterranean pottery, as well as olive oil and wine, and may have appropriated Mediterranean feasting practices, according to a new study.
- A miniature robot that could check colons for early signs of disease 06/19/2019Engineers have shown it is technically possible to guide a tiny robotic capsule inside the colon to take micro-ultrasound images. Known as a Sonopill, the device could one day replace the need for patients to undergo an endoscopic examination, where a semi-rigid scope is passed into the bowel - an invasive procedure that can be painful.
- From one brain scan, more information for medical artificial intelligence 06/19/2019Researchers have devised a novel method to glean training information for machine-learning models, including those that can analyze medical images to help diagnose and treat brain conditions.
- Scientists chart course toward a new world of synthetic biology 06/19/2019A team has compiled a roadmap for the future of synthetic or engineering biology, based on the input of 80 leaders in the field from more than 30 institutions. The report provides a strong case that the federal government should invest in this area, not only to improve public health, food crops and the environment, but also to fuel the economy and maintain t […]
- Plate tectonics may have driven 'Cambrian Explosion' 06/19/2019The quest to discover what drove one of the most important evolutionary events in the history of life on Earth has taken a new, fascinating twist.
- Extreme pressure and heat in Earth's mantle simulated 06/19/2019Unlike flawless gems, fibrous diamonds often contain small saline inclusions. These give hints to scientists about the conditions under which diamonds are formed deep in the Earth's mantle. A research team has now solved the puzzle of the formation of these inclusions by simulating conditions of extreme heat and pressure in the laboratory.
- Wind can prevent seabirds accessing their most important habitat 06/19/2019We marvel at flying animals because it seems like they can access anywhere, but a first study of its kind has revealed that wind can prevent seabirds from accessing the most important of habitats: their nests.
- Researchers see around corners to detect object shapes 06/19/2019Computer vision researchers have demonstrated they can use special light sources and sensors to see around corners or through gauzy filters, enabling them to reconstruct the shapes of unseen objects. The researchers said this technique enables them to reconstruct images in great detail, including the relief of George Washington's profile on a US quarter […]
- Dangerous brain parasite 'orders in' for dinner 06/19/2019
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- The three challenges keeping cars from being fully autonomous 04/23/2019Technical, regulatory, and business obstacles are still in the way of safe, useful, and affordable self-driving vehicles.
- Ready for 6G? How AI will shape the network of the future 04/19/2019With 5G networks rolling out around the world, engineers are turning their attention to the next incarnation.
- Landowners are earning millions for carbon cuts that may not occur 04/18/2019A new analysis finds California’s cap-and-trade program may vastly overestimate emissions reductions.
- Facebook’s ad-serving algorithm discriminates by gender and race 04/05/2019Even if an advertiser is well-intentioned, the algorithm still prefers certain groups of people over others.
- The race to make a lab-grown steak 02/27/2019Meat production spews tons of greenhouse gas and uses up too much land and water. Is there an alternative that won’t make us do without?
- China’s Huawei has big ambitions to weaken the US grip on AI leadership 03/04/2019In spite of tensions with the US and its allies, Huawei is rapidly building a suite of AI offerings unmatched by any other company on the planet.
- A simple blood test to predict premature births could save babies’ lives 02/27/2019Complications from preterm birth are the leading cause of death worldwide in children under five.
- Bill Gates explains why we should all be optimists 02/27/2019We sat down to talk about breakthrough technologies, China, and reasons to be cheerful with this issue’s guest editor.
- 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2019, curated by Bill Gates 02/27/2019We asked Gates to choose this year’s list of inventions that will change the world for the better.
- Why AI is a threat to democracy—and what we can do to stop it 02/26/2019Futurist and NYU professor Amy Webb on an impending artificial intelligence catastrophe—and why there’s still hope it can be averted.
- The three challenges keeping cars from being fully autonomous 04/23/2019
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- How 1 Farmer Navigates California's Strict Limit On Ground Water 06/20/2019New rules in California governing groundwater usage have pushed farmers to experiment with some innovative techniques, including developing micro markets for water.Stacey Vanek Smith
- Tensions With Iran Unlikely To Lead To Repeat Of 'Tanker War' 06/20/2019The recent attacks on oil tankers amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran has happened before. In the 1980s, the U.S. needed Gulf oil. Today, not so much.David Welna
- Putting A Price On Chat: Slack Is Going Public At $16 Billion Value 06/19/2019In just five years, Slack has grown to more than 10 million users and become a verb in the process. "I'll Slack you" is shorthand for sending a message via the chat platform. Now it's going public.Amy Scott
- There's More To Look Forward To After Peaking Professionally 06/19/2019Social scientist Arthur Brooks set out to figure out how life after 50 can be more professionally fulfilling. His advice? "Stop being an innovator and start being an instructor."Mary Louise Kelly
- Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged For Now, Cites Economic 'Uncertainties' 06/19/2019The Federal Reserve left rates alone, despite pressure from President Trump to pump more money into the economy. But the central bank signaled a willingness to cut rates in the future if needed.Scott Horsley
- Trump Administration Weakens Climate Plan To Help Coal Plants Stay Open 06/19/2019The Trump administration is replacing one of President Barack Obama's signature plans to address climate change. It may help coal-fired power plants but is unlikely to slow the industry's decline.Jeff Brady
- Why The American Shoe Disappeared And Why It's So Hard To Bring It Back 06/19/2019Footwear companies face big costs in potential new tariffs on more Chinese imports. Almost all shoes sold in the U.S. are made overseas. Only about 200 factories remain. One man tried to change that.Alina Selyukh
- From A Napkin To A White House Medal — The Path Of A Controversial Economic Idea 06/19/2019Art Laffer received the Presidential Medal of Freedom Wednesday. For decades, Laffer has promoted the idea that tax cuts pay for themselves, against all evidence to the contrary.Scott Horsley
- Boeing Still Reeling 06/19/2019Boeing got a big vote of confidence in its troubled 737 Max. A European airlines group has inked a deal to buy 200 of the jets. But the troubles are far from over.David Schaper
- Canada's Trudeau Approves Controversial Pipeline Expansion 06/19/2019Prime Minister Justin Trudeau first approved the project, which is opposed by many environmental groups, in 2016, but Tuesday's announcement means construction can begin later this year.Scott Neuman
- How 1 Farmer Navigates California's Strict Limit On Ground Water 06/20/2019
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- Putting A Price On Chat: Slack Is Going Public At $16 Billion Value 06/19/2019In just five years, Slack has grown to more than 10 million users and become a verb in the process. "I'll Slack you" is shorthand for sending a message via the chat platform. Now it's going public.Amy Scott
- Why The American Shoe Disappeared And Why It's So Hard To Bring It Back 06/19/2019Footwear companies face big costs in potential new tariffs on more Chinese imports. Almost all shoes sold in the U.S. are made overseas. Only about 200 factories remain. One man tried to change that.Alina Selyukh
- Facebook Announces Plans For Libra, Its Own Cryptocurrency 06/18/2019Facebook announced Tuesday it plans to create its own digital currency, called Libra. It's a way for Facebook to play the role that governments play in issuing money.Aarti Shahani
- Google Will Devote $1 Billion To Try To Tame Housing Costs In SF Bay Area 06/18/2019Over the next 10 years, Google hopes to help bring 20,000 new homes to the local market. Part of the plan calls for rezoning company-owned land so that it can be used for residential housing.Bill Chappell
- Facebook Unveils Libra Cryptocurrency, Sets Launch For 2020 06/18/2019Libra will be controlled by a nonprofit group in which Facebook will share responsibilities with companies ranging from Mastercard and PayPal to Uber and eBay.Bill Chappell
- Elaine Welteroth On Transforming Teen Vogue And Knowing Your Worth 06/18/2019We talk to the magazine phenom about Project Runway, leaving journalism and beyond.
- Facebook Announces Plans To Launch Cryptocurrency Called Libra 06/18/2019Facebook says that by next year people on apps like Whatsapp and Messenger will be able to basically text payments. This news comes as regulators are asking if the tech giant is already too powerful.Steve Inskeep
- Apple's Scary Buying Power And The Woman Who Named It 06/18/2019Celebrating the legacy of Joan Robinson, the British economic theorist who named a powerful — and increasingly worried about — force in the economy.Greg Rosalsky
- Brands Push Back On Partnering With Social Media Influencers 06/17/2019Brands are expected to spend up to $10 billion by next year on social media influencers. But some companies are fighting back, accusing influencers of just trying to get something for nothing.Julie McCarthy
- The Threat Of 'Deepfakes' 06/17/2019What happens when believing isn't seeing?
- Putting A Price On Chat: Slack Is Going Public At $16 Billion Value 06/19/2019
- Scientific American
- The Quantum Internet Is Emerging, One Experiment at a Time 06/19/2019Breakthrough demonstrations using defective diamonds, high-flying drones, laser-bathed crystals and other exotica suggest practical, unhackable quantum networks are within reach -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comAnil Ananthaswamy
- Why Some Amazonian Societies Survived and Others Perished amid Pre-Columbian Droughts 06/18/2019Confronting climate change, cultures with intensive, specialized land use were vulnerable. Those that endured cultivated multiple crops and helped edible rainforest species prosper -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comDebbie Ponchner
- Domestication Made Dogs' Facial Anatomy More Fetching to Humans 06/17/2019Wolves lack the muscles that allow dogs to raise their eyebrows and make puppy dog eyes -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comJim Daley
- Gene Increases Risk for Pot Addiction 06/17/2019First gene associated with cannabis abuse likely affects how people respond to the drug -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comKaren Weintraub
- In the Wiggle of an Ear, a Surprising Insight into Bat Sonar 06/17/2019It could lead to drones that fly like bats -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comRichard Conniff
- Better Memory through Electrical Brain Ripples 06/14/2019A study in mice shows improved cognitive performance when these bursting signals move around memory circuits -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comSimon Makin
- The Bitter Truth: Scientists Sequence the Almond Genome 06/13/2019Cracking the nut’s “cyanide problem” could make it easier to cultivate sweeter varieties of this ancient snack -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comJennifer Leman
- Ecological Detectives Hunt for San Francisco's Vanished Waterways 06/13/2019Recovering “ghost creeks” from past landscapes can help protect the city’s future amid climate chaos -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comErica Gies
- Using Marijuana to Get High Dates Back Millennia 06/12/2019Ancient site points to weed’s role in burial rites -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comEmily Willingham
- Water on Europa--with a Pinch of Salt 06/12/2019Much like Earth’s seas, the subsurface ocean of this icy moon of Jupiter contains sodium chloride, the main ingredient of table salt -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comShannon Hall
- The Quantum Internet Is Emerging, One Experiment at a Time 06/19/2019
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- A World Safe for Autocracy? 06/11/2019The Chinese people, President Xi Jinping proclaimed in 2016, “are fully confident in offering a China solution to humanity’s search for better social systems.” A year later, he declared that China was “blazing a new trail for other developing countries to achieve modernization.” Such claims come as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been extending its rea […]
- The Last War—and the Next? 05/28/2019The U.S. Army’s official history of the Iraq war erodes the tenuous consensus on what went wrong in Iraq and thus makes another damaging conflict—this time with Iran—more likely.
- Globalization’s Wrong Turn 06/11/2019To craft a fair and sustainable global economy, policymakers should look to the flexible principles of Bretton Woods, yet today's hyperglobalization is closer in spirit to the historically more distant and more intrusive gold standard.
- The Self-Destruction of American Power 06/11/2019American hegemony’s death was self-inflicted, the result of Washington’s bad habits and bad behavior.
- Why Blacklisting Huawei Could Backfire 06/19/2019China has overcome technological blockades before.
- How to Save the Transatlantic Alliance 06/17/2019The current damage to the transatlic relationship will outlast Trump. Saving the alliance will require hard work from Europe and the United States alike.
- The Surreal Contest to Succeed Theresa May 06/17/2019Whoever wins, the Brexit chaos will continue.
- Faith-Based Finance 06/11/2019To avoid another global financial crisis, the United States needs to make sure that the financial system is the servant of the broader economy rather than its master.
- Getting Out of the Gulf 12/12/2016In January 1980, U.S. President Jimmy Carter announced that the United States would protect “the free movement of Middle East oil”—with military force, if necessary. But that was then. Is Persian Gulf oil still worth defending with American military might?
- America’s Forgotten Colony 06/11/2019The United States must end its failed and unjust colonial relationship with Puerto Rico, via statehood if need be.
- A World Safe for Autocracy? 06/11/2019
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