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Politico Politics Feed- Obamacare ruling delivers new shock to health system 12/15/2018The decision could scuttle some of Trump's own reforms.ddiamond@politico.com (Dan Diamond)
- Judge rules Obamacare unconstitutional, endangering coverage for 20 million 12/15/2018Democrats decried the decision as reckless and urged an appeals court to overturn it, while also tying it to the GOP’s broader efforts to eliminate the ACA.acancryn@politico.com (Adam Cancryn)
- Trump names Mulvaney acting White House chief of staff 12/14/2018A senior administration official said there was no time limit for how long he would serve in the role.ejohnson@politico.com (Eliana Johnson)
- How Schumer united Dems against Trump’s wall 12/15/2018Senate Democrats are emboldened after the midterm elections and Trump’s vow to own any government shutdown.Burgess Everett
- Trump considers delaying border wall fight until January 12/14/2018Congress has one week to avoid a partial government shutdown, and the parties are deadlocked on whether to fund Trump’s wall.rbade@politico.com (Rachael Bade)
- Trump push to deport Vietnam War refugees scalds California GOP 12/15/2018‘It’s not just bad social policy. It’s incredibly bad politics,’ said one Republican consultant.jwhite@politico.com (Jeremy B. White)
- The left blindsides Beto 12/14/2018The Texas congressman is taking flak for several votes and for not joining the Congressional Progressive Caucus.dsiders@politico.com (David Siders)
- FBI releases part of Russia dossier summary used to brief Trump, Obama 12/15/2018 kcheney@politico.com (Kyle Cheney)
- Mueller: FBI agents didn't dupe Flynn 12/14/2018Michael Flynn's allies have claimed that Flynn was essentially set up by FBI agents wanting to take down the president.kcheney@politico.com (Kyle Cheney)
- Reporters shooed away as mystery Mueller subpoena fight rages on 12/14/2018A clerk at the courthouse took the extraordinary measure of shutting down the entire fifth floor, where the hearing was taking place.jgerstein@politico.com (Josh Gerstein)
- The Weekly Standard, conservative outlet that criticized Trump, to shut down 12/14/2018The magazine’s final issue, which was completed Thursday, will publish on Dec. 17.Jason Schwartz
- Kushner deploys conservative media campaign for his agenda 12/14/2018The president's son-in-law worked friendly media outlets and lobbied GOP senators to advance the criminal justice bill.Burgess Everett
- Obamacare ruling delivers new shock to health system 12/15/2018
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- For these critically endangered marine turtles, climate change could be a knockout blow 12/14/2018Researchers suggest that projected increases in air temperatures, rainfall inundation and blistering solar radiation could significantly reduce hawksbill hatching success at a selection of major nesting beaches.
- Can stem cells help a diseased heart heal itself? Researcher achieves important milestone 12/14/2018Scientists have taken an important step toward the goal of making diseased hearts heal themselves -- a new model that would reduce the need for bypass surgery, heart transplants or artificial pumping devices.
- Self-perception and reality seem to line-up when it comes to judging our own personality 12/14/2018When it comes to personality, it turns out your peers probably think the same way about you as you do about yourself.
- Early physical therapy can reduce risk, amount of long-term opioid use, study finds 12/14/2018Patients who underwent physical therapy soon after being diagnosed with pain in the shoulder, neck, low back or knee were approximately 7 to 16 percent less likely to use opioids in the subsequent months, according to a new study.
- HIV vaccine protects non-human primates from infection 12/14/2018New research shows that an experimental HIV vaccine strategy works in non-human primates. In the study, rhesus macaque monkeys produced neutralizing antibodies against one strain of HIV that resembles the resilient viral form that most commonly infects people, called a Tier 2 virus.
- Adhesives for biomedical applications can be detached with light 12/14/2018Pulling off a little plastic bandage may soon get a lot less painful. Researchers have developed a new type of adhesive that can strongly adhere wet materials -- such as hydrogel and living tissue -- and be easily detached with a specific frequency of light. The adhesives could be used to attach and painlessly detach wound dressings, transdermal drug deliver […]
- Colorado River Delta report provides restoration road map 12/14/2018Four growing seasons after the engineered spring flood of the Colorado River Delta in March 2014, the delta's birds, plants and groundwater continue to benefit. The diversity and abundance of birds of special conservation concern remains high in the restoration sites, groundwater was recharged and some of the trees are now more than 14 feet (4.2 meters) […]
- Quantum chemical calculations on quantum computers 12/14/2018A new quantum algorithm has been implemented for quantum chemical calculations such as Full-CI on quantum computers without exponential/combinatorial explosion, giving exact solutions of Schroedinger Equations for atoms and molecules, for the first time.
- How complexity science can quickly detect climate record anomalies 12/14/2018When making sense of the massive amount of information packed into an ice core, scientists face a forensic challenge: how best to separate the useful information from the corrupt. Tools from information theory, a branch of complexity science, can quickly flag which segments, in over a million data points, require further investigation.
- Scientists warn of slow progress towards United Nations biodiversity targets 12/14/2018Researchers praises widespread commitment but call for broader participation to better protect global marine ecosystems.
- Protein involved in nematode stress response identified 12/14/2018When humans experience stress, their inner turmoil may not be apparent to an outside observer. But many animals deal with stressful circumstances -- overcrowded conditions, not enough food -- by completely remodeling their bodies. These stress-induced forms, whether they offer a protective covering or more camouflaged coloration, can better withstand the cha […]
- Prostate cancer: New computer model enables researchers to predict course of disease 12/14/2018How does a normal cell turn into a deadly cancer? Seeking an answer to this Question researchers examined the tumor genomes of nearly 300 prostate cancer patients. Their findings describe the ways in which changes in the prostate cells' genetic information pave the way for cancer development. Using a newly developed computer model, it is now possible to […]
- For these critically endangered marine turtles, climate change could be a knockout blow 12/14/2018
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- China has never had a real chip industry. Making AI chips could change that. 12/14/2018The country has struggled for decades to build a competitive semiconductor industry. In making specialized AI chips, though, it’s got a head start.
- Years before CRISPR babies, this man was the first to edit human embryos 12/11/2018In 2015, an unknown Chinese scientist edited the DNA of human embryos. It was a step on an inexorable path to designer babies.
- One of the fathers of AI is worried about its future 11/17/2018Yoshua Bengio wants to stop talk of an AI arms race and make the technology more accessible to the developing world.
- The US military is testing stratospheric balloons that ride the wind so they never have to come down 11/14/2018A sensor that can spot the wind direction from miles away will let DARPA’s surveillance balloons hover at the very edge of space in one spot indefinitely.
- Digital immortality: How your life’s data means a version of you could live forever 10/18/2018Your family and friends will be able to interact with a digital “you” that doles out advice—even when you’re gone.
- We can now customize cancer treatments, tumor by tumor 10/17/2018But can any company afford to manufacture one-off medical care?
- Your next doctor’s appointment might be with an AI 10/16/2018A new wave of chatbots are replacing physicians and providing frontline medical advice—but are they as good as the real thing?
- Why we can’t quit the QWERTY keyboard 10/13/2018We’ve been using it to type for 144 years. Here’s why it works, and what it would take for us to give it up.
- The US military wants to teach AI some basic common sense 10/11/2018Even the best AI programs still make stupid mistakes. So DARPA is launching a competition to remedy the field’s most glaring flaw.
- Clearing out old cells might help the brain 09/19/2018A popular anti-aging strategy keeps mice from getting senile.
- China has never had a real chip industry. Making AI chips could change that. 12/14/2018
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- More Harassment Allegations Emerge At CBS 12/15/2018The network is under fire — again — for its workplace culture and its treatment of female employees. A potential merger could bring more upheaval for the company.David Folkenflik
- U.S. Gets A Big Win In Its Long Fight With Mexico Over 'Dolphin Safe' Labels 12/15/2018The World Trade Organization sided with the U.S. on Friday, rejecting Mexico's claim that the U.S. is unfairly denying Mexican tuna products the advantageous "dolphin safe" label.Colin Dwyer
- 'Tax Liens' Mean Towns Win, Homeowners Lose 12/14/2018When homeowners can't, or won't, pay their property taxes, local governments auction off the right to pay those taxes to private companies. Housing advocates say this creates a burden for homeowners.Miles Bryan
- Creators Of New Bae Spice Blend Sued By Old Bay 12/14/2018Creators of the New Bae spice blend thought it was just a clever pun. Now, they're being sued by Old Bay, which wants them to turn over their profits and destroy their supply.
- Economics Of A Border Wall 12/14/2018President Donald Trump has made building a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico one of his signature issues. Today, the Indicator looks at the economics of a border wall.Stacey Vanek Smith
- 'An Indescribable Feeling': Virgin Galactic Makes Historic Trip To Edge Of Space 12/13/2018Four years after another test flight ended tragically, the company is celebrating a milestone: Its manned spacecraft reached an altitude of more than 51 miles.Colin Dwyer
- Why Are There So Many Mattress Stores? 12/13/2018There are so many mattress stores in America, and they always seem to be empty. So how can they afford the real estate? And how do they stay in business?Dan Bobkoff
- 'Roma' Hailed As Cuarón's Masterpiece, Despite Distribution, Production Battle 12/13/2018Netflix released Roma in select theaters, before offering it online. It's being called Alfonso Cuarón's masterpiece, and garnering Oscar buzz, after a distribution and production battle.Jasmine Garsd
- Facing Enrollment Declines, Colleges Seek Out New, Creative Ways To Make Money 12/13/2018Enrollment of both undergrads and graduate students has been declining for years. Meanwhile colleges are getting more creative in finding new ways to make money.Sally Herships
- Trump Administration Announces New Plan To Promote U.S. Businesses In Africa 12/13/2018The Trump administration is trying to counter what it calls Russia and China's predatory practices in Africa and promote U.S. businesses instead through an initiative called "Prosper Africa."Michele Kelemen
- More Harassment Allegations Emerge At CBS 12/15/2018
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- Facebook Says Some Users' Private Photos Were Accidentally Shared With Developers 12/14/2018In September, a Facebook "bug" allowed developers to access images people shared with friends on Facebook Stories — or images users had not even posted. Up to 6.8 million users may have been affected.Camila Domonoske
- Apple Will Build $1 Billion Campus in Austin, Adding 5,000 Jobs 12/13/2018The tech company says the move is expected to make it Austin's largest private employer. The city already has more Apple employees than anywhere else outside the company's headquarters in California.Bill Chappell
- Chinese Hackers Are Likely Responsible For Marriott Data Breach, Reports Say 12/12/2018Chinese state hackers most likely attacked the reservation system at Marriott's Starwood chain, revealing details of 500 million guests, according to people familiar with the U.S. investigation.Doreen McCallister
- Huawei Executive Granted Bail In Canada, Former Canadian Diplomat Is Detained In China 12/11/2018Michael Kovrig reportedly was taken into custody but China has not acknowledged it. Chinese tech executive Meng Wanzhou faces extradition from Canada to the U.S. to be tried on fraud charges.Laurel Wamsley
- Video Games Level Up 12/11/2018up up down down left right left right B A start
- Google CEO Says He Leads 'Without Political Bias' In Congressional Testimony 12/11/2018Sundar Pichai faced a Republican barrage on allegations of anti-conservative bias. He also was questioned on Google's data collection and its work on a censored search tool for China.Alina Selyukh
- Google Accelerates Google+ Shutdown After 52.5 Million Users' Data Exposed 12/11/2018Users' names, birth dates, email addresses, work history and other data were exposed for nearly a week in November, Google says. It will now close the social network four months earlier than planned.Bill Chappell
- 2018 In Review: What Happened In The World Of Big Tech 12/10/2018Growing awareness of privacy scandals and the spread of misinformation on social media may mean our love affair with technology has ended, and a new era of regulation is about to begin.Alina Selyukh
- The Revolution Will Be Driverless: Autonomous Cars Usher In Big Changes 12/10/2018Driverless vehicles could be the "most disruptive technology to hit society worldwide since the advent of the motor car," says former New York City Traffic Commissioner Sam Schwartz.Terry Gross
- With An Eye On Oscars, Netflix Sent 'Roma' To Theaters First 12/07/2018Alfonso Cuarón's acclaimed movie has been part of an ongoing battle over who gets to premiere movies: streaming services like Netflix, or theaters?Jasmine Garsd
- Facebook Says Some Users' Private Photos Were Accidentally Shared With Developers 12/14/2018
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- "Spy" Virus Eavesdrops on Bacteria, Then Obliterates Them 12/14/2018Viruses use bacteria’s chemical language to time their destruction; this might lead to new ways to fight infections -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comAngus Chen
- Could Medical Procedures Transmit Alzheimer's? 12/13/2018A protein associated with the degenerative disease was passed to eight patients decades ago in contaminated growth hormones -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comKaren Weintraub
- A Math Function Describes How Whole Societies Remember--and Forget 12/13/2018A Neruda masterpiece—and a bi-exponential curve—define the dynamics of the fast then slow fade of our greatest collective sorrows and joys -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comGary Stix
- Experts Aren't Taking a Shine to California's Rooftop Solar Rule 12/13/2018Energy economists say the new home requirement is inefficient and benefits wealthier people; supporters say it’s just one piece of the puzzle -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comJeremy Hsu
- Finding Alien Life May Require Giant Telescopes Built in Orbit 12/12/2018Influential astrophysicists, roboticists and astronauts say that orbital construction could spark a renaissance in space science and exploration -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comLee Billings
- As Winters Warm, Blood-Sucking Ticks Drain Moose Dry 12/11/2018Researchers across New England and Canada scramble to protect the iconic species from growing parasite populations -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comLaura Poppick
- Voyager 2 Spacecraft Enters Interstellar Space 12/10/2018After a journey of more than four decades, Voyager 2 has passed beyond the sun’s influence -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comJonathan O'Callaghan
- Infectious Outbreaks Threaten the Last Asiatic Lions 12/10/2018Parasites and dog disease in India sweep through the cats’ only home, triggering fears for the species’ survival -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comJaideep Hardikar
- China Launches First-Ever Mission to the Moon's Farside 12/07/2018In late December or early January the Chang’e 4 spacecraft will touch down at a site near the lunar south pole within the solar system’s largest-known impact crater -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comJonathan O'Callaghan
- Google Searches Could Predict Heroin Overdoses 12/07/2018Internet queries about opioids are linked to drug-related hospital admissions -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comRod McCullom
- "Spy" Virus Eavesdrops on Bacteria, Then Obliterates Them 12/14/2018
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- The Age of Uneasy Peace 12/11/2018Yan Xuetong lays out China’s foreign policy goals and considers what they will mean in a world increasingly shaped by U.S.-Chinese competition.
- Big Man in Congo 12/14/2018Joseph Kabila, the outgoing president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, talks to Foreign Affairs about his presidency, the history of the country, and the elections to determine his successor.
- Beijing’s Nuclear Option 10/15/2018A future conventional conflict between the United States and China could slide into a nuclear crisis more easily than we think.
- The China Reckoning 02/13/2018Washington should instead focus more on its own power and behavior, and the power and behavior of its allies and partners. Basing policy on a more realistic set of assumptions about China would better advance U.S.
- What Merkel’s Successor Will Mean for German Politics 12/13/2018Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer promises more of the same in German politics.
- How the U.S. Is Empowering Iran in Yemen 07/26/2018If Washington wants to counter Iranian influence in Yemen, it needs to end its support for the Saudi-led coalition and throw its weight behind peace talks.
- More, Less, or Different? 12/11/2018Jake Sullivan reviews new books by Stephen Walt and John Mearsheimer criticizing U.S. foreign policy.
- The Crisis of Peacekeeping 12/11/2018UN peacekeeping missions fail because they rely on top-down solutions rather than bottom-up strategies that draw on local knowledge.
- Would China Go Nuclear? 12/11/2018I read with interest Caitlin Talmadge’s article “Beijing’s Nuclear Option” (November/December 2018), in which she quotes me estimating in 2015 that the odds of a U.S.-Chinese nuclear exchange were “somewhere between nil and zero.” She then goes on to make a case against remaining complacent in the face of the risk of escalation, with no discussion of what is […]
- The Yellow Vest Protests and the Tragedy of Emmanuel Macron 12/12/2018France is a country with a long history of rebellions, but it has never seen anything quite like the revolt of the Gilets Jaunes (Yellow Vests), that which erupted in mid-November.
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