China may have blunted the pandemic’s impact on its economy, but a shortfall in babies is clouding its growth horizon. In the short term, the Chinese economy looks comparatively strong —helped by its quick stamping out of the virus’s spread and heavy state investment—and some economists earlier this year predicted that China could overtake the… Continue reading China Got Its Economy Growing Again, but a Shortfall in Babies Will Be Harder to Fix
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Conservationists want closer look at war games’ environmental impactThe Cordova Times
An MH-60R Sea Hawk lands on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd while participating in Exercise Northern Edge 2019. Photo courtesy of Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan J. Batchelder/U.S. Navy Conservation entities concerned about the environmental impact of future military exercises are urging the U.S. Navy to update information… Continue reading Conservationists want closer look at war games’ environmental impactThe Cordova Times
This Coronavirus Variant Has Now Been Detected in 15 U.S. States
A new coronavirus variant first detected in New York has now appeared in several other states. And there are now more than 700 cases of this coronavirus variant—also called B.1.526—in the U.S. to date, Bloomberg reported. The new variant was first detected back in November in New York, according to two recent pre-print studies (meaning… Continue reading This Coronavirus Variant Has Now Been Detected in 15 U.S. States
WSJ News Exclusive Oil Trade Group Is Poised to Endorse Carbon Pricing
WASHINGTON—The oil industry’s top lobbying group is preparing to endorse setting a price on carbon emissions in what would be the strongest signal yet that oil and gas producers are ready to accept government efforts to confront climate change. The American Petroleum Institute, one of the most powerful trade associations in Washington, is poised to… Continue reading WSJ News Exclusive Oil Trade Group Is Poised to Endorse Carbon Pricing
'Miracle poison' for novel therapeutics
When people hear botulinum toxin, they often think one of two things: a cosmetic that makes frown lines disappear or a deadly poison. But the “miracle poison,” as it’s also known, has been approved by the F.D.A. to treat a suite of maladies like chronic migraines, uncontrolled blinking, and certain muscle spasms. And now, a… Continue reading 'Miracle poison' for novel therapeutics
Gut microbiome plays role in autism, study finds
A new study has demonstrated that autism spectrum disorder is related to changes in the gut microbiome. The findings are published this week in mSystems, an open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology. “Longitudinally, we were able to see that within an individual, changes in the microbiome were associated with changes in behavior,” said… Continue reading Gut microbiome plays role in autism, study finds
Industry Voices—Harnessing a watershed moment for real-world data
Across every facet of life, 2020 tested our resolve and resilience. COVID-19 stretched our systems to the breaking point, exposing inexcusable gaps and limitations in our systems. As a force of creative destruction and reinvention, however, it also prompted new conversations, broke through barriers and accelerated the pace of innovation. This has been as much… Continue reading Industry Voices—Harnessing a watershed moment for real-world data
Use of disinfectants has soared, sparking new examination of ingredients
Disinfectant use has exploded during the coronavirus pandemic as people try to keep their hands and surfaces clean. But one family of cleaning chemicals is receiving scrutiny for potential health concerns. Quats, or quaternary ammonium compounds, are charged molecules that can kill bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Quats are effective disinfectants, but some researchers are raising… Continue reading Use of disinfectants has soared, sparking new examination of ingredients
Amid rising seas, ‘dry’ resort is wetter than it likes
The city of more than 11,000 year-round residents that calls itself “America’s Greatest Family Resort” and draws throngs of vacationers from Philadelphia and its suburbs is dealing with the costs of sea level rise, both monetarily and in disruptions to daily life. From 2014 through 2025, the city will have spent more than $87 million… Continue reading Amid rising seas, ‘dry’ resort is wetter than it likes
Styes — How to Treat Them, How to Avoid Them
Do you sometimes get tender, red swollen bumps at the edge of your eyelids? They’re probably styes. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy And although they can be painful (and almost always uncomfortable), you can take… Continue reading Styes — How to Treat Them, How to Avoid Them