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After Parkland Tragedy, Legislators Must Adopt Proven Gun Violence Prevention Policies

The recent events in Parkland, Florida can be described in many ways—tragic, devastating, disturbing, inexplicable—but also, preventable. Based on the accounts that have emerged since the shooting, it is clear that the shooter, Nikolas Cruz, should have never had access…

Throwable camera aims to save lives

Is it a child’s bouncing ball or the latest in covert surveillance? A new bouncing ball lets law enforcement, military personnel, and search and rescue teams quickly evaluate dangerous environments before they enter them. Bounce Imaging makes the Explorer throwable…

Entitlements Under Attack In Washington

As Congress continues to hem and haw over the budget, Republican leaders are pushing for deeper and deeper cuts to a multitude of programs. But while the cuts may satiate the conservative base, the White House has made it clear…

Strong Biologics Data Protection Should Be Non-Negotiable

In just a few weeks time, chief negotiators will re-engage in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) talks. We will also see a visit from Japanese Prime Minister Abe, who will also address Congress at the end of the month to discuss…

‘Alien’ camel skeleton discovered along the Danube river

The nearly complete skeleton of a camel, dating to the 17th century, was discovered along the Danube River in Tulln, Austria. (Alfred Galik/Vetmeduni Vienna) The skeleton of a camel that lived in the 17th century during the second Ottoman-Habsburg war…

Car-size salamander with toilet-seat head ruled ancient rivers

(Steve Brusatte/Richard Butler/Octavio Mateus/Seb Steyer) A small-car-size “super salamander” with a toilet-seat-shaped head may have perished some 220 million to 230 million years ago alongside hundreds of its kin when its lake home dried up, researchers say. An international team…