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Pancreatic Cancer May Be Spread By Survival Mechanism

Pancreatic Cancer May Be Spread By Survival Mechanism

Jan 22 2015 | comment(s)

When Is Government Advertising Just Political Advertising?

When Is Government Advertising Just Political Advertising?

Jan 22 2015 | comment(s)


The government's ad promoting proposed changes to higher education. Is it legal? And if so, should it be? Youtube screen grab, CC BY-SA

By Andrew Hughes, Australian National University

The Public Should Have A Say In Subsidizing Patient Cost For New Expensive Drugs

The Public Should Have A Say In Subsidizing Patient Cost For New Expensive Drugs

Jan 22 2015 | comment(s)

Wind Turbine Studies: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

Wind Turbine Studies: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

Jan 21 2015 | comment(s)


The debate over wind turbines is heated, so it's best to rely on solid science. Fir0002/Flagstaffotos/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-NC

By Jacqui Hoepner, Australian National University and Will J Grant, Australian National University

Niche Interests, Marginalization - Social Media Fall Short In Mobilizing Protests

Niche Interests, Marginalization - Social Media Fall Short In Mobilizing Protests

Jan 21 2015 | comment(s)


From hashtag to the streets. The All-Nite Images, CC BY-SA

By Imaani El-Burki, Lehigh University

Fat And Sugar-Heavy Diets Are Addictive - And Harm Your Brain

Fat And Sugar-Heavy Diets Are Addictive - And Harm Your Brain

Jan 21 2015 | comment(s)


A Western diet may be negatively affecting your brain not just your belly. Jams, CC BY-NC-SA

By Terry Davidson, American University and Camille Sample, American University