Senator Bernie Sanders is a vocal proponent of democratic socialism, making it the key platform of his campaign. What is democratic socialism exactly, and what are its costs to the economy?
The Facts and Fallacies of Democratic Socialism
Chemistry / Materials Science Breakthroughs in 2015
From dirt antibiotics to 2D boron – here’s a look at some of the important chemistry and materials science discoveries in 2015.
UPDATED: E-Cigarettes Versus Regular Cigarettes: Chemicals and Health Risks
E-cigarettes appear to be a healthier alternative to smoking, but we know relatively little about long-term effects. What are the risks of vaping and how do they compare to smoking regular cigarettes?
Weather Around The World, 12/29: Omni Persists; Full Moon On Christmas; Argentina Floods; Europe Still Warm
Tornadoes in December; Seventy degrees in New York on Christmas; Full moon brighter than it should be; Floods in South America. Have the laws of nature changed? Nah! Decoded Science explains it all.
Mexico, East Africa and Nevada: Earthquakes 17-23 December 2015
In a relatively quiet week, seismologically speaking, there were noteworthy earthquakes in Mexico, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Nevada.
Weather Around The World, 12/22: First Snow In Buffalo; Winter Solstice; Low Gas Prices; Beijing Smog; Omni Returns
How different is this winter from last? Boston’s gone from blizzardy to balmy and it’s raining in California after four years of drought. But some things never change — like the smog in Beijing. Decoded Science demystifies all the meteorological goings on.
Methane as a Greenhouse Gas: Ask the Expert Question Answered
Methane is a greenhouse gas more powerful than carbon dioxide. Here we describe the main methane sources and the possible measures to decrease its emissions
November Global Temperatures: Halfway to 2C And Rising Fast
November Global Temperatures put an exclamation point on the Paris Climate Agreement. 2015 is by far the hottest year yet.
Indonesia, Greece and Hawaii: Earthquakes 9-15 December 2015
This week’s earthquakes, in Indonesia, the Mediterranean and Hawaii, illustrate some of the complexities of seismology.
Study Finds Decrease in NIH Funded Trials, Increase in Industry-Funded Trials
NIH-Funded trials are down, and Industry-funded trials are increasing – how will this trend impact public health over time?