Chemistry
EPA Clears Backlog of 600 New Chemical Safety Checks
Agency devotes more resources, speeds reviews of chemicals, earning plaudits but concern that studies were not careful enough
Stories by Rebecca Trager
Chemistry
U.S. Penalizes Syrian Weapons Scientists after Sarin Attack
Researchers blocked from financial dealings in U.S., but sanctions may have little impact
Chemistry
Chemical Industry Has Bad Reaction to Clinton and Trump
Companies worry Trump will harm global trade, while Clinton accuses them of price-gouging
Chemistry
No Health Problems from 2014 Chemical Spill in West Virginia
Government study finds safety for unborn children, calming fears
Chemistry
New Toxic Chemical Law Can Improve Safety and the Environment
It will be harder for chemical companies to hide information, but the EPA will need more money for tests
Chemistry
U.S Supreme Court Decision Threatens Toxic Chemicals Reform
Ruling against EPA undermines key features of new legislation, legal scholars warn
Chemistry
Early Lead Exposure Linked to Sleep Problems
Long-term study of children ties exposure to sleep disorders later in life
Environment
New U.S. Ozone Standards Come under Fire
Both environment and industry advocates criticize Environmental Protection Agency rule
Chemistry
Synthetic Cannabinoid Poisonings Surge in U.S.
Calls for help after using the psychoactive chemicals have more than tripled this year
Chemistry
Thousands of U.S. Convicts Can Get New Trials Because of Rogue Drug Lab Chemist
Widespread evidence tampering by chemist Annie Dookhan justifies appeals, court rules
Chemistry
Pacific Trade Pact Would Mean Higher Drug Prices, Says Report
Trans Pacific Partnership, now being negotiated by U.S., will keep low-cost generics off the market, says the Foundation for AIDS Research
Chemistry
Chemists in Demand as Marijuana Industry Shows High Growth
Legalization means jobs for scientists to analyze products for purity and safety
Chemistry
Battle over Science Funding Gets Fiercer in U.S. Congress
Research agency critics, such as Sen. Ted Cruz, have new positions with power to control money and priorities
Chemistry
US Congress Attacks Chemical Safety Board
Federal agency that investigates chemical accidents is badly managed and punishes whistleblowers, Congressmen say
Policy
U.S. Science Budgets Could Be Saved by "Research Investment Bank"
A public–private partnership of $100 billion could shield agencies from up-and-down Congressional budgets
Chemistry
U.S.–Cuba Accord Should Be a Boon for Science
Cuba has world-class expertise in vaccines and environmental research to share, scientists say after last month's agreement to promote exchanges
Chemistry
FBI's 2001 Anthrax Attack Probe Was Seriously Flawed
One genetic test had a 43 percent false negative rate, casting doubt on conclusions, says U.S. oversight report
Chemistry
Chemical anti-terrorism law passed, improved by U.S. Congress
Program lists facilities holding dangerous chemicals and sets emergency plans
Policy
Feud Erupts over U.S. Congress Inquiry into Research Value
University scientists warn probe will reveal names and comments of anonymous peer reviewers, and warp research evaluation
Environment
Oxygen-Free Recycling Technique Could Keep Tons of Plastics from Landfills
Pyrolysis, which turns plastics into diesel and oils, could be scaled up dramatically
