science / science - 6 years ago

Here's what happened when Trump asked Bill Gates to be his science advisor

In a March meeting with Bill Gates, President Trump reportedly asked the billionaire philanthropist if he wanted the prestigious job of White House science advisor, a role that's been left unfilled up to this point.  Apparently, without hesitation, Gates declined the proposition, according to S...

science / science - 6 years ago

'Total BS.' John Kelly Responds to Reports He Called Trump an Idiot

"He always knows where I stand"

science / science - 6 years ago

Slowdown in US air quality gains: study

Air quality has largely improved over the past several decades in the United States, but those gains have slowed substantially since 2011, an international study said Monday. The report in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found a stark difference between estimates and reality whe...

science / science - 6 years ago

Is Scott Kelly an Alien Now That His Genes Expressions Have Changed in Space?

Astronaut Scott Kelly spent a long time in space. The fascinating part, his genetic expression is now different than his identical brother's.

science / science - 6 years ago

Sprint and T-Mobile merger: How it can affect you

Sprint and T-Mobile announced a plan to merge. What do the two companies expect from the new company and what does it mean for customers?

science / science - 6 years ago

Low, steady flows from Arizona dam could benefit bugs

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Any great fishing hole depends on the health and well-being of its bugs.

science / science - 6 years ago

U.S. appellate judges seem divided on gene editing patents decision

U.S. appeals court judges appear divided over whether to allow a research center affiliated with MIT and Harvard to keep patents potentially worth billions of dollars on a groundbreaking gene editing technology known as CRISPR. Patents on the technology that could revolutionize treatment of genetic...

science / science - 6 years ago

'I Hate to Leave.' John McCain Opens Up About His Brain Cancer Diagnosis and the Future of Politics

'I can vote my conscience without worry'

science / science - 6 years ago

America's air isn't getting cleaner as fast as it used to

DENVER (AP) — For decades America's air was getting cleaner as levels of a key smog ingredient steadily dropped. That changed about seven years ago when pollution reductions leveled off, a new study found.

science / science - 6 years ago

Why the U.S. Isn't Competing in the 2018 World Cup

You won't be able to root for them this year

science / science - 6 years ago

Israeli Prime Minister Says He Has Evidence of Secret Iranian Nuclear Weapons Program

Iran has denied ever seeking nuclear weapons

science / science - 6 years ago

Jeff Bezos explains how his space company will save civilization

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has shed new light on what’s driving him to invest billions in his space technology company, Blue Origin. Both he and rival rocket-maker Elon Musk have long been clear that their investments in space are mission-driven. Bezos has talked about his lifelong enthusiasm for a f...

science / science - 6 years ago

NRA Convention Will Allow Guns, Except When Trump and Pence Speak

Some students at the Parkland, Florida, high school where 17 people were killed criticized the NRA on social media for what they see as hypocrisy

science / science - 6 years ago

VA Failed Veteran Who Was Shot Then Jailed for Pulling a Knife at Clinic, Father Says

"First they shoot him, now they're gonna try to put him away"

science / science - 6 years ago

Ryan Reynolds Celebrates Infinity War's Success With Deadpool's Avengers Rejection Letter

"From a guy who never knows when to quit..."