The study offers insight into how marijuana access may alter treatment patterns for patients with anxiety.
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An eye for an eye: People agree about the values of body parts across cultures and eras Science + Tech – The Conversation
People from many different cultures across the globe and across millennia largely agree about which body parts are most valuable – and how much compensation they warrant when injured.
Why does a rocket have to go 25,000 mph to escape Earth? Science + Tech – The Conversation
A rocket needs to overcome the force of gravity to leave Earth behind.
Mass deportations don’t keep out ‘bad genes’ − they use scientific racism to justify biased immigration policies Science + Tech – The Conversation
The US has a long history of misusing genetics and biology in immigration policy, the effects of which are still keenly felt today.
Lightning strikes make collecting a parasitic fungus prized in traditional Chinese medicine a deadly pursuit Science + Tech – The Conversation
The parasitic fungus sometimes called ‘Himalayan gold’ can provide a good living to villagers who collect it. But rugged terrain and a high risk of lightning strikes make it a dangerous option.
Vaccine hesitancy among pet owners is growing – a public health expert explains why that matters Health – The Conversation
About 4% of dogs and 12% of cats remain unvaccinated against rabies, posing risks for society.
Meta shift from fact-checking to crowdsourcing spotlights competing approaches in fight against misinformation and hate speech Science + Tech – The Conversation
Content moderation is a thorny issue, often pitting safety against free speech. But does it even work, and which approach is best?
Joe Biden’s record on science and tech: Investments and regulation for vaccines, broadband, microchips and AI Science + Tech – The Conversation
Entering office in the thick of the pandemic, Joe Biden faced science-related challenges on Day 1.
Bezos’ Blue Origin has successfully launched its New Glenn rocket to orbit − a feat 15 years in the making Science + Tech – The Conversation
Even without recovering New Glenn’s reusable booster, Blue Origin has joined the ranks of commercial companies with rockets able to launch into orbit.
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy provides in-house science advice for the president Science + Tech – The Conversation
Headed by the president’s science adviser, OSTP serves as a one-stop shop for everything science and innovation inside the White House.