All articles by Rebecca Trager – Page 77
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America's scientific lead remains on the brink
Despite investment, the outlook for US competitiveness has deteriorated over the last five years, says influential report
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Facelift for FutureGren project
US flagship clean coal project morphs into repowering programme with $1 billion in economic stimulus funds
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The US solar push
The US Department of Energy has awarded nearly $2 billion to two solar energy companies
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EPA's oversight of nanomaterials questioned
US congressional watchdog office warns that nanomaterials may be entering the market without adequate safety review
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US chemical society loses legal battle with software firm
American Chemical Society owes nearly $40 million to Leadscope after failed bid to sue for intellectual property theft
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Basic research bill backed in US
US bill that boosts science funding passes on third attempt after Democrats employ unusual procedural tactic
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US scientific body seeks national climate change strategy
National Research Council calls for a revolution in climate change research and proposes domestic greenhouse gas emissions budget
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NIH spends $1 billion on research construction projects
US National Institutes of Health uses economic stimulus funds to build and modernise research labs across the country
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Congress pulls bill to increase science budgets
Political fight in the US derails legislation authorising funding for basic research and innovation
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Congress proposes toxic chemical regulation reforms
US Congress issues legislation to update ancient toxic chemicals rules by placing more burdens on industry
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EPA seeks heightened scrutiny for 16 chemicals
US regulators are expanding the Toxics Release Inventory for the first time in over a decade
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EPA turns spotlight on BPA
US Environmental Protection Agency adds bisphenol A to 'chemical concern' list and will look more closely at its environmental impacts
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Big pharma scores in US healthcare reform
Under Obama's new healthcare reform, drug companies will pay more than $80 billion for rules that fit the bill
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Mixed reviews for Canada's science budget
Canadian budget proposal would give research councils an extra C$32 million annually, but some say it's not enough
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US launches new regulatory science programme
Agencies partner to create new programme to ensure better integration between cutting edge science and regulatory processes
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EPA's new research chief installed after long delay
Yale chemist Paul Anastas, the father of green chemistry, overcomes political roadblocks to become EPA science adviser
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Science shines in Obama's budget proposal
Despite President Obama's plan to freeze domestic spending, science agencies would get a boost under new budget proposals
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UCLA faces possible criminal charges for chemistry lab death
US university awaits news on whether it faces criminal charges for fatal lab accident
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US science lead slips
US could be losing its edge in science and engineering as China ramps up research efforts
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Medical isotope shortage concerns in US
DOE panel calls for US to build two major isotope production facilities, House passes bill to promote domestic production of key medical isotope