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NATO-Russia Tensions Rise, Arms Makers Benefit

For the first time, the U.S. has deployed advanced Patriot missiles as part of military exercises in the Baltic region, escalating tensions with Russia and boosting military industry stock prices to record highs.

July 17, 2017
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Politics

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Medical Marijuana Is Preferred by 93% of Patients for Pain Management

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Patients managing pain vastly prefer using medical marijuana to opioid-based medications. They reported fewer side effects, and the majority found cannabis more effective.

July 16, 2017
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Category: Science

China Set to Launch the World’s First Quantum Communication Network

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China has successfully tested the Jinan Project, and is set to begin using the system by the end of August. This marks a world milestone in the development of quantum technology, and identifies China as one of the world leaders in the field.

July 16, 2017
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Category: Science

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International Collaboration Between Scientists Is Becoming Difficult

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Researchers are concerned about the effects that policies limiting international travel are having on their international collaborations — and on the ways the loss of collaboration and science talent will affect our lives in the future.

July 16, 2017
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Category: Science

How US-Russia Ceasefire in Syria Impacts Iran

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The ceasefire agreement reached by Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in southwest Syria appears aimed at weakening Iran and containing its influence inside Syria, says Alternet reporter Ben Norton.