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U.S. Scientists Have Backed the Genetic Modification of Human Embryos

A new report from the National Academy of Sciences shows how the scientific community is beginning to soften their stance on gene editing. The biggest concern that experts still have over gene editing is anchored on the very real possibility that it will be used to create designer babies.

February 15, 2017
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You Can Help Scientists Find the Next Earth-Like Planet

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A two-decade long radical velocity-planet hunting program has compiled almost 61,000 individual measurements made of more than 1,600 stars. That's a considerable amount of data to comb through – so the research team made the data set available to the public.

February 15, 2017
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China’s New “Weather-Controlling Tech” Could Make it Rain on Demand

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China has spent $168 million on cloud seeding technology to hopefully manipulate the weather and combat drought and extreme weather due to climate change. Cloud seeding technology has existed for a long time, however because of early false claims and deep-rooted skepticism, there isn't sufficient research to back up the tech.

February 15, 2017
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Civil and Human Rights Coalition Lauds Puzder’s Withdrawal, Calls for Nomination of Workers’ Advocate

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WASHINGTON – Wade Henderson, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement following the announcement that Andrew Puzder has withdrawn himself for consideration as U.S. Secretary of Labor:

February 16, 2017
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Pro-Israel interests upped contributions, lobbying in 2016

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President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began establishing their face-to-face diplomatic relationship with a meeting today. But the broader ties between the U.S. and Israel date back decades, and have been bolstered by