Category: Biological

FDA approves first drug, Epclusa, to treat all forms of hepatitis C – CBS News

New hepatitis C drug, Epclusa, carries a hefty price tag but has a high cure rate, research shows Source: FDA approves first drug, Epclusa, to >>>

Posted: June 28, 2016 in Biological

House Passes Koch-Backed Bill Aimed At Opening Doors To Foreign Donors, Dark Money

‘The Republican majority believes the more hidden money in politics, the better,’ proclaimed a prominent Democratic opponent of the bill, which is likely to stall >>>

Posted: June 28, 2016 in Editorial, Social

Chronic fatigue syndrome is in your gut, not your head — ScienceDaily

Physicians have been mystified by chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition where normal exertion leads to debilitating fatigue that isn’t alleviated by rest. There are no >>>

Posted: June 28, 2016 in Biological

A.I. Downs Expert Human Fighter Pilot In Dogfight Simulation | Popular Science

Superhuman reflexes Source: A.I. Downs Expert Human Fighter Pilot In Dogfight Simulation | Popular Science

Posted: June 28, 2016 in Artificial Intelligence, Computer, Military

Hillary Clinton’s Empty Broadband Promises Don’t Mean Much | DSLReports, ISP Information

News: An early copy of Hillary Clinton’s technology policy promises leaked to Politico states the candidate will be making a number of broadband-related promises — >>>

Posted: June 28, 2016 in Editorial, Social

Clinton’s “First Major Betrayal”? DNC Surrogates Defeat Anti-TPP Measure | Common Dreams | Breaking News & Views for the Progressive Community

Well, that didn’t take long.Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, through her surrogates on the Democratic National Committee’s platform drafting panel, appears to already be hedging >>>

Posted: June 28, 2016 in Editorial, Social

Discovery of Huge Stash of Helium is a ‘Game-Changer’ for Industry

Experts have been warning of a looming shortage of helium for years, as the known reserves are being depleted. Now British researchers have discovered a >>>

Posted: June 28, 2016 in Chemistry