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WASHINGTON, D.C. January 14, 2020 – Nine consumer groups today asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), congressional lawmakers and the state attorneys general of California, Texas and Oregon to investigate several popular apps available in the Google Play Store. A report released today by the Norwegian Consumer Council (NCC) alleges that the apps are systematically […]

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2020 — As food consumed in the U.S. becomes more and more processed, obesity may become more prevalent. Through reviewing overall trends in food, George Washington University (GW) researcher Leigh A. Frame, PhD, MHS, concluded that detailed recommendations to improve diet quality and overall nutrition are needed for consumers, who are prioritizing […]

January 2, 2020 – If you’re having trouble parting with your Christmas tree, here’s a fact to motivate you: Nearly one-third (29 percent) of U.S. home fires that begin with Christmas trees occurs in January. With this potential fire hazard in mind, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) strongly encourages everyone to remove Christmas trees from their homes promptly […]

December 30, 2019 – Following harrowing reports of Ring devices being hacked, Gizmodo issued a do not buy warning for Amazon Ring devices and Wirecutter suspended their recommendation. These hacks are not the only security concerns. Reports of leaked user’s Wi-Fi passwords and home addresses have plagued Ring in recent months.  Given the threats these […]

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27, 2019 — There are tens of thousands of mushroom species out there, and some of them could kill you. Today we’re going to test how well you can distinguish between perfectly safe and perilously poisonous, and we’ll dive into the chemistry behind what makes seemingly identical species so different: Reactions is a video […]

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26, 2019 – Advocates for consumer, public health and environmental issues made great strides in 2019, while simultaneously defending existing policies that protect Americans from regressive changes by the federal government and unsustainable corporate practices. “Too many of the federal regulations that keep our water, air and bodies clean and healthy — or […]

Shutterstock/marilyn barbone Anne Lawrence-Mathers, University of Reading December 20, 2019 – The idea of hanging up decorations in the middle of winter is older than Christmas itself. Decorations are mentioned in ancient descriptions of the Roman feast of Saturnalia, which is thought to have originated in the 5th century BC. Some 900 years later, a […]

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2019 — After you die, your body has quite a few options –– from being turned into a diamond to helping solve a murder. This week, let us break down the possibilities so you can rest easy Reactions is a video series produced by the American Chemical Society and PBS Digital Studios. […]

December 16, 2019 – Michael Rubens, Allana Harkin, and Naomi Ekpergin head to The Sammies to give a well-deserved red carpet experience to the government workers who help keep our country safe from the flu, structural collapses, and natural disasters while everyone else is busy with the natural disaster in the White House. This piece […]

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2019 – Ready to kick back and relax by the fire this holiday season? We’ve got you covered. Enjoy our chemistry-themed yule log trivia with a cup of hot cocoa at home or at the annual ugly sweater party: Reactions is a video series produced by the American Chemical Society and PBS […]

If our use of fire for managing lands is to improve and expand in the United States, it will need to involve more women and diverse perspectives. Thanks to programs like Women-in-Fire Prescribed Fire Training Exchanges (WTREX), more women are participating in and leading controlled burns. Collectively, their work is empowering other women and improving […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. December 10, 2019 – U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) on Monday joined Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Susan Collins (R-ME), along with all 22 of their female colleagues, in introducing a resolution congratulating astronauts Dr. Jessica U. Meir and Christina H. Koch for the historic accomplishment of completing the first all-female spacewalk. The […]

How the ‘extreme abstinence’ of the purity movement created a sense of shame in evangelical women Julie Ingersoll, University of North Florida December 10, 2019 – Millennial evangelicals are speaking out about the heightened emphasis on sexual purity that characterized their upbringing in that subculture. Joshua Harris, a former pastor who became one of the […]

(Pixabay) December 2, 2019 – Cats have a reputation for being hard to read, but new research from the University of Guelph has found that some people are veritable “cat whisperers” who excel at deciphering subtle differences in cats’ faces that reveal mood. Women and those with veterinary experience were particularly good at recognizing cats’ […]

LONDON, November 29, 2019 – (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – U.S. singer Cyndi Lauper, who is set to win the United Nations’ new social justice award, said on Wednesday that her drive to end LGBT+ homelessness began in support of family and friends. Best known for her ’80s-era pop hits, Lauper will receive the United Nations […]

WASHINGTON, DC, November 27, 2019 – Elliot F. Gerson, American Secretary of the Rhodes Trust, announced the names of the 32 Americans chosen as Rhodes Scholars representing the United States.   Gerson described this year’s class: “This year’s American Rhodes Scholars—independently elected by 16 committees around the country meeting simultaneously—once again reflect the extraordinary diversity […]

Rome, November 27, 2019 – Promoting traditional healthy diets is important for advancing our efforts towards a food system that respects the environment, culture and well-being of people, which is a fundamental element of sustainable development.   That was the main message at an event today organized by the Government of Italy with support from […]