research

Nov 8

It May Actually Be Good That E-Cigs Are More Addictive Than Tobacco—But Juul Ruined It

In the UK, e-cigarettes are considered "95%" less dangerous than conventional smokes. But Juul's profit lust has dealt a death blow to a life-saving medical concept in the United States.

By Chris Roberts

Aug 18

Legal Weed: An Accidental Solution to the Opioid Crisis?

As Canada moves towards legalization of cannabis in 2018, there is growing evidence of the drug's potential to treat opioid addiction itself, as well as the chronic pain that often drives it.

By Stephanie Lake and M-J Milloy

Jul 27

When the Federal Budget Funds Scientific Research, It’s the Economy That Benefits

Research dollars don't stay locked up in academia and government labs. R&D collaborations with the private sector are common – and grow the innovation economy.

By Christopher Keane

Apr 19

Trump Gave Money to Spitzer (And Other Observations)

By Azi Paybarah

Jan 19

Research: New York Tech Investment Is Cheap, Accelerating and … Temperate?

By Mike Taylor

Nov 17

Felix Ortiz Takes The Four Loko Challenge [VIDEO]

By David Freedlander

Oct 19

The Slow and Steady Stimulus Package is Moving Down the Track, Or: It’s a Local, Not an Express

By Steve Cohen

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