Politics v. Science: Understanding Cannabis Therapeutics Before it is Censored

A milestone quietly occurred last month, and one the federal government would prefer to ignore.

How to Deliver a Killer Business Presentation

Meaghan Edelstein has gained national media attention through her blog, I Kicked Cancer's Ass, which she started to document her battle with end stage cancer. She is an attorney, the founder of the non-profit organization Spirit Jump, and works for the Global Strategic Management Institute.

NIH study uncovers probable mechanism underlying resveratrol activity

( NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute ) National Institutes of Health researchers and their colleagues have identified how resveratrol, a naturally occurring chemical found in red wine and other plant products, may confer its health benefits. The authors present evidence that resveratrol does not directly activate sirtuin 1, a protein associated with aging. Rather, the authors found ...

Crab dinner inspires cancer-removing robot

Researchers in Singapore create a robot that can remove early-stage stomach cancer, and it's all thanks to a chili crab dinner. Originally posted at Crave

Letter to UN Asks for Review of Chevron in Ecuador Case for Possible Violations of International Law, Says Amazon ...

Alleged "Egregious Misuse" of U.S.-Ecuador Investment Treaty As Oil Giant Tries Yet Again to Evade $18 Billion Liability