science

Americans trust medical experts , but new poll reveals partisan split | The Numbers Racket

BY: - June 1, 2020

The growing confidence in medical scientists was mostly found to be among Democrats, according to Pew Research Center. 

House Republicans ponder rider cutting funding to Pitt to prevent fetal tissue research

BY: - June 24, 2019

As part of budget negotiations, Republicans are considering whether to add language that would cut state funding to the University of Pittsburgh if it participates in fetal tissue research. The proposal piggybacks on a policy push from President Donald Trump’s administration announced earlier this month to end federal government funding for medical research using fetal […]

COMMENTARY

The Summer Solstice. An astronomer explains what it is, why it matters | Analysis

BY: - June 21, 2019

The solstice is the 24-hour period during the year when the most daylight hits the Northern Hemisphere. It also marks the official start of summer.