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Screening study explores risks of chemical exposure from household products
Credit: Environmental Science & Technology (2024). DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.4c07903 Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) collaborated with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to characterize the chemical makeup of 81 common household items. Researchers also evaluated the potential risk to users. Exposure to chemicals can cause negative health effects, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Building […]
Jay Powell ‘not concerned’ over risks Donald Trump will stifle Fed independence
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the world Jay Powell has said he is “not concerned” that Donald Trump’s administration will erode the Federal Reserve’s independence, despite the president-elect’s frequent attacks on the US central bank. The Fed chief said his […]
French PM risks no confidence vote after forcing through budget
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has used special powers to push through a social security budget bill without a vote by MPs, in a move expected to trigger a vote of no confidence in his minority government. The government is unlikely to survive the vote, which the radical left France Unbowed (LFI) opposition party said […]
What are the risks to human health?
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain It’s no secret: when we savor a delicious piece of fish or a platter of seafood, we’re not just consuming valuable omega-3s and vitamin D. Alongside these benefits come less appetizing elements—countless micro- and nano-plastics. These plastic particles, measuring less than 5 millimeters, enter our oceans through human waste and penetrate […]
Oil watchers say inflation risks will stave off Trump’s Canada tariff threat
Working oil pumps against a sunset sky. Imaginima | E+ | Getty Images Higher fuel prices could be in the cards if President-elect Donald Trump follows through with his tariff threats on Canada, according to industry experts, who are skeptical on whether the new levies will ever be implemented. Trump on Monday pledged to implement […]
Broadcast police communications may pose privacy risks, especially to Black men
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Police radio transmissions contain personally identifiable information that could pose privacy risks for members of the public, especially Black males, according to a new study by researchers at Penn State and the University of Chicago. “This study provides a window into police activity as events unfold,” said Shomir Wilson, associate professor […]
AI could pose pandemic-scale biosecurity risks. Here’s how to make it safer
Artificial-intelligence models are able to translate an experimental method into code that runs a liquid-handling robot.Credit: Getty Since July, researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico have been assessing how the artificial intelligence (AI) model GPT-4o can assist humans with tasks in biological research. In the evaluations — which are being conducted to […]
The risks of being too gloomy on Trump tariff plans
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the world The writer is chief economist at ING Donald Trump’s resounding victory has upset conventional economists almost as much as American liberals. The Republican candidate’s pledge to implement trade tariffs and other protectionist measures […]
By Firing Gallant, Netanyahu Removes One Threat but Risks Another
Yoav Gallant, the departing defense minister, had opposed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on key policies. His dismissal removes an opponent but has stirred public discontent.