Economics Nobel honors study of consumption differences between rich and poor
British-American economist Agnus Deaton developed key tools for fighting poverty
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Feature: Iranian scientists rely on ingenuity and smuggling to survive sanctions
Despite penury and isolation, Iran’s scientists have pursued an ambitious agenda. If sanctions end, research will blossom -
Great Recession was good for the environment
U.S. carbon emissions down from 2007 to 2013 -
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Study claims $28 billion a year spent on irreproducible biomedical research
Economists extrapolate cost of preclinical studies that don’t hold up -
In Brazil, cattle industry begins to help fight deforestation
“Zero-deforestation” commitments having an impact, study finds -
Scientific approach to poverty shows promise
Randomized, controlled trial reveals benefits of foreign aid -
Guarantee drug companies a profit to develop new antibiotics, U.K. report says
Economist calls on global governments and companies to spend more on drug development -
How long should a woman wait to freeze her eggs?
Study pegs an age when oocyte preservation offers most bang for its buck -
U.S. politicians say they want to help the working poor. But how many are there?
Tally depends on assumptions, researchers say -
Analysis: In boosting climate goals, California daring others to follow
Ambitious new targets aim to improve economy, environment -
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Poverty may affect the growth of children’s brains
Children of poorer, less educated parents have smaller cerebral cortices, study finds -
These U.S. communities are most at risk from ocean acidification
New analysis calculates economic toll of rising acidity
