Researcher at the center of an epic fraud remains an enigma to those who exposed him
After years of detective work, it's still unclear why a Japanese doctor faked dozens of clinical trials
Science and Policy
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Psychologists keep policy on U.S. detainees, but issue remains open wound
Governing body goes into secret session during heated debate -
Scientists spent years on a plan to import this wasp to kill stinkbugs. Then it showed up on its own
Natural enemies are following invasive pests to new continents, unsettling scientists and regulators -
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To kill climate rule, Trump’s EPA wants to redefine danger of soot
Agency aims to set “safe” threshold for fine particles -
Researchers not thrilled to see their work cited by Trump car mileage proposal
Some results would be barred by administration’s “secret science” proposal -
Trump’s effort to roll back auto efficiency rules could hinge on debate over safety
Administration claims move to less efficient cars will prevent 1000 deaths annually -
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European court ruling raises hurdles for CRISPR crops
Judges rule that gene-edited plants must be regulated like transgenic organisms -
U.S. psychology group set to modify rules on interactions with military detainees
Current ban on interrogations would be eased to allow mental health services -
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Trump officials drafted plans to eliminate marine monument off New England
Final recommendation was to allow commercial fishing in some monuments -
NIH delays controversial clinical trials policy for some studies
Brain and behavioral researchers had objected to new rules
