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After Lawsuits, Facebook Announces Changes To Alleged Discriminatory Ad Targeting
Facebook had given online advertisers tools to exclude which users could view the ads on the basis of race, gender and other federally protected characteristics. Now Facebook is changing that. -
Stomach Of Dead Whale Contained 'Nothing But Plastic'
In the Philippines, marine biologist Darrell Blatchley recovered the body of a young whale that showed signs of emaciation and dehydration due to the more than 88 pounds of plastic it had ingested. -
CBD: Lots Of Potential, Lots Of Questions
Cannabadiol's rising popularity isn't backed by science ... yet. -
Is It Alzheimer's Or Another Dementia? The Right Answer Matters
Many older people diagnosed with Alzheimer's actually have dementia caused by something else. Without the right diagnosis, these people are less likely to get the best care. -
Misophonia: When Life's Noises Drive You Mad
Some people experience intense rage or fear when they hear the sound of people chewing, spitting, or throat-clearing. Turns out they may have a rare condition known as misophonia. -
Lessons From The World’s Quirkiest Innovators
What makes the most inventive minds tick? This researcher found out. -
Where Will Your Plastic Trash Go Now That China Doesn't Want It?
Last year, China drastically cut back its imports of plastic waste to recycle. Now the U.S. and other wealthy nations must figure out what to do with their discards. -
Call For Global Moratorium On Creating Gene-Edited Babies
An international group of 18 prominent scientists and bioethicists is calling for countries around the world to impose a moratorium on the creation of babies whose genes have been altered in the lab. -
Study Finds Racial Gap Between Who Causes Air Pollution And Who Breathes It
Black and Hispanics are exposed to higher levels of air pollution than whites, yet whites consume more of the goods and services that cause it, according to new research. -
U.S. Hospitals And Insurers Might Be Forced To Reveal The True Prices They Negotiate
A little-noticed Trump administration proposal would require hospitals, doctors and insurers to post the true, negotiated price for a medical procedure or service, as opposed to the "list" price.
