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Lack of Federal Approval To Study Marijuana Leaves Researchers In The Dark
Without approval from the FDA, researchers have had a difficult time understanding the long-term health impacts of marijuana at a time when more and more states push to legalize the drug. -
More Local ATMs Will Soon Dispense ‘Cryptocurrencies’
Local startup wants a Bitcoin ATM on every corner -
A Look Ahead At The Year In Space
We survey a few local space scientists and experts about what they have their eyes on in the skies in 2019. -
Home Items Are Getting Smarter And Creepier, Like It Or Not
Internet-connected "smarts" are creeping into cars, refrigerators, thermostats, toys and just about everything else in your home. -
Extreme Temperatures May Pose Risks To Some Mail-Order Meds
Loretta Boesing is on a mission to make sure prescription drugs delivered by mail are safe and effective. The life of her son — and others who order medicine by mail — could depend on it, she says. -
How To Dial 911 From Space
Dutch astronaut André Kuipers made the extra-long distance call by accident, but he was "disappointed" when emergency responders didn't show up at the International Space Station. -
China Becomes First Country To Land On Far Side Of Moon, State Media Announces
China's lunar lander, Chang'e 4, successfully touched down on the far side of the moon Thursday morning. -
Apple Drops iPhone Bombshell On Already Reeling Stock Market
Apple acknowledged that demand for iPhones is waning, confirming investor fears that the company's most profitable product has lost some of its luster. -
Facebook Is Trying To Become A Suicide Prevention Tool
Medical Ethicist Art Caplan talked to Boston Public Radio about why Facebook's suicide prevention programs are not quite up to snuff. -
American Man Becomes First Person To Cross Antarctica Alone And Unaided
In late December, American Colin O'Brady became the first person to cross Antarctica alone and unaided, lugging all his supplies behind him on a 400-pound sled.
