by Jin Wu | Jul 31, 2015 | Science + Technology
WASHINGTON—You’re probably one of the 91 percent of American adults who think they’ve lost control over how their personal information is collected and used by companies (according to a Pew Research study in early 2015). But big data collection brings benefits that...
by Jin Wu | Jul 30, 2015 | Environment
WASHINGTON – Chinese investments in renewable energy projects have reached record levels worldwide. And U.S. energy experts predict more money will pour into the U.S. clean energy sector in the near future, although the investments have lagged recently. In 2014 alone,...
by Jin Wu | Jul 28, 2015 | Health
WASHINGTON – Health care spending in the United States is projected to go up nearly 6 percent annually through 2024, faster growth than the pace of the past six years, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The projection reflects the expanded...
by Jin Wu | Jul 23, 2015 | Business & Tech, Health
WASHINGTON – You see a guy next to you in the grocery store grabbing ground beef, brown rice, green beans and carrots, which all are great stuff for a healthy dinner. But he won’t be eating it; it’s for his dog. Pets have long been considered members of their owners’...
by Jin Wu | Jul 15, 2015 | Environment, Science + Technology
China, the world’s largest carbon emitter, has made big plans to clean up its carbon-heavy energy supply. But when it comes to climate ambition, has the country set its sights too high? WASHINGTON – China has made big steps toward cleaning up its energy supply,...