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FDA has limited in foreign pharmaceutical control

by Jacqueline Klimas | Jul 12, 2011 | Science + Technology

Allan Coukell watches as members from the FDA and pharmaceutical companies speak about the FDA’s ability to control prescription drugs abroad. (Jacqueline Klimas/MNS)WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration called on Congress Tuesday to make the laws that...

Defense energy security caucus aims to tackle military’s energy needs

by Sara Al-Farhan | Jul 11, 2011 | Science + Technology

The newly-formed caucus promotes the use of renewable energy sources in the military to cut costs and save lives.

Polytrauma centers offer best care for veterans with brain injuries

by Jacqueline Klimas | Jul 7, 2011 | Science + Technology

WASHINGTON –On Aug. 31, 2006, Kevin Ivory was exposed to three roadside bombs in Fallujah, Iraq.  The third blast left him unconscious for 26 hours, during which he had no memory of what was happening to him. Ivory, who was an E4 petty officer 3rd class in the Navy,...

‘We are not ending human spaceflight’ says Bolden

by Chelsea Whyte | Jul 5, 2011 | Science + Technology

WASHINGTON — Charles Bolden sounds bullish on the future of the space program. The NASA Administrator, who spoke Friday at the National Press Club, talked about the agency’s plans with enthusiasm — and a laser focus on NASA’s marching orders under President...

WNBA champ Seattle storms White House

by Jacqueline Klimas | Jun 29, 2011 | Politics, Science + Technology

WASHINGTON — The WNBA champion Seattle Storm came to the White House on Wednesday to help first lady Michelle Obama in her effort to promote a healthy and active lifestyle. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke — a former two-term Washington governor — Health and Human...

SpaceX brings affordable spaceflight within reach

by Chelsea Whyte | Jun 29, 2011 | Business & Tech, Science + Technology, Topics

WASHINGTON – Add one more high-flying achievement to the resume of Silicon Valley entrepreneur Elon Musk: Heinlein Prize Trust winner. The award, named for science fiction writer Robert Heinlein, recognizes advancements in the commercial spaceflight industry. Musk...
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