Category: Policy
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What would cannabis legalization mean for researchers?
Friday, the United States House of Representatives voted to decriminalize cannabis. If this legislation passes the Senate, it may eliminate many obstacles scientists face in obtaining the drug for research purposes.
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Do cognitive biases underlie climate skepticism?
From the amount of attention devoted to the climate at the annual United Nations General Assembly this month to last week’s collaboration among […]
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Congress upholds federal barriers to psychedelic drug research amidst broadening scientific acceptance
On Tuesday, members of the US House of representatives voted 140-285 against an amendment to a minibus appropriations bill that would have removed […]
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Recent court cases highlight police mistreatment of individuals with dementia
Earlier this month, a municipal court in Glendale, Arizona dismissed four charges of trespassing against city resident Sam Thomas after he was found […]
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New federal guidelines facilitate treatment for opioid use disorder
Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released new guidelines waiving previous training requirements for doctors and other healthcare practitioners, […]
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Extra support for early career researchers at stake in Congress
Last week, the Supporting Early Career Researchers Act (H.R. 144) was reported from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology to the full […]
