A $1 billion 'tax' on R&D funds

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SBIR, which is funded by a tax on federal research agencies' budgets, is gaining notice and criticism as its budget grows to $1.1 billion. Academic scientists claim it steals funds from more worthwhile research. Data on the politically popular program's effectiveness is scanty at best.

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NSF candidate study irks Congress

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Many Congress members have complained about a $175,000 study funded by the NSF that is designed to explain why many qualified people do not run for political office. Representative William Clay is the study's most outspoken critic.

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Ancient remedy performs new tricks

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Researchers have discovered that arsenic trioxide, found commonly in traditional Chinese medicines, is a very effective drug against promyelocytic leukemia (APL) and other ailments such as arthritis and skin disorders.

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