Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli Banned For Life From Drug Industry in Monopoly Case, Ordered To Pay $64.6 Million
fahrbot-bot writes: A federal judge on Friday ordered notorious "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli banned for life from the pharmaceutical industry and also ordered him to pay $64.6 million in profits he earned from hiking the price of the life-saving drug.....»»
Researchers share road map promoting sustainable fishing
Researchers at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have released a road map to help the global fishing industry become more sustainable. The five-step plan outlines how the fishing industry can use population geno.....»»
Brazil"s catastrophic weather spawns spate of conspiracy theories
The climate catastrophe that has struck southern Brazil, killing more than a hundred people and displacing nearly two million, has also spawned a spate of bizarre conspiracy theories, some involving jets' vapor trails and weather antennas in faraway.....»»
Weaker ocean currents lead to decline in nutrients for North Atlantic ocean life during prehistoric climate change
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have finished investigating how the prehistoric weakening of a major ocean current led to a decline in ocean nutrients and negative impacts on North Atlantic ocean life. The results support predictions a.....»»
Reducing prejudice in war zones proves challenging
There are 62.5 million internally displaced persons worldwide, according to 2022 data by the UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency. These individuals were forced to leave their homes but remain in the same country......»»
Scientists unlock key to breeding "carbon gobbling" plants with a major appetite
The discovery of how a critical enzyme "hidden in nature's blueprint" works sheds new light on how cells control key processes in carbon fixation, a process fundamental for life on Earth......»»
Big Three carriers pay $10M to settle claims of false “unlimited” advertising
States obtain settlement, but it's unclear whether consumers will get refunds. Enlarge (credit: Verizon) T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T will pay a combined $10.2 million in a settlement with US states that alleged the carri.....»»
Chemical tweaks to a toad hallucinogen turns it into a potential drug
Targets a different serotonin receptor from other popular hallucinogens. Enlarge / The Colorado River toad, also known as the Sonoran Desert Toad. (credit: Mark Newman) It is becoming increasingly accepted that classic p.....»»
Studio: Takedown notice for 15-year-old fan-made Hunt for Gollum was a mistake
The Hunt for Gollum fan film racked up more than 13 million views on YouTube. Enlarge / WETA "Gollum" figure at Arclight at the opening of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King." (credit: Barry King / Contributor | Wire.....»»
Nothing to sneeze at: Experimental model shows pollen can change the weather
More than 80 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies due to airborne pollen, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Associated medical costs exceed $3 billion every year, with nearly half of those costs linke.....»»
Hubble Space Telescope glimpses spiral galaxy UGC 9684
The celestial object showcased in this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope is the spiral galaxy UGC 9684, which lies around 240 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Boötes. This image shows an impressive example of several.....»»
Analyst on Starlink’s rapid rise: “Nothing short of mind-blowing”
Starlink's estimated free cash flow this year is about $600 million. Enlarge / 60 Starlink satellites stacked for launch at SpaceX facility in Cape Canaveral, Florida in 2019. (credit: SpaceX) According to the research.....»»
Zeekr tops IPO goal to raise $441 million
The listing by EV upstart Zeekr is the biggest by a China-based company in the U.S. since Didi Global’s $4.4 billion IPO almost three years ago......»»
We need to consider conservation efforts on Mars, say researchers
Astrobiology is the field of science that studies the origins, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe. In practice, this means sending robotic missions beyond Earth to analyze the atmospheres, surfaces, and chemistry of extraterr.....»»
Astronomers propose a new stellar theory to explain the origin of phosphorus
Astronomers have proposed a new theory to explain the origin of phosphorus, one of the elements important for life on Earth. The theory suggests a type of stellar explosion known as "ONe novae" as a major source of phosphorus......»»
The 29 best sitcoms on Netflix right now (May 2024)
The best sitcoms on Netflix include Reba, Blue Mountain State, The Upshaws, The Conners, Martin, Loudermilk, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and more......»»
New-vehicle inventory little changed at 2.86 million
New-vehicle inventories in the U.S. changed little in April, ending at 2.86 million vehicles, Cox Automotive said — safely under 3 million......»»
Group 1 Automotive"s Q1 acquisitions cost almost $700 million
The auto retailer also sold the Mike Smith Auto Complex in Beaumont, Texas, to Doggett Automotive Group in the first quarter......»»
Areas with more illegal market opportunities more likely to be targeted by organized crime, study shows
Communities with higher-than-average illegal market opportunities (proxied by drug-related activities) are more likely to be targeted by organized crime groups, a new study shows......»»
GM logistics supplier Proficient Auto raises $215 million in IPO
The company, which transports finished vehicles from manufacturers and shipping ports to auto dealerships, provides services to GM, Stellantis, Toyota and other automakers......»»
Editorial: Pedestrian safety measures should go beyond automatic emergency braking
The industry has five years to comply with NHTSA's latest automatic emergency braking rule, but we hope for advancements far sooner......»»