Rookies lead the way on House science panel
Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson (D–TX), its new chairwoman, picks newcomers to head subcommittees".
Metallurgy, Chemicals
<em>Star Trek</em>–like replicator creates entire objects in minutes
Ghostly 3D printer sculpts The Thinker before your eyes".
Treating the microbiome, and a gene that induces sleep
On this week’s show: We check in on the progress of microbiome research in the clinic and the mysterious properties of a gene that triggers sleep".
Rise in size of African families may be tied to less schooling
Analysis offers new explanation for mysterious “stall” in fertility rates in some countries".
Pictionary-playing computer connects to humans’ ‘deep thoughts’
New bot could be a step toward artificial “common sense”".
Trump to launch artificial intelligence initiative, but many details lacking
White House is targeting everything from economics to ethics".
Possible potato improvements, and a pill that gives you a jab in the gut
On this week’s show: Can we improve the potato? Plus, a pill that flips over and injects medicine in the stomach".
When did kangaroos start to hop?
New fossils push back the roo’s distinctive gait by 10 million years".
NIH asks federal watchdog to investigate 12 allegations related to foreign influence
Most involve possible failure to disclose foreign ties on grant applications".
New patent win for University of California upends CRISPR legal battle
Companies may have to license patents on genome editor from multiple places".
