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Scientists Often Skip A Simple Test That Could Verify Their Work

Scientists have published thousands of studies using immortal cell lines, but in many cases the cells in the experiments have been misidentified or contaminated. The problem could be avoided easily.

Miriam Moskowitz leaves a federal court in New York with her lawyer Guy Eddon, in August. Moskowitz, 98, was convicted of conspiracy during the McCarthy era and now wants to clear her name as well as warn others of what happens when fear fuels persecution.

Teacher Seeks Exoneration From McCarthy-Era Conviction

Miriam Moskowitz was convicted of conspiracy during the Red Scare. Now the 98-year-old wants to clear her name — and warn others of what happens when fear fuels persecution.

Administration Warns Employers: Don't Dump Sick Workers From Plans

Brokers and consultants have told large employers they could save money by shifting workers with expensive health conditions into insurance marketplace exchanges. Now that has been deemed illegal.

Noelle Johnson has a lengthy commute via bus and train to her job near Washington, D.C. She's been working toward her B.A. for nine years, and when she finally finishes, she says, she'll be able to afford to live closer to work.

For Millions Of Millennials: Some College, No Degree, Lots Of Debt

Noelle Johnson has about $20,000 in student loans and is still working on her degree. Without the higher earnings a B.A. can bring, even a modest student debt load can pose a big challenge.

Victoria Elizabeth Fischer was presented with a white coat by her grandfather, Dr. Christian Van Den Heuvel, at Georgetown University School of Medicine in August. The ceremony marks the start for each new class of medical students.

Doctor Shortage Looming? Maybe Not

Physicians have been warning for years about a coming shortage of primary care doctors. But others say primary care teams that include other types of health workers might fill the gap better.

Health care enrollment push moves to the pulpit

This weekend marked the beginning of open enrollment season, the time when uninsured Floridians can sign up for health insurance on healthcare.gov.An…

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Comet Landing A Success: European Craft Makes 'Fairly Gentle Touchdown'

Millions of miles from Earth, the Philae robotic lander has settled on the comet's surface, the European Space Agency says.

Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

Download a free sampler of tunes hand-selected by our panel of public-radio hosts, including new music from Oil Boom, Damien Rice, Melody's Echo Chamber and Lost Midas.

Terri Binion photo by Darin Back, orlandoweekly.com

Marriage Equality Laws – No Rights in Wrongful Death Case

On May 3, 2011, Orlando musician Terri Binion kissed her wife Tracy Irwin goodbye just like she might on any other morning – except, as Binion wasn’t feeling well, she only offered her cheek. Irwin was working as a contractor for a company hired by Cirque du Soleil to help complete its ambitious construction on its huge Zarkana set at Amway Arena. By 8 a.m., Irwin was at work, loading aluminum lighting trusses onto forklifts and stabilizing the load as it was slowly lifted into the air. What happened next would change Binion’s life forever. The load tilted, then it fell, fatally crushing Irwin.

Security Beefed Up At Federal Buildings Across U.S.

The Department of Homeland Security is beefing up security at federal buildings as a precautionary measure after recent attacks in Canada and ongoing threats from the so-called Islamic State.

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