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Science & Technology September 5, 2025

Scientific objectivity is a myth – cultural values and beliefs always influence science and the people who do it

by Sara Giordano, Kennesaw State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Even if you don’t recall many facts from high school biology, you likely remember…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics September 5, 2025

Civil servant exodus: How employees wrestle with whether to stay, speak up or go

by Jaime L. Kucinskas, Hamilton College and Yvonne Zylan, University of Calgary, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] For many Americans, work is not just about…

The "Star of Life" symbol represents medicine and health care. Three rectangles are arranged in a radial pattern to form a sort of abstract star shape, with a snake coiled around a staff superimposed on the center.

Health & Wellness September 4, 2025

Changes at NIH Give Political Appointees Greater Power To Fund or Block Research

This article by Arthur Allen first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Arthur Allen September 3, 2025 The Trump administration has given notice that political appointees, rather than…

Health & Wellness September 4, 2025

At CDC, Worries Mount That Agency Has Taken Anti-Science Turn

This article by Stephanie Armour first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Stephanie Armour September 3, 2025 Public health and access to lifesaving vaccines are on the line…

A diagram of a microchip with the letters "AI" in the center

Science & Technology September 4, 2025

AI’s ballooning energy consumption puts spotlight on data center efficiency

by Divya Mahajan, Georgia Institute of Technology, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Artificial intelligence is growing fast, and so are the number of computers that…

Business & Economy September 4, 2025

China’s electric vehicle influence expands nearly everywhere – except the US and Canada

by Jack Barkenbus, Vanderbilt University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In 2025, 1 in 4 new automotive vehicle sales globally are expected to be an…

Health & Wellness September 4, 2025

How RFK Jr.’s misguided science on mRNA vaccines is shaping policy − a vaccine expert examines the false claims

by Deborah Fuller, University of Washington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] On Sept. 4, 2025, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is…

Transportation & Development September 3, 2025

Public hearing on proposed Cobb GDOT work on Old 41 Highway

The Cobb County Department of Transportation will hold an in-person public hearing open house for proposed safety, operational and pedestrian improvements on Old 41 Highway from Kennesaw Avenue to Stilesboro…

Science & Technology September 3, 2025

What is AI slop? A technologist explains this new and largely unwelcome form of online content

by Adam Nemeroff, Quinnipiac University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] You’ve probably encountered images in your social media feeds that look like a cross between…

Lane closures and road work September 2, 2025

Cobb DOT to begin work on changes to Holly Springs Road center turn lane

Cobb DOT announced on the county’s website that the county will begin work on the Holly Springs Road corridor this month and that the project is expected to be finished…

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Government & Politics, Local government May 26, 2026

At the Tuesday, May 26 Cobb County Board of Commissioners work session the commissioners heard a presentation on the Economic Development Strategic Plan. The initiative is funded by the American…

Government & Politics, Local government May 26, 2026