Warning of ‘Pig Zero’: one drugmaker’s push to sell more antibiotics
Facing a surge in drug-resistant infections, the World Health Organization issued a plea to farmers two years ago: “Stop using antibiotics in healthy animals.” But...
Somehow, Atari never dies: a new console with old games
Considering that Atari is down to a mere 18 employees, perhaps no company is squeezing more nostalgia out of an old product this holiday shopping...
Doubts raised about promised bounty of genetically modified crops
Higher yields with less pesticides was the sales pitch for genetically modified seeds. But that has not proved to be the outcome in the United...
New climate-friendlier coolant has catch: It’s flammable
Daimler began raising red flags about the new refrigerant in 2012 after a Mercedes-Benz hatchback caught fire under the hood. The refrigerant leaked during a...
VW engine chief played crucial role as VW struggled with emissions
As the Volkswagen executive ultimately responsible for engine development during a key period, Wolfgang Hatz is at the center of the company’s emissions-cheating scandal. It’s...