Mave and lisa are appreciative of the new federal funding now available, as they hoped their research could save lives. But many say it's not enough. President byden has suggested doubling that 25 million each year. After a 20 year gap, there's a lot of ground to cover. We really thought 25 million dollars each year falls short of federal funding in terms of other fields of public health.
Funding for gun violence research in the US returns after a 20-year federal hiatus, and the glass sponges that can manipulate ocean currents.
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00:45 Gun violence research is rebooted
For 20 years there has been no federally-funded research on gun violence in the US. In 2019, $25 million a year was allocated for this work. We speak to some of the researchers that are using these funds, and the questions they are trying to answer about gun violence.
Venus’ flower baskets are marine sponges that live at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. These sponges have an unusual glass skeleton that helps them gather food, and even appears to control ocean currents.
We discuss some highlights from the Nature Briefing. This time, investment in non-human primate facilities, and the European Union's latest climate plan.