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Robert Shapiro, Who Made NutraSweet a Household Name, Dies at 86
Published: May 15, 2025
His promotion of the sugar substitute was a success. But later, as head of Monsanto, he faced blowback after the company rushed into genetically altered products. Read More.
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The National Academy of Sciences said the Energy Department’s advanced research lab, known as ARPA-E, is making vital progress. Read More
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The attorney general signed an order this week to end the practice of requiring corporate wrongdoers to make payments to outside groups or causes. Read More
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