Amy Nordrum

Science Writer

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Amy Nordrum is a science writer at International Business Times. In the past, her work has been featured by Scientific American, Smithsonian Magazine, IEEE Spectrum and The Atlantic. Amy holds a master's degree from the Science, Health and Environmental Reporting Program at New York University.

Vaccines, Climate Change, Ebola: Should Scientists Be More Outspoken On Controversial Policy Issues?

The vast majority of scientists want to engage in policy debates.

In The Shadow Of Ivanpah, Another Federally-Backed Solar Thermal Power Plant Gears Up

The nation’s newest solar thermal power plant prepares to come on-line as support for the technology has waned.

For The First Time, Chemists Closely Observe A Molecular Bond As It Forms

Chemists witnessed -- for the first time -- the birth of a molecule in a breakthrough that could augur new medicines.

China, India, US Among World’s Worst Marine Polluters: Country-By-Country Breakdown Of Plastics In Oceans

Eight of the 10 worst maritime polluting nations were Asian. Here's how much worse the world's oceans will look in 10 years.

Obesity Breakthrough: Researchers Identify New Genetic Markers For Obesity In Largest-Ever Genomic Study On The Disease

Researchers' findings have tripled the number of previously known genetic markers for obesity.

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Buys Vaccine-Maker GlycoVaxyn For $190 Million

GlaxoSmithKline to become more proficient in warding off bacterial infections with the purchase.

Drug Ads Are Hard To Read: FDA Suggests A Fix, Admitting Bungled Approach

The agency has released draft guidelines that ask drug companies to cut out the fine print.

Power Demand In U.S. Remains Steady Even As Economy Grows

A new report suggests that electricity use in the U.S. has stabilized over the past eight years.

National Synchrotron Light Source II Unveiled As Congress Questions Efficiency Of US-Funded Labs

A giant machine generates bright new beams of light for research at Brookhaven National Laboratory.

Drug Use On US Roads Rises As Drunken Driving Drops

New data shows that motorists are using drugs more often while en route.

Democrats Bowing Out Of Netanyahu’s Speech To Congress In March

Israel’s prime minister is expected to make statements to Congress that are counter to U.S. negotiations with Iran.

Biden Heads To Iowa Next Week, Spurring Speculation About 2016 Candidacy

Vice President Joe Biden’s trip to Iowa next week may be a test run for a future presidential campaign, or not.

20 Percent Of Russian Media Outlets To Close By 2016, Predicts Head Of Moscow Journalism Union

Due in part to a struggling economy, one-fifth of the outlets operating in Russia could shut their doors by this time next year.

Obama’s 2015 National Security Strategy Emphasizes Diplomacy, Global Health Amid Threats Of Russian Aggression, Terrorism

Obama’s 2015 National Security Strategy confronts threats like terrorism while emphasizing health, inequality and climate change.

Cancer Drugs May Be Delivered Directly To Tumors By Electrical Fields In Future Chemotherapy, New Study In Mice Shows

Researchers find they can use electrical fields to deliver chemotherapy drugs directly to cancerous tumors instead of pumping them through the bloodstream.