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.
Wanted: A Smarter Economic Model
What if ecologists who study food webs and epidemiologists who study diseases could help central bankers predict the next financial crisis?
US Seeks To Recover $1B In Stolen Assets
From sports cars to mansions, the U.S. is cracking down on lavish and illegal purchases made by those in power.
Houston Bets $2B To Become A Biotech Hub
America's oil capital is eager to embrace another industry — the life sciences — to insulate itself against the decline in energy prices.
The FDA’s Chronic Recruitment Problem
An infectious-disease expert says the FDA needs to work harder to recruit and keep young scientists, convincing them the agency does not stifle good work.
The World’s Most Expensive Drug
Soliris, which treats a rare blood condition, costs $440,000 a year. Many of those who don't need it resent paying higher insurance premiums to subsidize it for others.
Report Says Hacker To Leak Details Of Federal Employees
An unnamed hacker is said to have acquired nearly 30,000 names.
Bridgewater Shakes Up Succession Plan
Hedge fund founder Ray Dalio’s would-be successor has stepped back from his role as co-CEO.
Migrant Policies Stir Violence On Greek Island
Residents of Kos are opposed to Greek initiatives to welcome refugees to its shores.
EU Tax Proposal Aimed At Multinationals
The measure reportedly would require large companies to disclose their tax rates across the European countries where they do business.
Russia Considers Bonds In Quest Abroad For Capital
It would be the first since the country faced U.S. and EU sanctions following its involvement in Crimea.
Ford Plans Production Expansion In Mexico
The American automaker will more than double its manufacturing capacity there over the next three years.
Obama Takes A Bow As Jobless Rate Falls
January marked "the first time the unemployment rate has dipped below 5 percent in almost eight years,” the president said. “Americans are working.”
Stock Plunge Costs LinkedIn Billions
The social media company saw its share price fall by 44 percent Friday, reducing the company's value by about $10 billion.
Chinese Group To Buy Chicago Stock Exchange
Terms of the deal between the Chinese investors led by the Casin Group and the exchange were not disclosed.
Goldman Says Leaving EU Could Harm British Pound
The bank has donated to a campaign to persuade Brits to remain members of the 28-nation European Union.
Martin Shkreli’s (Brief) Day Before Congress
The former pharmaceutical executive was hammered by U.S. lawmakers in a Thursday morning hearing.
How To Price Drugs In Post-Shkreli Era
As Congress grills pharma executives — including former Turing CEO Martin Shkreli — on how they set prices for prescription drugs, here are some potential fixes.
As Diners Flee Chipotle, Other Chains Benefit
The burrito chain suffered a 30 percent drop in sales in December, compared with the prior year, as customers fled in the wake of the company’s food safety woes.
Obama Boosts Funding To Combat Addiction
The White House wants to prevent overdoses and expand access to treatment amid a growing number of U.S. drug overdoses.
How To Stem Heroin Overdoses In America
The growing heroin problem has opened up a big market for a nasal spray known as Narcan, a drug that reverses overdoses and will be available in 35 states without a prescription next month.