Two recent books make an impassioned case that in recent years, politics has tainted both health policy and science.
Opinion: What if MAGA Has a Point About Science?
Conservative distrust of science helped set the stage for its dismantling. Can scientists bridge the partisan divide?
Conservative distrust of science helped set the stage for its dismantling. Can scientists bridge the partisan divide?
Via the False Claims Act, NIH Puts Universities on Edge
A funding pause at the University of Michigan illustrates the uncertainty around new language in NIH grant awards.
A funding pause at the University of Michigan illustrates the uncertainty around new language in NIH grant awards.
Uncovering the Exposome: An Emerging Field Casts a Wide Net
Researchers have long advocated for a more systematic approach to environmental health, but funding may not hold.
Researchers have long advocated for a more systematic approach to environmental health, but funding may not hold.
Book Review: The Mystery of Alzheimer’s Disease in Rural Colombia
Jennie Erin Smith’s “Valley of Forgetting” explores the genetics of early-onset dementia plaguing a mountain region.
Jennie Erin Smith’s “Valley of Forgetting” explores the genetics of early-onset dementia plaguing a mountain region.
Opinion: The U.S. Government Is Starving Its Own Scientists of Knowledge
The National Agricultural Library canceled many journal subscriptions to save costs, leaving USDA staff without access.
The National Agricultural Library canceled many journal subscriptions to save costs, leaving USDA staff without access.
Counting the Potential Casualties of the One Big Beautiful Bill
A research team projects that changes to public health insurance coverage may lead to upwards of 51,000 deaths a year.
A research team projects that changes to public health insurance coverage may lead to upwards of 51,000 deaths a year.
Book Review: The Precarious Dance of Humans and Microbes
To beat infectious disease, humans must shed their hubris, suggests Thomas Levenson in “So Very Small.”
To beat infectious disease, humans must shed their hubris, suggests Thomas Levenson in “So Very Small.”
Norway Is All in on Electric Cars. What Can the U.S. Learn?
Norway’s crusade to eliminate gasoline powered cars was years in the making. Can that achievement be replicated?
Norway’s crusade to eliminate gasoline powered cars was years in the making. Can that achievement be replicated?
Opinion: A Culture War Is Brewing Over Moral Concern for AI
As AI systems increasingly display emotion — genuine or not — public opinion will split around calls for their rights.
As AI systems increasingly display emotion — genuine or not — public opinion will split around calls for their rights.
Dysregulated: The Patchwork Policies of Ketamine Therapy
How a cheap anesthetic became a popular depression treatment — with few rules and little safety oversight.
How a cheap anesthetic became a popular depression treatment — with few rules and little safety oversight.
Book Review: A Single Street as a Parable for Global Warming
In “The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue,” Mike Tidwell explores the ripple effects of climate change on his suburban block.
In “The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue,” Mike Tidwell explores the ripple effects of climate change on his suburban block.
The Uncertain and Shifting Future of Ph.D.s in Science
Research funding cuts may lead to shrinking Ph.D. classes, raising concerns about impacts on the science-driven economy.
Research funding cuts may lead to shrinking Ph.D. classes, raising concerns about impacts on the science-driven economy.
Opinion: How ‘The Dawn of Everything’ Speaks to the Current Moment
The 2021 bestseller set out to retell the story of human history. We are only starting to grapple with its message.
The 2021 bestseller set out to retell the story of human history. We are only starting to grapple with its message.
Opinion: Wastewater Plants Could Protect Against PFAS Pollution
Sewage treatment plants have the power to help reduce people’s exposure to PFAS. It’s time they start using it.
Sewage treatment plants have the power to help reduce people’s exposure to PFAS. It’s time they start using it.
When People Hear Voices, but Only When They Want To
An unusual collaboration between scientists and psychics could transform the treatment of auditory hallucinations.
An unusual collaboration between scientists and psychics could transform the treatment of auditory hallucinations.