By denying the realities of sex, gender, and race, the White House’s statements worsen inequity and cause harm.
In War Against DEI in Science, Researchers See Collateral Damage
Senate Republicans flagged thousands of grants as “woke DEI” research. But what does that really mean?
Senate Republicans flagged thousands of grants as “woke DEI” research. But what does that really mean?
Grave Mistakes: The History and Future of Chile’s ‘Disappeared’
A brutal regime hid hundreds of people’s remains. Can new forensic science help find them — and regain public trust?
A brutal regime hid hundreds of people’s remains. Can new forensic science help find them — and regain public trust?
How a Group of Immigrant Farmworkers Is Preparing for Avian Flu to Hit New York Dairy Farms
Amid heightened fears of immigration raids, Alianza Agricola has spent months educating hundreds of their coworkers on how to prepare for an avian flu outbreak.
Amid heightened fears of immigration raids, Alianza Agricola has spent months educating hundreds of their coworkers on how to prepare for an avian flu outbreak.
The Uncertain Resiliency of Public Trust in Science
Confidence in scientific institutions mostly survived the first Trump administration. What will happen to it now?
Confidence in scientific institutions mostly survived the first Trump administration. What will happen to it now?
Opinion: ‘Make America Healthy Again’ by Transforming Animal Agriculture
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s slogan could be achieved by changing the practices around industrial livestock farming.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s slogan could be achieved by changing the practices around industrial livestock farming.
For Many, Weight-Loss Drugs Are Pricey. Expanding Access Is Hard.
Millions of Americans could benefit from the blockbuster GLP-1 drugs. What would it take to bring down costs?
Millions of Americans could benefit from the blockbuster GLP-1 drugs. What would it take to bring down costs?
Startups Gamble on Fusion Energy
Fusion technology is likely far from powering a grid — if it ever will. Dozens of fusion startups have launched anyway.
Fusion technology is likely far from powering a grid — if it ever will. Dozens of fusion startups have launched anyway.
Book Review: The Neurological Roots of ‘Sinful’ Behavior
In “Seven Deadly Sins,” neurologist Guy Leschziner explores the science behind Dante’s greatest transgressions.
In “Seven Deadly Sins,” neurologist Guy Leschziner explores the science behind Dante’s greatest transgressions.
Opinion: The End of Science’s Peacetime
Defending the practice of science from its adversaries will require dealing with some uncomfortable truths.
Defending the practice of science from its adversaries will require dealing with some uncomfortable truths.
The FDA Weighs in (Again) on Biased Pulse Oximeters
The medical devices don’t work as well on dark skin. Will federal guidance released last month improve accuracy?
The medical devices don’t work as well on dark skin. Will federal guidance released last month improve accuracy?
The Downstream Effects of India’s Green Revolution
In Punjab, decades of monocropping have taken a toll on water resources and the health of farm communities.
In Punjab, decades of monocropping have taken a toll on water resources and the health of farm communities.
Interview: Doctors Need Flexibility in Prescribing Opioids
Stefan Kertesz, a physician and addiction expert, says overaggressive cutbacks can harm some chronic pain patients.
Stefan Kertesz, a physician and addiction expert, says overaggressive cutbacks can harm some chronic pain patients.
Opinion: Kelp Farming Isn’t as Green as It Seems
Growing kelp may appear like a simple strategy for removing atmospheric carbon, but the practice has many pitfalls.
Growing kelp may appear like a simple strategy for removing atmospheric carbon, but the practice has many pitfalls.
Seeking New Foods, Scientists Look to Bacteria, Algae, and More
At universities and startups around the globe, researchers are searching for microbes that could be used as food.
At universities and startups around the globe, researchers are searching for microbes that could be used as food.
Opinion: The Uncertain Multigenerational Implications of PFAs
When nursing parents have had a lifetime exposure to forever chemicals, what might that mean for their children?
When nursing parents have had a lifetime exposure to forever chemicals, what might that mean for their children?