The biomedical research giant is largely run by 27 institute and center directors. Will those roles become politicized?
Opinion: How MAHA Exploits the Flaws of Modern Science
The weaknesses in science’s processes have been weaponized against it. It’s time to confront those flaws and fix them.
The weaknesses in science’s processes have been weaponized against it. It’s time to confront those flaws and fix them.
What the Rise of AI Scientists May Mean for Human Research
Tech companies have touted scientific findings from AI systems. But can they truly produce bona fide advancements?
Tech companies have touted scientific findings from AI systems. But can they truly produce bona fide advancements?
Book Review: With Friction, Resistance Is Utile
In “Friction,” tribologist Jennifer Vail shows how the fundamental force that resists motion keeps driving us forward.
In “Friction,” tribologist Jennifer Vail shows how the fundamental force that resists motion keeps driving us forward.
Opinion: Who Gets to Decide How Much Is ‘Enough’ to Live a Good Life?
The concept of setting sustainable limits on consumption faces a political challenge as it begins to influence policy.
The concept of setting sustainable limits on consumption faces a political challenge as it begins to influence policy.
Opinion: The Ever-Shrinking Eldercare Workforce
Without help, the supply of dementia care workers in the U.S. won’t be able to keep up with an aging population.
Without help, the supply of dementia care workers in the U.S. won’t be able to keep up with an aging population.
Book Review: A Portrait of the Arctic World in Flux
Neil Shea’s “Frostlines” captures the terror and beauty of a region often dismissed as “big, cold, white, and far away.”
Neil Shea’s “Frostlines” captures the terror and beauty of a region often dismissed as “big, cold, white, and far away.”
Book Review: Confronting the Bane of Plastic Pollution
“The Problem With Plastic” is both a call to arms and a thorough look at the far-reaching effects of plastic production.
“The Problem With Plastic” is both a call to arms and a thorough look at the far-reaching effects of plastic production.
Why It Still Makes Sense to Limit Saturated Fats
The new U.S. dietary guidelines prioritize certain sources of saturated fats. The change concerns experts in nutrition.
The new U.S. dietary guidelines prioritize certain sources of saturated fats. The change concerns experts in nutrition.
Opinion: Abstinence From AI Is Not the Answer
Refusing to use AI won’t protect society. Responsible resistance must include gaining knowledge about it.
Refusing to use AI won’t protect society. Responsible resistance must include gaining knowledge about it.
Is It Time for a New Era in Invasive Species Control?
Regulations make it hard to introduce organisms that quash invasive species. Some experts see missed opportunities.
Regulations make it hard to introduce organisms that quash invasive species. Some experts see missed opportunities.
As Guidelines Shift, a Curious Debate Over Seed Oils Persists
Despite contradicting studies, seed oils have been blamed for America’s ills. Where did the backlash come from?
Despite contradicting studies, seed oils have been blamed for America’s ills. Where did the backlash come from?
In Scientific Publishing, Who Should Foot the Bill?
Publishers often charge authors to publish their publicly-funded research. Will a federal crackdown make a difference?
Publishers often charge authors to publish their publicly-funded research. Will a federal crackdown make a difference?
In Denmark, Sick Cows and a Lot of Questions
Farmers blame a food additive required by the Danish government to cut methane emissions, but the source is unclear.
Farmers blame a food additive required by the Danish government to cut methane emissions, but the source is unclear.
Opinion: The Uncertain Future of International Scientific Collaboration
It’s getting harder for scientists from around the world to work together. Researchers must find ways to adapt.
It’s getting harder for scientists from around the world to work together. Researchers must find ways to adapt.
Back From the Brink: The Whooping Crane’s Recovery on the Edge
Following the species’ comeback, new pressures are converging on their wintering habitat along the Texas coast.
Following the species’ comeback, new pressures are converging on their wintering habitat along the Texas coast.