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Katherine Hayhoe: 'The True Threat Is the Delusion That Our Opinion of Science Somehow Alters Its Reality'

Katherine Hayhoe: 'The True Threat Is the Delusion That Our Opinion of Science Somehow Alters Its Reality'

Climatologist Katherine Hayhoe says that scientists have no option but to fight against the politicisation of science.

Ken Caldeira Explains Why the Tax Overhaul Could Cripple the U.S. As a Leader in Science

Ken Caldeira Explains Why the Tax Overhaul Could Cripple the U.S. As a Leader in Science

Prominent climate researcher Ken Caldeira says the House tax bill would prevent many graduate students from pursuing advanced degrees and carrying out critical research.

One Way to Fix Reproducibility Problems: Train Scientists Better

One Way to Fix Reproducibility Problems: Train Scientists Better

Leonard Freedman, president of the Global Biological Standards Institute, discusses the causes of irreproducible science and his latest effort to spread best practices.

Strong Evidence of Bias Against Research from Low Income Countries

Strong Evidence of Bias Against Research from Low Income Countries

Acceptance rates of articles is higher when first authors come from English-speaking high income countries; and articles from high income countries have higher citation rates. 

Interview with Professor John Ioannidis

Interview with Professor John Ioannidis

Research practices, quality in research and researcher commitment are among the topics covered in this inspiring interview.

Our Fight Against Climate Change Is Failing. One Technology Can Change That.

Our Fight Against Climate Change Is Failing. One Technology Can Change That.

Carbon capture has a bad reputation. But after a year of reporting, I’ve come to a conclusion: It's both vital and viable.

Why a Lot of Important Research Is Not Being Done

Why a Lot of Important Research Is Not Being Done

Lawsuits have an intimidating effect on an already difficult enterprise.

Wanted: Academics Wise to the Needs of Government

Wanted: Academics Wise to the Needs of Government

Funders should not support policy-relevant work that treats policy impact as an afterthought.