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Science today is facing what seem to be unrelated crises, issues and problems with the public. We tend to see science in terms of the science of the past, and its great achievements, whereas the way science is done, evaluated and made accountable, no longer fits its historical image.
Democrats drop some provisions to gain Republican backing and improve chances of final passage of the scientific integrity bill.
Former members of an air quality scientific advisory committee that was disbanded by the Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency said on Thursday they were forming an independent panel to continue their work.
Nonpartisan taskforce of ex-government officials reports 'almost weekly violations' of norms meant to safeguard objective research.
Scientists who were booted from their advisory roles by the Trump administration plan to reconvene their air pollution panel without the backing of the government.
It's been almost 60 years since President Kennedy called on Americans to enter public service. Scientists are heeding that call.
Sen. Maria Cantwell calls for committee hearings on whether Trump administration is trying to "undermine science."
Around six-in-ten Democrats support increased spending for scientific research, compared with 40% of Republicans, a gap that has grown over time.
The Native Hawaiian protesters blocking the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope on the summit of Mauna Kea appear to have settled in for the long haul.
The collapse of Italy's coalition government has left researchers vulnerable. The president should use his moral authority with party leaders to make sure that promises of increased funding are kept.
If the country's main science-funding agency doesn't get more cash soon, young researchers will stop getting paid.
Scientists can improve how they inform politicians and other policymakers on how to make decisions.
Teach people to think critically about claims and comparisons - they will make better decisions.
A million species are threatened worldwide. This is how Trump responds.
Scholars globally are feeling the heat from politicians. They should take inspiration from scientists in the 1950s who raised the alarm over nuclear weapons.
Tensions are rising as Jair Bolsonaro’s administration questions the work of government scientists and institutes debilitating cuts to research funding.
It may not make headlines, but there’s a lot of evidence that it’s happening in the chilling environment the Trump administration has created.
I was a climate scientist in a climate-denying administration - and it cost me my job writes Maria Caffrey
The crisis of academic freedom in Europe emerged as the main theme at the recent "Bologna Process Beyond 2020: Fundamental values of the EHEA" conference in Bologna. More than 200 university rectors and 800 other stakeholders participated.
The German science organisations express their concerns regarding the plans of the Hungarian government to install new legislation affecting the freedom and autonomy of science in Hungary.
Researchers describe how a government crackdown on foreign influence is affecting them following a statement of support from their university.
After near-death experience, top scientists seek a long-term home in the U.S. government.
Nature asked nine leading Europeans to pick their top priority for science at this pivotal point. Love, money, and trust got the most votes.
The upcoming European Parliament elections that will shape EU politics for the next five years and beyond will be fought on many issues, including science.
Robert P. Crease harks back to the shapers of our scientific infrastructure and what they can tell us about how to handle the threat we now face.
Young people are going on a climate strike and researchers are supporting their cause. Reto Knutti discusses the issues.
Contrary to first impressions, Congress has done a decent job standing up for scientific research.
Policymakers need to be encouraged to take a scientic approach when drawing up legislation to boost food security, according to a panel of experts.
As departure day approaches, chief of top UK lab says he fears science will drop off the government's agenda.
