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Learn From Canada's Dark Age of Science
Lessons to US scientists in how to protect scientific integrity under US President Donald Trump.
Two Top Chinese-American Scientists Have Dropped Their US Citizenship
China gets bragging rights to two more internationally recognized researchers
Hundreds Rally for Science at Demonstration Near AAAS Meeting
Crowd troubled by direction of Trump administration.
The White House Open Data Page Just Got Trumped
Trump Administration removed all open data (9GB) from the White House.
Diehard Coders Just Rescued NASA’s Earth Science Data
Hackers are building up robust systems to monitor changes to government websites. And they’re keeping track of data that's already been removed.
From a Tweet, a March for Science Is Born
It started with a tweet, but now it's an international movement. Spurred by concerns about the impact President Donald Trump's administration might have on research, the March for Science is "a call to support and safeguard the scientific community."
US Immigration Order Strikes Against Biotech
Nearly 100 founders and leaders of biotech companies express their deep concern and opposition to the executive order signed by President Donald Trump on January 27, 2017.
Trump’s Travel Ban, Aimed at Terrorists, Has Blocked Doctors
The Trump administration has mounted a vigorous defense of its ban on travel from seven majority-Muslim nations, saying it is necessary to prevent terrorists from entering the United States. But the ban, now blocked by a federal judge, also ensnared travelers important to the well-being of many Americans: doctors.
Universities Benefit from both Brexit and Trump
As United States and British legislators tighten the screws on travel and visa rules, they might be squeezing out international researchers and students. Canadian universities, meanwhile, are seeing surging interest from both groups.
Michael Eisen will run for a seat in the US Senate
Michael Eisen from University of California in Berkeley, California, registered the Twitter handle @SenatorPhD and declared his intention to run in the 2018 election for a seat in the United States Senate.
Scientists Urge Boycott of U.S. Meetings
Groups protest Trump’s order banning travel from seven Muslim countries.
The EPA Has Started to Remove Obama-era Information
Federal climate plans created under the former president, tribal assistance programs, and references to international cooperation have been stricken from the EPA’s website
Uber C.E.O. to Leave Trump Advisory Council After Criticism
Travis Kalanick, the chief executive of Uber, in December 2014. He quit President Trump’s economic advisory council on Thursday.
European Researchers Spin Off Sister Marches for Science
Many “solidarity marches” will be held on the same day as the U.S. March for Science in at least 8 countries
How Immigrants Make American Science Great
Who is responsible for producing US science? To a large degree, the answer is: immigrants.
Can The March For Science, Forged In A Political Firestorm, Stand For Objective Non-Partisan Truth?
Can The March For Science, Forged In A Political Firestorm, Stand For Objective Non-Partisan Truth?
Can a march spawned by a political firestorm embrace science at its essence, a quest for the complete and objective truth?
Obama science adviser: Trump immigration ban 'an abomination'
John Holdren worries that immigration restrictions could harm researchers' ability to collaborate across borders.
Meet the scientists affected by Trump’s immigration ban
Order barring citizens of seven countries from entering the United States has left many confused and afraid.