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It's Time to Rethink the Academic Tenure Process
To fight the war on science, higher education needs to reimagine the most important career milestone for faculty.
At NIH, Political Appointees Get More Say in Grant Decisions
Metascience Is More Important Now Than Ever
A growing research field known as 'the science of science' will be essential for navigating an uncertain future.
Interview: How a Hearing-Loss Grant Got Cut in the Fight Over DEI
In California, Colleges Pay a Steep Price for Faulty AI Detectors
The U.S. Government Is Starving Its Own Scientists of Knowledge
The Uncertain and Shifting Future of Ph.D.s in Science
The Chilling Effect of DEI Crackdowns in Scientific Publishing
The Ripple Effects of Shrinking U.S. Science
Severe cuts in research funding will cause a complex cascade of effects across the United States and the world.
Trump's Executive Orders Seek to Erase Scientific Truth
By denying the realities of sex, gender, and race, the White House's statements worsen inequity and cause harm.
How Do We Democratize Scientific Research?
As scientists struggle to connect with the public, they must consider new models for making research more accessible.
The Upside of Climate Pessimism
Optimism doesn't always lead to action on climate change, whereas pessimistic outlooks can sometimes help.
In the Authoritarians' New War on Ideas, Biology Might Be Next
The debate over the teaching of history in schools portends a future war on ideas that includes the natural sciences.
The Challenge of Preserving Good Data in the Age of AI
If artificial intelligence-created content floods the internet, who decides what online information is worth archiving?
Nudge Theory Is Making Inroads in Health Care, With Mixed Results
Nudge Theory Is Making Inroads in Health Care, With Mixed Results
More Studies Won't Solve the Masking Debate
Policymakers should communicate how science informs their values and priorities in weighing policy trade-offs.