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What Kamala Harris's Historic Bid for the US Presidency Means for Science

What Kamala Harris's Historic Bid for the US Presidency Means for Science

The daughter of a scientist and a supporter of diversity in STEM, Harris as a potential candidate has stirred optimism among scientists.

In a first, botanists vote to remove offensive plant names from hundreds of species

In a first, botanists vote to remove offensive plant names from hundreds of species

An international body has voted to make the change and to further consider the ethics of scientific names

Partisan Politics and Perceptions of Immorality

Partisan Politics and Perceptions of Immorality

Democrats and Republicans overestimate the percentage of people in the opposing party who approve of widely agreed-upon moral wrongs, such as theft or animal abuse, according to a study. According to the authors, correcting the basic morality bias is an effective approach to combat political dehumanization.

Science Community Responds to Labour Victory in UK General Election

Science Community Responds to Labour Victory in UK General Election

Onlookers hope that a new government will bring an end to the 'rollercoaster ride' for the UK's research system

UK General Election: Five Reasons It Matters for Science

UK General Election: Five Reasons It Matters for Science

Visa rules, funding and evolving net-zero targets are among scientists' concerns as UK citizens prepare to vote next week.

What Are the Three Main Political Parties Promising on Science at the UK Election?

What Are the Three Main Political Parties Promising on Science at the UK Election?

The Conservatives, Labour and the Liberal Democrats have all recently outlined plans for research in their manifestos.

'It Can Feel Like There's No Way Out' - Political Scientists Face Pushback on Their Work

'It Can Feel Like There's No Way Out' - Political Scientists Face Pushback on Their Work

In a year in which numerous countries are going to the polls, many election-watching scientists are under pressure.

Do Scientists Make Good Presidents? How Five National Leaders Performed

Do Scientists Make Good Presidents? How Five National Leaders Performed

Following Mexico's election result, Nature reviews the legacy of well-known politicians with backgrounds in science and engineering.

Liberals and conservatives differ on climate change beliefs, but are relatively united in taking action

Liberals and conservatives differ on climate change beliefs, but are relatively united in taking action

The division between liberals and conservatives on both climate-change beliefs and related policy support is long-standing. However, the results of a newly released global experiment show that despite these differences, the two camps actually align when it comes to taking certain actions to combat climate change.

What Biden's State of the Union Means for Science - Eos

What Biden's State of the Union Means for Science - Eos

The president briefly mentioned efforts to combat climate change and investments in science as he kicked off his run for a second term.

Federal Council Regulates Crisis-Related Activation of Scientific Expertise

Federal Council Regulates Crisis-Related Activation of Scientific Expertise

The Federal Council has adopted an implementation proposal regarding the creation of ad-hoc scientific advisory groups during crises. Switzerland’s ERI institutions are to jointly propose experts for the groups.

Evidence-based Politics:  WHO and the European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights (EPF) Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Evidence-based Politics:  WHO and the European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights (EPF) Sign Memorandum of Understanding

The MoU has three key areas: technical support to promote evidence-based laws and policies aligned to WHO normative guidance, advocacy to mobilize parliamentarians on awareness raising for sexual and reproductive health, with particular support to low- and middle-income countries, capacity building to strengthen the way WHO and parliamentarians work together.

Mexican Researchers Fear for the Future

Mexican Researchers Fear for the Future

After four years of funding cuts and the erosion of academic freedom in Mexico, one scientist shares his community's concerns about a new law that would give the central government more control over scientific research.