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Cantwell Wants Hearings on Political Pressure on Scientists
Sen. Maria Cantwell calls for committee hearings on whether Trump administration is trying to "undermine science."
Democrats More Supportive Than Republicans of Federal Spending for Scientific Research
Democrats More Supportive Than Republicans of Federal Spending for Scientific Research
Around six-in-ten Democrats support increased spending for scientific research, compared with 40% of Republicans, a gap that has grown over time.
Stalled in Hawaii, Giant Telescope Faces Roadblocks at Its Backup Site in the Canary Islands
Stalled in Hawaii, Giant Telescope Faces Roadblocks at Its Backup Site in the Canary Islands
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.
Memo to Italy's President: Your Researchers Need You
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.
Brazil's Budget Cuts Threaten More Than 80,000 Science Scholarships
If the country's main science-funding agency doesn't get more cash soon, young researchers will stop getting paid.
Communicating Science to Policymakers: Six Strategies for Success
Communicating Science to Policymakers: Six Strategies for Success
Scientists can improve how they inform politicians and other policymakers on how to make decisions.
Key Concepts for Making Informed Choices
Teach people to think critically about claims and comparisons - they will make better decisions.
The Endangered Species Act is Incredibly Popular and Effective. Trump is Weakening It Anyway.
The Endangered Species Act is Incredibly Popular and Effective. Trump is Weakening It Anyway.
A million species are threatened worldwide. This is how Trump responds.
Scientists Must Rise Above Politics - and Restate Their Value to Society
Scholars globally are feeling the heat from politicians. They should take inspiration from scientists in the 1950s who raised the alarm over nuclear weapons.
Populist President Sparks Unprecedented Crisis for Brazilian Science
Tensions are rising as Jair Bolsonaro’s administration questions the work of government scientists and institutes debilitating cuts to research funding.
Government Scientists Are Censoring Themselves
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'm a Scientist. Under Trump I Lost My Job for Refusing to Hide Climate Crisis Facts
I'm a Scientist. Under Trump I Lost My Job for Refusing to Hide Climate Crisis Facts
I was a climate scientist in a climate-denying administration - and it cost me my job writes Maria Caffrey
The Bologna Process Needs to Go Back to Basics
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.
Open Letter from the Alliance of Science Organisations in Germany to Prime Minister Orbán
Open Letter from the Alliance of Science Organisations in Germany to Prime Minister Orbán
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.
'Psychological Fear': MIT Scientists of Chinese Origin Protest Toxic US Climate
'Psychological Fear': MIT Scientists of Chinese Origin Protest Toxic US Climate
Researchers describe how a government crackdown on foreign influence is affecting them following a statement of support from their university.
Jason-a Secretive Group of Cold War Science Advisers-is Fighting to Survive in the 21st Century
Jason-a Secretive Group of Cold War Science Advisers-is Fighting to Survive in the 21st Century
After near-death experience, top scientists seek a long-term home in the U.S. government.
Views from a Continent in Flux
Nature asked nine leading Europeans to pick their top priority for science at this pivotal point. Love, money, and trust got the most votes.
Why the European Elections Matter for Science
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.
The Rise and Fall of Scientific Authority - and How to Bring It Back
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.
Why Scientists Are Getting Involved
Young people are going on a climate strike and researchers are supporting their cause. Reto Knutti discusses the issues.
Cut the Science Budget? Not So Fast
Contrary to first impressions, Congress has done a decent job standing up for scientific research.
Science and Politics: Can Research into Legislative Decision-making Help to Address Food Security?
Science and Politics: Can Research into Legislative Decision-making Help to Address Food Security?
Policymakers need to be encouraged to take a scientic approach when drawing up legislation to boost food security, according to a panel of experts.
Paul Nurse on Brexit: 'UK is Sleepwalking into a Disaster'
As departure day approaches, chief of top UK lab says he fears science will drop off the government's agenda.
White House to Set up Panel to Counter Climate Change Consensus, Officials Say
White House to Set up Panel to Counter Climate Change Consensus, Officials Say
The First Interview with Trump's New Science Adviser
Kelvin Droegemeier starts work two years into an administration facing many challenges.
Ukraine's Science Revolution Stumbles Five Years on
On the five-year anniversary of an uprising that propelled Ukraine away from Russia and towards Europe, scientists say things are improving too slowly.
Top Official of European Research Council Announces Early Retirement, Citing 'controversial' Changes
Top Official of European Research Council Announces Early Retirement, Citing 'controversial' Changes
A high-ranking EU civil servant leading the administrative wing of the European Research Council (ERC) announced his early retirement to staff on Monday, citing policy disputes.
The Game is Changing: How Two Years of Trump Has Energized the Science Community
The Game is Changing: How Two Years of Trump Has Energized the Science Community
Two years into the Trump administration the damage done to science is significant but it would have been far worse without thousands of scientists and their allies calling out attacks on science and detailing the consequences of these attacks for public health and safety.
We Won't Know if Screen Time is a Hazard Until Facebook Comes Clean
Facebook's research app shows big tech can't be trusted to conduct research on its users. To get real answers about how tech impacts us, social media firms need to give their data to external scientists.
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