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US lawmakers have warned that fake research papers risk compromising trust in the entire scientific system, as Artificial Intelligence makes it ever easier for so-called paper mills to fool journals into accepting made up articles.
In the days following the US Supreme Court's rollback of federal abortion rights, more than 100 women biotech executives came together in an open letter to condemn the ruling and tell their fellow drug development leaders that they "will not stand by silently."
The Supreme Court’s reversal will likely be felt most strongly in groups that are already underrepresented in science.
A new conference explores ways research can turn the scientific method onto improving its own results.
In response to the demise of Roe v. Wade, universities and research organizations can support those affected, ensure education and research on abortion continue and advocate for evidence-based policy.
The U.S. is sunsetting research collaborations with Russia in response to its war against Ukraine, joining a coalition of countries that have already moved to restrict ties with research institutions affiliated with the Russian government.
In an interview with CSIS Freeman Chair Jude Blanchette and Brookings Senior Fellow Ryan Hass, Yangyang Cheng discusses the role of science in U.S.-China relations and the need to examine who benefits and who experiences harm from advances in scientific inquiry.
NSF Engines, a new programme of the US National Science Foundation, aims to spread the tech wealth more broadly across the nation – tackling a regional policy problem common to many countries
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has urged universities in the US to provide the expertise in defence, cybersecurity, aeronautics and healthcare that is needed to rebuild his country's war-torn economy and infrastructure.
The Biden Administration is planning a campaign to attract Russian scientists and engineers to the US, in an effort to further weaken Russia's science and technology base. It also plans to help Russian physicists at the CERN nuclear lab continue working there, rather than return home when their normal visas expire, if they wish.
The OSTP is without a leader in the wake of a scandal. It's time for the White House to think about getting a new kind of director.
The US president wants huge increases for clean energy and public health, but a divided Congress might not go along with the plan.
Municipal waste incinerators only report hazardous air pollutants-like dioxin, mercury, and lead-to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) every three years, and PFAS compounds are not yet listed in this category.
As the US Administration unveiled its "bold decadal vision" to accelerate fusion energy, the Department of Energy has announced up to USD50 million of federal funding to support US scientists conducting experimental research in fusion energy science at tokamak and spherical tokamak facilities at home and overseas.
More than the COVID-19 pandemic, lack of leadership is imperiling Biden's intent to reinvigorate American science.
The investigation into Lander’s management shows the importance of equitable leadership and strong protections.
Geneticist Eric Lander had a reputation for being a bully, scientists say, as they call for more inspiring leadership.
The resignation of the Science Adviser likely won’t doom president’s science initiatives, argue science policy observers
President Biden's efforts to remake US R&D policy took a hit Monday, as his chief science adviser, Eric Lander, unexpectedly resigned following an internal White House investigation of claims he had bullied members of his staff.
