‘He’s Created a Culture of Fear’: How Trump Has Politicized Science in an Unprecedented Way
The Trump administration is undermining scientists by disparaging the scientific process.
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Can Small Doses of Radiation Harm You? The EPA Isn’t Convinced.
A new rule might open the door for regulation rollbacks on radiation and harmful chemicals.
Federal Scientists Are Worried About Policies That Harm America’s Most Vulnerable Populations
In an anonymous survey, government scientists expressed concerns about plans to reduce focus and research on racial and sexual minorities and the poor.
Opponents Show Up in Force at a Hearing for the EPA’s Controversial ‘Secret Science’ Rule
The rule's architects aren't really seeking better science, opponents argue.
Obama’s Science Adviser on Science in the First Year of the Trump Administration
John Holdren and others are still at work, trying to influence federal science policy.
Scientists Deflated by Obama’s Policy Decisions
After swooning over promises that science would always trump politics in his administration, some observers are troubled by President Obama’s decisions on smog and contraception.
Beware of Science as Political Veneer
“Scientization of politics,” not just politicization of science, weakens scientific integrity.
10 Memorable Threads from 2010
Miller-McCune’s Web editor loves all of his progeny, especially these — and these, and those.
Washington’s Abortive Scientific Renaissance
The new administration was expected to usher in a new era of scientific learning infusing government policy. It hasn't exactly worked out that way.
Sea Change in Government Science Still Offshore
Many scientists breathed easier as a new U.S. administration took charge, but not all of their hopes have yet been realized.