News in Brief Coca-Cola’s Research Contracts Allowed It to Kill Unfavorable Studies A new study finds the industry giant was frequently given the right to oversee and even terminate public-sector research. Emily Moon
Environment How Scientists Are Using Selfies to Challenge Stereotypes Many scientists have flocked to Instagram and other social media platforms to share science more accessibly. Farah Qaiser
News in Brief How Much Did the Black Hole Photo Cost? Imaging a supermassive black hole takes a massive amount of funding. Emily Moon
Social Justice One Way to Fight for Equity in Science: Nominate More Minorities for Big Prizes Many such prizes don't even come with award money, but they boost people's careers. Francie Diep
Environment Remembering the Trailblazing Scientist Who Uncovered Nuclear Fallout in the Pacific Katsuko Saruhashi made waves internationally when she tracked and raised a global alarm on the dangers of nuclear testing by the U.S. Laura Mast
Education How Arts Can Help Struggling Science Students Do Better A new study finds that incorporating music and drawing during lessons can help kids retain what they've learned. Tom Jacobs
According to Research News in Brief New Female Scientists Get $40,000 Less in Federal Grants Than New Male Ones, Study Finds Bias in funding is an underappreciated barrier for women and underrepresented minorities in science. Francie Diep
News in Brief The Director of a Major Science Funding Agency Apologizes for Taking So Long to Address Sexual Harassment in Science The National Institutes of Health also released the numbers of scientists it has taken action against, in response to claims they harassed others. Francie Diep
Education Academic Scientists Are Fleeing Universities for the Private Sector What's behind academia's revolving door? James McWilliams
Environment How Wild Animals Cope With Icy Winter Temperatures When the mercury plummets, are wildlife suffering or just going with the icy flow? Bridget B. Baker