Exxon Pushes Back Against Harvard Scientists’ Findings That the Company Misled the Public
Exxon claims the study was paid for by activists. It was published in a reputable, peer-reviewed journal.
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Stop With the ‘Catastrophic Wildfire’ Scare Tactics
It's an alarmist, politically driven catchphrase. And, from a scientific perspective, it has little credibility.
Researchers Have Found Signs of Ritualistic Cannibalism in a Paleolithic Cave
An old human radius bone from a cave in the U.K. has both tooth marks and engravings, suggesting that cannibalism may have been part of an early funeral ritual.
Positive News Coverage Bolsters Support for Science
News of a vaccine against the Zika virus boosted Americans' confidence in science—for a short time. How to make it last?
A Brief Survey of Trump’s Assault on Science
In a new report, the Union of Concerned Scientists strives to document and detail all of the Trump administration's anti-science actions.
How Close Are We to Finding a Treatment for Alzheimer’s?
Countries around the world set a goal to find a treatment for Alzheimer's disease by 2025. But that objective seems increasingly less attainable.
Workplace Culture in the Space Sciences—by the Numbers
A new survey of astronomers and planetary scientists finds that many underrepresented minorities in the field experience discriminatory remarks and verbal and physical harassment.
Female Astronomers Are More Likely to Be Harassed Than Their Male Peers—and Female Astronomers of Color Most of All
A new survey of astronomers and planetary scientists reveals a workplace harassment problem in the space sciences.
Trump Keeps the National Institutes of Health’s Director
Francis Collins will continue to lead America's top biomedical research agency, he announced today.
The Role of Technology and Policy in Creating a Cleaner Future
Technology can help us to achieve a healthy global climate only if government policy, corporate action, and individual behavior and practice support it.