Why the National Institutes of Health Should Replace Peer Review With a Lottery

A new study shows that peer-review scores for grant proposals are random anyway.

By Michael White

Here’s How We Can Improve Weight-Loss Research

It’s nutrition science’s turn for an accuracy and reproducibility crisis.

How About a Universal Basic Income?

The idea of a universal basic income is gaining popularity in the U.S. and elsewhere.

By Dwyer Gunn

When Political Parties Won’t Stay Dead

Minnesota and Nebraska have both attempted non-partisanship in their statehouses. Those experiences show the enduring strength of parties.

By Seth Masket

The Problem With Title I Education Funding

A new report on America’s education system highlights problems with Title I funding formulas.

By Dwyer Gunn