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Risk Aversion in Science Stifles Innovation
The scientific enterprise must be willing to reflect on and dramatically overhaul its processes if they do not work.
When Scientific Arguments Obscure Moral Ones, Democracy Suffers
When Scientific Arguments Obscure Moral Ones, Democracy Suffers
The Pentagon's new flu vaccine policy revives a debate over whether to prioritize individual choice or public health.
Medicine's Move Toward Race-Neutral Risk Assessments
New guidelines for predicting a patient's risk for heart disease are rooted in science and health equity.
Scientific Journals Need Dedicated Fact-Checkers
An additional layer of quality control could help academic publishers weed out problematic content before it propagates.
Science Communication Is Central to the Practice of Science
Explaining and defending knowledge is as essential to the scientific enterprise as publishing research.
The Problem With Promoting 'Gold Standard Science'
Branding scientific research with a simplified label risks misleading the public and harming scientific literacy.
Under Trump, MRNA Skepticism Threatens a Promising Technology
USDA Researchers Instructed to Investigate Foreign Colleagues
Abstinence From AI Is Not the Answer
Refusing to use AI won't protect society. Responsible resistance must include gaining knowledge about it.
In Scientific Publishing, Who Should Foot the Bill?
The Uncertain Future of International Scientific Collaboration
The Uncertain Future of International Scientific Collaboration
It's getting harder for scientists from around the world to work together. Researchers must find ways to adapt.
Will Science Journalism Funders Step Up or Retreat?
It's Time to Rethink the Academic Tenure Process
To fight the war on science, higher education needs to reimagine the most important career milestone for faculty.
At NIH, Political Appointees Get More Say in Grant Decisions
Metascience Is More Important Now Than Ever
A growing research field known as 'the science of science' will be essential for navigating an uncertain future.