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Millions of Online Book Co-Purchases Reveal Partisan Differences in the Consumption of Science
Millions of Online Book Co-Purchases Reveal Partisan Differences in the Consumption of Science
The political left and right share an interest in science in general, but not science in particular. the political left and right share an interest in science in general, but not science in particular.
Why We Are Marching for Science
The vision for what is hoped to be the largest science advocacy event in history.

As Marches Approach, Science Advocates Warn Universities to Prepare for Backlash
As a young professor 25 years ago, Lisa J. Graumlich awoke to a career success: Her work studying tree-ring patterns to reconstruct 1,000 years of global climate history had just become headline news...

Why We Need The Humanities More Than Ever
In our complex and interconnected world, we need leaders of imagination, understanding, and emotional intelligence. To cultivate such leaders, we must value and invest in the humanities, says Peter Salovey, President of Yale University.

Leading Experts One Step Closer to Evidence-Informed Policymaking
40 leading experts working on the theory and practice of evidence for policy convened in Brussels to discuss the specific competences needed to succeed in this area.
Fighting Fake News With Science
Behavioral and computer scientists are working together to combat the spread of bogus stories.

Measles Outbreak Across Europe
The World Health Organization says cases are climbing where immunisation coverage has dropped.

How to Resist Threats to Science
Broader forms of activism are needed to protect evidence-based policy.

What Exactly Are People Marching for When They March for Science?
The event has around 21 stated goals.
Scientists Are Standing Up to Trump Because They've Always Stood Up to Bullshit
There’s this pervasive idea that science is somehow exempt from the ugly political world in which the rest of us wallow. But even a perfunctory look at the history of American science shows that this hasn’t always been the case.

Do Scientists Lose Credibility When They Become Political?
A new study suggests that, contrary to common fears, the answer is no.

Learn From Canada's Dark Age of Science
Lessons to US scientists in how to protect scientific integrity under US President Donald Trump.
Why Facts Don’t Change Our Minds
New discoveries about the human mind show the limitations of reason.

Putting Evidence to Work for Policymakers
Although scientists often are urged to share their expertise with policymakers, the idea that evidence should drive policy is not always accepted.
Reminder of New Policies Now – Or Soon To Be – In Effect
A number of NIH policies became effective in January. Here’s a brief recap.
Connecting Scientists to Policy Around the World
Landscape Analysis of Mechanisms Around the World Engaging Scientists and Engineers in Policy.