Do's and Don'ts for Scientists Who Want to Shape Policy
Paul Cairney counsels homework and lots of patience.
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The Marches for Science, on One Global Interactive Map
22 April demonstrations planned for more than 100 cities around the world
Should Scientists Engage in Activism?
In the wake of the Flint water crisis and with a new notably anti-science president, U.S. scientists are reevaluating how to navigate the tension between speaking out and a fear of losing research funding.
Scientists Must Fight for the Facts
President Trump’s unconventional stances cannot go unchallenged.
Moedas Picks Top Innovation Advisers
The research commissioner Carlos Moedas has named the panel of 15 advisers who will steer the launch of the European Innovation Council.
A new frontier: US academia under President Trump
John Morgan considers the impact on students and US scholars, and the political earthquake’s potential positives
The Vital Role of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy in the New Administration
The Vital Role of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy in the New Administration
Science, technology, and innovation are vital to America’s economy and workforce, and the competitiveness of U.S. industry. The authors offer five recommendations to ensure the establishment of an effective White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
10 Things to Know About How to Influence Policy with Research
Research can produce good evidence to inform local, national and international policy that, in turn, has the potential to transform lives for the better. But influencing policy is neither easy nor automatic – you need to want to do it. To be successful, you need to be open to different ways of working. Here are 10 things you need to know.
Where Science and Nonsense Collide
After a decade of progress, Argentina’s scientists are battling a government bent on twisting public conceptions of their role.
Spraying RNA On Plants Silences A Gene and Protects From Viruses
The technique could be faster and more versatile than developing GMO crops from scratch.
Simply Studying Populism Is No Longer Enough
Sociologist Matthijs Rooduijn explains why the darkening political mood must force academics to step up and choose sides.
To My Fellow Lawmakers: Let’s Read Real Science News, Not Breitbart
Fellow Congress members should rely on peer-reviewed science, not fake news.
Congress Poised to Pass Sweeping Biomedical Innovation Bill
Congress is poised to approve a massive piece of legislation that would provide the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with $4.8 billion over the next decade for a set of research initiatives, including brain and cancer research and efforts to develop so-called precision medicine treatments that are tailored to an individual’s genetic makeup.
Post-truth: A Guide for the Perplexed
If politicians can lie without condemnation, what are scientists to do? Kathleen Higgins offers some explanation.
Universities Whose Work Has Driven Environmental Awareness
As the Paris Agreement to limit global temperature rises comes into force this month, these are the universities that have, between 2011 and 2015, produced the environmental science research with the greatest impact
Academics Aren't Lobbyists – So Our Research Changes Nothing
Researchers naturally want their work to make a difference, but the sad fact is that it often has little influence beyond academia
WIPO Adopts Open Access Policy for its Publications
The World Intellectual Property Organization today announced its new Open Access policy to promote the widest possible public access to its publications, furthering the Organization’s commitment to the dissemination and sharing of knowledge.
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