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NIH advisers seek tighter oversight of risky pathogen experiments

NIH advisers seek tighter oversight of risky pathogen experiments

Biosecurity advisers to the federal government are calling for tighter scrutiny of experiments with potentially dangerous viruses and other pathogens, reflecting an ongoing debate within the scientific community over the benefits and risks of such laboratory research.

Inside the US Supreme Court's War on Science

Inside the US Supreme Court's War on Science

A new ultraconservative supermajority on the United States' top court is undermining science's role in informing public policy. Scholars fear the results could be disastrous for public health, justice and democracy itself.

More Research Will Be Publicly Accessible Sooner

More Research Will Be Publicly Accessible Sooner

Research manuscripts and the associated scientific data generated for projects that are funded by federal agencies in the United States will need to be made publicly available immediately on publication.

The US Has Ruled All Taxpayer-funded Research Must Be Free to Read. What's the Benefit of Open Access?

The US Has Ruled All Taxpayer-funded Research Must Be Free to Read. What's the Benefit of Open Access?

Lack of free access to research leads to discrimination, both in academia and for us all. The new guidance from the US is a huge step in the right direction.

As Americans Ditch Covid Measures, Pandemic Worsens for the Vulnerable

As Americans Ditch Covid Measures, Pandemic Worsens for the Vulnerable

Older adults, immunocompromised and the very young are paying the price for the mask-less freedom of many

Americans Experience a False Social Reality by Underestimating Popular Climate Policy Support by Nearly Half - Nature Communications

Americans Experience a False Social Reality by Underestimating Popular Climate Policy Support by Nearly Half - Nature Communications

A new study finds that Americans underestimate how many are concerned about climate change as well as support for major climate policies by nearly half, with climate policy supporters significantly outnumbering non-supporters.

People Doubt Their Actions Affect Climate Change. Is That a Bad Thing?

People Doubt Their Actions Affect Climate Change. Is That a Bad Thing?

More Americans blame corporations, not individuals, for climate change, a new poll shows.

Scientists Welcome 'enormous' US Climate Bill - but Call for Stronger Action

Scientists Welcome 'enormous' US Climate Bill - but Call for Stronger Action

Biden signs historic legislation to pour billions into fighting climate change as the global temperature continues to rise.

CHIPS and Science Act Will Provide Billions for STEM Programs

CHIPS and Science Act Will Provide Billions for STEM Programs

The recently passed CHIPS and Science Act promises billions of dollars in funding to support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) research and production at government agencies, private companies, and colleges and universities across the U.S. It also includes provisions to increase diversity in STEM education and the workforce and to promote socioeconomic development for underserved communities. 

Will Anti-Vaccine Activism in the USA Reverse Global Goals?

Will Anti-Vaccine Activism in the USA Reverse Global Goals?

In the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, anti-vaccine activism in the USA accelerated, forming an alliance with political groups and even extremists. An organized, well-funded anti-science movement now threatens all childhood immunizations.

Billions More for US Science: How the Landmark Spending Plan Will Boost Research

Billions More for US Science: How the Landmark Spending Plan Will Boost Research

After two years of negotiations, the US Congress finally passed legislation to massively increase science and technology research and enhance competitiveness in the semiconductor industry.

US Lawmakers Turn Attention to Plague of Fake Journal Papers

US Lawmakers Turn Attention to Plague of Fake Journal Papers

US lawmakers have warned that fake research papers risk compromising trust in the entire scientific system, as Artificial Intelligence makes it ever easier for so-called paper mills to fool journals into accepting made up articles.

China's Roadblocks to Becoming A Science Superpower

China's Roadblocks to Becoming A Science Superpower

Historical and structural problems complicate Beijing's vision of tech leadership.

'We Strongly Dissent': Women Biotech Execs Pen Letter to Colleagues and Politicians in Roe V. Wade Aftermath

'We Strongly Dissent': Women Biotech Execs Pen Letter to Colleagues and Politicians in Roe V. Wade Aftermath

In the days following the US Supreme Court's rollback of federal abortion rights, more than  100 women biotech executives came together in an open letter to condemn the ruling and tell their fellow drug development leaders that they "will not stand by silently."

For scientists, Roe’s end raises concerns about personal safety and professional choices

For scientists, Roe’s end raises concerns about personal safety and professional choices

The Supreme Court’s reversal will likely be felt most strongly in groups that are already underrepresented in science.

When should U.S. research be stamped ‘top secret’? NSF asks for a new look at the issue

When should U.S. research be stamped ‘top secret’? NSF asks for a new look at the issue

The US Supreme Court Abortion Verdict is a Tragedy. This is How Research Organizations Can Help

The US Supreme Court Abortion Verdict is a Tragedy. This is How Research Organizations Can Help

In response to the demise of Roe v. Wade, universities and research organizations can support those affected, ensure education and research on abortion continue and advocate for evidence-based policy.

US Restricts Science Collaborations with Russia

US Restricts Science Collaborations with Russia

The U.S. is sunsetting research collaborations with Russia in response to its war against Ukraine, joining a coalition of countries that have already moved to restrict ties with research institutions affiliated with the Russian government.

Looking Beyond Borders to Understand Impacts of Science on Society

Looking Beyond Borders to Understand Impacts of Science on Society

In an interview with CSIS Freeman Chair Jude Blanchette and Brookings Senior Fellow Ryan Hass, Yangyang Cheng discusses the role of science in U.S.-China relations and the need to examine who benefits and who experiences harm from advances in scientific inquiry.  

The Ecosystem: U.S. Aims to Grow Innovation Clusters Beyond Silicon Valley and Boston

The Ecosystem: U.S. Aims to Grow Innovation Clusters Beyond Silicon Valley and Boston

NSF Engines, a new programme of the US National Science Foundation, aims to spread the tech wealth more broadly across the nation – tackling a regional policy problem common to many countries

President Zelensky Urges US Universities to Help Rebuild Ukraine's Higher Education System

President Zelensky Urges US Universities to Help Rebuild Ukraine's Higher Education System

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has urged universities in the US to provide the expertise in defence, cybersecurity, aeronautics and healthcare that is needed to rebuild his country's war-torn economy and infrastructure.