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US Plans Campaign to Attract Russian Scientists, Engineers to America
The Biden Administration is planning a campaign to attract Russian scientists and engineers to the US, in an effort to further weaken Russia's science and technology base. It also plans to help Russian physicists at the CERN nuclear lab continue working there, rather than return home when their normal visas expire, if they wish.
We Don't Necessarily Need a Scientist at the Head of the Office of Science and Technology Policy
We Don't Necessarily Need a Scientist at the Head of the Office of Science and Technology Policy
The OSTP is without a leader in the wake of a scandal. It's time for the White House to think about getting a new kind of director.
Biden Bids Again to Boost Science Spending - but Faces Long Odds
The US president wants huge increases for clean energy and public health, but a divided Congress might not go along with the plan.
Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl In Household Waste May Be Going Airborne
Municipal waste incinerators only report hazardous air pollutants-like dioxin, mercury, and lead-to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) every three years, and PFAS compounds are not yet listed in this category.
US Administration Shares Vision for Commercial Fusion
As the US Administration unveiled its "bold decadal vision" to accelerate fusion energy, the Department of Energy has announced up to USD50 million of federal funding to support US scientists conducting experimental research in fusion energy science at tokamak and spherical tokamak facilities at home and overseas.
President Biden's Science Agenda is Imploding
More than the COVID-19 pandemic, lack of leadership is imperiling Biden's intent to reinvigorate American science.
Eric Lander's Departure Is a Step Toward Safer Workplaces in Science
The investigation into Lander’s management shows the importance of equitable leadership and strong protections.
Researchers Frustrated As Biden's Science Adviser Resigns Amid Scandal
Geneticist Eric Lander had a reputation for being a bully, scientists say, as they call for more inspiring leadership.
What’s Next for Biden’s Research Agenda After Science Adviser’s Fall From Grace?
The resignation of the Science Adviser likely won’t doom president’s science initiatives, argue science policy observers
Biden Science Adviser Resigns Amid Claims of Workplace Bullying
President Biden's efforts to remake US R&D policy took a hit Monday, as his chief science adviser, Eric Lander, unexpectedly resigned following an internal White House investigation of claims he had bullied members of his staff.
Five Things to Know About the Recent Scientific Integrity Report from the Biden-Harris Administration
US Launches Measures to Lure STEM Talent from Overseas
The US has unveiled a range of measures to make it easier to attract people in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields, in a further effort to move away from the exclusionary rhetoric of the Trump era. They include a new initiative to facilitate researcher exchange, and a host of tweaks to visa rules to make entry easier.
Has Biden Followed the Science? What Researchers Say
As the US president's first year in office ends, Nature assesses whether he's kept his promise to make evidence-based decisions.
U.S. Science No Longer Leads the World. Here's How Top Advisers Say the Nation Should Respond
U.S. Science No Longer Leads the World. Here's How Top Advisers Say the Nation Should Respond
Growing competition means U.S. must decide where to excel.
What Happened when People in This Upstate New York Town Started Getting Monthly $500 Checks
The Top 1% of Americans Have Taken $50 Trillion From the Bottom 90%-And That's Made the U.S. Less Secure
Biden Administration Gears Up to Expand Global Science Cooperation
Biden Administration Gears Up to Expand Global Science Cooperation
A new US strategy to expand international science diplomacy gathered speed, as the Biden administration announced collaborations with the Swiss and Canadians, and upcoming discussions with France, Japan and other science partners.
Switzerland and US Sign Research Cooperation Deal
The aim is to help Swiss and US researchers carry out projects with partners in the respective countries.
Covid-19 Commission Urgently Needed, Scientific Experts Say
A COVID-19 commission must be created by the U.S. government, experts argue in the latest issue of Science. Members of Obama's PCAST offer recommendations for such a commission to examine to prepare for future pandemics.
Ron Daniels on the University As a Bulwark for Democracy
In the first of a new 'talking leadership' interview series, Rosa Ellis meets the Johns Hopkins University president to discuss how he is realigning the institution to educate students about democracy and encourage them to contest ideas.
'Science and Solidarity': Why Puerto Rico Leads US in COVID Vaccinations
'Science and Solidarity': Why Puerto Rico Leads US in COVID Vaccinations
Puerto Rico has an underfunded health care system, high levels of poverty and its infrastructure remains devastated by a major hurricane that swept through the island in 2017.
US and EU Move Towards Settling Dispute over R&D Collaboration
After years of bickering, Washington and Brussels appear to be patching up a disagreement over American researchers participating in the EU's big R&D programmes.