
Here’s What Einstein Would Tell Trump
Einstein offers a lesson for scientists who are protesting an out-of-control nationalist administration attacking U.S. science today
Here’s What Einstein Would Tell Trump
Einstein offers a lesson for scientists who are protesting an out-of-control nationalist administration attacking U.S. science today
The Scary Implications of U.S. Government Attacks on Medical Journals
A Trump-aligned prosecutor’s attack on medical journals is a threat to your health care—and the medical establishment should not comply
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If a Chatbot Tells You It Is Conscious, Should You Believe It?
AI systems could show signs of consciousness. We need to develop better tests to show whether they are actually aware
The Brainwashing Campaign That Is Measles Misinformation
A shameful mass propaganda campaign is unfolding in the U.S., one that will make millions of kids needlessly sick with measles
Science Isn’t about Domination. It’s about Democracy
Science is key to diplomacy, unity and democracy. What the Trump administration is trying to do to it will weaken the U.S.
Slashing NASA’s Programs Will Squander America’s Place in Space
The Trump administration’s plans to cut NASA’s science missions will destroy the U.S. space legacy
Firing Science Advisors Will Leave the U.S. Senseless
From public health to space exploration, advisory panels have helped U.S. agencies make smarter decisions. The Trump administration wants to kill them
Why Narcissists Emerge as Leaders Even in Childhood
Many children choose to follow peers with more narcissistic tendencies—and self-esteem may be part of the complex power dynamics involved
Keeping Kids Interested in Science Is a Matter of Language
As children get older, their understanding of science and being a scientist changes. The words adults use are a critical part of keeping them engaged in discovery
Gutting NIOSH Endangers Every U.S. Worker
I was fired from my job as a scientist at the only federal agency dedicated to the science of workplace safety. The Trump administration’s cuts put the U.S. workforce in danger
Science Organizations Should Protest Loudly against Trump Cuts
Similar to other professions, science has organizations that represent scientists and the research they do. Too many are staying silent as Trump dismantles research
The Dire Wolf Hoopla Hides the Real Story: How to Save Red Wolves
Rather than resurrect extinct species, cloning technology could save those at risk of dying out, like the red wolf, but only with solid conservation efforts and habitat protections