Policy
Make America Scientific Again!
A blue-ribbon town hall held in New York comes up with some answers to how that crucial goal might come about
Stories by Natalie Jacewicz
Policy
How Senate Retirements Could Affect Science
The presidential race matters, but congressional reshuffling could also affect science in a significant way
Behavior
What Kind of Voter Is Most Susceptible When Pols Pile It High and Deep?
Ahead of elections, science takes on the proverbial “BS detector”
Policy
The Science of President Trump
The Republican frontrunner has given hints about his take on scientific topics; now experts weigh in to say what a Trump presidency might mean for science
Neuroscience
Why Trump and Clinton Voters Won’t Switch: It’s in Their Brains
Neural images show it takes more than logic and facts to win a political argument
Behavior
Bemoaning Political Attacks Won't Fix the Problem
There's a possible solution—but it would take a constitutional amendment to make it happen at the presidential level
Fitness
"The Blend," a Meat–Mushroom Amalgam, Hits Restaurants and School Cafeterias
The hybrid is healthier than all-beef dishes—and a more sustainable option, too
Environment
Presidential Candidates Give Voters Big Choices on Energy Plans
From Trump to Sanders, the 2016 White House hopefuls emphasize different strategies, from wind power to oil drilling. As Super Tuesday primaries loom, here is a comparison
Environment
Making Furniture from Fungi
Your next chair or table could be all natural, free of toxins—and compostable
The Sciences
How to Grow a Jellyfish
Jellies are among the Monterey Bay Aquarium's most popular animals—but it takes work to keep the tanks filled
