Universities Should Encourage Scientists to Speak Out about Public Issues
When universities discourage scientists from speaking out, society suffers
Stories by THE EDITORS
Safe Injection Facilities Save Lives
To fight the opioid crisis, let substance users shoot up under medical supervision
Science Suffers from Harassment
A leading organization has said that sexual harassment is scientific misconduct. Where are the others?
A Call to Make Schools Safe Zones, Not War Zones
Educational facilities are used in armed conflicts—with children inside. We need to stop this
Without a Treaty to Share the Arctic, Greedy Countries Will Destroy It
We need a treaty to protect the warming Arctic from exploitation
Live from Falling Walls
Scientists from around the world gather in Berlin to present life-changing research
The FDA Needs More Power to Regulate Toxic Chemicals in Cosmetics
Laws need to change to allow the FDA to protect people
A Fix for the Antiscience Attitude in Congress
A group of objective expert advisers should counsel the Senate and House science committees
It's Time to End the War on Women's Health
Republican efforts to dismantle U.S. health care unfairly target one gender
The New Science of Sex and Gender
Why the new science of sex & gender matters for everyone
No One Should Have Sole Authority to Launch a Nuclear Attack
Leaving the decision to strike to the president alone is dangerous
Robust Emergency Fund Needed to Respond to Future Disease Outbreaks
But the U.S. can minimize the danger with a robust health emergency fund
Special Report: The Psychology of Terrorism
Five experts share recent studies, classical research and professional experiences that shed light on defusing the threat of extremism
Science Diplomacy Is More Vital Than Ever
Partnering across borders means faster discovery and a safer world
To Change Politics, Do More Than March for Science
To fight antiresearch policies, scientists must become activists for the long haul
It's Time to Get a Better Accounting of What Kills Us
It is time to improve our death certificates
More Book Recommendations for March
New science books to check out
Take Nukes Off a Short Fuse
For the sake of the planet, the U.S. nuclear arsenal should not be on high alert
A Tax on Carbon Pollution Can Benefit Business
Low oil and gas prices make this the right time to tax fossil fuels
The Hard Road: Find Deeply Shared Values to Tackle Divisive Problems
Political leaders must spend the next four years solving tough problems based on shared values, not divisive ones
