Top Priorities for Trump's Science Advisor
If he's confirmed, Kelvin Droegemeier should champion research and evidence-based policy, but his primary task is to get the president’s ear
Stories by THE EDITORS
Cities Need to Prepare for Water Day Zero
Cape Town's recent water crisis highlights the need for better urban planning and management
Druggists Shouldn't Act as Morality Police
A number of states let pharmacists deny service based purely on their personal beliefs. That’s unconscionable.
Addicts Should Be Able to Shoot Up Legally in Safe-Injection Facilities
To fight the opioid crisis, let users shoot up under medical supervision
End the War on Weed
Federal marijuana laws are counterproductive and overly harsh
What Time Is It?
The chronic complaint
Indigenous Remains Do Not Belong to Science
The law that allows Native Americans to claim ancestral remains must be strengthened
Universities Should Encourage Scientists to Speak Out about Public Issues
When universities discourage scientists from speaking out, society suffers
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 2017
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
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
