Policy
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
Stories by The Editors
Policy
Without a Treaty to Share the Arctic, Greedy Countries Will Destroy It
We need a treaty to protect the warming Arctic from exploitation
Policy
Live from Falling Walls 2017
Scientists from around the world gather in Berlin to present life-changing research
Policy
The FDA Needs More Power to Regulate Toxic Chemicals in Cosmetics
Laws need to change to allow the FDA to protect people
Policy
A Fix for the Antiscience Attitude in Congress
A group of objective expert advisers should counsel the Senate and House science committees
Biology
The New Science of Sex and Gender
Why the new science of sex & gender matters for everyone
Public Health
Robust Emergency Fund Needed to Respond to Future Disease Outbreaks
But the U.S. can minimize the danger with a robust health emergency fund
Behavior
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
Policy
Science Diplomacy Is More Vital Than Ever
Partnering across borders means faster discovery and a safer world
Policy
To Change Politics, Do More Than March for Science
To fight antiresearch policies, scientists must become activists for the long haul
Public Health
It’s Time to Get a Better Accounting of What Kills Us
It is time to improve our death certificates
Culture
More Book Recommendations for March
New science books to check out
Policy
Take Nukes Off a Short Fuse
For the sake of the planet, the U.S. nuclear arsenal should not be on high alert
Climate Change
A Tax on Carbon Pollution Can Benefit Business
Low oil and gas prices make this the right time to tax fossil fuels
Policy
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
Space & Physics
It's Time to End Washington’s Bad Habit of Changing NASA’s Goals in Midstream
Donald Trump and Congress should end Washington's bad habit of shifting our space goals
Culture
More Book Recommendations for January
Books and recommendations from Scientific American
Culture
More Book Recommendations for December
Books and recommendations from Scientific American
Policy
Bringing Up Baby, Helping the Economy
Paid parental leave produces healthier children and businesses
Engineering
2016 World Changing Ideas
10 big advances with the potential to solve problems and improve life for all of us
