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What does it take to correct the scientific record? And who—and what—stands in the way? The answer to both questions is: everyone

A Nobel laureate in economics explains how artificial intelligence will affect inequality—and how solutions such as a shorter work week might mitigate its negative effects

Some jobs just need the human touch to work, even with automated assistance

The Supreme Court undermined affirmative action at prestige universities. We need a new science and technology agenda at every school, one that includes historically underserved people

The Manhattan Project wouldn’t have been possible without the work of many accomplished female scientists

A tight labor market offers financial hope to many low-income workers but only if our government rethinks its hard limits for benefit programs

The Supreme Court’s actions on affirmative action are a setback to justice and equality in the U.S.

With AI threatening to overtake the world of work, at least one pretty good job will always be in demand

How academic institutions can prevent sexual harassment and protect scientists

A “more is merrier” approach to making computer chips would create the vibrant and fast breakthroughs that America needs to succeed

NASA is again sending people to the moon. The agency must revamp its safety reporting procedures to protect everyone involved

The results of a test involving dozens of employers and thousands of employees suggests that working only four days instead of five is good for workers’ well-being—without hurting companies