
Evidence Shouldn’t Be Optional
This Supreme Court often ignores science when handing down decisions, and it affects far too many lives

Evidence Shouldn’t Be Optional
This Supreme Court often ignores science when handing down decisions, and it affects far too many lives

How Culturally Significant Mammals Tell the Story of Social Ascension for Black Americans
Juneteenth offers an opportunity to reflect on the wildlife linked to a people’s transformation


Nearly 100,000 People Received Disaster Aid under a New Equity Policy
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell says the agency has reduced barriers to cash assistance and other aid

Science Must Not Be Used to Foster White Supremacy
It’s scientists’ responsibility to reveal the inherent biases of studies used to disparage Black people and other groups

What the Science on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Kids Really Shows
Laws that ban gender-affirming treatment ignore the wealth of research demonstrating its benefits for trans people’s health

Women Bear the Brunt of Drought Shocks
Gender discrimination multiplies the challenges women face from climate change, a new U.N. report says

What the Supreme Court Should Know about Abortion Care
It’s an uncomfortable topic for some people, but it’s a safe and critically important part of health care that needs to be protected

An Old-Fashioned Economic Tool Can Tame Pricing Algorithms
Left unchecked, pricing algorithms might unintentionally discriminate and collude to fix prices

Offensive Names Should Be Removed from Public Lands
Efforts to change problematic names, whether on federal, state or local lands, are steps toward justice and reconciliation

To Fight Bias, Consider Highlighting Your Race or Gender
When networking, women and people in racial and ethnic minority groups can benefit from calling out their identity

The Controversial China Initiative Is Ending, and Researchers Are Relieved
The U.S. Department of Justice announced major changes to the espionage-protection program, but scientists hope for further acknowledgment of the damage done

The Culture of Engineering Overlooks the People It’s Supposed to Serve
We must start teaching undergraduates to think about those for whom they design