Venezuela Is Unraveling—So Is Its Science
Research has ground to a halt, and many scientists have left the country out of desperation
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Violent Drug Cartels Stifle Mexican Science
Abandoned projects and delayed research have become common problems as security issues crop up across the country
How the Next Recession Could Save Lives
Death rates have dropped during past economic downturns, even as many health trends have worsened. Researchers are scrambling to decipher lessons before the next big recession
Europe's Next Big-Budget Science Projects: 6 Teams Proceed to Final Round
AI enhancement and a virtual time machine are included in the short list of pitches
A "Green New Deal" Is Already Taking Shape at the State Level
Several states are working to decarbonize their electric sectors with options from solar power to nuclear energy
Some States Still Lag in Teaching Climate Science
While climate education has made major strides, many teachers still lack resources and training
Farside Politics: The West Eyes Moon Cooperation with China
Scientists and policy makers in the U.S. and Europe are seeking new ways to work with China on its ambitious lunar exploration program
Trump Touts Infrastructure in State of the Union; Ignores Climate Change
Extreme weather events must be factored into infrastructure upgrades, experts say
Turkey Creates Its First Space Agency
A decree by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has established a national space agency, but many details are still to come
Scientist Who Rejects Warming Is Named to EPA Advisory Board
John Christy has advocated for the repeal of regulations on greenhouse gas emissions
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Readers Respond to the October 2018 Issue
Letters to the editor from the October 2018 issue of Scientific American
In Science, Some Ideas Are More Contagious Than Others
An infectious disease model shows that ideas from prestigious institutions are more likely to spread farthest
Scientists Consider "Quick Response" Plan to Counter Climate Misinformation
The effort comes as President Trump makes comments that deny climate science
Science News Briefs from the World Over
A few brief reports about international science and technology from Papua New Guinea to Kazakhstan, including one on the slow slide of Mount Etna in Italy.
Cod Could Cope with Constrained Climate Change
Cod egg survival stays high with limited warming, but plummets when the temperature rises a few degrees Celsius in their current spawning grounds.
