Policy

A court order barring use of an interim social cost of carbon could slow at least 38 pending rules from four agencies

Celebrated sociologist Alondra Nelson and genome leader Francis Collins will temporarily split Lander’s duties

Political turmoil in Congress and uncertainty about climate regulations has hampered release of the report showing how the U.S. would cut emissions in half

The investigation into Lander’s management shows the importance of equitable leadership and strong protections

Mass media and policy makers are pushing for a return to pre-COVID times while trying to normalize a staggering death toll

Government agencies are tapping a facial recognition company to prove you’re you

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Letters to the editor from the October 2021 issue of Scientific American

A delayed rollout bought time to address worries that the new telecommunications standard would interfere with aviation instruments

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Letters to the editor from the September 2021 issue of Scientific American

A raft of laws and regulations have included limits on power-sector emissions and cap-and-trade provisions