PolicyMarch 1, 2022
COVID Changed the World of Work Forever
People realized their jobs don’t have to be that way
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Public HealthMarch 1, 2022
COVID Revealed the Fragility of American Public Health
What happens when a deadly virus hits a vulnerable society
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PolicyMarch 1, 2022
The Pandemic Showed the Promise of Cities with Fewer Cars
Residents learned what was possible. Some politicians fought to keep it that way
PolicyMarch 1, 2022
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PolicyFebruary 25, 2022
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
Climate ChangeFebruary 22, 2022
White House Predicts Major Delays to Climate Rules after Court Nixes Carbon Metric
A court order barring use of an interim social cost of carbon could slow at least 38 pending rules from four agencies
PolicyFebruary 18, 2022
Two Scientists Will Replace U.S. Science Adviser Eric Lander
Celebrated sociologist Alondra Nelson and genome leader Francis Collins will temporarily split Lander’s duties
Climate ChangeFebruary 18, 2022
Why the White House Never Released Its 2030 Climate Strategy
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
OpinionFebruary 10, 2022
Eric Lander’s Departure Is a Step toward Safer Workplaces in Science
The investigation into Lander’s management shows the importance of equitable leadership and strong protections
OpinionFebruary 10, 2022
There Is Nothing Normal about One Million People Dead from COVID
Mass media and policy makers are pushing for a return to pre-COVID times while trying to normalize a staggering death toll
PolicyFebruary 4, 2022
Facial Recognition Plan from IRS Raises Big Concerns
Government agencies are tapping a facial recognition company to prove you’re you
PolicyFebruary 1, 2022
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