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Despite Controversy, Human Studies of CRISPR Move Forward in the U.S.

The technology that produced a global scandal in China last year has entered into clinical trials to treat sickle cell anemia and an eye disease

Southern U.S. Lags North on Disaster Resilience

Though one of the least resilient counties is New York County, or Manhattan

We Should All Be Science Critics

A Harvard scholar says viewing science and technology with a critical eye can make the world a better place...

Introducing Registered Reports, a New Way to Make Science Robust

To encourage the replication of findings, we should ask researchers to describe their methods before they conduct experiments

Climate Change Exacerbates the Affordable Housing Shortage

Disabled people and minority communities are disproportionately affected and have the fewest resources to recover from disasters

Brazil’s Sacked Space Director Speaks Out on Attacks on Science

Ricardo Galvão discusses his dismissal after Amazon deforestation data rankled President Bolsonaro

How a Data Detective Exposed Suspicious Medical Trials

Anaesthetist John Carlisle has spotted problems in hundreds of research papers—and spurred a leading medical journal to change its practice

Women Still Face Retaliation for Reporting Sexual Harassment at Work

People are less likely to recommend a woman for promotion if she has self-reported being sexually harassed, a study finds

RFK’s Secret Role in the Cuban Missile Crisis

Recently declassified information shows the critical part JFK’s younger brother played in resolving the Cold War’s most dangerous moment

Environmental Activists Have Higher Death Rates Than Some Soldiers

Killings of those protecting nature are highest in countries with corruption and weak rule of law

Government Scientists Are Censoring Themselves

It may not make headlines, but there’s a lot of evidence that it’s happening in the chilling environment the Trump administration has created

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Populist President Sparks Unprecedented Crisis for Brazilian Science

Tensions are rising as Jair Bolsonaro’s administration questions the work of government scientists and institutes debilitating cuts to research funding

Special Report: What’s Next for the Arctic?  

Arctic Tensions Are Rising, but Cooperation Could Benefit Nations Most  

Actions that seem provocative may actually be beneficial

In Second Democratic Debate, Candidates Criticize Biden’s Climate Plans

Hopefuls for the Presidential nomination argued over the scope of U.S. efforts to curb global warming

Nations Get Busy Inside the Arctic Circle  

As ice retreats, countries are expanding military seaports, exploiting shipping lanes and exploring for oil and gas

Babies Want Fair Leaders

Babies as young as a year and a half want leaders to fix situations in which they see someone else being treated unfairly.

Are You Scared of GMO Foods?

If so, new research says, learning the science behind them could change your mind

Democratic Hopefuls Clash on Climate Action during Debate

Candidates argued over various policy proposals, such as a carbon tax and the Green New Deal