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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

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Science

Two high school students argue that STEM knowledge and skills are vital to maintaining democracy

Science News Briefs from All Over

A few brief reports about international science and technology from Guatemala to Australia, including one about the first recorded tornado in Nepal.

New York Has a Climate Plan—Now It Has to Follow Through

Major changes to electricity systems, transportation and other sectors are needed to meet ambitious greenhouse gas targets

Don’t Be Too Quick to Dismiss “Soft Science”

Surprisingly, the study of leadership and management is often more reliable than much of medical research

Burying CAESAR: How NASA Picks Winners—and Losers—in Space Exploration

Despite an impartial selection process, the space agency’s plans for robotic interplanetary missions lead to biases in our knowledge of the solar system

Major U.S. Offshore Wind Projects Still Face Hurdles

Northeastern states need the power source to meet renewable energy targets

Hawaii Telescope Protest Shuts Down 13 Observatories on Mauna Kea

Construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope was supposed to start on July 15

The Great Ocean Divide

More than two million square kilometers are being carved up, leaving little for the rest of the world

The Risk of Conflict Rises as the World Heats Up

Ignoring the connections between climate and security poses risks for the U.S.

Science Means Not Knowing

It’s an uncomfortable feeling, but it pushes us to seek a deeper understanding of the world around us

Climate Change Will Strain Federal Finances

Climate-related disasters are happening more frequently and affecting a broad cross-section of the economy