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Teach Science Process over Findings
Seismologist and policy advisor Lucy Jones says science education needs to teach how science works more than just what it finds out.
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Climate Change
Where Climate Change Fits into Venezuela’s Ongoing Crisis
A severe and persistent drought has led to rationing of water and electricity from hydropower
Space & Physics
Violent Drug Cartels Stifle Mexican Science
Abandoned projects and delayed research have become common problems as security issues crop up across the country
Public Health
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
Policy
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
Policy
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
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What Happens When You Read Science Writing by Women
Redressing an imbalance of attention reveals a dazzling variety of journalism
Policy
Some States Still Lag in Teaching Climate Science
While climate education has made major strides, many teachers still lack resources and training
Space & Physics
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
Policy
Ob-Gyns Do Too Much Fetal Monitoring
It’s important in high-risk pregnancies, but most pregnancies aren’t risky
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Trump Touts Infrastructure in State of the Union; Ignores Climate Change
Extreme weather events must be factored into infrastructure upgrades, experts say
Space & Physics
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
Policy
The Deep Roots of Fake News
A new history of the U.S. traces mass media’s destabilizing effects back to the nation’s birth...
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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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The End of the “Monkey War” in the Battle over Evolution; Dangerous Blood Transfusion in 1869
Innovation and discovery as chronicled in Scientific American
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The U.S. Needs More Midwives for Better Maternity Care
For better birth outcomes, the U.S. should rethink maternity care
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You Don’t Need Tech Companies to Reboot Your City’s Economy
You don't need programmers or venture capitalists for a thriving local economy
Policy
Readers Respond to the October 2018 Issue
Letters to the editor from the October 2018 issue of Scientific American
Policy
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
