Trump Administration Full of Hot Air on Auto Emission Regulations
The Trump administration has been quietly pushing to relax vehicle emissions rules, which will have broad economic and environmental ramifications. Continue Reading
Health & Science
Another All-male Lineup for the Science Nobels: Is It Time to Stop Caring?
Despite internal changes in how scientists are nominated for the Nobel Prize, there is still a substantial gender bias in prize recipients. Concrete policy changes are needed to ensure more diversity is reflected in the world’s most visible and prestigious scientific honor. Continue Reading
Secularity and science: What scientists really think about religion
A U.S.-based research team sought to investigate whether a higher commitment to science leads to a reduced commitment to religion globally. Continue Reading
Vaccine myths unraveled
In this post, we elaborate on scientific research to refute a some of the popular myths about vaccines. Continue Reading
Evaluating new efforts to revamp kidney care
A recent executive order focuses on measures to prevent the progression of end-stage kidney disease. This is exciting news for patients and health care providers, but it will be important to monitor the costs and quality of care as well as the commitment of policymakers. Continue Reading
Removing Federal Advisory Committees Places Country at Risk
The abrupt and dramatic reduction of advisory bodies mandated by the Trump administration threatens the vitality of our nation’s science and technology enterprise. Continue Reading
Vaccines: The Truth
Here is a short summary of what vaccines are and how they work, drawn from evidence-based medical research articles. Continue Reading