
Science Isn’t about Domination. It’s about Democracy
Science is key to diplomacy, unity and democracy. What the Trump administration is trying to do to it will weaken the U.S.
Science Isn’t about Domination. It’s about Democracy
Science is key to diplomacy, unity and democracy. What the Trump administration is trying to do to it will weaken the U.S.
Slashing NASA’s Programs Will Squander America’s Place in Space
The Trump administration’s plans to cut NASA’s science missions will destroy the U.S. space legacy
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Firing Science Advisors Will Leave the U.S. Senseless
From public health to space exploration, advisory panels have helped U.S. agencies make smarter decisions. The Trump administration wants to kill them
Why Narcissists Emerge as Leaders Even in Childhood
Many children choose to follow peers with more narcissistic tendencies—and self-esteem may be part of the complex power dynamics involved
Keeping Kids Interested in Science Is a Matter of Language
As children get older, their understanding of science and being a scientist changes. The words adults use are a critical part of keeping them engaged in discovery
Gutting NIOSH Endangers Every U.S. Worker
I was fired from my job as a scientist at the only federal agency dedicated to the science of workplace safety. The Trump administration’s cuts put the U.S. workforce in danger
Science Organizations Should Protest Loudly against Trump Cuts
Similar to other professions, science has organizations that represent scientists and the research they do. Too many are staying silent as Trump dismantles research
The Dire Wolf Hoopla Hides the Real Story: How to Save Red Wolves
Rather than resurrect extinct species, cloning technology could save those at risk of dying out, like the red wolf, but only with solid conservation efforts and habitat protections
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Loud Snoring in Kids
Snoring indicates oxygen reduction, but a variety of treatments can restore healthy airflow
There Is No Such Thing as a Climate Haven
Climate change is everywhere. Moving to a new place because it seems less affected is a fool’s errand
Fusion Energy Needs Continued U.S. Leadership to Secure Our Energy Future
The U.S. leads the world in fusion energy research. It can’t squander that lead like it did with microchips
Replacing Federal Workers with Chatbots Would Be a Dystopian Nightmare
The Trump administration sees an AI-driven federal workforce as more efficient. Instead, with chatbots unable to carry out critical tasks, it would be a diabolical mess