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News 2 hours ago

Industry Leaders Dominate Trump’s Science and Tech Advisory Council

The council’s launch, more than 2 and a half years into the Trump presidency, has an initial membership that is heavy on industry, with just one academic and no representatives from civil society.

Science Policy & Funding

Opinion 10 hours ago

Does Our Vision of Diversity Include Social Conservatives?

Achieving our goals of advancing science and benefitting society depends on ideological diversity. Cultivating relationships and dialogue with ideological opponents creates compassion and progress.

Planetary Sciences

News 22 October 2019

Modern Planet Protection Rules Recommended and Welcomed

Protocols for the Moon and Mars, human exploration, ocean worlds, and the private sector are all due for a major overhaul.

Science Policy & Funding

News 22 October 2019

Forum Focuses on Climate and the 2020 U.S. Election

Former Trump environment official tries to defend the White House while others call for stronger action in the face of growing urgency.

Science Policy & Funding

News 18 October 2019

Scientific Integrity Act Passes House Committee

Legislation would require federal science agencies to adopt and enforce strong scientific integrity policies.

Science Policy & Funding

News 9 October 2019

Equity Concerns Raised in Federal Flood Property Buyouts

The communities most in need of federal property buyouts after a flood are the communities least likely to get them.

Science Policy & Funding

A committee of middle-aged white people sits around a table.

News 8 October 2019

Groups Oppose Cuts to Federal Advisory Committees

Dozens of groups call for President Donald Trump to rescind an executive order that they say would arbitrarily eliminate essential advice to inform government decision-making.

Science Policy & Funding