Tag: Science
Here Is All the Science at Risk in Trump’s Clash With Harvard
The federal government's funding of research at Harvard University has been a longstanding and crucial aspect of American…
The Science of Revenge: A new book argues that revenge is an addiction – but doesn’t convince
The recent felling of the iconic Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland, UK, has sparked controversy and speculation. The…
July/August 2025: Science History from 50, 100 and 150 Years Ago
In the realm of science history, looking back at the events that took place 50, 100, and 150…
Science says plastic bag bans really do work
The study published in the journal Science highlights the positive impact of policies that discourage the use of…
Vinay Prasad named FDA’s chief medical and science Officer
Vinay Prasad has been appointed to three key roles at the Food and Drug Administration, solidifying his status…
100 years after the Scopes trial, science is still under attack
SN: How did all of these societal changes play into the Scopes trial? Moore: Well, the Scopes trial…
Trump’s cuts to NASA and the National Science Foundation will have huge consequences
The Stern-Gerlach experiment, conducted in 1922 by Otto Stern and Walther Gerlach, was a groundbreaking test that revealed…
Here’s Why Rational People Skip Vaccines Even When They Trust Science : ScienceAlert
Game theory offers a unique perspective on the issue of vaccine hesitancy and refusal. It demonstrates how individual…
Science Under Fire in Washington
The Trump administration's continued attacks on science and scientific integrity have reached new heights in recent weeks. The…
White House Launches Another Assault on Science Funding, Targeting NSF, EPA
The Trump administration is ramping up its efforts to exert control over federal spending, with a new strategy…
How to get the biggest splash at the pool using science
This research not only sheds light on the physics behind Manu jumping but also has potential applications beyond…
Science Caught in a Rip Tide: How Authoritarianism Sweeps Away Evidence-Based Policy
Why Science is Essential for Healthy Democracies Healthy democracies rely on scientific evidence to inform environmental policies, support…