New survey explores what people in South Africa expect of publicly visible scientists
Whether it's an astronomical discovery, news of a previously undiscovered disease or a major report about climate change, ...
Scientists issue urgent warning about mysterious 'cold blob' in the ocean: 'Most likely underestimated'
As ongoing global warming causes spikes in ocean temperatures that lead to the melting of Arctic ice, scientists have ...
Science Amid Chaos: What Worked During the Pandemic? What Failed?
As the coronavirus spread, researchers worldwide scrambled to find ways to keep people safe. Some efforts were misguided.
‘We Are Witnessing a New Brain Drain’ as Scientists Flee America for France
A French university says it's providing safe harbor to American scientists from Yale, Stanford, NASA, and the NIH.
Under Trump, AI Scientists Are Told to Remove ‘Ideological Bias’ From Powerful Models
A directive from the National Institute of Standards and Technology eliminates mention of “AI safety” and “AI fairness.” ...
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What goes on in a Christian Science reading room?
Unlike other Christian denominations, a Christian Scientist's pastor is not a flesh-and-blood human being. Instead, it is two ...
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Why Do People Distrust Science?
Science skepticism is rising. Learn why people distrust science—and how to think critically in a world full of misinformation ...
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As NOAA braces for more cuts, scientists say public safety is at risk
As severe weather season kicks off for large portions of the country, climate scientists warn cuts at NOAA and NWS could put ...
Want to make scientists more relatable to students? You'll need more than photos, study finds
Curriculum developers have made more of an effort in recent years to broaden their depictions of scientists, hoping to more ...
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Thousands join 'Stand Up for Science' rallies across the US
Researchers and other advocates for science gathered at Stand Up for Science rallies around the US and the world to protest ...
Scientists Warn That Volcano Near Alaska's Largest City Could Erupt in 'Next Few Weeks or Months'
A volcano near Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, could erupt in the 'next few weeks or months,' the Alaska Volcano ...
New survey explores what people in South Africa expect of publicly visible scientists – why it matters
When asked to name a living scientist from their own country, more than half of the respondents in both countries did not reply.