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United States National Science Foundation: Making the Most of the "Ethical and Societal Considerations" in the CHIPS and Science Act
The Limits of Science Communication?
Interactive engagement between scientists and the public may not be possible in the context of most science communication.
Research Advocates Must Be Bolder, Deeper and More United
Shaping Horizon Europe's successor means learning from past setbacks.
How Scientists Can Safeguard Themselves Online
Scientists are always at risk of digital harassment by bad actors looking to undermine scientific credibility and progress, but there are protective steps they can take.
Managing the Risks of International Collaboration
International research cooperation is not as binary-unequivocally good or bad-as it is sometimes made out to be.
How Scientific Models Both Help and Deceive Us in Decision Making
We live in a society where scientific models surround us. They are used for everything from creating weather bulletins and making climate projections to providing economic forecasts and informing policies for public health.
Revolution by Retweet: The Growing Influence of Social Media on Education Policy
Revolution by Retweet: The Growing Influence of Social Media on Education Policy
Richard Willis analyses the impact of changing technology on education policymaking
Cultural Burning: How Age-Old Practices Are Reshaping Wildfire Policy - Federation of American Scientists
Cultural Burning: How Age-Old Practices Are Reshaping Wildfire Policy - Federation of American Scientists
The Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission called for input from diverse stakeholders and FAS, along with partners Conservation X Labs (CXL), COMPASS, and the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST), answered the call. Recruiting participants from academia, the private sector, national labs, and other nonprofits, the Wildland Fire Policy Accelerator produced 24 ideas […]
Bridging the Gap Between Research and Policy: Lessons from Co-Creation in the Aid Sector
Bridging the Gap Between Research and Policy: Lessons from Co-Creation in the Aid Sector
There is an increasing focus in academic and policy circles on research-policy partnerships. These partnerships are often achieved through co-creation, whose role in international relations remains underdeveloped.
Fostering Innovation for Climate Neutrality
Are science and technology policies targeted at early-stage technologies what is needed for net-zero emissions?
When Our Medical Students Learn Anatomy, They See a Person, Not a Specimen
Thanks to an innovative program, when the students at a Taiwanese medical school learn anatomy, they see a person-not a specimen.
Harvard's William Kirby on China's Higher Education System and His Book "Empires of Ideas" - The China Project
Harvard's William Kirby on China's Higher Education System and His Book "Empires of Ideas" - The China Project
Harvard's William Kirby on China's higher education system and his book "Empires of Ideas"
Opinion: Strict Ban on China Will Cost Us Dearly in Science
Scientific decoupling of China will come at a cost, says Ingrid D'Hooghe. There are security risks, but China leads the field in many areas.
'Why Aren't You Taking Care of Us?' - Why Long COVID Patients Struggle for Solutions
'Why Aren't You Taking Care of Us?' - Why Long COVID Patients Struggle for Solutions
The very patients who live with long-term illness and no approved treatment after COVID infection feel they must fend for themselves, even as the United States declares an end to the COVID public health emergency.
Science is Not the Only Form of Knowledge but It is the Best
Science is Not the Only Form of Knowledge but It is the Best
Science is not the only form of knowledge but it is the best, being the most successful epistemic enterprise in history.
The Social Side of Evidence-Based Policy
Getting scientific evidence used in policy is about building relationships of trust between researchers and policymakers.
Removing Darwin From the School Syllabus Is a Body Blow to Science Education
How Neanderthal Genetic Material Could Influence Nose Shapes to This Day
A gene that leads to a taller nose might have helped humans adapt to colder climates after leaving the African continent.
Advancing Climate Policy: Harnessing Indigenous Knowledge at the Science-Policy Interface
Advancing Climate Policy: Harnessing Indigenous Knowledge at the Science-Policy Interface
This working paper shows the need for the active engagement of Indigenous knowledge holders in climate policy processes.
The Precarious Balance Between Research Openness and Security
The Precarious Balance Between Research Openness and Security
Amid increasing competition and conflict with countries such as China, calls to restrict international scientific cooperation overlook benefits to the United States.
Science is a Strong-Link Problem
There are two kinds of problems in the world: strong-link problems and weak-link problems. Science is a strong-link problem. In the long run, the best stuff is basically all that matters, and the bad stuff doesn’t matter at all.
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