The EPA is facing a new challenge. Scientists say they are being asked to soften the danger of chemicals that appear in everyday items like cleaners and makeup. Instead of showing how these substances could harm people, they are told to make the risks look smaller. A group of EPA workers ha
A group of diabetes specialists, including a researcher from Northwestern University, were forced out of a major medical conference in New Orleans last week after distributing a research paper that challenged political interference in science. The paper, published in a respected diabetes journal, cr
The U. S. research funding system has long been praised for its careful, expert-driven approach to awarding grants for basic science. Typically, researchers submit detailed proposals showing what they plan to study, why it matters, and how they’ll test their ideas. These proposals then go through ri
Ohio recently passed a bill that stops homeowners’ associations from banning the "Thin Blue Line" flag. But why single out this flag? The rule now makes it harder for neighborhoods to enforce their own rules about what symbols can be displayed. Many people see the flag as a simple way to honor poli
The National Science Board, an independent group of 22 top scientists and engineers, lost all its members in one swift move. Each got an email Friday afternoon saying their role was over immediately. No explanation came from the White House, and no word on when replacements might come. Inside the Na
Health experts recently stopped a study from being published that looked at whether COVID-19 vaccines were preventing serious illness in adults. The research was meant to show how well the shots worked by comparing hospital visits and ER trips between vaccinated and unvaccinated people. Scientists u
Slovenia’s political scene stirs after reports that a private Israeli intelligence company may have met with the opposition leader just before the country’s election. A group of journalists and activists say that representatives from the firm, known for its work in high‑profile investigations, flew
A major dispute has erupted over a respected climate research center in Colorado, with its leaders accusing the federal government of targeting the lab as political revenge. The center, known for tracking weather patterns and atmospheric changes, was founded by a group of 129 universities across Nor
Jerome Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve, recently shared some advice for his successor. He didn't mention politics directly, but his words hinted at the struggles he's faced. Powell has been in charge for nine years, and he's made it clear that he believes the Fed should stay independent from
Costa Rica is building a massive new prison, and the president of El Salvador helped open it. This prison is a big deal because Costa Rica is usually the safest country in Central America. But lately, crime has been going up, so they need to do something about it. The new prison is called CACCO. It
