Science and Technology
Three Years of the Ukraine War: Key Reflections and Insights on the Ongoing Conflict
To the Editor: On February 24, we marked three years since Russia invaded Ukraine. My heart goes out to the ... Read more
Concerns Rise: How N.S.F. Budget Cuts Could Threaten U.S. Engagement in the Polar Regions
Kelly Brunt wasn’t alone in facing layoffs this month, but her situation was quite unique—she was on an official trip ... Read more
Why American Science is Facing Unprecedented Challenges: A Deep Dive into the Crisis
I’ve been a scientist for over 50 years, working in both academia and the government, including a time as director ... Read more
How One Scientist’s Revelation Transformed Our Understanding of Life in the Universe
On December 2, 2010, Felisa Wolfe-Simon spoke at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Cameras were rolling as she shared an ... Read more
Major Shift: D.E.I. Language Ban Causes Turmoil in the Scientific Community
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, known as NASEM, is a respected organization that has been around for ... Read more
Experience the Future: How Tradition Meets Technology at China’s AI Temple Fair
Robots at Spring Festival Science and Technology Temple Fair in Beijing on January 31, 2025. (Pedro PARDO) At a bustling ... Read more
Unpacking Trump’s Surprising Choice: Why Science Advisor Michael Kratsios, a Non-Scientist, May Hold the Key to a New Era in Science Policy
Recently, President Trump nominated Michael Kratsios to be his science adviser. Kratsios was part of the first Trump administration but ... Read more
How Citizen Scientists are Transforming Japan’s Nuclear Disaster Zone into a Beacon of Hope
When winter finally ends in northern Japan, Tomoko Kobayashi springs into action. Each year, she and a small group of ... Read more
