Investigating Chagas Disease With Journalist Daisy Hernández
On January 30, we’ll discuss Daisy Hernández’s book, “The Kissing Bug,” and the ways we prioritize some communities while overlooking others.
States Expected To See More ‘Anti-Science’ Bills This Year
In 2025, more than 420 bills were introduced to weaken public health measures for vaccines, milk safety, and fluoride. What will we see in 2026?
Community-Led Pollution Monitoring Faces Legal Hurdles
Communities around Louisiana continue collecting data on the impacts of industrial pollution, despite a law restricting its use.
A Court Reprieve For Offshore Wind
Courts address Trump’s stop-work orders on offshore wind. Plus, energy innovations from new battery tech to next-generation nuclear power.
One Year Into Trump’s Term, Where Does Science Funding Stand?
The CEO of AAAS is cautiously optimistic about federal funding for science, even as uncertainty makes research challenging.
The Community Group Rethinking LA’s Approach To Wildfires
One year after the LA fires, the Community Brigade is equipping residents to prepare for, fight, and recover from wildfires.
A Look Back At 2025 In Science, From Federal Cuts To Space Junk
There was major science news in 2025. Plus, underreported developments in geoengineering and a triumph for furniture rearrangement.
How Did Vaccine Policies Actually Change In 2025?
After a year of near-daily headlines about changes to vaccine policy, what has actually changed? And what do we need to know?
A Startling Plan To Save Spotted Owls—From Barred Owls
To save spotted owls in the Pacific Northwest, one plan suggests killing thousands of barred owls. Conservationists and activists are at odds.
African Grey Parrots Are Popular—And It’s Fueling Illegal Trade
Talkative African grey parrots are charismatic internet stars. A global scramble to source and sell the birds threatens their survival.