Issues in Science and Technology

The pressure on America’s research universities is intense and increasing. How can these institutions adapt and thrive under these circumstances?

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After the firing of the National Science Board, legislators have an opportunity to establish a new balance between democratic accountability and protection from partisan meddling.

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The United States has outlined ambitious goals for its space program. What policies can help the country achieve those goals?

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As artificial intelligence reshapes the labor market, community colleges are a practical engine for training workers at scale to develop the skills and fluency they need to get jobs.

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Neil Shubin, the new president of the National Academy of Sciences, talks about learning to see as a scientist, leading the Academy during a challenging time, and communicating science in a noisy information landscape.

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