A national science think tank is holding a free public forum in Charleston, West Virginia, on Oct. 3, 2026, to help shape the future of American science. The forum, to be held at the Charleston Colise...

Technological and policy elites are often exceptionally good at seeing two dimensions of change: how fast and in which direction. What they too often flatten is the third dimension: public value.

Cracks in the Wall, Bridges Over Troubled Waters

Science needs democratic accountability, not political vetoes

Perhaps, but it shouldn’t aim to bypass the public and become corporations by another name

Nuclear energy is getting another look.With rising energy demand — driven in part by AI-related data centers — the United States is evaluating investment in nuclear power. It’s the largest source of z...

Pour la première fois, le CNRS a donné la parole aux citoyennes et citoyens sur leur rapport aux mathématiques. Lancée le 10 mars 2025, cette consultation nationale a interrogé la place des mathématiques dans la société et a ainsi pu identifier plusieurs leviers afin d’en favoriser la compréhension et l’accès. Cette initiative du CNRS s’inscrit dans le prolongement des Assises des mathématiques (2022) et contribue à la réflexion nationale sur l’accès aux mathématiques à tout le monde et à tout âge.

In Washington, D.C., a new movement is taking shape — one aimed at reimagining how America funds its scientific future.At the forefront is Arizona State University's Consortium for Science, Policy and...

The president has signed an executive order rolling back a federal regulation he has blamed for poor water pressure.

We tried ‘smart’ the last time and are now trying ‘dumb’ – both in the name of saving the Republic. The last one didn’t solve the feeling problem, and it's doubtful this one would. So maybe the choice...

Researchers have long struggled to combat conspiracy theories. Artificial Intelligence offers hope.

How can engaging with citizens on planetary defense help NASA prepare for the (remote) possibility of an asteroid striking earth?

2025 AAAS Annual Meeting Panel Saturday, February 15, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST, Room 203 (Hynes Convention Center)- Amanda Borth & Mahmud Farooque (Co-organizers); David Tomblin (Moder…

It is a daunting task for Bangladesh. But an unusual mix of young people and seasoned technocrats are determined to make the most of their opening.

For Arizona State University's Consortium for Science, Policy & Outcomes (CSPO), recognizing the past is just as important as designing the future. The consortium marked 25 years in Washington, D.C., ...

It turns out the latest machines need us as much as we need them.

Add your voice! Join us to discuss two emerging carbon dioxide removal technologies: Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) and Direct Air Capture with Carbon Storage (DACCS).