Space is a known, hostile environment for the human body. As aerospace medicine evolves, there is a paradigm shift in the way that medical care is applied.

Lullabies really do improve babies’ moods #babybonus #infanthealth #publichealth #musicalbabies #childdevelopment

This week on the Science Policy for All Blog, Kelsey Sundby wrote an essay detailing policy considerations for embryo selection during in-vitro fertilization. #embryo #invitrofertilization #ivf #genet...

In an unprecedented move, staff at the National Science Foundation (NSF) were informed the agency will liquidate all 37 divisions across its eight directorates. #nationalsciencefoundation #NSF #scienc...

On Tuesday April 29th, the NIH announced the launch of a new initiative that prioritizes the use of human-based research technologies in NIH-funded research #humanbasedresearch #animalmodels #research...

This week on the Science Policy for All Blog, Vaibhav Gujar, PhD wrote an essay about the essential role of circular economy policies for a sustainable future in the United States. #CircularEconomy #S...

Increasingly frequent severe weather events are disrupting the home insurance market and leaving homeowners vulnerable. #ClimateChange #HomeInsurance #policy

Sharing insights on the new Executive Order issued on April 23, 2025, by President Donald J. Trump advancing artificial intelligence education for American Youth —an important step toward using AI in ...

In this article, KFF investigates public sentiments toward bird flu and officials’ ability to manage this emerging health crisis. #birdflu #healthpolicy #publichealth

This week on the Science Policy for All Blog, Mary Horton wrote an essay detailing the positive health benefits of spending time outdoors and why doctors are increasingly making “park prescriptions.” ...

This past January, the Los Angeles area was devastated by wildfires #wildfires #fire #LosAngeles #publichealth #urbanfires

This week on the Science Policy for All Blog, Elizabeth R. Wrobel wrote an essay detailing how government policy shapes efforts to control avian flu in commercial poultry farms. #avianflu #policy #H5N...

The Global Status Report on Harm Reduction 2024 provides a comprehensive overview of addiction management policies around the world, revealing progress and…

A recent study uncovering a link between extreme heat and premature aging adds to the growing list of concerns when considering climate change policy. #heat…

This week on the Science Policy for All Blog, Joy Wu wrote an essay detailing the role and challenges of using non-human primates (NHPs) in biomedical…

This week on the Science Policy for All Blog, Max Freedman wrote an essay detailing how advancements in AI could pose threats to biosecurity, and how these…

This week on the Science Policy for All Blog, Caitlin Tedesco wrote an essay examining the current landscape of weight loss treatments and critically examining…

How to protect the American egg supply from avian flu Protecting the U.S.

How Gutting the EPA’s Research Team Could Impact Clean Air and Water Rules The recently appointed EPA Administrator, Lee Zeldin, has released his plans to reshape the Environmental Protection Agency. ...

An essay by Chinaemerem Uju Onyishi, PhD Early clinical research and the exclusion of women Historically, it was thought there was no major difference between male and female bodies aside from size an...

Earth, wind and fire: Are Boulder's extreme downslope winds changing? On December 30, 2021, in Boulder, CO, a windstorm with gusts of up to 115 mph, combined with unusually dry conditions, fueled the ...

Science Diplomacy in an Era of Disruption Chapter 3: What this changing world means for science diplomacy Science diplomacy in an ever-changing world As global developments unfold at an accelerated pa...

Global burden of bacterial antimicrobial resistance 1990–2021: a systematic analysis with forecasts to 2050 Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health threat, as bacteria and other micr...

“With crumbling public health infrastructure, rural Texas scrambles to respond to measles” Since the start of the new year, rural Texas communities have seen a rise in over 198 measles cases, a diseas...

Obesity drugs: huge study identifies new health risks Weight loss drugs have surged in popularity in the last year. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of semaglutide, sold u...