Science journals to offer select authors open-access publishing for free By Jeffrey BrainardJan. 15, 2021 “Green” open-access route complies with the Coalition S funders’ mandate
Chimpanzee sanctuaries are under fire. Can a new science-based tool improve ape welfare? By David GrimmDec. 2, 2020 Approach aims to help sanctuaries provide better care for retired research chimps
Jury duty for global warming: citizen groups help solve the puzzle of climate action By Cathleen O’GradyOct. 29, 2020 Nations are increasingly turning to citizens’ assemblies to weigh up climate policies
Census Bureau needs outside help to save the 2020 census from political meddling, experts say By Jeffrey MervisOct. 16, 2020 As agency rushes to deliver final count, report recommends independent monitoring for quality
A Biden presidency could have a ‘remarkable’ impact on science policy—but also face hurdles By David MalakoffOct. 15, 2020 A Republican Senate and conservative judges could limit agenda
The inside story of how Trump’s COVID-19 coordinator undermined the world’s top health agency By Charles PillerOct. 14, 2020 How physician Deborah Birx’s unreasonable demands for hospital data created a “debacle” at CDC
Trump has shown little respect for U.S. science. So why are some parts thriving? By Jeffrey MervisOct. 14, 2020 Congress and some appointees credited with keeping research afloat
‘It’s been so, so surreal.’ Critics of Sweden’s lax pandemic policies face fierce backlash By Gretchen VogelOct. 6, 2020 Doctors face reprimands for wearing masks as researchers consider leaving the country
How Science reported on FDA’s oversight of clinical research By Charles PillerOct. 1, 2020 Extensive use of the Freedom of Information Act required
FDA’s own documents reveal agency’s lax, slow, and secretive oversight of clinical research By Charles PillerOct. 1, 2020 Science investigation of agency’s inspection reports and sanctions shows flagging enforcement
Disgraced researchers can still reap drug industry payouts By Charles PillerOct. 1, 2020 After disqualification for misconduct, some doctors gain vast sums for teaching or consulting
‘Try to be serious.’ Climate policy gets rare notice in chaotic presidential debate By Adam Aton, E&E NewsSep. 30, 2020 Biden, Trump clash on energy and environment plans
EU science chief defends record after ouster over coronavirus plans By Nicholas WallaceApr. 14, 2020 European Research Council president resigns just 3 months into job
United States wants to end most payouts for leading vaccination-related injury By Meredith WadmanApr. 2, 2020 Critics argue controversial move flouts science and law