“American Indians are not perceived when theaters of being Indian are knocked down. We are not perceived when we choose to leave,” writes David Shane Lowry in his book, LUMBEE PIPELINES.
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The Geopolitics of Tech Research and Development
Scientific innovation—especially in AI, biotech, and quantum—are matters of national security, ethics, and global influence.
Recap: Stand Up for Science with Fancy Comma – Article I Teach-In
A recent report finds that the Trump administration’s cancellation of science grants appropriated by Congress broke federal law.
How do non-scientist judges understand scientific evidence?
Judges interpret scientific evidence in court, facing challenges of accuracy and complexity.
Loper Bright: an Explainer for Scientists
Toby Shu explains the impact of the Loper Bright Supreme Court decision, which relates to scientific expertise in government.
Neuroscience in the Real World: Do Scientists and Lawyers See Eye to Eye?
Scientists don’t see eye-to-eye on science, argues Ella Lesher, as she breaks down the differences between scientific and legal evidence.
What Science Communicators Can Learn from the Galileo Affair
Instead of accepting Galileo’s theory of heliocentrism, Romans punished him for it. What if things had been different?
The Supreme Court at a Scientific Crossroads
“We can’t assume that good science automatically translates into good policy through agency expertise,” writes Ella Lesher.
Communicating Uncertainty Is Part of Science
What you don’t know can shape what you know, argues Toby Shu.
Ignoring the Evidence: The Skrmetti Decision
The Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s SB1, limiting gender-affirming care for minors, disregarding significant medical consensus.