What Do Students Hear When Science Says “We’re Not Sure”?
Science has its own set of language norms. Understanding those norms is important to understanding the science being communicated.
Category: Science Policy
Commodity-Driven Deforestation Threatens Forests
The global market for consumer goods has led to a long-term trend of deforestation. Companies, governments, and individuals can reverse this.
Environmental Policy Matters with Science Debate
This series of articles about environmental policy issues was made possible by Science Debate, for a scientifically literate electorate.
Science Policy Challenges in Four Parts
Dr. Jonathan Trinastic investigates four major science policy issues and how the federal government can join scientists in finding solutions.
Analysis: Solar is the Equitable Energy Source
There are potential benefits for everyone when governments support the advancement of solar technology and economic development plans for equitable energy.
Asbestos in Makeup Highlights Slack Talc Rules
Unregulated talc sources may expose more consumers to asbestos in makeup, according to a new study pushing for more product safety regulations.
Election 2020: Why Science is Political
As a scientist, a woman, and a human, Sophie has been thinking a lot about this election. Every election is important– this one especially so.
Why do people mistrust science?
To most of us, uncertainty means not knowing. To scientists, uncertainty expresses how well something is known—and research reduces uncertainty.
Could Agriculture Save US Water Supply?
Population growth and climate change are making water an even more scarce resource. Does agriculture have the power to reduce…
Plastic Waste Necessitates Policies for Producers
By Neha Jain Countries around the world, both developed and developing, have been grappling with growing piles of plastic waste…