How to help research reach the most vulnerable
Scientists note that inclusive science doesn’t just mean diversifying the workforce. It also means producing inclusive outcomes.
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At AAAS, a controversial proposal to declare fentanyl a 'Weapon of Mass Destruction'
During a Feb. 17 session on fentanyl at the American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting, speakers advanced a controversial proposal to declare fentanyl a “weapon of mass destruction,” at times making assertions unsupported by evidence.
How STEM professors are weaving climate justice into higher education
Researchers from across the U.S. are making climate justice an integral part of higher education, in environmental courses and beyond.
Navigating science diplomacy’s potential and pitfalls
Leveraging science for diplomatic purposes, as opposed to using diplomacy to promote science, could pose risks to scientific integrity and objectivity.
Carbon-capture technology could combat climate change – if it’s safe
At the AAAS annual meeting, researchers discuss the environmental impacts of ocean based carbon-capture technologies, which may help mitigate climate change.
GPT-4 is all talk and not much understanding, says this AI expert
Although it seems they might leave humans in the dust, generative AI systems are still bested by questions that even a child could answer, studies show.
The Next Ninety Years: 90th anniversary address of the National Association of Science Writers
On the 90th anniversary of NASW's founding, the 2022-2024 Board of the National Association of Science Writers shares its reflections on the state of the industry.
Feb. 21, 2024
Take leadership! Submit your name to run for the NASW Board in 2024
The National Association of Science Writers invites its Professional Members in good stand to submit their candidacy for the 2024-26 NASW Board.
Feb. 20, 2024