COVID-19
Reproducing racism
As racial disparities in health come into the spotlight amid COVID-19, we explore how the legacy of racism affects maternal health in the U.S.
science
COVID-19
Quarantine nation
Quarantines are supposed to contain the new coronavirus, but are the right people going into isolation, and are federal guidelines strong enough?
The (Un)Scientific Method
EPA science panel plows ahead with toxic chemical’s review, despite coronavirus crisis
Under White House pressure, the EPA ordered the panel to ignore the findings of its own scientists that the chemical TCE causes fetal heart defects.
Sustainability
Scuttling science
Advisory panels slashed, environmental regulations rolled back – how the Trump administration uses questionable science to justify its policies.
The (Un)Scientific Method
Silencing science
President Donald Trump says he doubts humans have much of a role in climate change. His administration has downplayed the science of climate change and sought to silence scientists working for the federal government.
The (Un)Scientific Method
Trump wants to slash all research funds – except for military
Trump’s budget cuts would affect everything from faster airport screening to protecting people from earthquakes and investigating water contaminants.
