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Local opinion: Science is under siege, and it must be safeguarded

We must place the science deniers, the liars, and their accomplices all under a peaceful, yet relentless siege. If not, America will lose its position as the world’s science leader. Read More

Federal science funding that powers TN's economy is at risk | Opinion

Federal science funding is already vital to research and innovation in Tennessee, but it also powers so much more. Read More

Science explains Trump's grip on the GOP — and his downfall | Opinion

In a comment to my recent article about how much Trump-like corruption the American people will tolerate, Sabrina Haake (who writes the “Haake Take”) wrote: “I really want to see a deep dive on how ... Read More

Opinion: When pediatricians revolt: Rejecting CDC guidelines for scientific integrity

The American Academy of Pediatrics’ decision to break with federal guidance on recommend COVID-19 vaccinations for young children represents more than a policy disagreement. This unprecedented ... Read More

Opinion: Every scientific empire comes to an end

Roald Sagdeev has already watched one scientific empire rot from the inside. When Sagdeev began his career, in 1955, science in the Soviet Union was nearing its apex. At the Kurchatov Institute in ... Read More

America may forfeit its lead in space science

American space science sits at a crossroads, with unmatched technical capability on one side and mounting political and budget pressures on the other. The country that built the Apollo program and the ... Read More

Trump’s ‘Gold Standard’ for Science Manufactures Doubt

Listen to more stories on the Noa app. Late last month, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy released a document detailing its vision for scientific integrity. Its nine tenets, ... Read More

The true cost of abandoning science

Any trip to the dark night skies of our Southern California deserts reveals a vista full of wonder and mystery — riddles that astrophysicists like myself spend our days unraveling. I am fortunate to ... Read More

Opinion: Trump’s leadership fits into pattern of pragmatic American power

Whether one admires or opposes Trump’s style, his presidency reflects a consistent theme in American history: the belief that leadership, to endure, must serve the people’s interest first, and that ... Read More