For all of the good they do to improve public understanding of science, the Nobel Prizes also have major issues. The laureate selection lacks diversity and rewards individuals, promoting competition versus collaboration in science. Continue Reading
The research conducted by this year’s Nobel Prize winners in the fields of physiology or medicine was a major breakthrough in physiology — but it can also be viewed as research rooted in human curiosity. Fundamental research is often guided by the investigators’ observations and questions about their environment. But their work would not be possible without funding, which is why federal support for basic science research in the U.S. is so vital. Continue Reading
This year, COVID-19 brought science to the forefront, and we learned how impressive and resilient the U.S. scientific enterprise is. Continue Reading
The 2020 Nobel Prize winners in medicine highlight that all scientific research is collaborative, even if only a select few are recognized as the winners. Continue Reading
“The speed of these vaccine trials is unprecedented and historic. I know that they are following FDA guidelines and that everyone is under intense scrutiny to quickly deliver a vaccine that can help to protect us. There is not a chance that I will back out of the trial.” Continue Reading
Keep reading for the latest updates on vaccine testing, risk factors and policy interventions. Continue Reading
Read on for the latest updates on the spread of Covid-19, vaccines, disease effects and policy interventions. Continue Reading