Tag: Politics
Preserving Climate Data: Scientists Rush to Protect Information from Trump Administration
Eight years ago, when the Trump administration was about to begin, mathematician John Baez took action to preserve public climate data from federal websites....
Impact of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Running CDC, FDA, and NIH on Public Health
Rachel Feltman: Hi everyone, it's Rachel Feltman here with the latest science news from Scientific American's Science Quickly. Today, we're going to dive into...
Embracing False Realities: The Impact on Society and Individuals
Robert Jay Lifton, a research psychiatrist, emphasizes the importance of factual truth in society in light of the 2024 U.S. election and the rise...
Abortion’s Election Day Victory: Why It Prevailed Below the Top Ticket
In the 2024 election, voters showed their support for abortion rights measures while also electing anti-abortion candidates. This paradox highlights the complex abortion landscape...
Potential Impact of Trump Administration on Affordable Care Act: Analysis and Predictions
President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House could embolden Republicans who want to weaken or repeal the Affordable Care Act. However, implementing such...
Potential Impact of Trump Administration on Health Research Funding: What to Expect
The U.S. National Institutes of Health, located in Bethesda, Maryland, is facing potential changes in the near future. The Trump Administration has expressed interest...
China’s Rise in Global Markets Amid Trump’s Anti-Climate Stance
Amidst the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) in Azerbaijan, the China Pavilion has been...
Transitioning from Coal: The Leading Country Committed to Keeping Fossil Fuels in the Ground
Global climate talks are grappling with a significant challenge: the burning of oil, gas, and coal is a major contributor to climate change, resulting...
Banning Books: The Negative Impact on Children’s Education and Development
Censoring books and banning them from schools and libraries is a growing concern in many communities across the United States. Some organized conservative groups...
Reevaluating RFK Jr.’s Influence on American Public Health
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a well-known vaccine skeptic, has been nominated by President Trump to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services....