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Feb 20, 2020
Jeff Bezos’ $10 billion to fight the climate crisis can make a difference—if spent correctly
Amazon’s record on climate action is far from perfect, but climate scientists are still hopeful about his new fund.
Mar 13, 2019
Surprising research funded by the National Science Foundation, which may lose $1 billion
Cuts to the government agency's budget would impact a lot of science.
Mar 27, 2017
No one knows what to do with the International Space Station
Congress has only approved funding through 2024. What happens then?
Sep 30, 2016
We Are Closer To Curing All Diseases Than We Think
For cancer care, access to treatment may be the biggest obstacle
May 13, 2016
IARPA Releases Its Shopping List For Spy Technology
Artificial intelligence and superhumans, no big deal
Apr 19, 2016
It’s (Funding) Crunch Time For Zika Research
A smaller amount of Zika virus funding means research into this disease must be prioritized. What should be the target?
Apr 12, 2016
Top Private Science Funders From Around The World
Pushing us into the future with every check
Mar 17, 2016
How Would A Trump Presidency Impact Science?
'Scientific American' looks at the GOP frontrunner's positions
