James Watson and the Insidiousness of Scientific Racism
Opinion: Black scientists are in the best position to understand what is so broken about the ideas of Watson and his army.
The Exaggerated Promise of So-Called Unbiased Data Mining
Data Mining for Random Patterns Invites Bias and Lacks Value
Why Your Doctor Should Also Be a Scientist
Opinion: Physician-scientists are an endangered species. Without them, patients could lose out on the next generation of life-saving treatments.
The Government’s Role in the Rise of Lab-Grown Meat
The FDA ought to embrace cultured meat, not over-regulate it.
The Doctor Prescribes Video Games and Virtual Reality Rehab
Opinion: Scientifically-backed software is shifting patient care from the hospital to the home.
Why Animal Extinction Is Crippling Computer Science
Opinion: As the work of biologists and computer scientists converge, algorithmic secrets are increasingly found in nature
Robots Might Not Take Your Job—But They Will Probably Make It Boring
Opinion: "Good" automation assigns tasks that are dirty, dangerous, or dull to robots. But shifting responsibility often makes surrounding jobs less fulfilling.
It’s Time for the Next Wave of Ocean Exploration and Protection
Opinion: Reigniting exploration of the world's oceans is essential to protecting our natural resources and promoting scientific advancement.
There’s Nothing Noble about Science’s Nobel Prize Gender Gap
Opinion: Given the dearth of women receiving the top science prizes, it's time for the Nobel Committee to revamp how it awards great work.
Lessons from California Mudslides: Science’s Credibility Is At Stake
Opinion: Residents' failure to follow evacuation orders in Montecito signal a loss of faith in science.