Science in Policy and Society

To learn about life as a Neanderthal look at children’s graves.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Naturally occurring viruses are slowly gaining popularity in eradicating foodborne bacteria.
Cynthia McKelvey, Contributor
Join us in Washington D.C.
Inside Science Contributor
A new concrete repels water and could be close to maintenance-free.
Katharine Gammon, Contributor
Warnings when traffic lights will change could make a difference.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
A closer look at how studies of the surgery produced conflicting results.
Chris Gorski, Editor
New study maps how bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics.
Gabriel Popkin, Contributor
Turning scientists into rockstars.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Hot dogs and donuts and bears, oh my!
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Human genomes are a boon to medical research, but pose privacy risks.
Sarah Witman, Contributor
Tiny organisms could replace controversial live animal testing.
Allison Jarrell, Contributor
The practice is controversial in the U.S.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor