Dear colleagues, We condemn the continued violence and racism targeting Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders. These actions betray deep racial fissures in American society, and they make…
Read moreThe amount of content posted on social media platforms is increasing at a dramatic rate, and so is the portion of that content that is false or misleading.
Read moreAs the U.S. continues to grapple with the pandemic, there are growing concerns about the risks posed by variants of SARS-CoV-2 – the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Recent data…
Read moreAddressing the climate crisis is one of the Biden administration’s key goals. On January 27th, the president issued an executive order stating that the U.S. should aim for net zero…
Read moreGiven the pervasiveness of COVID-19 throughout the U.S., the risk of infection to transportation workers and passengers is significant. For instance, in a survey of over 600 bus…
Read moreEnvironmental justice is a priority for the Biden administration, with the president advocating for the use of a whole-of-government approach based on the latest science to improve environmental conditions…
Read moreThe Federation of American Scientists is proud to announce Ali Nouri’s appointment to serve in the Biden-Harris administration as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (PDAS) in the Office of Congressional and…
Read moreThere has been a surge of public interest in the drug fluvoxamine as a potential treatment for individuals with mild…
Read moreThe limited science and technology (S&T) resources available to policymakers in Congress and state legislatures have compounded the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic. To help meet legislators’…
Read moreThe disconnect between assurances from federal health and science agencies and President Trump’s words continues. Before Wednesday’s hearing in the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, news broke…
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