In local races across the country, researchers are running on platforms of bringing more evidence-based decision-making into state governments.

The government wants to limit a person’s sex to male or female as determined by genitalia at birth and genetics. It’s not so simple, say scientists.

A new rule would emphasize public, peer-reviewed reports in its decision-making, which has scientists concerned about the exclusion of sensitive, private data.

Money from the NIH’s budget, among others, will be used to care for kids in federal custody.

The goal is to expedite the time it takes to bring families together, but immigration advocates say the tests raise concerns about how the government will use the data.

The embattled Environmental Protection Agency Administrator resigns amid persistent questions about his ethics and use of taxpayer dollars.

The scientific community must step up to support students and scholars who will undoubtedly face isolation.

Take a break from the bench to puzzle and peruse.

Fall served in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy under President Barack Obama.