Science and Politics

Why Republicans Deny Science: The Quest for a Scientific Explanation

Chris Mooney | Posted 03.12.2012

Read More: Acceptance, Political Psychology, Conservatives, Liberals, Climate Deniers, Science and Politics, Climate Change, Psychology, Evolution, Differing Views, Science News
Chris Mooney

An increasing body of science suggests that we disagree about politics not for intellectual or philosophical reasons, but because we have fundamentally different ways of responding to the basic information presented to us by the world.

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The Power of Science

Dr. Dean Ornish | Posted 03.05.2012

Read More: Scientific Research, Science and Politics, Power of Science, Flat Earthers, Scientific Theory, Science News
Dr. Dean Ornish

As we move into an era of politics in which facts seem increasingly irrelevant, the scientific method requires scientists to defend their work. And although scientists can often be as resistant to new ideas as anyone, the process of science ensures that good ideas and theories prevail.

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Science Has the Answer -- Depending on the Question

Michael D. Fayer | Posted 02.17.2012

Read More: Abortion, Breast Cancer Drug, Reproductive Rights, Morning After Pill, Breast Cancer Drug Fda, Science and Politics, Plan B, Kathleen Sebelius Plan B, Fda Plan B, Breast Cancer, Politics News
Michael D. Fayer

In making her decision on Plan B, Kathleen Sebelius did not say that the FDA's science was wrong or that she had her own experts who disagreed with the FDA. She was making a policy decision, not a scientific decision.

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A Timely Cabinet Appointment for Science

Lawrence M. Krauss | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Science and Politics, Presidential Appointees, Obama Cabinet, Barack Obama 2008, Obama Advisors, Obama Administration, Science, Technology, Politics News
Lawrence M. Krauss

One Presidential appointment that is likely to be overlooked by pundits, but, for the long-term health of our economy, is equally important to include in this set is that of Presidential Science Advisor.

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Why won't the VA provide service dogs for wounded warriors?

Mark Kleiman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Science and Politics, Wounded Warrior, Iraq Veterans, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Administration, Politics News
Mark Kleiman

NEADS Inc. is a non-profit that trains service dogs. One of its current programs is called Canines for Combat Veterans. The dogs can perform amazing...

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