Big Changes to the NSF’s Graduate Fellowship Mean Big Problems
In this bite, the authors discuss recent changes to the NSF’s Graduate Research Fellowship, their impact, and what you can do to help.
How can we build trust in science?
Fostering public trust in science is essential for creating a stronger and more informed global society. As researchers and communicators, what can we do to help build this trust?
The Origins of the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Today’s classic paper from 1959 was the first SETI publication. We explore the field’s origins and current status.
Science and the EU: how Brexit will impact astronomy
How will Brexit affect astronomers in the UK and beyond?
The Sequester and the Research Scientist
The federal budget sequester is symptomatic of a larger dysfunction.
Kepler on Trial
If Kepler does not obtain additional financial support, it will “close its eyes forever.” – Natalie Batalha.