Top Features
Genetic Jobs
The genetic testing industry, with its great potential to not only improve health care outcomes but also create jobs, is a prime example of a government investment with positive return, writes Jason Thomas.
Addressing Race and Genetics
Michael J. Rugnetta and Khusboo Desai examine issues regarding racial and ethnic health disparities that need to be addressed in order for personalized medicine to offer the greatest benefit to all.
Interactive Map: NIH Research Awards Create Jobs
A map from Science Progress shows how National Institutes of Health funding for biomedical research and innovation leads to job growth across the country.
Silos of Small Beer
Maryann Feldman and Lauren Lanahan's look at the efficacy of regional innovation programs in the eastern Midwest regional economy.Other Bioethics & Science Features
October 25, 2011
The Politics of Science
Senior Fellow Jonathan Moreno discussed his new book on “biopolitics” at a CAP event last week.
August 2, 2011
An Uncommon Ally for Science
Elaine Sedenberg discusses the Dalai Lama's advocacy for a peaceful coexistence between science and spirituality.
May 20, 2010
Ask the Expert: Major Advances in Synthetic Biology
Jonathan Moreno explains what synthetic biology is, what the J. Craig Venter Institute announcement means, and how to ensure that synthetic biology benefits Americans.
March 19, 2010
A Stem Cell Policy Worthy of the Public Trust
The Obama administration has instituted a far more rigorous ethics review for stem cells than was in place before, writes Jonathan D. Moreno.
February 4, 2010
Climate Change Is a Clear and Present Danger
Joe Romm interviews scientist and coordinating lead IPCC report author Christopher Field about the science of climate change.
February 4, 2010
How We Know Humans Are Changing the Climate
Joe Romm interviews scientist and IPCC report author Michael MacCracken about the science of climate change.
February 2, 2010
The United States of Science
The Obama administration’s budget for 2011 will be remembered by economic and science historians as a turning point for our nation in the 21st century, writes Jonathan D. Moreno.
November 10, 2009
Ask the Expert: Patching America's Leaky Pipeline in the Sciences
Mary Ann Mason talks about her new report on providing family leave policies to help keep women researchers in scientific fields.
November 10, 2009
Staying Competitive
Report from Marc Goulden, Karie Frasch, and Mary Ann Mason looks at what we can do about the lack of family responsible benefits for America's researchers.
October 20, 2009