Jess talks with California State University, Los Angeles Biology Department Chair Dr. Kirsten Fisher about desert mosses, ...

Strong scientific integrity policies help ensure that the science that guides government decisions is independent, trustworthy, and free of political influence. But federal agencies vary widely in the ...

Banning the sale of Plan B to people under 17 despite evidence that it is safe for all ages. Lies about the air quality surrounding the World Trade Center following the 9/11 attacks. Failure to ban a ...

A new report using voting precinct-level data uncovers key information about who is actually voting in our elections, and who our current democratic process is leaving behind. Jess talks with UCS ...

Cambridge, MASS—Science is in a state of emergency, with attacks on state and federal levels undermining evidence- and data-backed decisions. In response, the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) has ...

WASHINGTON—Updates by scientific agencies—including the latest bulletin from Copernicus—that factor in the unbearably hot summer are signaling they expect 2024 will be the hottest year on record for ...

SACRAMENTO (Sept. 1, 2024)— California lawmakers approved legislation last night that will ensure responsible recycling of batteries once electric vehicles are retired. Senate Bill 615 requires ...

WASHINGTON (August 13, 2024)—The outcomes of elections have a big impact on everyone’s lives—but those outcomes depend, in part, on the ballots voters use. And too many voters aren’t getting a fair ...

The UCS Science Fellows Program brings scientists and scholars to UCS to work on innovative and forward-looking projects. The UCS Science Fellows Program brings scientists and scholars to UCS to work ...