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Grad Tuition Waiver Tax Dead, Student Loan Interest Deduction Saved in Final GOP Bill

Grad Tuition Waiver Tax Dead, Student Loan Interest Deduction Saved in Final GOP Bill

Senate and House Republican leaders have agreed to abandon many of the controversial proposals that higher education leaders and students had rallied to thwart.

Google's True Origin Partly Lies in CIA and NSA Research Grants for Mass Surveillance

Google's True Origin Partly Lies in CIA and NSA Research Grants for Mass Surveillance

The story of the deliberate creation of the modern mass-surveillance state includes elements of Google’s surprising, and largely unknown, origin. It is a somewhat different creation story than the one the public has heard, and explains what Google cofounders Sergey Brin and Larry Page set out to build, and why.

Ken Caldeira Explains Why the Tax Overhaul Could Cripple the U.S. As a Leader in Science

Ken Caldeira Explains Why the Tax Overhaul Could Cripple the U.S. As a Leader in Science

Prominent climate researcher Ken Caldeira says the House tax bill would prevent many graduate students from pursuing advanced degrees and carrying out critical research.

Macron to Award US Climate Scientists 'Make Our Planet Great Again' Grants

Macron to Award US Climate Scientists 'Make Our Planet Great Again' Grants

French President Emmanuel Macron will award U.S. climate scientists with grants to conduct research in France for the remainder of President Trump’s current presidential term.

National Security, the Assault on Science, and Academic Freedom

National Security, the Assault on Science, and Academic Freedom

An report on US threats to academic freedom in science, particularly in the areas of international scholarly exchange and climate science.

Climate Scientists Watch Their Words, Hoping To Stave Off Funding Cuts

Climate Scientists Watch Their Words, Hoping To Stave Off Funding Cuts

After years of budget and political pressure, some climate scientists are changing the way they describe their research, and avoiding the term "climate change."

Why a Lot of Important Research Is Not Being Done

Why a Lot of Important Research Is Not Being Done

Lawsuits have an intimidating effect on an already difficult enterprise.

To Cut Drug Prices, Academy of Sciences Tells the Government to Negotiate With Manufacturers

To Cut Drug Prices, Academy of Sciences Tells the Government to Negotiate With Manufacturers

The National Academy of Sciences called on the federal government to make drastic policy changes to bring down the cost of prescription medicines.

Congress Offers Defense Scientists a Bigger Payday

Congress Offers Defense Scientists a Bigger Payday

Congress has given government scientists working at U.S. defense laboratories an opportunity for a much bigger payoff—up to $500,000 per year—if their research is a commercial success.

 

The Many Fallacies Used to Defend Subscription Publishing

The Many Fallacies Used to Defend Subscription Publishing

For all the wonderful things academic societies do, they tend to be incredibly conservative and have done very little to suggest that they can lead on publishing innovation.

Want to Change Federal Policies? Here's How

Want to Change Federal Policies? Here's How

One of the best ways to shape public policy is for experts to submit detailed, technical information through the public comment process.

Dear Nobel Winners, Mr. Trump Has All the Brains He Needs

Dear Nobel Winners, Mr. Trump Has All the Brains He Needs

The president won't meet this year's American laureates, no surprise for "a very intelligent person"€ with no need for science.

NIH Institute Directors Stand Firm on Not Renewing Focused Firearm Research Program

NIH Institute Directors Stand Firm on Not Renewing Focused Firearm Research Program

More members of Congress ask agency why program lapsed.

Graduate Students Face Alarming Tax Hike

Graduate Students Face Alarming Tax Hike

Adding to PhD students’ woes will undermine US research and economy.

Where Star Scientists Choose to Locate: The Impact of US State Taxes

Where Star Scientists Choose to Locate: The Impact of US State Taxes

What are the effects of geographical variations in personal and corporate taxes on the location decisions of innovative individuals and companies?