Philosophers and neuroscientists join forces to see whether science can solve the mystery of free will
Newly funded 4-year program aims to better define research questions about free will and bring more rigor to its study
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Q&A: Why fishery managers need to overhaul recreational fishing rules
Angling is too diverse for one-size-fits-all management, researchers say -
Founder of geometric analysis honored with Abel Prize
Karen Uhlenbeck is first woman to receive the honor -
Vanderbilt panel weighs in against tenure for #MeToo scientist
But chancellor may still reverse decision on BethAnn McLaughlin -
Gene-edited livestock could be a boon to farmers in developing countries
Science sits down with a researcher trying improve cow, chicken productivity in Africa -
This celebrity cat has broken the internet. Now, we have its genome
Scientists now know more about what makes Lil Bub such a unique feline -
Q&A: Ron Vale, new chief of Janelia Research Campus, on why 15 years is a good research time frame
Cell biologist takes helm of Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s research center early next year -
Want to get a politician to listen to science? Here’s some advice
Experts provide tips for getting evidence-based research into Congress -
This neuroscientist is fighting sexual harassment in science—but her own job is in peril
Twitter warrior BethAnn McLaughlin takes aim at harassers -
Expert witness David Egilman wins billions—and makes enemies—as he fights companies over public health
Physician has given depositions and testimony in more than 600 cases of occupational or environmental disease -
New remains discovered at site of famous Neanderthal ‘flower burial’
Archaeologist Chris Hunt describes rare find at Shanidar Cave -
U.S. Senate confirms Kelvin Droegemeier to lead White House science office
Oklahoma meteorologist to fill post vacant since the start of Donald Trump’s administration -
National academy president breaks her silence on ejecting sexual harassers
Vote may come at April 2019 members’ meeting -
One dead, three severely injured after explosion at Indian shock wave lab
Investigation underway after a gas cylinder blew up at a startup at the Indian Institute of Science -
An ‘epic scientific misadventure’: NIH head Francis Collins ponders fallout from CRISPR baby study
Collins sees very few cases where altering “the very essence of humanity” would be justified -
Trump’s nominee for USDA science post calls new U.S. climate report ‘genuine’
“No reason to doubt” assessment that Trump dismissed, Scott Hutchins tells Senate panel
