By emphasizing scientific uncertainty above other values, political appointees can block any regulatory action they want to.

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Over the past 400 years or so, a set of mostly unwritten guidelines has evolved for how science should be properly done. The ...

Scientists have created an artificial RNA system that can copy itself using simple building blocks and temperature changes.

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A behavioral scientist shares how lessons from his former kindergarten teacher led to academic and career success, and positive personal habits.

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But some scientists say that the rush to develop virtual cells — although an important long-term goal for biology — has a lot of hype, but not a lot of concrete results or a clear path to success.

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