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In today's political climate, science is often treated as a partisan issue. However, in the new issue of Issues in Science and Technology, Andy Burness, writes about “Bipartisan Science," and calls for an effort to organize behind research that can attract both Republican and Democrat support. Continue Reading Bipartisan Science and a Call to Action

Homophobia and transphobia can take a serious mental and physical toll on lesbian, gay and bisexual people. To help those who are victimized because of their sexual preference or gender… Continue Reading The Comforting Possibility of Change

By Erin Meisenzahl-Peace Researchers: Ananda Sabil Hussein, Brawijaya University David Cohen and Valerie Manna, Lincoln University, Canterbury, New Zealand New research suggests that pregnant women are more likely to respond… Continue Reading When It Comes to Breastfeeding Messages, Credibility Matters

A study out of Stanford University suggests that efforts that position the problem of mass incarceration as unfairly locking up African Americans may be doing more harm than good. Published in the… Continue Reading Pointing Out Racial Bias in the Justice System Decreases Willingness to Fix It

Some good news for those of us who spent last weekend on the couch with Netflix: new research suggests that watching television shows with women and racial minorities makes us… Continue Reading Diversity in Media Makes Us More Tolerant

Coping with mental illness is a challenge that’s often made worse by prominent societal stigmas. But a new study out of the University of Florida suggests that education and contact… Continue Reading How to Destigmatize Mental Illness

This month millions of survivors, researchers, doctors, advocates, and communicators are raising awareness about breast cancer. But, to really make a difference, we need to do more than raise awareness. Research tells us how. Continue Reading 3 Ways to To Improve Breast Cancer Awareness Campaigns

A multi-media approach – including text messages and apps – is best for educating young women about breast cancer prevention, according to a study out of New Mexico State University. Writing… Continue Reading What Women Want: Young women use their phones for information on breast cancer prevention