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R.F.K. Jr. and Trump’s MAGA Science Agenda

If there’s a thread tying this coalition together, it’s suspicion of expertise and elitism.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

The new Republican war on science

Robert F Kennedy Jr’s appointment is characteristic of Trump’s hostility to expertise

Business - Financial Times - November 20

The Uplift: The science of happiness

David Begnaud talks to a Harvard professor who studies the science of happiness. Steve Hartman shares a lesson in patience. Plus more heartwarming stories.

The Science That Makes Baseball Mud ‘Magical’

Scientists dug up the real dirt on the substance applied to all the baseballs used in the major leagues.

Science - The New York Times - November 5

The Inverted Morality of MAGA

Trumpism represents an alternative value system. The people I regard as upright and admirable MAGA regards as morally disgraceful.

Top stories - The New York Times - 23 hours ago

Trump’s Tax Proposals Face a Fiscal Reckoning

Advisers to President-elect Donald J. Trump and Republicans on Capitol Hill are already looking at ways to scale back some of his more expensive ideas.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

Trump was so successful because he was a cultural figure first and a political figure second. If the right hasn’t established a sufficient cultural infrastructure by the time he leaves, it will all ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

Is Kim Kardashian Trying to Tell Us Something?

She parties with Ivanka Trump and has turned Tesla products into fashion accessories on social media. Assuming these are political statements may be incorrect.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - Yesterday

America’s visa system is stifling science and innovation

Americans who are used to simply flashing their passports and waltzing into a foreign country may not realize how hard it is going in the other direction.

Politics - The Hill - November 1

The biometric retreat: executive getaways that fight stress with science

High-tech programmes use detailed health screening as the latest tool to reduce burnout

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Climate Science Can’t Keep Up With the Warming Planet

We need more timely updates in response to the rapid changes to the climate.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

Harvard professor Arthur Brooks on the science of happiness

Harvard professor and bestselling author Arthur Brooks breaks down to David Begnaud how understanding enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning can transform well-being.

Charting a course for science during Trump's second term

Scientists and policy experts are concerned about the implications of a second term for Donald Trump on the future of science, as the challenges facing society and the world are increasingly ...

Politics - The Hill - November 22

The mind-bending new science of measuring time

In windowless labs in Colorado sit the 20 atomic clocks the world sets its watch by. They’re barely keeping up

Business - Financial Times - November 23

Breaking down Donald Trump's deportation agenda

Politics - Politico - November 12

Mr. Musk Goes to Washington — With a $2 Trillion Agenda

Donald Trump tapped the tech mogul to co-lead an effort to slash government spending, but questions abound over how such an initiative would actually work.

Business - The New York Times - November 13

Republicans win House in major boost for Trump's agenda

The party now controls both chambers of Congress, clearing the path for Trump's policies.

What unified government means for Trump's Cabinet and agenda

Even with unified GOP control of government, Trump's agenda and some of his more controversial nominees may run into some opposition.

Trump's second term will devastate the US climate agenda

What happens when an incoming leader has an opinion so ill-informed that it threatens national security, economic stability, millions of new jobs, public health and the safety of virtually every ...

Politics - The Hill - November 18

A Secretary of Defense Pick With a Full MAGA Look

Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and military veteran who Donald Trump put forward for his cabinet this week, encapsulates the virile image of modern conservatism.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 15

Behind the Scenes at a Secretive Gathering of Rising MAGA Donors

The Winklevoss twins, Rebekah Mercer, allies of Elon Musk, Donald Trump Jr. and top Trump campaign aides recently joined a conclave of right-wing donors who are suddenly flush with power.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 20

Trump selling $11,000 signed MAGA guitars

President-elect Trump is aiming to strike a chord with consumers with his latest business venture — selling signed "Make America Great Again" guitars for as much as $11,000. In a photo posted ...

Politics - The Hill - November 21

The Best Black Friday Deals for MAGA, Conspiracists, and Extremists

Donald Trump’s most extreme supporters may slam big business, the elites, and corporate greed, but they’re not too shy to push their own Black Friday deals.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

Cargo ship launched to space station with science gear, holiday treats

With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship will deliver 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.

Reasons to be hopeful: five ways science is making the world better

If Trump’s re-election is getting you down, these innovations in medicine and technology should cheer you up. Ian Sample Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Bayer’s stock slumps after warning on crop-sciences unit

Bayer’s stock slumped on Tuesday as the German giant gave a profit warning on agricultural demand.

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

Why do we cry? An expert explains the science behind it.

Why do we cry? There's actually some good reasons for it — and an explanation for why shedding some tears can make us feel better.

Junk science provides legal ammo for mass lawsuit deception

Plaintiffs' lawyers are using junk science to manipulate mass tort cases, causing a chilling effect on scientific innovation and a hidden "tort tax" of $3,965 per family.

Politics - The Hill - November 16

Bestselling author explains the science of happiness: "You can do the work"

Bestselling author and Harvard professor Arthur Brooks opens up about how enjoyment, satisfaction and meaning in life can increase a person's wellbeing.

'It's not rocket science': Senate Democrats detail lessons from their victories

Senate Democrats who pulled off victories even as President-elect Donald Trump won their states believe the Democratic Party can learn some lessons from their races as it grapples with losing ...

Politics - NBC News - November 19

Weed for PTSD? Eager for Better Cannabis Science, F.D.A. Clears Study.

The decision is the latest sign that federal health officials want more research on medical marijuana as its use grows.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 20

CAI advances readiness and excellence in life sciences and mission-critical fields.

Amid rapid tech advancements and strict regulations, CAI empowers partners with innovative tools and methods to ensure flexibility, speed, and scalability in life sciences and mission-critical ...

‘The science of fluoride is starting to evolve’: behind the risks and benefits of the mineral

With RFK Jr and a court ruling, conversation on fluoride, in about 72% of US community water supplies, has exploded. A national conversation about fluoride’s health benefits exploded this fall ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Trump’s Embrace of RFK Jr. Puts Fluoride, Vaccines and Obamacare on the Agenda

Donald Trump’s pledge to let Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “go wild on health” has put three issues on the agenda in the final days of the 2024 campaign.

Health - The New York Times - November 5

How congressional races could shape next administration's agenda

With the balance of power in Congress at stake, Election Day results could determine the legislative path for the next administration. Scott MacFarlane reports on key races to watch.

Trump’s 2nd-Term Agenda Could Transform Government and Foreign Affairs

The president-elect could reshape government and may dramatically transform foreign and domestic policy in a second term.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

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