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Dr. Shech is a professor of philosophy who specializes in the philosophy of science. As popular mistrust of expert opinion grows, we increasingly encounter the following skeptical argument about ...

We often talk about science as if it were a purely logical enterprise. Yet, the way we ask questions—and even the kind of questions we think matter—is shaped by something far older than the scientific ...

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Associate Professor of Communication Studies, University of Nevada, Las Vegas As a science communication scholar, I’ve always supported vaccination and trusted medical experts – and I still do. As a ...

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 16: University of California, Santa Cruz, Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics Dr. Natalie Batalha talks about advances in the study of exoplanets made possible by the ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A Pew Research poll reveals partisan division over U.S. scientific leadership, with Democrats far more concerned ...

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From fish to Phish, Science Friday has had a big year. Our staff chose their favorite stories and projects from 2025. This year got off to an exciting start as we welcomed Flora Lichtman back to ...

CORRECTION: A transcription error misidentified author Dr. Peter Hotez in William Brangham's introduction. The transcript has been updated. We regret the error. From ...