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Winter 2021: Science Matters

The elements of science extend beyond the lab to our everyday lives—and they start with trust.
Why We Must Rebuild Trust in Science

When the history of our current moment is written, science will be central to the story. In the crucible of 2020, did science rebuild the societal trust needed to defeat the coronavirus? Or did a break in trust lead to a lingering pandemic that foreshadowed future failures to solve the coming crises of climate change, food and water insecurity, and economic stagnation?

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How Data Leads to Better Decisions

Data and the scientific method aren’t just for the laboratory; they inform social science that leads to better public policy.

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Delivering Science in a Crisis

The scientific response from the Deepwater Horizon disaster can guide research during a pandemic.

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How to Make Science Work Quicker—and Better

We are in a golden age of innovation in biomedical science, but there’s more that could be accomplished for patients.

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From Science to Policy to Practice

Science can and should influence policies that make our lives healthier—but it requires patience along the way.

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