In the last two decades, the scientific world has waged an extraordinary campaign for openness — most notably through open ...

The focus on public access to research has sometimes overshadowed discussions of science’s societal relevance. Especially ...

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Note: This toolkit was last updated in 2022. Successful engagement builds on a foundation of clear, concise communication. As you think about how to communicate about your work, remember the framework ...

The modern U.S. research enterprise has some of its roots in World War II, through the U.S. government's Office of Scientific Research and Development or OSRD. Quickly authorized by President Franklin ...

In the hunt for a remedy, when the baton is passed from dedicated academic scientists to an innovative company to trusted community advocates, outcomes for society can be especially powerful. Today, ...

Inflammation has often been cast as a villain in medicine — and has long been tied to the sensation of pain and to painful diseases like arthritis. However, a new study of patients with low back pain ...

Nearly 500 members of the American Association for the Advancement of Science have earned the lifetime distinction of AAAS Fellow. AAAS Fellows are elected each year by their peers serving on the ...

Corvid expert John Marzluff with bird biologist at Yellowstone, Lauren Walker. Image by Andrius Pasukonis. Crows have long been feared by humans. A sign of bad luck to come, an omen of evil or even, ...

Washington, D.C.: The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is delighted to announce the largest transformational gift in AAAS’s history, the Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough of the ...