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How Trump promotes a radical, unscientific theory about sex and gender in the name of opposing ‘gender ideology extremism’
How Trump promotes a radical, unscientific theory about sex and gender in the name of opposing ‘gender ideology extremism’ President Trump’s executive order claims to “restore biological truth” by decreeing that there are only two genders – male and female, and that anyone who believes differently denies “the biological reality of sex.” However, this ignores […]
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Exposure to perceptible temperature rise increases concern about climate change, higher education adds to understanding
Exposure to perceptible temperature rise increases concern about climate change, higher education adds to understanding Higher education can increase concern about climate change by training students to carefully consider evidence, but its effect varies depending on the region and individual experiences. The study found that in southern states, higher education levels did not significantly impact […]
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Cuts to research into inequality, disparities and other DEIA topics harm science
Cuts to research into inequality, disparities and other DEIA topics harm science Scientists across the U.S. and in other countries have rallied in reaction to the Trump administration’s cuts to major science agencies. Mohamad Salaheldin Abdelg Alsayed/Anadolu via Getty Images When I taught research methods to undergraduates, I would start by asking whether anyone in […]
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