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Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.

Despite a slight uptick in trust, scientists continue to face challenges in regaining public trust after the pandemic.

The survey, released today by the Pew Research Center in Washington DC, found that the proportion of those polled who believe ...

Overall, scientists are in good standing compared with other professions that have taken reputational hits in recent years, ...

Americans’ trust in scientists is slightly higher than it was last year, but remains lower than before the COVID-19 pandemic.

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What is a science book that inspired a sense of wonder or made you more curious about the world?

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Attention is already turning to 2026, when South Dakota will elect a new governor as well as hold races for U.S. Senate.

At least five major high street stores have already closed this month, and there's more to come from Marks and Spencer.

Let's imagine someone tried to trigger the volcano under Yellowstone National Park with a nuclear bomb – could it work?