activism

The AIDS activist, also known as the Berlin patient, represented optimism that scientists could find a way to beat HIV.

Scientists speak up about landmark drug approvals, political and environmental activism, and the redefinition of death.

The physician, toxicologist, and expert witness drew attention to health issues caused by radiation and toxic chemicals.

Signatories of the declaration say the need for governments to act on human-driven climate change is too urgent to stay silent.

Those who plan to participate say communication is critical to researchers’ role.

Activists are protesting imbalanced conferences, editorial boards, and other professional activities by refusing to join.

Inspired by April’s March for Science, Wednesday’s demonstrators will demand increased funding and a more pro-science attitude from the government.

Activists demanded greater access to and involvement in clinical research for AIDS treatments—and their protests were heard.

Thousands of scientists and science supporters marched from the Washington Monument to the US Capitol this weekend.

Thousands of people around the world gathered to show support for science today. Here’s a sampling of sights and signs from the Marches for Science in Berlin, Chicago, and Washington, DC.

March for Science edition

A conversation with activist and undergraduate student Sydney Bryant

How to become—and stay—involved in science policy 

A conversation with graduate student Alex Bradley

A conversation with postdoc Robert Cooper, entrepreneur Alex Eyman, and lawyer Melissa Slawson

AAAS and more than 25 scientific societies throw their support behind the event.

A panel discussion on channeling science into policy served as a forum for debating the role of scientists under the current administration. 

Satellite marches across the globe aim to stand in solidarity with US scientists and highlight issues in their home countries. 

Hundreds of people gathered in Boston’s Copley Square today to show support for science.