We’re often told to “follow the science” — a comforting phrase that suggests clarity, objectivity, and consensus. But in today’s hyperpolarized world, even science itself has become a political ...

If you were to file into a classroom and open your notebook for science class today, the subject matter might be a little different from when you were in school. Our body of scientific knowledge is ...

Peter Vickers received funding from The British Academy. Astronomers once believed the Sun revolved around the Earth. In the 19th century, scientists thought the shape of a person’s skull could reveal ...

To the editor: As a former teacher of science and government, I am a believer in the importance of science education. However, Leroy Hood and Matthew D. LaPlante go too far when they write that better ...

ATTENTION is being more and more given to the teaching of science as a means of education. The object of education may be regarded as being to help people to think for themselves; and our duty in ...

Xaq Frohlich does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

The American Biology Teacher, Vol. 83, No. 3 (MARCH 2021), pp. 199-201 (3 pages) Allchin, D. (2020). From the nature of science to social justice: the political power of epistemic lessons. In L.

For the last several years, the Pew Research Center has been tracking the US public’s views on scientists and science-related issues. This year’s survey finds a continuation of a worrisome trend: the ...

Here are some undeniable facts: The Earth orbits the sun. Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) at standard atmospheric pressure. Humans require oxygen to survive. The speed of ...