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Meet Eric Lander, Biden's Pick For Science Adviser And A Polarizing Figure

Meet Eric Lander, Biden's Pick For Science Adviser And A Polarizing Figure

Under Biden, genome-sequencing pioneer Eric Lander may become the most powerful scientist in US history. But he comes with some baggage.

New California Variant May Be Driving Virus Surge There, Study Suggests

New California Variant May Be Driving Virus Surge There, Study Suggests

Researchers found that the variant originated in California and showed up in more than half of samples tested last week by researchers in Los Angeles.

Biden Will Elevate White House Science Office to Cabinet-Level

Biden Will Elevate White House Science Office to Cabinet-Level

He has selected geneticist Eric Lander, who helped map the human genome, to lead the Office of Science and Technology Policy.

Biden Outlines $1.9 Trillion Spending Package to Combat Virus and Downturn

Biden Outlines $1.9 Trillion Spending Package to Combat Virus and Downturn

The president-elect detailed plans for an initial effort to fight the coronavirus and a subsequent one to address economic recovery.

Tribal Elders Are Dying From the Pandemic, Causing a Cultural Crisis for American Indians

Tribal Elders Are Dying From the Pandemic, Causing a Cultural Crisis for American Indians

The virus has killed American Indians at especially high rates, robbing tribes of precious bonds and repositories of language and tradition.

Four Years After Science Took a Hit, There’s Hope

Four Years After Science Took a Hit, There’s Hope

But 500 Women Scientists , formed in the aftermath of Trump’s 2016 election, still has plenty of work to do

COVID-19 Event Risk Assessment Planning Tool

COVID-19 Event Risk Assessment Planning Tool

This map shows the risk level of attending an event, given the event size and location in the US.