Biden keeps promise to re-join WHO, Paris Agreement ‘on first day’
On the campaign trail, Biden vowed to 'follow the science.'
U.S. officials consider revising laws to better protect against disability discrimination in healthcare
The agency says it will collect feedback from the public relating to "the provision or withdrawal of life-saving or life-sustaining care." It is also looking for information on discrimination in the context of organ transplants.
As days blend together, many turn to ‘fake commutes’ for a sense of routine
A 'fake commute' can act as a boundary between work and home.
Indigenous-led software testing company receives $500K investment
The investment will be used to support expansion in Canada.
Chadwick Boseman’s Black Panther gave a boost to diversity in STEM: a Black engineer’s take
Chadwick Boseman’s portrayal of the Black Panther was an inspiration to people of color in science, technology, engineering and math fields.
Survey reveals disparities in how white and Black faculty see DEI progress on college campuses
"It's the white faculty — the majority faculty — who have to change the broken system they perpetuate, who have to accommodate new perspectives, and broaden their definitions of excellence."
CMAJ: Canada must dismantle anti-Black racism in healthcare
A new commentary in the Canadian Medical Association Journal is calling on officials to "dismantle anti-Black racism in health care to address its harmful effects on people's health."
PROFILE: Dr. Yasmine Daniels, adjunct chemistry professor & science policy scientist
Dr. Yasmine Daniels (she/her) has always had a passion for reducing difficult concepts to make them more comprehensible to both science and non-science audiences.
Majority of workers want to work from home more often after pandemic
While working at home has posed some challenges, a pair of recent surveys suggest a majority of employees are enjoying their new working arrangements and want the remote option to continue after the pandemic has passed.
5 ways MacKenzie Scott’s $5.8 billion commitment to social and economic justice is a model for other donors
The philanthropist is giving away billions of dollars quickly.