Have politics finally come for the National Academies of Science?
Founded during the US Civil War to provide advice to the government, the National Academies of Science have become one of the most prestigious scientific organizations. Its primary function is to prepare comprehensive reports on scientific and technological issues, aided by its ability to attract top talent from across the country. Those reports have not been afraid to weigh in on matters of public controversy and risk offending powerful groups, which it has managed to do without losing […]