Looking at the latest science can help you make informed decisions, but it’s important to look at the broader context and assess the strength of the evidence when using science to inform decisions.

The coming year could prove as unpredictable — and consequential — for US science as 2025 was. Although the US Congress sets the budget for science spending, the Trump administration has “aggressively ...

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