The High Quality Research Act (HQRA), a bill proposed by Congressman Lamar Smith, proposes to cut basic science funding in favor of applied research -- but at what cost?
Astronomy can play a crucial role in science education, not only in the media but directly in our schools, by acting as a "gateway science" and opening the door for all science, technology and engineering fields.
Directing financial resources to community-based organizations may be an effective strategy to fight HIV/AIDS in the South, where African-Americans are disproportionately affected