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Fall 2024
When Marcia McNutt, the president of the National Academy of Sciences, delivered her 2024 State of the Science address, she argued that US science is strong—but action is required to address competition from China, declining federal investment in science, and a decrease in public trust of science and scientists. In the Fall 2024 edition of Issues, McNutt identifies the core challenges that the research community must tackle to ensure that American science remains strong—plus, members of the community respond to her challenge.
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On the Front Lines of Change: Reporting From the Gulf of Mexico
“In many respects, the Gulf is on the front lines. Massive disruptions brought by climate change, the need to transition to a new energy economy, and the potential collapse of vital ecosystems are on the horizon for the nation as a whole, not just the Gulf region.”
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