The Rise of “Gold Standard Science”—And How It’s Being Weaponized
Arecent executive order from the White House, titled “Restoring Gold Standard Science,” has quickly become one of the most consequential (and controversial) developments in federal science policy. Marketed as a push for research that is “transparent, rigorous, and impactful,” the order promises science that clearly communicates uncertainty, questions its own conclusions, and guides evidence-based decision making. […]
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