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Dan Vergano

Dan Vergano

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Senior Opinion Editor, Scientific American

Washington

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Total articles 1107

  • Firing the Scientists Who Study Worker Safety Threatens Everyone

    By Dan Vergano Verified| Scientific American Verified Black lung is a cruel disease. Incurable, it scars and hardens lungs, makes breathing hurt and leads to tuberculosis, heart disease and cancer. Still a recurring threat to miners, it is preventable by controlling exposure to dust in mines. We know that thanks to federal scientists the Trump administration now aims to wipe out. That’s a mistake that threatens everyone. In March, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

    By Dan Vergano Verified · Scientific American

    Apr. 09, 2025

  • Trump Administration Attacks on Science Trigger Backlash from Researchers

    By Dan Vergano Verified| Scientific American Verified Slashed funding, mass firings and political edicts over what can be studied or spoken recently prompted an open letter that was signed by a sizable swath of the nation’s leading researchers, all members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. “The voice of science must not be silenced,” read the letter, which was released on March 31.

    By Dan Vergano Verified · Scientific American

    Apr. 02, 2025

  • Firing the Scientists Who Study Worker Safety Threatens Everyone

    By Dan Vergano Verified| Scientific American Verified Black lung is a cruel disease. Incurable, it scars and hardens lungs, makes breathing hurt and leads to tuberculosis, heart disease and cancer. Still a recurring threat to miners, it is preventable by controlling exposure to dust in mines. We know that thanks to federal scientists the Trump administration now aims to wipe out. That’s a mistake that threatens everyone. In March, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

    By Dan Vergano Verified · Scientific American

    Apr. 09, 2025

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Scientific American

Scientific American is a prominent science magazine and digital platform, recognized as the oldest continuously published monthly magazine in the United States. Founded in 1845 by Rufus Porter, it began as a weekly newspaper focused on new inventions and has since evolved into a trusted source for interpreting scientific advancements for general audiences. The magazine transitioned to its current format in 1921 and is now part of Springer Nature. The publication features a monthly print and digital magazine that includes peer-reviewed articles written by scientists and journalists. It also offers special issues that highlight significant historical milestones and breakthroughs. In addition to its articles, Scientific American provides subscription-based access to podcasts, multimedia content, and educational resources aimed at schools and public outreach. The magazine targets general readers, educators, students, and professionals, making complex scientific topics accessible and fostering curiosity and critical thinking.

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