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“Numerical Category Bias in Legal Decision-Making” Julian Marchionda, University of Michigan Read Julian’s Q&A here! Abstract It’s both reasonable and common to make decisions based on ... Read More Source

“Social cognition of voices: Perception of gendered cues in vocal communication“ Kelsey Neuenswander, University of California, Los Angeles Read Kelsey’s Q&A here! Abstract Despite the ... Read More Source

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Council of Councils convened its annual spring meeting on May 14 and 15. Across the two days, NIH leadership ... Read More Source

FABBS is working to keep our members informed about all the moving parts and consequences of policy changes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). ... Read More Source

It has been another tumultuous spring at the National Science Foundation (NSF). The science community is actively requesting a Senate confirmation hearing for Jim O’Neill, ... Read More Source

The American Brain Coalition (ABC), in partnership with the Congressional Neuroscience Caucus (CNC), hosted the briefing, “The NIH BRAIN Initiative: Securing America’s Neurotechnology Future.” Representatives ... Read More Source

Sycophancy—flattering, fawning, or people-pleasing behavior—is creeping into daily life in a new venue: artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots. In a study published recently in Science, researchers ... Read More Source

On the afternoon of Friday, April 24, the White House Presidential Personnel Office reportedly sent out 22 emails to all members of the National Science ... Read More Source

On April 30, the House Appropriations Subcommittee with jurisdiction over the National Science Foundation (NSF) met to discuss its Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Commerce, Justice, ... Read More Source

On April 28, Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) to ... Read More Source

During his marathon of congressional hearings at the end of last month, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signaled his intention ... Read More Source

The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) convened for a two-day workshop titled “Enhancing Scientific Integrity: Progress and Opportunities in the Social and ... Read More Source

FABBS sponsored four students to attend the 2026 Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) Workshop, hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of ... Read More Source

The American Brain Coalition (ABC) hosted an educational webinar titled Advancing Responsible Animal Research Advocacy. The meeting brought together scientists, policymakers, educators, and non-profit leaders ... Read More Source

Now that the Trump Administration has finally released its Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Budget Request, the appropriations process on the Hill is kicking into high ... Read More Source

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director, Russel Vought, testified in both the House and Senate last week, presenting the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) ... Read More Source

On April 15, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. began a marathon of seven congressional hearings in which he would need ... Read More Source

On April 3, the Trump Administration finally released the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) President’s Budget Request (PBR). The request is due to Congress on the ... Read More Source

Information about this story is rapidly developing. Check back here for updates and resources. Within hours of the President’s Budget Request (PBR) release, the National ... Read More Source

President Trump announced the first members of his President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) late last month. The roster is dominated by ... Read More Source