How the NSF became an important yet controversial patron for the social sciences, influencing debates over their scientific status and social relevance. In the

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has played a key role over the past several decades in advancing understanding of Earth's systems by funding research on a

Humans, especially children, are naturally curious. Yet, people often balk at the thought of learning scienceâ€"the "eyes glazed over" syndrome. Teachers may