A growing research field known as “the science of science” promises to be essential for rebuilding trust in scientific research and navigating an uncertain future.
Author: C. Brandon Ogbunu
C. Brandon Ogbunu is an assistant professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Yale University and an external professor at the Santa Fe Institute.
In the wake of attacks on the research enterprise, scientists need to focus on protecting its fragile infrastructure. But they must also adapt to a new world.
As scientists struggle to connect with the public, they must consider new models for making research more accessible.