Neil Shubin on Trusted Science in a ‘Deeply Partisan Age’

My recent chat with @carlzimmer www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/s... 🧪

"Taking this job is a bet, or maybe a hope, that the best science will drive the conversation over the long run." Incoming NAS President @neilshubin.bsky.social spoke with @nytimes.com about the state of American science and his hopes for his 5-year term as president: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/s...

"As an institution, we are — by charter and design and history — nonpartisan. But we are in a deeply partisan age. Just by doing our work, we will be viewed in a partisan light no matter what. So our job is to double down on the science." A principled vision for NAS via incoming Pres. Neil Shubin.

Neil Shubin @neilshubin.bsky.social, pres-elect of @nationalacademies.org talks w/ @carlzimmer.com- 'We’re living in an extraordinary time of disconnect. We rely on science and the advice that comes from #science, yet the whole apparatus that enables us to do that is under unique challenges.'

🧪 ICYMI interview with Neil Shubin, next President of the National Academy of Sciences. About partisanship: "We have to bring the best science ... to the problems that our society faces... & we have be fearless about the consequences derived from that." Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/s...

It is a very challenging position that @neilshubin.bsky.social walks into as leader of @nasonline.org with partisan division over many areas of scientific work. Illuminating interview with @carlzimmer.com as he takes office. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/s...

An important moment for science. @neilshubin.bsky.social is preparing to become president of the @nationalacademies.org, helping lead at a time when evidence and expertise matter more than ever. Also glad to see my portrait of Neil! www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/s...

Neil Shubin on Trusted Science in a ‘Deeply Partisan Age’ www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/s...

🎁🔗: Neil Shubin on Trusted Science in a ‘Deeply Partisan Age’ >>> "An eminent fossil hunter takes the reins at the National Academy of Sciences in a turbulent moment for American researchers." www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/s...

Neil Shubin on Trusted Science in a ‘Deeply Partisan Age’ www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/s... What a great appointment! Dr. Shubin is brilliant. I've read his two books, and even gave copies to friends. I doubt the our illiterate president has even heard of the man.

Neil Shubin on Trusted Science in a ‘Deeply Partisan Age’ www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/s... This is an excellent interview by Carl Zimmer of Neil Shubin.

My recent chat with @carlzimmer.com www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/s...

Feed: "NYT > Science" By: Carl Zimmer on Friday, June 12, 2026

It is a very challenging position that @NeilShubin walks into as leader of @theNASciences with partisan division over many areas of scientific work. Illuminating interview with @carlzimmer as he takes office. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/s...