Policy News

News and updates centered around the physics community's public policy needs and priorities

Discover the latest policy news impacting the physics and STEM community, get thoughtful opinions and commentary from APS publications, and find op-eds written by scientists on issues that matter to you.

Policy articles

Explore news and discussion about policy and the physics community.

Policy communications

APS announcements, press releases, letters, statements, and other public communications related to science policy.

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APS members can keep up with science policy through APS Science Policy Action Alerts. Log in to your APS account to get started.

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