What Does the 2024 Election Mean for Science?

Get the latest insights and expert analysis on the upcoming election [View in browser]( [SciAm Logo]( Donald Trump and Kamala Harris offer contrasting visions for the future of science-related policy issues that significantly impact our daily lives. Scientific American has compiled a [comprehensive overview]( of the U.S. presidential candidates' stances on critical topics, including [health care]( [reproductive rights]( [climate change]( [artificial intelligence]( [gun violence]( [nuclear weapons]( [education]( and [immigration](. Explore what a Trump or Harris presidency could mean for these key issues in the coming term and beyond. Support independent science journalism and [save 20%]( on a digital subscription. [Subscribe]( Election Coverage [How the Next President Will Determine the Future of AI]( [How the Next President Will Determine the Future of AI]( Both U.S. presidential candidates voice support for innovation in AI, but Harris has been more outspoken about its risks to individuals. [The Next President Faces Tough Nuclear Weapons Deadlines]( [The Next President Faces Tough Nuclear Weapons Deadlines]( Whoever wins the 2024 presidential election will face heightened nuclear geopolitics, deadlines on nuclear deals with Russia and Iran and decisions on a $2-trillion weapons-modernization effort. [The 2024 Presidential Election Will Make or Break U.S. Climate Action]( [The 2024 Presidential Election Will Make or Break U.S. Climate Action]( Harris would continue the Biden administration’s landmark climate efforts; Trump would roll the country back to more oil and gas. [Abortion and Reproductive Rights Face Starkly Different Futures under Trump and Harris]( [Abortion and Reproductive Rights Face Starkly Different Futures under Trump and Harris]( The presidential candidates have vastly divergent records on and plans for protecting access to reproductive health care, including abortion and IVF. [How Health Care Affordability and Access Could Change under Harris or Trump]( [How Health Care Affordability and Access Could Change under Harris or Trump]( Both Trump and Harris pledge to make drug prices affordable and health care accessible. Here’s how their policies differ. [Scientific American November 2024 Issue]( [Knowledge Awaits]( Save 20% on a digital subscription to Scientific American and start your journey of daily discoveries. [Subscribe]( You received this email because you opted in to receive email from Scientific American or you have registered for an account with Scientific American. To ensure delivery please add news[@scientificamerican.com](mailto:specialoffers@scientificamerican.com?subject=&body=) to your address book. [Unsubscribe]( [Email Preferences]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Contact Us](