Metascience
Latest Publication
August 11th 2026
Ambitious American Science Requires Reliable and Effective Federal Funding
IFP’s comments on OMB’s proposed rule on Federal Financial Assistance
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Biotechnology
How At-Home Rapid Tests Could Help Prevent the Next Pandemic
Loosening restrictions on at-home rapid tests will mitigate future outbreaks
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How the NSF Moved Faster than the NIH During COVID-19
The pandemic highlighted how flexible funding authority can save lives during a crisis
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Biotechnology
How AI Can Help Prevent Biosecurity Disasters
A response to OSTP's request for information on a National Artificial Intelligence Strategy
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Infrastructure
Can I-95’s Repairs Teach Us to Build Faster?
The astonishingly fast repairs to Interstate 95 offer a rare glimpse at how quickly America can build when we get out of our own way.
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Biotechnology
Indoor Air Quality Is the Next Great Public Health Challenge
Cleaner indoor air can increase productivity, improve student outcomes, and prevent pandemics
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How DARPA Can Anticipate Downside Risk
A response to DARPA's request for information on assessing ethical, legal, and societal implications of emerging technologies
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How DARPA Can Proactively Shape Emerging Technologies
A response to DARPA's request for information on assessing ethical, legal, and societal implications of emerging technologies
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Building a Better NIH
A series of short papers outlining the growth potential for our nation's premier health R&D funder
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High-Skilled Immigration
Visa Interview Waivers after COVID
Even though the COVID emergency is over, personal appearance waivers should be a standing policy in low-risk cases
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Infrastructure
Defining “Major Federal Action” in NEPA
Federal agencies need to concentrate their efforts on projects that cause considerable environmental disruption
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Infrastructure
Environmental Assessment Reform
Allow agencies the autonomy to act as soon as they can accurately determine a "finding of no significant impact"
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Biotechnology
Preparing for Pandemic Preparedness Legislation
Nine legislative ideas to improve our biosecurity response
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Infrastructure
Why Does Nuclear Power Plant Construction Cost So Much?
The source of clean energy shouldn't be displaying "negative learning" over time
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Infrastructure
Time Limit on Injunctions
NEPA review needs a judicial shot clock
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High-Skilled Immigration
Harnessing Global Talent for Regional Innovation
Three ways the executive branch can streamline visa pathways to support new regional innovation hubs
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