Next Week in Science, November 6, 2025
We attended the American Public Health Association conference earlier this week, so most of our updates are from that event. If you jump on over to This Week in Public Health, we have some recaps and a brief story on what we say in the AI/misinformation space.
Here’s what else has been rising in the literature.
And what’s in the news.
The Media Is Complicit in the Climate Confusion
New research reveals a significant “perception gap” where most people, despite supporting stronger climate action, mistakenly believe they are in the minority. This misconception, fueled partly by insufficient media coverage and misleading narratives, allows politicians to ignore popular demand for change and continue supporting fossil fuel interests.
NASA’s ESCAPADE mission to Mars: twin UC Berkeley satellites dubbed Blue and Gold will launch in early November
NASA’s ESCAPADE mission, launching in November, will use two satellites to map Mars’ magnetic field and atmosphere in 3D, providing essential data for potential human exploration. Beyond scientific discovery, this mission also tests a new spacecraft trajectory that allows increased launch flexibility, which could reshape how future missions to Mars are planned.
Why Calgary’s innovation economy feels different this time
Calgary’s concerted efforts to diversify its economy beyond oil have turned the city into one of North America’s top 10 emerging tech ecosystems, creating over 24,000 tech jobs in three years. This strategic shift, bolstered by collaborative institutions like Platform Calgary and the University of Calgary, aims to sustain innovation between economic cycles rather than merely reacting to downturns.
