The idea of making science less tied to colonial ideas starts with how people think together and feel connected. Bard, Keller, and Leavens use these concepts to outline a new way of doing research that is fairer.  

Their plan, called WILD, tries to open up science for more voices, but it still has limits.  

Decolonizing research is a big task that goes beyond just changing names or adding diversity. It needs leaders who truly care about all cultures, deeper studies of how culture shapes science, and big changes in the way research is organized.  

Without these steps, projects that aim to be inclusive may only scratch the surface and keep old power gaps.  

The commentary urges scientists to look at who gets to lead studies, how cultural differences are understood, and what rules govern research. Only by tackling these issues can science become truly decolonized.


# Decolonizing Science: A Call for Inclusive Research

The idea of making science less tied to colonial ideas starts with how people think together and feel connected. Bard, Keller, and Leavens use these concepts to outline a new way of doing research that is fairer.

Their plan, called **WILD**, tries to open up science for more voices, but it still has limits.

Decolonizing research is a big task that goes beyond just changing names or adding diversity. It needs leaders who truly care about all cultures, deeper studies of how culture shapes science, and big changes in the way research is organized.

Without these steps, projects that aim to be inclusive may only scratch the surface and keep old power gaps.

The commentary urges scientists to look at who gets to lead studies, how cultural differences are understood, and what rules govern research. Only by tackling these issues can science become truly decolonized.



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