Embattled White House Science Adviser Eric Lander Resigns (1)

White House science adviser Eric Lander will resign from his post effective by Feb. 18 in the wake of furor that erupted over reports of bullying behavior toward members of his staff.

“I believe it is not possible to continue effectively in my role, and the work of this office is far too important to be hindered,” Lander said Monday in his resignation letter. "[It]is clear that things I said, and the way I said them, crossed the line at times into being disrespectful and demeaning, to both men and women. That was never my intention. Nonetheless, it is ...