U.S. Scientists Flee to U.K. After Trump Win
#ScienceFunding #BrainDrainFollowing Trump's re-election, U.S. scientists like Megan Peters, Tamara Swaab, and Ron Mangun are moving to the U.K. due to federal funding cuts and perceived devaluation of research. The U.K. actively recruits them with grants and visas. read more
Trump rule would let political appointees veto science grants
#ScienceFunding #PeerReviewThe Trump administration proposes a rule change giving political appointees veto power over federal research grants, bypassing peer review. Critics warn it could devastate American science, allowing political interference in health, climate, and other research fields. read more
Trump funding cuts leave labs empty, researchers stranded
#ScienceFunding #NIHTrump administration funding cuts devastated labs, leaving Harvard professor Sean Eddy’s team jobless and cancer researcher Rachael Sirianni stalled. Despite restored funding, NIH delays and reduced grants hinder science, causing permanent damage to research progress. read more
Scientists Warn of Trump's Attacks on Science and Research
#ScienceFunding #TrumpAdministrationMore than 1,900 scientists from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have warned Americans about the threat of the Trump administration's attacks on science in Washington DC. The administration's actions include budget cuts, terminations of grants, and interference in research topics. read more