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Trump fired all members of the NSF oversight board just before they were about to warn about the loss of scientific primacy to China

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All 22 serving members of the National Science Board have been removed without public explanation, in a move that raises concerns about the damage to the independence of American and global science.
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Midlife crisis? Try age 20

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Since 2008, a U-shaped trend in subjective well-being has been documented in developed and developing countries across the lifespan. Well-being declined from childhood to around age 50, then recovered in old age. Data also showed a parallel increase in “sickness” or unhappiness.
A real danger to American academia and the economy as a result of the government's interference with the entry of foreign students. Illustration: depositphotos.com

The economic argument for foreign students is no longer convincing – and the damage to America is enormous

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The American public has ceased to be impressed by the economic contribution of international students, while Trump's policies harm higher education institutions and endanger tens of billions in the American economy.
PFAS chemicals ("persistent chemicals") have been found to be contaminants in the Cape Fear River, which supplies water to two million residents in North Carolina. Illustration: depositphotos.com

The Environmental Protection Agency's retreat from science endangers public health and the planet

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The Trump administration has begun dismantling the EPA's research arm – a move that threatens decades of progress in preventing pollution and protecting public health around the world.
Science under a vortex. Illustration by Avi Blizovsky via DALEE

Even if you are not an American researcher, only receive funding if you sign to us that you are not involved in climate or diversity.

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Within two decades, the US lost its leadership position to China. From leading of 45 critical technologies to just five

Data analyzed by the Australian ASPI Institute shows that leadership in these technologies has shifted to China. One area in which the US still dominates is vaccine development, but this too is at risk due to the cutbacks.
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There is no room for environmental justice in Trump's dictatorship.

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Among the areas that were decided to be eliminated "for reasons of efficiency" is the area of ​​environmental justice, which is responsible for the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). During 2025, 171 EPA employees were sent on administrative leave - 160 of whom dealt with justice issues
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Declining public trust in scientists and the contribution of science to humanity in the US

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This is according to a comprehensive survey published by the PEW Research Institute. The worst situation is among the voters of the Republican Party, but also among the Democrats, the majority who still show confidence in science is shrinking
The Indian lander Vircam as photographed from the Paragain robotic vehicle. Photo by the Indian Space Agency ISRO

Surprising presence of sulfur in the soil of the South Pole of the Moon by the Indian robotic vehicle Paragain in the Chandrayaan-3 mission

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The vehicle discovered a wide variety of heavy elements, but this is the first evidence of the presence of sulfur * The rover will tour the south pole of the moon for two weeks and look for signs of water ice
Cover of Robert Sanginis' book "Galileo Was Wrong; The Church Was Right"

"Galileo was wrong: the sun revolves around the earth"

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A four-legged robot learned to change its movement style to traverse a forest and jump over obstacles

A group of atheists is suing not to have a national day of prayer in the US

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A four-legged robot learned to change its movement style to traverse a forest and jump over obstacles

President of Cornell: The theory of intelligent design should not be taught as science

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