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David Lally / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)UK Biobank Data Briefly Listed on Alibaba Before Removal, No Sales Occurred
Data from the UK Biobank was offered for sale on Alibaba in China this week, prompting concerns and a response from officials. The listings excluded personal identifiers and were removed by Chinese authorities without any sales. The incident involved rogue researchers from three…
ndtv.comOver 100 Science Advisory Committees Discontinued in 2023
A Nature analysis reveals the Trump administration ended more than 100 advisory committees to science agencies in 2025. It also reduced transparency and independence for remaining committees. The moves were part of broader cutbacks that downsized federal research workforce and gr…
japantimes.co.jpTrump Administration Dismisses National Science Board Members
The Trump administration fired all 22 members of the independent National Science Board overseeing the National Science Foundation, with no explanation provided. Dismissed members expressed disappointment and concern over potential impacts on U.S. scientific leadership. The board…
ecns.cnChina Builds World's Largest Biobank Amid U.S. and EU Data Access Limits for Chinese Scientists
China is advancing efforts to create the world's largest biobank for storing biological samples and data. Concurrently, the U.S. and EU have started measures to limit Chinese scientists' access to sensitive information. These developments could impact international research colla…
The Boston GlobeTrump Administration Terminates All 22 National Science Board Members
The Trump administration terminated all 22 members of the National Science Board via email on April 24, 2026. The board oversees the National Science Foundation and advises on science policy. The move follows prior efforts to cut NSF funding and restructure the agency.
washingtonpost.comWhite House Terminates All 22 National Science Board Members, Leaving NSF Leadership Vacant
The Trump administration dismissed all current members of the National Science Board, which oversees the National Science Foundation, without providing reasons or replacement plans. Board members received termination emails on Friday. Critics, including scientists and lawmakers,…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)NASA Funding Proposal Includes 23% Cut and Textual Errors, Per Bill Nye
Bill Nye stated that a proposal to slash NASA's funding by 23% is riddled with typos. He warned President Trump not to cut the agency's budget. @Variety reported on these statements amid discussions of NASA's role in science.
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Biologist Brian Donovan Loses Federal Grants and Job at University of Illinois
Brian Donovan, a biologist at the University of Illinois, has lost his federal research grants and his position at the university. The grants, totaling over $1 million from the National Science Foundation, supported studies on the impacts of gender and sexuality education. This d…