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montrealgazette.comscience3 hrs ago
NIH Seeks Input on Proposal to Cap Grants per Researcher
The agency asked scientists for feedback on limiting the number of awards any principal investigator can hold. The move aims to distribute funding more evenly across institutions.
Washington Examinerscience8 days ago
NSF Ends Decade-Long Ocean Observatories Initiative After Collecting Intended Dataset
The agency will recover equipment from four ocean arrays over the next 15 months after an 80 percent funding cut. Real-time data collection will end at the affected sites while archived records remain available.
ocregister.comworld9 days ago
Judge Temporarily Blocks NSF Plan to Close Colorado Weather Research Center
A federal judge issued a temporary order preventing the National Science Foundation from closing a major weather and climate research facility in Colorado.
Washington Examinerpolitics29 days ago
National Science Foundation Board Members Removed After Review of Grant Awards
The National Science Board had all 22 of its members removed in April. The action followed a review of grants awarded by the National Science Foundation that supported projects focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. A Senate committee reported that more than 3,4…
David Lally / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)world41 days ago
UK Biobank Data Listed on Alibaba Then Removed; 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…
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gamereactor.euscience42 days ago
Over 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…
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japantimes.co.jpscience41 days agoUpdated
Trump 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.cnfinance44 days ago
China 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…
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The Boston Globescience41 days agoUpdated
Trump 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.
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Los Angeles Timesscience45 days agoUpdated
White 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,…
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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.
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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…
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