Jay Graber dunks on Mark Zuckerberg without mentioning his name.

The order covers more than 40 awards to researchers around the country seeking to understand why vaccine acceptance has declined.

48 scientific societies representing almost 100,000 scientists signed on to a letter asking Congress to protect the future of science

The NSF said probationary employees help it remain a "global leader in scientific discovery and innovation."

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Uncertain funding, government firings, and distressed universities hit vulnerable groups especially hard

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Executive orders’ impact on premier medical research agency has resulted in delayed projects and frozen funding

National Science Foundation administrators reclassified hundreds of employees from permanent to probationary status in violation of labor contracts, according to a U.S. lawmaker and agency employee.

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DOGE’s war on “waste” looks suspiciously like a war on science.

On Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 2:00PM ET, US Senator Chris Van Hollen (MD), climate and environmental advocates, scientists, and members of Congress will hold a press conference outside the Departme...