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Science Funding Under Political Scrutiny | Science News
A proposed federal rule could let political appointees pick which science gets funded, sparking outrage from the scientific community. With 94% of nearly 300,000 public comments opposing the change, even Nobel laureates warn it could cripple U.S. scientific leadership. Critics say politicizing grants risks stifling innovation and delaying life-saving research — from cancer treatments to disaster prediction — while undermining the independence science needs to thrive. The outcome of this July 13 deadline could reshape the future of American discovery. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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