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california-politics9 days ago•3 min saved

Newsom signs bill placing $7.5B science bond on 2028 ballot

California voters will decide in March 2028 whether to approve a $7.5 billion bond measure to fund state scientific research. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 895 on September 30, 2026, placing the proposal on the ballot. The measure aims to counter federal research cuts and support institutions like the University of California and California State University. If approved, the funds would support medical research for diseases such as cancer, Parkinson’s, and ALS, as well as efforts to mitigate wildfire risks, pandemics, and climate change. The bill was authored by Senator Scott Wiener and sponsored by a coalition including the Union of American Physicians and the United Auto Workers Region 6.

via Los Angeles Times|

#california #california-politics #gavin-newsom

politics5 months ago•2 min saved

Trump Dismisses NSF Advisory Board, Upending Science Oversight

The Trump administration fired all members of the National Science Board, the independent body that oversees the NSF and advises on science policy and funding, effective immediately. Critics warn the move could weaken U.S. science governance amid ongoing funding debates, while the White House says the board’s powers may need updating and NSF operations will continue, even as its headquarters move and HUD prepares to occupy its former building.

via The Guardian|

#national-science-board #nsf #policy-overhaul

policy8 months ago•17 min saved

Small Firms Struggle as Trump Cuts Federal Science Funding

Trump’s cuts to climate and other science funding have reduced federal contracts and funding for research, pushing small science-driven firms to lay off workers, seek nonfederal clients, and cope with stalled SBIR and indirect-cost cap changes as lawmakers debate the next science budget.

via Politico|

#federal-contracts #policy #sbir

politics8 months ago•3 min saved

Congress Bets on Science, Boosts Agency Budgets Over Trump Plans

The Senate approved an 82-15 minibus funding bill that increases funding for NOAA, NASA, and NSF beyond the Trump administration’s requests, after the House passed it 397-28. The package funds agencies through Sept. 30, blocks proposed large cuts (NSF’s 57% cut, NASA science funding cuts, and NOAA cuts) and even adds money to NOAA’s satellite program and Weather Service staffing. It also protects indirect research costs. If signed by the president, the bill would maintain broader science funding while allowing for modest overall spending, reflecting bipartisan support for science and weather research.

via NBC News|

#congress #nasa #noaa

science11 months ago•5 min saved

Neil deGrasse Tyson Warns Against Defunding Science and Discusses AI and Alien Visitations

Neil deGrasse Tyson's new book, 'Just Visiting This Planet,' emphasizes the importance of science and warns against the dangers of defunding scientific research, highlighting its role in innovation and national progress, especially amid current budget cuts and global competition.

via Space|

#book-release #neil-degrasse-tyson #public-science-education

science1 year ago•3 min saved

US Government Shutdown Disrupts Federal Science and Research

The US government shutdown beginning October 1st, due to Congress's failure to pass funding legislation, is unprecedented in its potential impact on science, with mass layoffs and suspension of research at agencies like NASA, NIH, NSF, and EPA, raising concerns about long-term effects on scientific progress and government research initiatives.

via Nature|

#federal-layoffs #nasa #nih

politics1 year ago•5 min saved

Senate Opposes Major Cuts to NASA and Science Funding

The Senate proposed a modest increase in funding for the National Science Foundation and other science agencies, rejecting the Trump administration's proposed large cuts, amidst ongoing debates over federal budget allocations and specific issues like the FBI headquarters location, with bipartisan support for science funding and concerns over potential government shutdowns.

via Inside Higher Ed|

#budget #nsf #politics

science1 year ago•1 min saved

NASA Scientists Rally Against Budget Cuts Threatening Space Missions

All living former NASA Science Mission Directorate heads have jointly condemned the White House's proposed 47% cuts to NASA science activities in FY 2026, warning that these cuts threaten ongoing successful missions and future exploration efforts, and urging Congress to reject the budget proposal to preserve U.S. leadership in space science.

via The Planetary Society|

#nasa #nasa-former-chiefs #science

world1 year ago•3 min saved

U.S. Science Faces Crisis as Federal Funding Cuts Trigger Brain Drain

The Trump administration's budget cuts and restrictions on foreign students are causing a significant brain drain in the U.S., with scientists seeking opportunities abroad and U.S. science funding slowing down, potentially harming America's position as a global science leader.

via Axios|

#brain-drain #foreign-students #research-impact

science1 year ago•3 min saved

Trump Administration's NASA Budget Cuts Threaten Science and Future Missions

The NASA Glenn Research Center in Ohio faces severe cuts under Trump's proposed budget, risking the loss of over 550 jobs and the cancellation of major projects, reflecting broader concerns about the administration's impact on science and research funding.

via Cleveland.com|

#budget-cuts #nasa #nasa-glenn-research-center

world1 year ago•3 min saved

NASA Faces Major Workforce Cuts Under Trump Budget

The Trump administration's proposed federal budget would significantly cut NASA's funding by about a quarter, leading to the loss of 672 jobs at NASA Langley and reductions in science programs, sparking concerns about the impact on scientific research and the local economy in Hampton Roads.

via The Virginian-Pilot|

#budget-cuts #job-layoffs #langley-research-center

science1 year ago•6 min saved

Trump's Budget Cuts Threaten Major NASA Missions and Mars Exploration

The Trump administration's proposed budget significantly cuts NASA's funding by 25%, eliminating 40 missions across various fields including solar, planetary, Earth, lunar, and space exploration, which could halt or delay critical scientific research and exploration efforts.

via IFLScience|

#budget-cuts #nasa #nasa-missions

science1 year ago•0 min saved

U.S. Science and Innovation Under Threat Amid Political Challenges

The White House has significantly cut science funding but now aims to 'correct' research, prompting criticism from thousands of scientists who oppose the administration's approach to restoring a 'gold standard' for science across federal agencies.

via The New York Times|

#federal-agencies #research-correction #science

science2 years ago•6 min saved

Rebuilding Public Trust in Science: A Path Forward

In an era of declining trust in science, scientists must change their approach to regain public trust and secure funding. The decrease in funding for scientific research has led to dysfunctional relationships within the scientific community, affecting collaboration, career prospects, and science communication. To rebuild trust, scientists should prioritize long-term research plans over excessive publishing, offer more high-risk/high-reward programs, reduce the number of short-term postgraduate positions, and improve science communication through training and direct engagement with the public. These efforts can help restore trust, secure funding, and ensure the future of science.

via Space.com|

#career-paths #research-integrity #science

politics3 years ago•4 min saved

"Argentina's Front Runner Pledges Drastic Cuts to Science Funding in Election Campaign"

Javier Milei, the front runner in Argentina's upcoming presidential election, has pledged to shut down the country's main science agency, CONICET, which provides funding for thousands of researchers. Milei, a libertarian candidate, believes that privatizing science and research funding would help end Argentina's fiscal crisis. The scientific community in Argentina is alarmed at the possibility of Milei's presidency, as they argue that state investment in science is crucial for the country's development. Milei's controversial proposals also include closing the environment and health ministries, abolishing public-health and education systems, and allowing the sale of organs for profit. If elected, researchers fear a brain drain as talented scientists may leave the country to seek opportunities elsewhere.

via Nature.com|

#argentina #conicet #javier-milei