The impact of scientific research extends far beyond the laboratory. Breakthroughs like insulin and innovations like the internet have transformed our everyday lives. They also influence policymaking ...

This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. At the ...

The White House’s attacks on academia and budget cuts for research have provided an opening for other countries to poach ...

About a year ago, it seemed the sky was falling for American scientific research. The Trump administration last February cut thousands of workers at federal science agencies, squeezed the flow of ...

The National Academies of Science, which received $200 million from federal agencies in 2024, refuses to remove a chapter ...

Lasers are everywhere. Whether for barcode scanners, hair removal treatments or fiber-optic internet connections, these beams of light power our everyday lives. Their history dates back to Einstein’s ...

NASA faces the possibility of steep cuts again as the FY 2027 budget request proposes a 23% reduction in overall funding and ...

2025 was a hard year for science. The Trump administration upended federal funding for all kinds of scientific pursuits, slashing budgets across... Science funding was hit in 2025. What does that mean ...

Domestic agencies would face $73 billion in cuts, including reduced funding for scientific research and health and ...

The Trump administration is requesting the cancellation of billions of dollars in funds for space science, renewable energy, ...