US science after a year of Trump: what has been lost and what remains 🔬📉🌍🧬Here’s a concise, nonpartisan overview of what scientists and policy observers noted about a year into the Trump era. It covers proposed changes, actions taken, and what continued to function.What has been lost (or perceived as diminished)- Climate science emphasis and messaging - Signals from federal policy suggesting a deprioritization of climate research and climate-related regulatory work, along with moves to roll back or slow certain environmental regulations.- Long-term basic research and program stability - Proposals and discussions about cutting budgets for energy research, environmental programs, and some fundamental sciences, creating concerns about continuity for long-term projects and early-career researchers.- Federal science advisory capacity and staffing - The sense among some scientists that senior advisory roles and cross-agency science coordination were trimmed or reoriented toward policy priorities, reducing the visibility or influence of independent scientific expertise in policymaking.- International science collaboration and openness (in some policy contexts) - Broader tensions around multilateral science programs and foreign collaboration under broader national policy shifts, which some researchers worried could hinder global partnerships and data sharing.- Public science communication and integrity norms (perceived shifts) - Debates about how science results are communicated in official channels and how scientific integrity guidelines are applied or interpreted within the administration.What remains (and what endured)- Core research institutions and funding streams - NIH, NSF, NASA, DOE Office of Science, and other major U.S. research funders continued to operate, publish findings, and support grants, even as budgets and priorities shifted in various directions.- NASA’s multi-mission posture - Continued emphasis on exploration, planetary science, and human spaceflight missions; ongoing research and launches persisted, preserving NASA’s central role in aerospace and space science.- University and private-sector research vitality - Universities, think tanks, and private industry continued to drive a large share of discovery, development, and translation, sustaining the U.S. science ecosystem despite federal policy changes.- Scientific publishing and data infrastructure - Routine data collection, open data practices, peer-reviewed publishing, and scientific collaboration across institutions largely persisted, providing continuity for researchers and students.- Public trust and culture of inquiry - The broader scientific enterprise—its norms, training pipelines, and international collaborations—remained resilient, with many scientists continuing to advocate for evidence-based policy and continued investment in discovery.What to watch going forward- Budget trajectories and policy reversals - As administrations change or Congress shifts, funding for specific programs (climate, energy, environment, basic science) can move quickly. Tracking enacted budgets vs. proposed cuts will illuminate where losses persist or ease.- Restoration of advisory capacity and integrity norms - The role of independent scientific advice in policy-making may rebound or be recalibrated with new leadership and congressional oversight.- Global collaboration and data sharing - Diplomatic and policy developments will influence cross-border research partnerships, data access, and joint programs, impacting long-term science outcomes.- Early-career researchers and workforce dynamics - Uncertainty about funding and policy signals can affect the career pipeline; ongoing funding stability and opportunities for new researchers will shape the sector’s resilience.If you’d like, I can tailor this to a specific year (e.g., the first year after inauguration) or add concrete examples and sources to illustrate each point.
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Nature
US science after a year of Trump: what has been lost and what remains
A series of graphics reveals how the Trump administration has sought historic cuts to science and the research workforce.
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‘We’re no longer attracting top talent’: the brain drain killing American science | US news
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the Guardian
‘We’re no longer attracting top talent’: the brain drain killing American science
As Trump slashes science funding, young researchers flee abroad. Without solid innovation, the US could cease to have the largest biomedical ecosystem in the world
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