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Irrational view of science under Trump not reflected beyond US, says EU research funder

More than 1,900 scientists from the National Academies of Sciences warned about the "danger" of attacks on scientific institutions by the Trump administration, claiming it undermines public health and environmental protections.
The letter highlights funding cuts, censorship, and layoffs in government agencies, including a reduction in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services workforce by 20,000 employees, as announced by U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Dr. Robert Steinbrook stated that the nation's scientific enterprise is being "annihilated" and called for scientists to actively defend science and public health.
The Trump administration's actions have drawn criticism from both scientists and lawmakers, affecting the future of scientific inquiry in the U.S.

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Irish Times

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Irrational view of science under Trump not reflected beyond US, says EU research funder

Prof Maria Leptin rejects view ‘this is a big opportunity to snatch back our colleagues’

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More Than 1,900 Scientists Warn That U.S. Science Is ‘Being Annihilated’ Under Trump

More than 1,900 scientists who are members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) have signed a letter warning the American public of the “danger” of Trump administration attacks on science. The administration’s attack on scientific institutions in the United States has included cancellations of federal grants to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions; the firing of NASA, NOAA and other government employees; invest…

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dailyclimate.org

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Trump’s science attacks trigger urgent warning from leading researchers

In an extraordinary move, nearly 2,000 top U.S. scientists are sounding the alarm about what they say is a deliberate campaign to dismantle science under the Trump administration.Jessica Glenza reports for The Guardian.In short:Hundreds of members of the National Academies of Sciences are warning that funding cuts, censorship, and political interference are gutting the nation’s ability to conduct research, especially in areas like disease treatm…

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Daily Trojan

USC professors sign ‘SOS,’ claim federal assault on science - Daily Trojan

.flex_cell.av-2roh0tyz-960b1f07944742017f52e056db1dee22{ vertical-align:top; } USC professors sign ‘SOS,’ claim federal assault on science The statement claimed that federal funding cuts could cause decades of damage. #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-2haaok8r-66af238486ec726458debb8355cb6aed{ height:10px; } By SEAN CAMPBELL April 2, 2025 #top .hr.hr-invisible.av-s3ofnf-0bff3d9a23de753f39ecc4abb8856c18{ height:10px; } .avia-image-container.av-210rgjej-…

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people.com.cn

Nearly 2,000 U.S. scientists sound alarm over Trump's assault on research - People's Daily Online

SACRAMENTO, United States, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Nearly 2,000 top scientists issued an urgent warning

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stephenslighthouse.com

Nearly 2,000 top researchers call on Trump administration to halt ‘assault’ on science - Stephen's Lighthouse

Nearly 2,000 top researchers call on Trump administration to halt ‘assault’ on science All the scientists are members of the National Academies, which has remained silent Nearly 2,000 top researchers call on Trump administration to halt ‘assault’ on science Pro plugin deactivated or invalid The post Nearly 2,000 top researchers call on Trump administration to halt ‘assault’ on science first appeared on Stephen's Lighthouse.

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