Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, says the National Science Foundation has given money to thousands of "woke DEI" studies. Researchers say that's misrepresenting science and disparaging important research.
Attorneys general from 22 states had filed a lawsuit seeking to block the policy that would dramatically change NIH's grant-making by limiting how much it will disburse for overhead costs.
In a quest to rapidly advance its scientific depth and breadth, China is recruiting scientists from around the world. Some from the U.S. say the greater funding for school and research is freeing.
After years of budget and political pressure, some climate scientists are changing the way they describe their research, and avoiding the term "climate change."
Scientists worldwide have watched Brazil's budget cuts in shock. We, too, could see trouble ahead if flat U.S. federal spending without additional corporate funding continues, says Marcelo Gleiser.