The Erasing of American Science

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2025/02/trump-science-data-gender-dei/681698/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=the-atlantic&utm_content=edit-promo
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The Erasing of American Science

The Trump administration's actions have severely hampered scientific research in the United States. Research funds have been frozen, publications halted, data erased, and studies terminated. The administration's actions are intended to derail "wasteful" DEI programs and purge any references to “gender ideology.” Scientists are concerned about the long-term effects of these actions on the health of the nation and the future of scientific research.

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a pretty sobering read.

the brain drain is likely measurable already and if we ever do get to the stage where we can start to repair the damage, it will take a lot of rebuilding.

hopefully, until then, we continue to see advancements in science by other great institutions around the world.

humanity needs it.

Published

2025

Summary

The Trump administration's actions have severely hampered scientific research in the United States. Research funds have been frozen, publications halted, data erased, and studies terminated. The administration's actions are intended to derail "wasteful" DEI programs and purge any references to “gender ideology.” Scientists are concerned about the long-term effects of these actions on the health of the nation and the future of scientific research.

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