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Europe Scrambles to Help Researchers Escape Trump
EU science ministers are calling on the European Commission to stand ready to welcome US researchers threatened by Donald Trump's ongoing tightening of restrictions on US science and provide them with concrete opportunities to pursue their work.
National Science Foundation Fires 168 Probationary Employees on Trump Administration's Orders
Biden Administration, Congress, and Unions Try to 'Trump-proof' Science
Having withdrawn from his reelection bid and acknowledged the possibility that former President Donald Trump may succeed him, President Joe Biden has worked with Democrats and his federal agencies to lock in a legacy that won’t be easy for Trump to erase.
Science Advocacy Groups Join Calls for Trump's Removal
A number of science advocacy groups have joined calls for President Donald Trump to resign or be removed from office in the wake of his role in inciting a violent mob attack on the U.S. Capitol.
'Like a Hand Grasping': Trump Appointees Describe the Crushing of the CDC
'Like a Hand Grasping': Trump Appointees Describe the Crushing of the CDC
Four Ways Trump Has Meddled in Pandemic Science
How the US president and his administration have silenced scientists and meddled in their reports, with disastrous consequences.
How Trump Damaged Science
The US president's actions have exacerbated the pandemic that has killed nearly 200,000 people, rolled back environmental and public-health regulations and undermined science and scientific institutions. Some of the harm could be permanent.
Trump's Stalinist Approach to Science
Bully and ignore the experts, and send in the quacks.
Trump 'owes Us an Apology.' Chinese Scientist at the Center of COVID-19 Origin Theories Speaks out
Hydroxychloroquine-COVID-19 Study Did Not Meet Publishing Society's "expected Standard"
Hydroxychloroquine-COVID-19 Study Did Not Meet Publishing Society's "expected Standard"
The paper that appears to have triggered the Trump administration’s obsession with hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for infection with the novel coronavirus has received a statement of concern from the society that publishes the journal in which the work appeared.
The Contrarian Coronavirus Theory That Informed the Trump Administration
Richard Epstein, a professor at N.Y.U. School of Law, discusses two articles he wrote, on the Hoover Institution Web site, entitled "Coronavirus Perspective" and "Coronavirus Overreaction," and his views of the pandemic.
'I'm Going to Keep Pushing.' Anthony Fauci Tries to Make the White House Listen to Facts of the Pandemic
Trump Administration's War on Science Has Hit 'Crisis Point', Experts Warn
Trump Administration's War on Science Has Hit 'Crisis Point', Experts Warn
Nonpartisan taskforce of ex-government officials reports 'almost weekly violations' of norms meant to safeguard objective research.
Chief Scientist Investigating NOAA's Backing of Trump over Experts on Dorian
Chief Scientist Investigating NOAA's Backing of Trump over Experts on Dorian
The acting chief scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) is investigating whether the agency's response to President Trump's claims about Hurricane Dorian constituted a violation of policies and ethics.
Trump Administration Hardens Its Attack on Climate Science
In a significant escalation, policymakers are seeking to undermine or discard research showing the most dire risks of inaction on climate change.
Trump Once Again Requests Deep Cuts in U.S. Science Spending
As President Trump requests deep budget cuts on science spending, he is likely to meet strong opposition in Congress.
CDC Gets List of Forbidden Words
Agency analysts are told to avoid these 7 banned words and phrases in budget documents.
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