Analysts hope that Congress will continue to support science programs in next year’s budget as well.
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Newly Signed Federal Budget Is Favorable to Science
Budget bill signed by Trump this afternoon shows bipartisan congressional support for Earth and space sciences despite the administration’s initial goal of cutting nondefense discretionary spending.
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Academy President Warns of “Storm Clouds” on the Horizon
McNutt says that business as usual “is not a viable option” for the academy in the near term to fulfill its mission and remain a relevant institution.
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Scientists’ Freedom to Work Entails Responsibilities to Society
The AGU Board of Directors approves a rights and responsibilities of scientists position statement.
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A Framework for Decisions on Science and Policy
Human reasoning has helped us become one of the most successful species to populate the planet, but we still struggle with cognitive biases.
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Trump’s Early Actions Target Science, Environment
Although the administration declares “historic accomplishments” during its first 100 days, a look back at Earth and space science impacts sees funding threats, rollbacks, and controversial appointees.
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Iranian Scientist Reflects on Trump’s Attempted Immigration Ban
Eos caught up with Solmaz Adeli, an Iranian researcher based in Germany who was almost barred from entering the United States for an important scientific meeting.
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Thousands March Worldwide in Support of Science
Science enthusiasts descended on the National Mall in Washington, D. C., and demonstrated in more than 600 cities and other places globally in support of science and evidence-based decision-making.
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Acquiring a Taste for Advocacy
A scientist rethinks his distrust of political engagement.
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NSF Director Hopes for a Fair Budget
Córdova said that the geosciences "contribute immensely" to the Trump administration's expressed priorities of jobs, national security, and growing the economy.