Science Under Siege and How to Fight Back

Science is under siege as federal funding wobbles, key agencies shrink, and top researchers flee the U.S. — with as many as 100,000 scientists leaving or being let go. Marcia McNutt, head of the National Academy of Sciences, warns that political meddling, like giving appointees final say on grants, is eroding trust and morale. To fight back, she pushes for stronger industry-academia ties, retraining students for science-adjacent roles, and using AI to speed up discovery — all while urging the U.S. to stay globally competitive, even as critics question whether private sector fixes can save fundamental research. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2e8c9d2c11cbfbaf