Trump fires the entire National Science Board
The Trump administration has reportedly dismissed the entire National Science Board, which advises on the National Science Foundation.Summary
Multiple sources indicate that the Trump administration has dismissed the entire National Science Board (NSB). The NSB plays a crucial role in advising the president and Congress on the National Science Foundation (NSF). This action comes at a time when federal funding for scientific research is already facing turmoil, with the NSF experiencing historically low funding levels and significant delays in distributing grants. The NSF has been instrumental in developing technologies like MRIs and cellphones, and even supported the launch of Duolingo. Zoe Lofgren, the ranking Democrat on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, criticized the move as "the latest stupid move" by a president who "continues to harm science and American innovation," expressing concern that the NSB might be filled with "MAGA loyalists" who would not challenge the president's decisions, potentially ceding scientific leadership to adversaries.
(Source：The Verge)