Science Policy
Kate Marvel, a climate scientist who spent over a decade at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies, resigned last month amid restrictions on sharing research findings. She cited the Trump administration’s actions against climate science in her letter. Marvel told Grist that scientists face self-censorship and an exodus of talent from federal roles.
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The second Trump administration has initiated sweeping reductions in federal science funding, affecting public health, climate research, and space exploration. Elon Musk, serving as a special adviser, led efforts through the Department of Government Efficiency to slash government spending. These moves mark a significant departure from decades of US investment in scientific progress.