In a groundbreaking discovery, the Inouye Solar Telescope has captured the first images of the sun's smallest magnetic loops, potentially the key to understanding solar flares. This revelation opens new avenues in solar science, but concerns about funding could jeopardize future research.
In a surprising move, the Trump administration is altering its grantmaking priorities at the NEA, impacting literary fellowships that have supported acclaimed authors. This decision comes amid broader funding cuts and pressures for a patriotic narrative.
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot deny funding to sanctuary cities like Boston and Chicago, blocking the administration's efforts to cut off federal funds due to immigration policies.
The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to temporarily halt hundreds of millions in medical research grants, raising concerns over the impact on diversity and inclusion initiatives.
In a contentious ruling, the Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to slash nearly $800 million in NIH grants aimed at studying diseases affecting minority, gay, and transgender communities, amidst ongoing legal disputes.
In a controversial 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court temporarily halted $783 million in NIH research grants, igniting debates over the Trump administration's funding cuts and the implications for scientific research.
In a controversial move, NASA's acting Administrator Sean Duffy announced a shift away from climate science to prioritize space exploration, echoing budget proposals that threaten key Earth science missions. This shift raises concerns about future climate monitoring and weather forecasting.
In a significant legal twist, a federal appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to cut billions in foreign aid, overriding a previous court's decision. This ruling has sparked debates on the constitutionality of such funding cuts.
In a landmark ruling, a federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore over $584 million in suspended UCLA research grants, a move that could impact hundreds of researchers and vital studies.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s drastic funding cuts to mRNA vaccine research could stymie medical breakthroughs and push scientific talent away from the U.S., experts warn.