Tag: science policy
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Trump Administration Moves to Break Up Colorado Climate Research Hub
Overview of the Plan The Trump administration announced a controversial plan to break up Colorado’s National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), the country’s largest federal climate research lab. The move, disclosed by Russ Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, signals a potential restructuring of how the United States conducts high-impact…
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CSIRO Receives Additional Funding Amid Plan to Cut Up to 350 Jobs
Overview: More Funding for CSIRO, but with Significant Job Losses on the Horizon The Australian government has approved a fresh wave of funding for the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) while confirming plans to proceed with up to 350 job cuts. The decision, disclosed during the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) process,…
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Science News This Week: CDC Turmoil, NASA’s 3I/ATLAS Images, and Combating an Insect Apocalypse
Overview: A Week of High-Stakes Science and Public Trust This week’s science news wove together public health, space exploration, and biodiversity threats, spotlighting the delicate balance between scientific rigor and public trust. From congressional scrutiny of the CDC’s leadership to the long-awaited release of NASA’s 3I/ATLAS project images and urgent discussions on preventing a potential…
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CSIRO Cuts and National Interest Jobs: What the Government Still Protects
Understanding the Context: CSIRO’s Funding Challenges Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has long been a backbone of innovation—from agricultural breakthroughs to climate research. Yet in recent years, the organisation has faced budget pressures, restructuring, and leadership questions that ripple through research programs and staffing. When a government agency that touches everyday life—from drought resilience to…
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Canada’s research spend trail: funding declines and the AI milestone that highlighted it
Canada’s research funding in a changing global landscape Canada is facing a notable shift in its research and development (R&D) landscape. A growing chorus from policymakers, academics, and industry leaders suggests that Canada’s share of national spending on science and innovation is lagging behind several peer nations. While countries around the world push to accelerate…
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Latvia’s Defence Ministry Signs Partnerships with Universities and NGOs to Boost Science and Security
Strategic Partnerships to Elevate Latvia’s Defence Research The Ministry of Defence in Latvia has announced a series of agreements with leading Latvian universities, complemented by targeted funding for non-governmental organizations. This move is designed to strengthen the country’s defence capabilities through enhanced collaboration between the national defence industry and the academic sector. By linking research…