Breaking Down the Massive Cuts to Science Funding
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06/26/25
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In the months since taking office, President Trump has made billions of dollars in cuts to scientific research, essentially saying science has become too woke.
Emily Anthes, a science reporter at The New York Times, explains what is being cut and how much the world of science is about to change.
Guest: Emily Anthes, a science reporter at The New York Times.
Background reading:
- Nearly 2,500 National Institutes of Health grants have been ended or delayed.
- A N.I.H. memo paused the cancellations of medical research grants.
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