US President Donald Trump’s attacks on science are intensifying, with research across various fields facing cancellation. The country, renowned for its top universities and influential research papers, is now feeling the pinch due to slashed funding. With a staggering $120 billion spent annually on research, the US federal government allocates around $50 billion towards grants and contracts supporting higher education institutions.
The decision to curtail scientific inquiry has sparked concerns about the nation’s academic prowess and potential brain drain. As other countries may capitalize on the US’s reduced competitiveness in scientific research, the long-term consequences for America are uncertain.
Source: https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2025/05/21/trumps-attack-on-science-is-growing-fiercer-and-more-indiscriminate