Is the US trying to make scientists’ work so difficult that they simply give up? | Daniel Malinsky

The Trump administration's new rules are creating an increasingly hostile environment for scientists, undermining long-standing research practices and making it harder for them to conduct their work. This strategy, akin to a slow disinvestment, aims to erode public trust and funding for scientific institutions, potentially driving researchers away from public funding and research. The implications are significant, as it could lead to a decline in the quality and quantity of scientific research funded by the government, ultimately affecting public health, environmental policies, and national security. This move reflects a broader effort to defund and dismantle institutions critical to American society.