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The article reflects on how the 2025 US science funding cuts have devastated research across multiple fields, leading to halted projects, loss of jobs, and diminished scientific progress, but many researchers remain committed to their work despite these challenges.
A federal judge in Boston ruled that the Trump administration's freeze of over $2.2 billion in Harvard research funding was illegal, criticizing the administration for acting without proper process and suggesting the move was politically motivated rather than based on antisemitism concerns. The decision supports Harvard's legal victory and highlights the importance of lawful procedures in federal funding decisions, despite plans for an appeal by the White House.
The University of California reports that federal grant suspensions at UCLA amount to $584 million, threatening vital research in various fields and prompting negotiations with federal authorities over allegations related to antisemitism and civil rights violations, with potential long-term impacts on research and university operations.
Harvard researchers face severe disruptions due to recent federal funding cuts, risking the termination of vital research projects across various fields, including disease studies, space exploration, and social health, with significant implications for scientific progress and public health.
The Trump administration's budget cuts and restrictions on foreign students are causing a significant brain drain in the U.S., with scientists seeking opportunities abroad and U.S. science funding slowing down, potentially harming America's position as a global science leader.