Overview

• A Nature poll reveals 75% of U.S. scientists are contemplating leaving the country due to sweeping federal funding cuts under the Trump administration.
• Major agencies, including NOAA, NASA, and the Department of Health and Human Services, have implemented layoffs, with 10,000 workers expected to lose their jobs at HHS alone.
• NASA has terminated $420 million in contracts, while NIH and EPA have reduced grants for vital areas like COVID-19 research and environmental studies.
• Early-career researchers, including postgraduate and Ph.D. students, are disproportionately affected, with many exploring opportunities abroad as international institutions increase recruitment efforts.
• Nationwide protests and advocacy efforts continue, as the scientific community warns of long-term damage to U.S. innovation and global competitiveness.