Link: Trump fires the entire National Science Board

The Trump administration has dismissed the entire National Science Board (NSB), which plays a critical advisory role for the President and Congress on science matters.

This board is integral to the functioning of the National Science Foundation (NSF), which is essential for advancing technology and has been responsible for developments used in MRIs and cellphones.

Recent reports have highlighted that the NSF has been struggling with inadequate funding levels and delays in issuing grants, worsening the situation for scientific research and innovation.

Zoe Lofgren, a leading Democrat on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, criticized this move as detrimental to American science and innovation.

There is concern that the President might appoint supporters who align with his views, potentially compromising the unbiased nature of the NSB.

Lofgren fears that these changes could cede the U.S.'s leadership role in science to international competitors. #

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