Economists warn Trump's research cuts could have dire consequences for GDP
President Trump has proposed slashing federal scientific funding. Economists say the long-term consequences could be dire.
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Scientists reel as turmoil roils National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation, a major government funder of basic science research, is being shaken up, with over 1,000 grants already terminated and the White House looking to halve its budget.
National Science Foundation says it will unfreeze grant money after court order
While NSF is still reviewing how its grants comply with Trump executive orders, it says it will continue to paying existing grants
Wake Forest University program grants $2.5 million to biotechnology companies
The grants are from the the Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medicine Engine, or PTRME and serve as one in a series of steps to make the Triad a hub for biotechnology research and development.
First Lady Jill Biden visits Forsyth Tech to highlight investments in biotechnology
First lady Jill Biden paid a visit to Forsyth Technical Community College Friday morning. She spoke with local leaders and students in the field of biotechnology.
Why Having Diverse Government Scientists Is Key To Dealing With Climate Change
Climate and health policies rely on scientific expertise. But the federal science workforce has been shaped by decades of political interference, underfunding and race and gender bias.
Billion-Dollar Gamble: How A 'Singular Hero' Helped Start A New Field In Physics
In the 1970s, Rich Isaacson was presented with what seemed like a crazy idea: using lasers to detect gravitational waves. It became the biggest project the National Science Foundation had ever funded.
Winston-Salem State University Receives $2.3 Million In National Science Foundation Grants
Winston-Salem State University has received $2.3 million in National Science Foundation grants this year.
Climate Scientists Watch Their Words, Hoping To Stave Off Funding Cuts
After years of budget and political pressure, some climate scientists are changing the way they describe their research, and avoiding the term "climate change."
U.S. Mounts Daring Rescue Mission At The South Pole
A sick worker at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station must be evacuated by plane at the height of the Antarctic winter. The current temperature is -70 degrees Fahrenheit.