In a decision that has sparked significant debate among public health experts and scientific communities, the Trump administration has hired David Geier, a known anti-vaccine activist, to lead a study investigating the alleged link between vaccines and autism. This controversial move comes despite
The prospect of interplanetary travel has long intrigued both scientists and the public, but the technical and logistical challenges are immense. As the world moves closer to realizing missions to Mars, experts like former NASA astronaut José Hernández emphasize that such explorations are
The subject of the article critiques the potential implications of President Donald Trump's policies on education, particularly in relation to Chapman University. With Trump back in office, education systems in the U.S. are threatened by prospective alterations in diversity, equity, and inclusion
The Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the nonpartisan research arm of the Department of Education (DOE), is facing a precarious future. The Department of Government Efficiency plans to cancel most of the institute’s contracts and training grants, putting the IES’s mission at risk. Despite its
U.S. foreign aid, though representing a small fraction of federal expenditure, remains a consistently debatable and impactful component of international relations. The recent actions by the Trump administration, including freezing aid and dismantling the U.S. Agency for International Development
The relationship between government scientific agencies and political interference has always been delicate, but it became especially contentious during the Trump administration. During this period, government scientists faced numerous challenges, ranging from overt pressure to amend research
