Jonathan Lambert
[Copyright 2024 NPR]
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If the Trump administration continues targeting DEI in science and seeking to slash funding, American science will look fundamentally different. -
New research finds that grease that coats polar bear fur contains a specialized mixture of chemicals that make it resistant to freezing. -
While NSF is still reviewing how its grants comply with Trump executive orders, it says it will continue to paying existing grants -
With a sudden freeze of funding, two scientists find their livelihoods and futures upended.
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The National Science Foundation's funding freeze, and wider confusion about the status and future of science funding, is already hampering research. -
President Trump's executive orders and actions, as well as the temporary funding freeze, have sewn confusion with many scientists who receive federal funding.
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The National Science Foundation has canceled all grant review panels this week. It's unclear how long the pause could last. -
In this week's science roundup from Short Wave, we discuss "chirps" of radiation from space, contagious urination among chimps, and the meltiness of vegan cheese.
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A new study finds that captive chimpanzees may sometimes catch the urge to pee from other chimps. -
A new analysis suggests saber teeth were highly specialized for puncturing prey, ultimately at the cost of durability.
