Science Policy
Federally Funded Research Demonstrates Substantial ROI
Yann LeCun refutes claims against federally funded research, asserting its high long-term return on investment. Data suggests a 150-300% ROI, making it a highly effective expenditure. This directly counters arguments that disparage such investments, highlighting their economic benefits.
Proposed US Federal Budget Cuts Threaten Systemic Collapse of Scientific Research
Proposed US federal budget cuts under the Trump administration target critical agencies including NASA, NIH, and the NSF. Specifically, the total removal of the NSF's social, economic, and behavioral sciences directorate threatens to dismantle key pillars of the US scientific infrastructure. These m…
Political Interference Threatens US Science Funding
The linked content, an "encouraging news" post by John Preskill referencing a New York Times article, suggests a positive development regarding potential US science budget cuts. While the article itself isn't provided, the context implies that previous threats of cuts, possibly from a Trump administ…