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Science Leaders on Political Challenges
Several prominent scientists, including Anthony Fauci, Rochelle Walensky, Kim Budil, and Alan Guth, discuss the politicization of science and threats to scientific research. They address ways to protect and advance the field in the face of political challenges.
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Scientific American
The former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention talks about threats to U.S. science and ways they can be stopped
2026-06-16 07:00 UTC
Scientific American
The director of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory discusses changing the pace of scientific research
2026-06-16 07:00 UTC
Scientific American
The M.I.T. cosmologist shares his thoughts on physics, the federal funding of science and the resilience of the scientific community
2026-06-16 07:00 UTC
Scientific American
The public health expert and former federal health official talks about the politicization of science
2026-06-16 07:01 UTC