A lot of courage from people who devoted themselves to public scientific service today. Grateful to Dr. Chu for her candor and integrity.

HAPPY 75th, NSF! We’re celebrating this milestone by highlighting some of NSF’s most transformative accomplishments—innovations that have shaped our world and continue to drive progress in health, technology, the environment, and beyond. Read on 🧵(1/11):

As we point out in Science, the Trump proposal to convert NIH program officer jobs into political appointments (Schedule F) will mean, that instead of actual scientific experts, people like "Big Balls" will choose how to direct NIH funds. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

I did this. Please take the time! This is a radical change that will grease the wheels t speed up the dismantling of evidence and expertise-based policy in our government institutions, including NIH.

Destroying the agency that brought us the internet, the SuperCollider and modern telescopes. Heading into the dark ages here

New from me @thebulwark.bsky.social I explain why Trump's attack on university indirect rates is such a big deal, and how it represents one more example of an indifference to the rule of law. The "laws are just vibes" party is doing irreparable damage to America. substack.com/home/post/p-...