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Title: The Past Is Our Future.
Authors: BLUM, DEBORAH (AUTHOR)
Source: Scientific American. Jul/Aug2026, Vol. 335 Issue 1, p70-76. 7p. 2 Cartoon or Caricatures.
Subjects: Budget cuts, Trump, Donald, 1946-, Scientific communication
Geographic Terms: United States
Abstract: The article examines the current challenges facing early-career scientists in the United States amid significant federal funding cuts and political hostility toward science, drawing parallels to historical periods such as the Nixon administration. It highlights how recent budget reductions under the Trump administration have disrupted research programs and threatened the future of American scientific innovation, while also noting the resilience and advocacy efforts of young researchers like Emma Scales. The piece contextualizes these developments within a broader history of fluctuating government support for science, emphasizing the cyclical nature of funding and public trust. It concludes by discussing initiatives aimed at rebuilding public engagement with science and the uncertain prospects for restoring stable federal investment in research. [Extracted from the article]
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