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Disruption to science will last longer than the US government shutdown
news.movim.eu / ArsTechnica • 3 November
US science always suffers during government shutdowns. Funding lapses send government scientists home without pay . Federal agencies suspend new grant opportunities, place expert review panels on hold, and stop collecting and analyzing critical public datasets that tell us about the economy , the environment and public health .
In 2025, the stakes are higher than in past shutdowns.
This shutdown arrives at a time of massive upheaval to American science and innovation driven by President Donald Trump’s ongoing attempts to extend executive power and assert political control of scientific institutions .