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Today, August 17, 2025, marks a moment of reflection for NASA. News has surfaced that the agency’s acting chief is calling for an end to Earth science within NASA. As someone with a background in atmospheric and environmental science, this news certainly caught my attention. It’s no secret that NASA has been a cornerstone in … Read more
It’s not every day we hear about a major government agency like the National Institutes of Health (NIH) canceling contracts, especially in the sensitive area of vaccine development. But that’s exactly what happened recently, with reports indicating the NIH has decided to end several mRNA vaccine contracts. The stated reason? A perceived lack of public … Read more
Hello everyone, Eleanor here. It’s August 10th, 2025, and as I sift through the latest discussions about government funding for technology and international trade tariffs, I can’t help but notice a familiar pattern. These debates aren’t new; they echo conversations and decisions made decades, even centuries, ago. In my years working as an archivist, I’ve … Read more
As of August 8, 2025, the conversation around NASA’s future is buzzing, and at its heart lies a crucial element: funding. It’s a topic that touches on our deepest curiosities about the universe and our place within it. My background in atmospheric science has always drawn me to the big picture, and for many of … Read more
It’s easy to feel a sense of unease when news breaks about governmental decisions impacting scientific endeavors. Today, August 6, 2025, reports suggest the White House has ordered NASA to deliberately decommission two satellites crucial for monitoring climate change. This event, while specific to our current time, echoes a long history where science and policy … Read more
Did you know that employees within major scientific organizations sometimes voice concerns about policy and funding? On August 4, 2025, a formal letter of dissent emerged from NASA employees. This isn’t just office gossip; it’s a clear signal about how crucial resources and direction are for scientific progress. As someone who has worked in environmental … Read more
As someone who’s spent years in climate modeling and then transitioned into policy consulting, I’ve seen firsthand the critical gap between groundbreaking scientific research and the policies that actually shape our world. It’s one thing to understand the intricate data of climate change; it’s another entirely to translate that understanding into effective, actionable solutions. Did … Read more