NIH Funding Cuts and the Future of Scientific Research

Explore the implications of the NIH's decision to slash support for indirect research costs, a move that could reshape the landscape of scientific funding. Discover how DNA barcodes and citizen science are revolutionizing ecological research, and learn about the 'Advancing the Science of Reading Act' gaining traction in New Mexico. Plus, delve into the potential mass layoffs facing U.S. science agencies under federal workforce downsizing plans. This episode offers a comprehensive look at the challenges and innovations shaping the future of science and education.

Sources:
https://www.statnews.com/2025/02/07/nih-slashes-indirect-costs-on-all-grants-to-15-percent-trump/
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250207/DNA-barcodes-and-citizen-science-reveal-global-spread-of-Lantana-control-agent.aspx
https://sourcenm.com/briefs/advancing-the-science-of-reading-act-gains-unanimous-support-in-senate-education-committee/
https://ww2.aip.org/fyi/science-agencies-brace-for-mass-layoffs

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) NIH plans to slash support for indirect research costs, sending shockwaves through science
(00:04:21) DNA barcodes and citizen science reveal global spread of Lantana control agent
(00:08:05) ‘Advancing the Science of Reading Act’ gains unanimous support in Senate Education Committee
(00:11:30) Science Agencies Brace for Mass Layoffs