Scientists overwhelmingly against rule change that would give political appointees say over science grants
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/scientists-overwhelmingly-against-rule-change-that-would-give-political-appointees-say-over-science-grants/
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nosuchanon@lemmy.world · 31 pts · 27d
Isn’t this what Russia and China do? Communism! You will obey the party or face the consequences!
UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 26d
It's very funny to see people continue to compare these two countries in a single breath. Russia is far more in line with modern day Brazil, Mexico, Indonesia, or Iran, both in terms of its economic throughput and its level of domestic development.
China's only real peers are the US and India. They're operating with a fully distinct socio-economic goal and political philosophy. And their economy is 10x as large, never even mind the technological capacity they're reaching.
It's like talking about the World Cup and mentioning Japan and England in the same sentence.
wuffah@lemmy.world · 21 pts · 27d
I understand that he’s a Christian Nationalist, but can anyone tell me just what the hell happened to Russel Vought that made him such a colossal asshole? I mean, what is his problem?
It feels like he’s hell-bent of making Americans suffer.
dumnezero@piefed.social · 21 pts · 26d
Christian Nationalist. Nat-Cs.
Tollana1234567@lemmy.today · 12 pts · 27d
hes been a gaping one since birth. Thiel was a bigot from his youth to current, same goes with miller.
luthis@lemmy.nz · 10 pts · 27d
I'm starting to think they were right about the reptilians
HubertManne@piefed.social · 2 pts · 26d
this is a good point.
Mog_fanatic@lemmy.world · 14 pts · 26d
The full omb proposed change to the world of science in addition to this is absolutely terrifying. I have no idea how it's not bigger news. It will completely decimate scientific development and integrity in the States. The brain drain will be catastrophic.
phoenixz@lemmy.ca · 4 pts · 26d
That brainndrain has alrea5 been happening for years now
thevoidzero@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 26d
But not in the degree it should have happened because there's not much choice for people leaving.
ivanafterall@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 27d
I bet the political appointees support the change though. I wonder who will win...
agent_nycto@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 26d
Isn't there something people can sign to stop this?
Typotyper@sh.itjust.works · 7 pts · 26d
https://www.usa.gov/voter-registration/
UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 26d
"Have you tried voting?"
"Yes."
"Okay, but have you tried voting harder?"
Typotyper@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 26d
Try voting more often. Hourly even
TryingToBeGood@reddthat.com · 2 pts · 26d
Comment period closed yesterday.
MonkderVierte@lemmy.zip · 1 pts · 27d
Did they learn that idea from Israel?
Edit: the appointees, not the scientists.
Wren@lemmy.today · 1 pts · 26d
Archive link: https://archive.fo/20260714044551/https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/scientists-overwhelmingly-against-rule-change-that-would-give-political-appointees-say-over-science-grants/
TryingToBeGood@reddthat.com · 1 pts · 26d
Comment period closed yesterday
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/29/2026-10817/regulation-for-federal-financial-assistance