Analysts report that cutting the NIH budget by 10% would prevent 30 additional new medications from coming to market in the next three decades. Trump is proposing a 40% cut to the NIH budget. We could potentially lose hundreds of life-saving treatments.

“Ad astra per aspera” NASA’s motto is one for all scientists who find themselves in struggle at this moment I history. Through adversity, to the stars! 🚀

Workers at 3 of the most important US science agencies — NIH, EPA, and NASA — have now filed letters of dissent against their leadership.

NEW: Hundreds of NASA employees have filed a letter of formal dissent. "We are compelled to speak up when our leadership prioritizes political momentum over human safety, scientific advancement, and efficient use of public resources. The consequences for the agency and the country alike are dire."

Science shouldn’t be a partisan issue. From cancer treatments to extreme weather alerts, science makes everyone’s life better, regardless of political affiliation. But science becomes partisan when corrupt politicians defund research, fire scientists, and censor data, harming us all.