US destroying its reputation as a scientific leader – European science diplomat

>>xqcgre+(OP)
It sounds more like a parroting of a popular sentiment as a conclusion, rather than providing a data-based assessment. What are the numbers? What's the real impact? How much lead does USA have over it's nearest competition?

>>zkmon+V3
The U.S. Is Funding Fewer Grants in Every Area of Science and Medicine

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/12/02/upshot/trump-...

Far too early to know the exact long term effects but it’s definitely happening.

>>afavou+h4
Is there any metric saying what the proper amount is or is it always “more”? Is there a point where others should do more and the US less?

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