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May 31 2026POLITICS

Where does America go when social science funding disappears?

Government money has long shaped what American researchers study. In 1945, President Truman wanted an agency that paid scientists to discover how the world works. That agency became the National Science Foundation. Today, one out of every ten federal research dollars for U. S. universities comes fro

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May 06 2025EDUCATION

University Showdown: Big Schools Fight Back Against Funding Cuts

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has made a controversial move. They decided to limit the money they give to universities for research. This money, known as indirect costs, covers things like equipment and infrastructure. The NSF claims this will make the funding process more efficient and tran

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