RESEARCH FUNDING CUTS

May 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Climate Research on the Chopping Block

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is making a significant shift. It plans to cut back on climate research. This news has sparked a lot of debate. Many people are wondering why this is happening and what it means for the future. The NIH is known for its work in health and medicine. But it has also been involved in climate studies. These studies look at how clim...

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Apr 12 2025HEALTH

Losing Ground: How Funding Cuts Hit HIV Patients Hard

The Department of Government Efficiency task force recently announced a massive cut of $109 million in federal grants to UCLA. This decision has far-reaching consequences, especially for HIV research and patient care. One of the most affected areas is a study that had enrolled over 200 HIV-positive individuals, which was abruptly halted. This abrupt stop has left man...

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Apr 02 2025HEALTH

Research Funding in Crisis

The National Institutes of Health and other federal agencies have abruptly ended nearly three dozen research projects led by Harvard-affiliated hospitals. This move has left many scientists scrambling. The cuts have hit Mass General Brigham, the nation’s top hospital for research grants, hard. The hospital has lost tens of millions in funding. Many of these projects ...

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Mar 12 2025POLITICS

Research in Jeopardy: Columbia's Medical Center Faces Funding Cuts

Researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center are facing a tough situation. The federal government has decided to cut $400 million in funding. This move has led to the cancellation of 232 research grants. These grants were a big part of the center's research work. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is behind this decision. They sent a list of the term...

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Mar 06 2025POLITICS

Medical Research Funding: A Battle Over Every Dollar

A federal judge recently stepped in to pause significant cuts to medical research funding. These cuts, proposed by the administration, aimed to slash hundreds of millions from research groups. The money in question covers a wide range of expenses, from clinical trials to basic lab research. This move has sparked concern among scientists, who worry about the potential...

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