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Trump Administration Fires Entire National Science Board
President Donald Trump reportedly fired the entire National Science Board on Friday, with the White House citing constitutional concerns from a 2021 Supreme Court decision regarding non-Senate confirmed appointees. The NSF has been without a confirmed director since April 2025 and has shed roughly a third of its staff since the start of 2025, while facing proposed budget cuts of 50% and NSB budget reductions from $5 million to $3 million
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Board Ouster Raises Concerns About NSF's Global Leadership
Multiple higher education and research advocacy groups, including the AAAS, warned that the National Science Board firing threatens America's global leadership in science and represents a troubling pattern of consequential decisions undermining scientific institutions. The White House did not initially provide justification for the firings, only explaining the constitutional rationale after media inquiry
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Humacyte Hosts Virtual Event on Bioengineered Tissues for Dialysis
Humacyte, Inc. announced a virtual key opinion leader event on April 28, 2026 featuring experts from UNC Kidney Center and Harvard Medical School to discuss ATEV, a bioengineered tissue technology for arteriovenous access in hemodialysis patients with End-Stage Renal Disease. The event will examine current treatment landscapes and unmet clinical needs in this patient population
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Europe Takes Lead in Planetary Defence Research
The European scientific community is advancing planetary defense initiatives, with updates reported on April 28, 2026. Multiple European research and development efforts are underway to strengthen the continent's role in addressing potential planetary threats
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Dr. Erika Hamden Named 2026 Guggenheim Fellow
Astrophysics Professor Dr. Erika Hamden was named a Guggenheim Fellow in April 2026, adding to her extensive list of professional accomplishments. The recognition highlights her significant contributions to the field of astrophysics
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FBI Investigates Deaths and Disappearances of Scientists
The FBI is investigating possible links between deaths and disappearances of at least 10 scientists, according to reporting highlighted in scientific news sources. The investigation highlights ongoing concerns about scientist safety and security
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Fermilab Achieves Progress Under New Leadership
Fermilab's new director has clarified the laboratory's mission and achieved significant progress within the first 100 days of leadership. The developments suggest positive momentum at the major physics research facility
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Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster Continues to Inform Scientific Research
Scientists continue to draw important lessons from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, with ongoing research applications emerging from studying the historical incident. The disaster remains a critical case study for understanding nuclear safety and environmental impacts
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Early-Career Researchers Showcase Skills at National Lab SLAM
Early-career researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory demonstrated their science and communication skills at the 2026 National Lab Research SLAM event. The showcase emphasizes the importance of scientific communication alongside research excellence
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CERN's HiLumi LHC Test Stand Enters Powering Phase
CERN's full-scale test stand for the High Luminosity Large Hadron Collider (HiLumi LHC) has entered the powering phase, marking significant progress in the facility upgrade project. The advancement represents a key milestone in enhancing the collider's experimental capabilities
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