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There’s an elephant in the room at the Royal Society – and for once, it’s not (just) Elon Musk
- US President Donald Trump released a budget proposal that would severely impact science research funding, including a 57% cut to the National Science Foundation and a 24% cut to NASA.
- Despite the significant impact on scientific research, these developments were not addressed at the Royal Society conference on the UK space sector.
- Speakers at the conference avoided discussing the proposed budget cuts and the potential consequences for the space science community.
- The budget would eliminate funding for projects such as the LIGO detectors and threaten numerous space missions, impacting collaborative efforts globally.
- The lack of discussion on the budget cuts raised concerns about the future of space science and international collaboration within the community.
- Some speculated that speakers refrained from addressing the issue officially due to potential repercussions on organizational relationships with the US.
- While some individual speakers expressed concerns, there was a general reluctance to acknowledge the severity of the budget cuts and their implications.
- The scientific community on both sides of the Atlantic was highlighted to deserve better acknowledgment and proactive responses to address the challenges posed by the proposed budget.
- Efforts to maintain scientific connections and collaborations despite the shifting landscape were emphasized, particularly in light of potential impacts on future scientific endeavors.
- The lack of substantial discussion on the budget cuts at scientific events like the Royal Society conference and NAS's 'State of the Science' event raised questions about addressing critical challenges within the scientific community.
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