1 July
Turmoil at US science academy as Trump cuts force layoffs
Efforts by leaders of the US national academies to adjust to the new political reality have spurred member concerns about capitulation and censorship.
How Trump 2.0 is reshaping science
Explore Nature’s coverage of the Trump administration and its impact on science globally.
30 June
Trump team axes contracts with publishing giant Springer Nature
The action comes as high-ranking US officials criticize top journals as ‘woke’ and ‘corrupt’.
27 June
Exclusive: NIH still screens grants in process a judge ruled illegal
Directives by the Trump administration are still being applied to grant materials despite court order.
27 June
Arrests of scientists over smuggled samples add to US border anxiety
Nature talks to legal and other specialists about the cases and what to watch out for when transporting lab materials.
26 June
RFK Jr’s vaccine advisers vote down flu-shot ingredient — but back some jabs
Thimerosal is found in only a small fraction of US vaccine doses but has long been viewed with suspicion by the anti-vaccination community.
26 June
Harvard vs Trump: what this epic battle means for science
Research across science and medicine will probably shrink at one of the world’s most elite universities amid a new political reality.
25 June
The economic effects of federal cuts to US science — in 24 graphs
Is US science facing a recession? Growing evidence points to a looming downturn.
24 June
How to make America healthy: the real problems — and best fixes
The United States has lower life expectancy than most similarly wealthy nations. Chronic disease is part of the cause, but so are guns, drugs and cars.
24 June
In the face of anti-science politics, silence is not without cost
More scientific leaders need to speak out about anti-science agendas and threats to academic freedom across the world.
23 June
Did the US wipe out Iran's nuclear programme? What researchers know
Nuclear policy specialist David Albright told Nature how his organization is monitoring for damage to nuclear sites following US and Israeli strikes.