8 October 2026
US proposes $100,000 charge for international students to do post-graduate work
Proposed rule would choke off a crucial STEM talent pipeline, policy specialists say
How Trump 2.0 is reshaping science
Explore Nature’s coverage of the Trump administration and its impact on science globally.
7 October 2026
The science of superintelligence and why AI is still a useful word
President Donald Trump wants to replace ‘artificial intelligence’ with ‘Super Intelligence’ — but there are questions about whether we’re there yet.
11 September 2026
NSF moves to overhaul funding approach in line with White House priorities
The major funder of basic science has not said how its new initiatives will be funded — but staff worry that streamlined approach will further squeeze cash for core sciences.
4 September 2026
Revealed: inside the US military’s plan to tap huge sums from the NIH
An agreement paves the way for hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of projects to be transferred from the NIH’s institute for infectious diseases to the Department of Defense.
1 September 2026
Canada recruits dozens of US scholars — including several science stars
US funding uncertainty was a key factor for several of the researchers heading to Canada. Observers predict more will follow.
20 August 2026
Exclusive: NSF set to issue lowest number of new grants in four decades
The US science-funding agency is withholding $1 billion of its budget so that the money can go to a special White House project.
18 August 2026
NIH proposes major revamp of how it scores research grant proposals
Proponents argue that the current system creates a false sense of precision, but critics fear that the change could increase political interference.
11 August 2026
NIH limits funding for research on the health effects of public policy
US biomedical agency no longer considers policymakers ‘mission relevant’, leaving dozens of grants in limbo.
4 August 2026
NSF rolls out ‘industry PhD’ programme — joining a global trend
The US pilot programme will provide financial support for four years to more than 250 students, who will gain industry experience.
3 August 2026
Controversial White House plan to overhaul US science funding faces Senate opposition
Proposal to put political appointees in charge of research grants could be halted temporarily if lawmakers’ efforts are successful.