Federal budget cuts in 2025 threaten to gut US science funding across NASA, NSF, NOAA, EPA, CDC, and FDA.
Over one-third of NASA science missions are facing cancellation, risking a generational loss of research and talent.
Thousands of science employees have been laid off, grants rescinded, and agencies attacked despite court orders.
The US risks a brain drain comparable to “Hitler’s gift” as scientists seek opportunities abroad.
Plan A (advocacy and lobbying) may mitigate cuts but is unlikely to save most US science.
Plan B involves relocating science projects and personnel to countries like those in Europe, Japan, Canada, and Australia.
Europe and Japan have launched programs and funds totaling billions to attract displaced US researchers.
International partnerships and asset transfers can preserve critical missions and facilities under foreign agencies.
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