The US is likely to lose its edge in scientific research because of political priorities
As is the tradition, the first full week of October marked the announcements of Nobel Prizes, with a new one each day: Physiology and medicine Oct. 5, followed by physics, chemistry, literature and peace on successive days. The first three often are considered the science prizes, and since their start in 1901, scientists in the United States have won 44% of those. But that dominance has not…
The United States has historically enjoyed a significant advantage in scientific research, having claimed a substantial portion of Nobel Prizes in the fields of physiology or medicine, physics, chemistry, literature, and peace since their inception in 1901. However, this dominance may not persist in the future as political priorities and reduced funding could erode the U.S.'s edge.
During the past fiscal year, which concluded on September 30, the National Science Foundation, a federal agency responsible for supporting fundamental research in non-medical fields of science and engineering, experienced a decline in its influence compared to other nations. This downturn could potentially lead to a decline in the U.S.'s scientific prowess and influence on the global stage.
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