Trump Signs Executive Order Prohibiting Federal Support For ‘Gain-Of-Function’ Research
Trump Signs Executive Order on Gain-of-Function Research On Monday, May 5, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a significant executive order aimed at curbing federal funding for certain research projects, particularly those associated with COVID-19. The White House claims this move positions the president as a key figure in the ongoing pandemic response. This order comes […]
McMahon states that Harvard cannot receive new federal research funding.
On Monday, Education Secretary Linda McMahon notified Harvard that the university is ineligible for a new government research grant, indicating that the Trump administration is unable to address multiple issues simultaneously. Moving forward, Ivy League institutions will not qualify for new grants until they demonstrate “responsible management.” “Public confidence in higher education is quite low, […]
Trump’s Efforts to Limit Gain-Of-Function Research Are Less Extensive Than Anticipated
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Monday aimed at revising guidance from researchers and agencies to stop federal funding for foreign research that could lead to a new pandemic-related virus. The order instructs various institutions to update their protocols, specifically banning federal funding for research into pathogens conducted by countries like North Korea, […]
Trump stops federal funding for ‘risky’ gain-of-function research.
On Monday, President Donald Trump issued an executive order that prohibits the allocation of federal funds for research involving “dangerous” gains of function in countries like China and Iran. This move aims to prevent potentially hazardous international research that could lead to another pandemic. The order was signed in the afternoon, with a focus on […]
Gorillas provide insights into human social relationships – research | Primatology
Complexities of Gorilla Social Structures Unveiled Friendship dynamics among humans can be intricate, and it turns out mountain gorillas exhibit similar complexities. A recent study spanned two decades, examining the health of 164 gorillas in Rwanda, highlighting that the social costs and benefits vary greatly with group size and are distinct for males and females. […]
Trump plans to prohibit dangerous gain-of-function research in China and countries without sufficient regulation.
WASHINGTON – On Monday, President Trump is set to sign an executive order to halt federal funding for research into risky gain-of-function studies in China, Iran, and other nations lacking proper oversight. The directive will stop all future funding for such research, including initiatives by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other organizations aimed […]
NIH shuts down dog research facilities accused of brutally killing thousands of beagles
Jay Bhattacharya, the director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), recently announced during an interview that the last Beagle facility on the NIH campus has been shut down. This announcement coincided with an investigation into the funding of Beagle experiments, notably after Elon Musk took over the Office of Efficiency (DOGE). According to a […]
Trump Administration Halts All Beagle Research at NIH
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who leads the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under President Donald Trump, declared over the weekend that the agency has shut down its final Beagle Experimental Lab. This decision comes in the wake of the troubling Beagle Test Scandal associated with former NIH physician Dr. Anthony Fauci. “Curing Alzheimer’s in mice is […]
Many Britons do not recognize the contributions of Black and Asian individuals to the World War II effort, according to research.
Many British citizens are not well-informed about the contributions of soldiers from Commonwealth nations like Jamaica and Kenya during World War II. Campaigners believe that highlighting this diversity can enhance national unity. As we approach the 80th anniversary of VE Day on May 8, a poll by Thinktank British Future reveals a concerning lack of […]
Trump’s NASA Budget Focuses on Moon and Mars Missions Instead of Research
President Donald Trump’s proposed NASA budget was unveiled on Friday, signaling a major shift for the agency. This plan suggests a gradual review of the government-owned Space Launch System (SLS) rockets and Orion crew capsules, while scrapping the proposed lunar space station known as the Gateway. The budget also calls for the cancellation of the […]