The Dangers of an Anti-Science Government

Over the past few years, we’ve seen federal funding for science get slashed, causing facilities to shut down, PIs to be unable to get funding, and leaving places like Fermilab on life support.

If we want to remain competitive, then it’s important to invest in the basic R&D that can make solar power, plug in cars, and fusion power more than just pipe dreams. It’s also discouraging to would-be scientists who look at the current funding climate and realize there’s very little chance of being able to secure money to conduct basic research. Now, most of us will probably be scientists anyway, but funding may have a dramatic effect on what fields people go into.

Wordpress again

I’m switching back to Wordpress again, for good this time.  Maybe someday I’ll post something here.