The Trump administration has fired all 22 members of the National Science Board without explanation via a brief email. The board provides critical guidance to the National Science Foundation and advises the president on scientific matters. This move represents a significant blow to US scientific leadership and comes as the board was preparing a report on China's scientific advancement.
Background
The National Science Board is an independent advisory body established in 1950 that guides the National Science Foundation and provides scientific advice to the president and Congress.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Apr 27, 2026 at 11:04 PM
- Score
- 8.0 / 10