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Colorado Faces Scientific Setbacks Amid Federal Research Funding Cuts

Colorado Faces Scientific Setbacks Amid Federal Research Funding Cuts

Colorado's academic community is grappling with the impact of significant federal research funding cuts under the Trump administration. More than $375 million in grants from agencies like the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health have been disrupted, affecting research on misinformation, climate change, and diverse populations. The cuts have led to halted projects, layoffs, and a decline in research expenditures, raising concerns about the long-term effects on scientific progress and innovation in the state.
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An HIV vaccine is within reach

An HIV vaccine is within reach

But politics could derail the one thing to unlock it.
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US to spend $5 billion on health, construction research powered by AI

US to spend $5 billion on health, construction research powered by AI

By Courtney Rozen WASHINGTON, July 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. will spend $5 billion to tackle long-standing scientific problems across multiple fields using AI, the Trump administration said in a statement on Wednesday. 
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Nonproliferation Experts Urge Congress to Reject Trump-Saudi Nuclear Deal Over Security Concerns

Nonproliferation Experts Urge Congress to Reject Trump-Saudi Nuclear Deal Over Security Concerns

Nonproliferation experts are expressing concern over a proposed nuclear deal between the Trump administration and Saudi Arabia. According to a report by Reuters, the deal would allow the U.S. to share nuclear power technology with Saudi Arabia without implementing strict safeguards to prevent the development of nuclear weapons. The agreement reportedly lacks the 'Gold Standard' provisions that would prohibit Saudi Arabia from enriching uranium and reprocessing spent nuclear fuel, both of which are pathways to nuclear weapons. Experts like Kelsey Davenport from the Arms Control Association and Andrea Stricker from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies have criticized the deal, warning it could set a dangerous precedent and encourage other countries in the region to pursue nuclear weapons. They urge Congress to disapprove the deal to maintain nonproliferation standards.
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US quarantined citizens at New York military base after return from Congo, sources say

US quarantined citizens at New York military base after return from Congo, sources say

(Refiles to add picture, no change to text) By Jacob Bogage and Yasmeen Abutaleb WASHINGTON, July 22 (Reuters) - U.S. health officials quarantined 14 American citizens at a New York military base for four days after a recent return from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an Ebola outbreak is
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U.S. Funding Cuts Threaten Progress on HIV Vaccine Development

U.S. Funding Cuts Threaten Progress on HIV Vaccine Development

The development of an HIV vaccine, which has long eluded scientists, is facing significant challenges due to funding cuts by the U.S. government. Researchers have been hopeful about using mRNA technology, which was successful in COVID-19 vaccines, to develop an HIV vaccine. However, the Trump administration's decision to freeze foreign aid and cut funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has jeopardized these efforts. The funding cuts have halted clinical trials and affected the global investment in HIV vaccine research, which has historically been heavily supported by the U.S. government.
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New Studies Reveal Impact of Trump Administration's Cuts to HIV Programs

New Studies Reveal Impact of Trump Administration's Cuts to HIV Programs

Recent studies presented at an international AIDS conference in Rio de Janeiro highlight the negative effects of funding cuts to HIV programs under the Trump administration. The cuts have led to significant reductions in prevention and treatment efforts, particularly affecting vulnerable groups such as sex workers and transgender individuals. The amFAR study indicates that three-quarters of organizations funded by PEPFAR have ceased services to high-risk populations. Additionally, a separate study shows a 14% decline in treatment for children in 2025 compared to the previous year. The State Department disputes these findings, claiming the cuts have strengthened PEPFAR.
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White House Cuts SNAP-Ed Amid Push for Healthy Eating, Impacting Nutrition Education

White House Cuts SNAP-Ed Amid Push for Healthy Eating, Impacting Nutrition Education

The Trump administration has eliminated the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed), a key nutrition education initiative, as part of a broader spending and tax bill. SNAP-Ed, which has been a significant component of public health infrastructure, provided nutrition education to low-income individuals across the U.S. through programs like cooking classes and farmers markets. Despite the administration's focus on promoting healthy eating, the decision to cut SNAP-Ed has puzzled nutrition advocates. The program's funding ceased in September 2025, with states allowed to use remaining funds until September 2026. Critics, including Rep. Glenn Thompson, argue that SNAP-Ed failed to significantly improve nutrition and reduce obesity rates, although the USDA had implemented a new reporting system in 2023 to better track program effectiveness.
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Trump’s CDC Is Detaining Americans in Response to Ebola: A ‘Wild Misuse’ of Power

Trump’s CDC Is Detaining Americans in Response to Ebola: A ‘Wild Misuse’ of Power

Rolling Stone obtained meeting notes highlighting how Jay Bhattacharya created a crisis trying to appease the White House
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White House Proposes Major Shift in Research Funding Towards AI and Individual Scientists

White House Proposes Major Shift in Research Funding Towards AI and Individual Scientists

The Trump administration has proposed reallocating $200 billion in research funding from universities and peer-reviewed panels to individual scientists and AI-native laboratories. This initiative, outlined in a report titled 'Science: A New Golden Age,' aims to position the U.S. as a leader in AI and quantum computing. The plan, presented by Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, seeks to move away from traditional peer review processes to foster groundbreaking scientific work. However, the proposal has been met with skepticism due to concerns about the credibility of U.S. scientific research and the environmental impact of AI data centers.
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Scientists Express Outrage Over President Trump's $1 Trillion Grant Cuts Impacting Research

Scientists Express Outrage Over President Trump's $1 Trillion Grant Cuts Impacting Research

President Trump's administration has proposed a significant overhaul of the federal grant-making process, potentially affecting nearly $1 trillion in funding. This proposal, if enacted, would place the control of grant distribution into the hands of political appointees, sparking widespread concern among scientists and researchers. Harvard professor Nancy Krieger, whose $1 million NIH grant was abruptly canceled, exemplifies the chaos and uncertainty faced by the scientific community. The proposed changes have drawn nearly 500,000 public comments, with the vast majority opposing the rule. Critics argue that the changes could undermine scientific research and public health initiatives by prioritizing political agendas over scientific merit.
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Fewer children got US-backed HIV treatment after aid cuts, study finds

Fewer children got US-backed HIV treatment after aid cuts, study finds

By Jennifer Rigby and Vincent Mumo Nzilani LONDON/NAIROBI, July 21 (Reuters) - Around 77,000 fewer children worldwide received HIV treatment supported by the U.S. in the year to October 2025 than in the previous fiscal year, according to a study that found declines after the Trump administration's