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American Association for the Advancement of Science @aaas.org · 7d

The U.S. government has shut down after failing to reach a budget deal, leaving federal funding for R&D in 2026 endangered. The U.S. House and Senate have so far rejected proposed deep cuts to R&D funding, but they must continue to push to pass full-year appropriations bills. https://bit.ly/4nwaPsl

AAAS Statement on Government Shutdown | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Shutting down the government is no way to unleash U.S. innovation. This act delays setting clear priorities for our nation's research enterprise and amplifies uncertainty that has enveloped the scientific community.

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American Association for the Advancement of Science @aaas.org · 11d

Pond scum and platinum shared the stage this year as a packed house gathered to celebrate odd-sounding science.

Read more about the sometimes surprising societal benefits that come from basic research: https://www.aaas.org/news/odd-outstanding-why-basic-research-essential

Two golden statues in the shape of a goose on a display table with the text "from odd to outstanding: why basic research is essential" in a text box on the lefthand side of the image.

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American Association for the Advancement of Science @aaas.org · 12d

Government shutdowns pause federal work deemed non-essential. This can stall discoveries and innovation, impacting U.S. global competitiveness. Read about what’s at risk in AAAS’ latest report: https://www.aaas.org/news/research-rd-funding-impacts-federal-shutdowns

Research on R&D Funding: Impacts of Federal Shutdowns | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

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American Association for the Advancement of Science @aaas.org · 13d

📆 Join us Oct. 22-24th for our Science & Technology Policy Forum, a chance to attend interactive workshops, network with industry professionals, and shape the future of science policy! Register here TODAY: https://25aaaspolicyforum.events.whova.com/registration/

2025 AAAS Forum on S&T Policy: Farm to Table Science Policy(making) Registration hosted by Whova

2025-10-22, Bethesda, MD

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American Association for the Advancement of Science @aaas.org · 13d

Could deep brain stimulation help those paralyzed from spinal cord injuries to walk again? Read more about this year’s Science & PINS Prize winner: https://www.aaas.org/news/prize-winning-research-could-help-spinal-cord-injury-patients-regain-mobility

Prize-winning Research Could Help Spinal Cord Injury Patients Regain Mobility | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

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American Association for the Advancement of Science @aaas.org · 14d

Three-time AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Award winner @stephenornes.bsky.social will kick off this year's AAAS Kavli Fall Lecture Series at @ugagrady.bsky.social
next week. Ornes will discuss the history of AI, why it has become so seductive to cover, and the demands for getting it right.

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American Association for the Advancement of Science @aaas.org · 15d

📣 Early bird registration for the 2026 AAAS Annual Meeting is now OPEN!

Join us in Phoenix and immerse yourself in a world of science, connect with peers, and discover groundbreaking research. Early bird pricing is available through Jan 22.

Lock in your spot today: https://bit.ly/3VTZfuH

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American Association for the Advancement of Science @aaas.org · 16d

Odd experiments. Real impact.
This is what happens when we invest in discovery.

Read about this year's Golden Goose awardees: https://www.aaas.org/news/odd-outstanding-why-basic-research-essential

From odd to outstanding: Why basic research is essential | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

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AAAS Center for STEMM Education & Workforce @aaascsew.bsky.social · 20d

Meet our #Maker2025 speakers! The @aaas.org HBCU Making and Innovation Showcase, supported by the National Science Foundation and VentureWell, starts next Thursday! Our opening plenary kicks off with seven members of our community of practice, ready to set the stage for the Maker students & faculty.

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American Association for the Advancement of Science @aaas.org · 20d

We are saddened by the passing of past AAAS president and Nobel-winning biologist David Baltimore earlier this month. Read more about his career and tenure at AAAS: https://www.aaas.org/news/aaas-remembers-past-president-david-baltimore

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American Association for the Advancement of Science @aaas.org · 21d

"The stakes for American science and university scientists couldn’t be higher.”

New in @forbes.com, Michael T. Nietzel highlights this year's Gold Goose Award honorees as examples of what we stand to lose without federal funding for discovery research. Read more: https://bit.ly/42Cadst

The Value Of Basic Research Honored With The 2025 Golden Goose Awards

The winners of the 2025 Golden Goose Awards have been named. The recognition spotlights obscure, silly sounding research that ultimately yields major social benefits.

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Science Magazine @science.org · 22d

Increasing the breadth of researchers trained as peer reviewers is crucial to upholding quality in academic publishing. Last year, the Science journals began a pilot in which invited peer reviewers could add trainees as co-reviewers, with more than 2200 scientists participating. #PeerReviewWeek

White text on a red background: Science thanks each of our reviewers for their critical contribution. #PeerReviewWeek

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American Association for the Advancement of Science @aaas.org · 27d

The U.S. is facing a growing demand for data centers. However, the environmental, economic, and technological implications of data centers for local communities are still unclear. Read more: https://www.aaas.org/news/growing-demand-data-centers-us

Interior of a modern data center with rows of server racks and overhead lights, reflecting the increasing demand for data centers in the U.S.

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Alessandra Zimmermann @alesszimm.bsky.social · 29d

Also released today is a new literature review, looking at the different character of basic research in the public and private sectors, and cites studies that show how the two work together, not separately, to bring about American innovation.
You can read it here: www.aaas.org/news/researc...

Research on R&D Funding: The Different Functions of Public and Private R&D | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

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Alessandra Zimmermann @alesszimm.bsky.social · 29d

Today the House committee marked up their LHHS bill, which means all of the House appropriations bills have had their report language released and I could update the House R&D estimates in my report.
You can find the updated report on the same page as before:
www.aaas.org/news/fy-2026...

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American Association for the Advancement of Science @aaas.org · Sep 8

Federally funded research on the effect of electric fields on E. coli cell division ultimately led to the development of a breakthrough cancer drug that has resulted in a 90% survival rate (up from 10%) for patients with testicular cancer: https://politi.co/4gf6Du9

When ‘frivolous’ research cures cancer

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American Association for the Advancement of Science @aaas.org · Sep 6

Climate change, the growth of suburbs, and deer overpopulation are all helping ticks thrive. Researchers are working to develop a vaccine to protect against tick-transmitted diseases. Read more: https://www.aaas.org/news/tick-season-worsens-researchers-make-strides-towards-vaccine-tick-immunity

As tick season worsens, researchers make strides towards a vaccine for tick immunity | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

With summer in full swing, many people now find themselves picking off one of the season’s least-favorite guests: blood-sucking ticks.

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American Association for the Advancement of Science @aaas.org · Sep 3

“These discoveries show that American science is anything but stagnant. AAAS and the American people will continue to support federal investment in research that can make us healthier, safer, and stronger.” — AAAS CEO Sudip Parikh

Read about the Golden Goose awardees: www.aaas.org/news/golden-...

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American Association for the Advancement of Science @aaas.org · Sep 2

Cytokines are used for therapeutic approaches to cancer and enhanced treatments for a variety of diseases. We know about them because an experiment in the 1970s led to an unexpected discovery. Read about Dr. Stanley Cohen’s miraculous discovery: https://bit.ly/47H5dqb

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American Association for the Advancement of Science @aaas.org · Sep 2

Federal funding from the USDA led wood chemist Kaichang Li to develop a non-toxic, cost-effective adhesive to replace the formaldehyde-based glue used nationwide in plywood production. His inspiration? Mussels. https://www.goldengooseaward.org/01awardees/sea-soy-solution

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American Association for the Advancement of Science @aaas.org · Sep 1

Have you used your phone today? You have game theory to thank. Building on 30 years of federally funded research, three economists designed a new auctions process for the FCC that revolutionized how Americans stay connected. Read more: https://www.goldengooseaward.org/01awardees/auction-design

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American Association for the Advancement of Science @aaas.org · Sep 1

In the 1970s, scientists began researching a new model of human cognition with the support of federal funding from DOD, NSF, and NIH. This curiosity-driven discovery research became the foundation for the AI and machine learning that is transforming our world today. Read more: https://bit.ly/4mS6HCv

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American Association for the Advancement of Science @aaas.org · Aug 28

Advanced forensic science, PCR testing, pollution tracking, and many other scientific developments all boil down to an incredible origin story—a microbe living in a hot spring. Here's how federally funded science brought us Thermus Aquaticus: https://bit.ly/4lVjSkX

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American Association for the Advancement of Science @aaas.org · Aug 21

TODAY: Join AAAS at 3:30 pm ET for part two of our deep dive on JAG’s proposed FAIR Model for indirect costs. The JAG expert team will answer questions and explore the urgent path forward. Register: https://aaas.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HND05sk2QPKjqGc5UXdu1Q

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American Association for the Advancement of Science @aaas.org · Aug 19

Part two of our deep dive on the proposed FAIR Model for indirect costs is Aug. 21. Led by Kelvin Droegemeier and Sudip Parikh, we’ll examine pressure points, dive into Q&A, and hear insights from policymaking process. Register now: https://aaas.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HND05sk2QPKjqGc5UXdu1Q

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