RESTORE THE NSF, NEH and NIH
Things the Dem Congress should do on day 1:
- restore USAID
- investigate DOGE
- pass guardrails against civilian data misuse
- revoke the AUMF
- revoke unilateral Presidential tariff authority
- public hearings investigating ICE
- restore USAID
- investigate DOGE
- pass guardrails against civilian data misuse
- revoke the AUMF
- revoke unilateral Presidential tariff authority
- public hearings investigating ICE
November 4, 2026 at 12:35 PM
RESTORE THE NSF, NEH and NIH
Evolution and ecology weren't named in the White House's FY28 science priorities. Should we be worried?
"We should be scared shitless." —Allen Moore, former director of NSF's Division of Environmental Biology
New Evolution Exchange on what's happening at NSF and what we can do
"We should be scared shitless." —Allen Moore, former director of NSF's Division of Environmental Biology
New Evolution Exchange on what's happening at NSF and what we can do
The Evolution Exchange: NSF Funding Shifts in Evolutionary Biology
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November 3, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Evolution and ecology weren't named in the White House's FY28 science priorities. Should we be worried?
"We should be scared shitless." —Allen Moore, former director of NSF's Division of Environmental Biology
New Evolution Exchange on what's happening at NSF and what we can do
"We should be scared shitless." —Allen Moore, former director of NSF's Division of Environmental Biology
New Evolution Exchange on what's happening at NSF and what we can do
Last month, NSF extended its unbroken streak of Nobel laureates in economics who received agency funding to an astonishing 30 years.
But in FY26, the agency eliminated new grants in economics—and many other social sciences. Mike Woodford, one of the new laureates, says NSF is 'playing with fire'.
But in FY26, the agency eliminated new grants in economics—and many other social sciences. Mike Woodford, one of the new laureates, says NSF is 'playing with fire'.
US social sciences face existential crisis after NSF cuts
The US National Science Foundation is a major funder of economics and archaeology research but in 2026 awarded no new grants in those disciplines.
www.nature.com
November 3, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Last month, NSF extended its unbroken streak of Nobel laureates in economics who received agency funding to an astonishing 30 years.
But in FY26, the agency eliminated new grants in economics—and many other social sciences. Mike Woodford, one of the new laureates, says NSF is 'playing with fire'.
But in FY26, the agency eliminated new grants in economics—and many other social sciences. Mike Woodford, one of the new laureates, says NSF is 'playing with fire'.
The US National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Geosciences recently cut its funding by 80%. This is the part of the NSF that funds all atmospheric, ocean, Earth, and climate sciences. 😱😱😱
October 30, 2026 at 5:22 PM
The US National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Geosciences recently cut its funding by 80%. This is the part of the NSF that funds all atmospheric, ocean, Earth, and climate sciences. 😱😱😱
Let's get some science funding next year. Can this Congress double the NSF budget?
November 4, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Let's get some science funding next year. Can this Congress double the NSF budget?
Small stars, striking company.
This view from NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory captures Messier 21, a young open star cluster packed with small, dim stars near the Trifid Nebula.
(Video by Universal-Sci - Credit: NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory/NOIRLab/SLAC/AURA)
This view from NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory captures Messier 21, a young open star cluster packed with small, dim stars near the Trifid Nebula.
(Video by Universal-Sci - Credit: NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory/NOIRLab/SLAC/AURA)
November 3, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Small stars, striking company.
This view from NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory captures Messier 21, a young open star cluster packed with small, dim stars near the Trifid Nebula.
(Video by Universal-Sci - Credit: NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory/NOIRLab/SLAC/AURA)
This view from NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory captures Messier 21, a young open star cluster packed with small, dim stars near the Trifid Nebula.
(Video by Universal-Sci - Credit: NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory/NOIRLab/SLAC/AURA)
What now? Tomorrow the presidents & chancellors of the 187 R1 research universities should be standing together on the Capitol steps, denouncing the frontal assault on universities, calling for full restoration of NSF/NIH/Title VI/FLAS funding & an end to all the rest of the authoritarian nonsense.
Remember when a huge portion of civil society including corporate leaders, top law firms, and elite universities decided to submit to Trump's authoritarianism? And it was legitimized because he won in 2024 with <checks notes> 49.7% of the popular vote? What now?
November 4, 2026 at 4:39 AM
What now? Tomorrow the presidents & chancellors of the 187 R1 research universities should be standing together on the Capitol steps, denouncing the frontal assault on universities, calling for full restoration of NSF/NIH/Title VI/FLAS funding & an end to all the rest of the authoritarian nonsense.
The NSF Unidata Program Center is pleased to announce the availability of Rapid Refresh Forecast System (RRFS) and RRFS Ensemble Forecast System (REFS) output in NSF Unidata datastreams. See examples of how to interact with these new datasets using the IDV, AWIPS CAVE, and Python at buff.ly/fcOQnbB
Rapid Refresh Forecast System and RRFS Ensemble Forecast System Output Availability | NSF Unidata
The NSF Unidata Program Center is pleased to announce the availability of Rapid Refresh Forecast System (RRFS) and RRFS Ensemble Forecast System (REFS) output in NSF Unidata datastreams. The six new…
buff.ly
November 4, 2026 at 12:18 AM
The NSF Unidata Program Center is pleased to announce the availability of Rapid Refresh Forecast System (RRFS) and RRFS Ensemble Forecast System (REFS) output in NSF Unidata datastreams. See examples of how to interact with these new datasets using the IDV, AWIPS CAVE, and Python at buff.ly/fcOQnbB
No ornaments needed. The Christmas Tree Cluster brings its own stars, framed by glowing gas in the constellation of the Unicorn
Video by Universal-Sci - Credit: T.A. Rector (NRAO/AUI/NSF and NOIRLab/NSF/AURA) and B.A. Wolpa (NOIRLab/NSF/AURA)
Video by Universal-Sci - Credit: T.A. Rector (NRAO/AUI/NSF and NOIRLab/NSF/AURA) and B.A. Wolpa (NOIRLab/NSF/AURA)
October 31, 2026 at 10:12 PM
No ornaments needed. The Christmas Tree Cluster brings its own stars, framed by glowing gas in the constellation of the Unicorn
Video by Universal-Sci - Credit: T.A. Rector (NRAO/AUI/NSF and NOIRLab/NSF/AURA) and B.A. Wolpa (NOIRLab/NSF/AURA)
Video by Universal-Sci - Credit: T.A. Rector (NRAO/AUI/NSF and NOIRLab/NSF/AURA) and B.A. Wolpa (NOIRLab/NSF/AURA)
US social sciences face existential crisis after NSF cuts
US social sciences face existential crisis after NSF cuts
The US National Science Foundation is a major funder of economics and archaeology research but in 2026 awarded no new grants in those disciplines.
idp.nature.com
November 3, 2026 at 5:29 PM
US social sciences face existential crisis after NSF cuts
Last month the NSF talked up the number of Nobel-winning economists the agency had funded. This year, though, it awarded exactly zero economics grants. @dangaristo.bsky.social reports for @nature.com on the gutting of NSF's social sciences research:
www.nature.com/articles/d41... 🧪
www.nature.com/articles/d41... 🧪
US social sciences face existential crisis after NSF cuts
The US National Science Foundation is a major funder of economics and archaeology research but in 2026 awarded no new grants in those disciplines.
www.nature.com
November 3, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Last month the NSF talked up the number of Nobel-winning economists the agency had funded. This year, though, it awarded exactly zero economics grants. @dangaristo.bsky.social reports for @nature.com on the gutting of NSF's social sciences research:
www.nature.com/articles/d41... 🧪
www.nature.com/articles/d41... 🧪
Ha great.
Tell the nation: The president should get his hands off NSF.
Tell the nation: The president should get his hands off NSF.
I’m Allen Moore and I approve this message.
Evolution and ecology weren't named in the White House's FY28 science priorities. Should we be worried?
"We should be scared shitless." —Allen Moore, former director of NSF's Division of Environmental Biology
New Evolution Exchange on what's happening at NSF and what we can do
"We should be scared shitless." —Allen Moore, former director of NSF's Division of Environmental Biology
New Evolution Exchange on what's happening at NSF and what we can do
November 3, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Ha great.
Tell the nation: The president should get his hands off NSF.
Tell the nation: The president should get his hands off NSF.
The SBE directorate is the Schrodinger's cat of NSF. It both exists and does not exist
'NSF said that White House budget request for fiscal year 2027 “does not include continued funding for the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate” and said the directorate has not been shut down."
'NSF said that White House budget request for fiscal year 2027 “does not include continued funding for the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate” and said the directorate has not been shut down."
US social sciences face existential crisis after NSF cuts www.nature.com/articles/d41...
US social sciences face existential crisis after NSF cuts
The US National Science Foundation is a major funder of economics and archaeology research but in 2026 awarded no new grants in those disciplines.
www.nature.com
November 3, 2026 at 10:51 PM
The SBE directorate is the Schrodinger's cat of NSF. It both exists and does not exist
'NSF said that White House budget request for fiscal year 2027 “does not include continued funding for the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate” and said the directorate has not been shut down."
'NSF said that White House budget request for fiscal year 2027 “does not include continued funding for the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate” and said the directorate has not been shut down."
Expanding on Artemis III via NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman's comments to NSF on Friday.
written by Chris Bergin
www.nasaspaceflight.com/2026/10/isaa...
written by Chris Bergin
www.nasaspaceflight.com/2026/10/isaa...
November 1, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Expanding on Artemis III via NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman's comments to NSF on Friday.
written by Chris Bergin
www.nasaspaceflight.com/2026/10/isaa...
written by Chris Bergin
www.nasaspaceflight.com/2026/10/isaa...
Another example! NSF backs away from proposed grant-policy changes! An updated NSF proposal removes language based on the controversial OMB grantmaking proposal, following more than 3,000 public comments back in August. NSF reiterates its commitment to merit review. The proposal is undergoing review
And yes, these comments matter! This past September, a judge blocked DHS's rule shortening student visas. This block was partly because the DHS failed to respond to public comments on that proposal. The DHS needs to listen to the public, especially those impacted by their proposals.
November 3, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Another example! NSF backs away from proposed grant-policy changes! An updated NSF proposal removes language based on the controversial OMB grantmaking proposal, following more than 3,000 public comments back in August. NSF reiterates its commitment to merit review. The proposal is undergoing review
📸: NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory/NOIRLab/SLAC/AURA
October 31, 2026 at 3:35 PM
📸: NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory/NOIRLab/SLAC/AURA
I want everyone in NSF leadership to testify as to what went on in FY2026. Day 1.
November 4, 2026 at 1:20 PM
I want everyone in NSF leadership to testify as to what went on in FY2026. Day 1.
Covering NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman's comments to NSF about the RFI seeking commercial options for a Hubble reboost, servicing, or controlled deorbit.
www.nasaspaceflight.com/2026/11/unco...
#SaveHubble
www.nasaspaceflight.com/2026/11/unco...
#SaveHubble
November 3, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Covering NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman's comments to NSF about the RFI seeking commercial options for a Hubble reboost, servicing, or controlled deorbit.
www.nasaspaceflight.com/2026/11/unco...
#SaveHubble
www.nasaspaceflight.com/2026/11/unco...
#SaveHubble
We want our NSF back
November 4, 2026 at 3:38 AM
We want our NSF back
Tonight we celebrate.
Tomorrow we call our senators and representatives and demand that they restore dedicated NSF funding for SBE and pass legislation protecting scientific research and peer-reviewed grantmaking from future executive overreach.
Tomorrow we call our senators and representatives and demand that they restore dedicated NSF funding for SBE and pass legislation protecting scientific research and peer-reviewed grantmaking from future executive overreach.
November 4, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Tonight we celebrate.
Tomorrow we call our senators and representatives and demand that they restore dedicated NSF funding for SBE and pass legislation protecting scientific research and peer-reviewed grantmaking from future executive overreach.
Tomorrow we call our senators and representatives and demand that they restore dedicated NSF funding for SBE and pass legislation protecting scientific research and peer-reviewed grantmaking from future executive overreach.
✍️ Petition to change the saying from “ducks in a row” to “dishes in a line.”
The Very Large Array is shaped like a “Y” with 3 long “arms” of 9 telescopes each. It stretches from 1/3 a mile to 22 miles wide depending on current configuration.
📸 Credit: NSF/AUI/NSF NRAO/B.Kent
#RadioAstronomy
The Very Large Array is shaped like a “Y” with 3 long “arms” of 9 telescopes each. It stretches from 1/3 a mile to 22 miles wide depending on current configuration.
📸 Credit: NSF/AUI/NSF NRAO/B.Kent
#RadioAstronomy
November 2, 2026 at 10:05 PM
✍️ Petition to change the saying from “ducks in a row” to “dishes in a line.”
The Very Large Array is shaped like a “Y” with 3 long “arms” of 9 telescopes each. It stretches from 1/3 a mile to 22 miles wide depending on current configuration.
📸 Credit: NSF/AUI/NSF NRAO/B.Kent
#RadioAstronomy
The Very Large Array is shaped like a “Y” with 3 long “arms” of 9 telescopes each. It stretches from 1/3 a mile to 22 miles wide depending on current configuration.
📸 Credit: NSF/AUI/NSF NRAO/B.Kent
#RadioAstronomy
Overhaul the NSF leadership though.
They don’t get a pass for the last two years, either.
They don’t get a pass for the last two years, either.
Two things I would like to see from this new Congress are: 1) spending bills that increase NIH, NSF, and CDC budgets by 50% over the next two years and 2) inclusion of a stipulation to discontinue multi-year funding policies.
Give us two years of that please.
Give us two years of that please.
November 4, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Overhaul the NSF leadership though.
They don’t get a pass for the last two years, either.
They don’t get a pass for the last two years, either.
I swear I'm working 🫣, just been scared to get my art flagged as nsf/w lately xD 🥺
November 3, 2026 at 3:26 PM
I swear I'm working 🫣, just been scared to get my art flagged as nsf/w lately xD 🥺
US social sciences face existential crisis after NSF cuts www.nature.com/articles/d41...
US social sciences face existential crisis after NSF cuts
The US National Science Foundation is a major funder of economics and archaeology research but in 2026 awarded no new grants in those disciplines.
www.nature.com
November 3, 2026 at 10:36 PM
US social sciences face existential crisis after NSF cuts www.nature.com/articles/d41...