US: Cut in R&D spending in 2026 much lower than feared, according to scientific association
US federal government spending on R&D is estimated to be $194.9 billion (€164.43bn) in 2026, a cut of only 0.2% in 2026. This compares to the 20.5% cut proposed by President Trump's White House, according to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), a multidisciplinary scientific organisation.
"This is a significant...