Scientists have attacked the government’s spending policies after it locked down nearly half of the money that had been allocated for science funding.

Funds for the NIH and NSF would stay flat, while some agencies, including the FDA and NASA, would see increases.

Ashley Yeager, TS associate editor, explains the possible ramifications of cutting the CDC's Prevention and Public Health Fund.

Reductions from the budget passed today and a $750-million shift of funds to the Children’s Health Insurance Program add pressure to public health initiatives, including immunizations and outbreak responses.

Previous layoffs affected research areas including climate change and fusion energy.