On Saturday, the US President announced that he would soon issue an executive order denying funds to colleges and universities that fail to protect free speech.

The ongoing stalemate over the federal budget has forced one-quarter of the US government to begin a second week of closure.

The funding future is uncertain for researchers studying topics including cancer, stem cells, and the Arctic.

Fei Wang, fired from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, falsified data on grant applications.

Two NIH-run labs are affected, including one that seeks to cure HIV.

The facility claims to have a federal contract involving fetal tissue research canceled. HHS denies that claim.

Scientists will no longer be limited to one proposal as the lead or co-lead investigator per year.

The agency also declares its intent to better educate the scientific community about sexual harassment.

Silicon Valley’s early-stage funding model could address a dearth of opportunities for young investigators just launching new projects.