The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is gradually returning to its regular operations. The Center for Scientific Review has resumed reviewing grants, which is crucial because it oversees many academic research grants, fellowships, and small business grants. However, there's a hiccup: the advisory
Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, saw a sudden influx and then a swift departure of Venezuelan migrants. The Trump administration had a brief stint of using the U. S. military base as a holding area for migrants. This was a surprise move, as it was only a few weeks ago that the administration decided to use the
Crown Bakery, a beloved spot in Washington, DC, is more than just a restaurant. It's a place where Trinbagonian culture thrives. You know how food can connect us to our roots? Well, for many Caribbean immigrants, food is a big part of their identity. But there isn't much research on how Caribbean fo
State leaders spread across the United States take things into their own hands. This whole issue began with the presidential administration signing an executive order in last February, to find new ways to cut 4 Billion dollar deficit from the health research grants budget. Long sto
The White House found itself in hot water Monday. A federal judge in Rhode Island had some strong words for the Trump administration. He said they'd ignored his clear order to release billions in federal grants. The judge didn't hold back. He ordered government officials to follow what he called th
Let's Talk Funding for Science. NIH made a big announcement. They said they are cutting down on money given to universities for things like equipment and maintenance. A scientist gets a grant of 500k a year, the university will get an extra amount for these other costs.
Did you know that universities rely heavily on federal grants to keep their research labs running? These grants have two main parts. One part directly covers the costs of conducting research, like salaries, equipment, and supplies. The other part, called indirect costs, covers everything else – from
Imagine this: a place once used to hold suspected terrorists is now being considered to house thousands of immigrants. It's not a scene from a movie, but a real-life plan from the Trump administration. The Trump administration has decided to use the U. S. Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay, know
Imagine a prison with no windows and the worst conditions possible. This is the reality of El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT). The prison holds over 15, 000 inmates, many of whom are involved in brutal gangs such as MS-13 and Barrio 18. Recently, El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele
Trump-affiliated company recently transferred shares that could be worth a lot of money to several directors. These directors include people who were supposed to serve in Trump administration. Kash Patel and Linda McMahon are among those who received shares. These people had been nominate
