For the second year in a row, US President Donald Trump has proposed significant cuts to the budgets of major US science agencies. Released Friday, the White House’s plan for federal spending next year also includes a ban on using federal funds for subscriptions and publishing fees for some academic journals.

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It’s a regrettable reality that there is never enough time to cover all the interesting scientific stories we come across. So every month, we highlight a handful of the best stories that nearly slipped through the cracks.

Science News offers readers a concise, current and comprehensive overview of the latest scientific research in all fields and applications of science and technology.

The Artemis II crew is set to return to Earth after a successful Moon mission. Their journey will end with a high-speed, intense re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean,

This ancient technological marvel was staggeringly far ahead of its time.

Sparse academic presence on the US President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology reflects a focus on technology and industry.

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