Research Funding

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The National Science Foundation building under a dark, stormy sky, with red 'X' marks over scientific research symbols, representing significant budget cuts and program terminations.

NSF cuts hundreds of research programs

On May 2, the National Science Foundation (NSF) terminated over 330 active grants, part of a broader reduction in budgets for hundreds of basic science programs.

Dr. Evelyn Reed·June 23, 2026

Abstract visualization of multiple AI agents interacting in a complex digital network, symbolizing the focus of Google DeepMind's new research initiative.

Cosmos & Physics

Google DeepMind commits $10M for multi-agent AI research

Google DeepMind, a pioneer in artificial intelligence, has committed up to $10 million to external researchers.

Dr. Evelyn Reed·June 11, 2026

A futuristic cityscape constructed from grant proposal documents, with a glowing cap and trade symbol symbolizing a new system for research funding.

Cosmos & Physics

New System Uses Cap and Trade for Research Funding Proposals

The sheer volume of research grant proposals has become so unmanageable that funding bodies are now considering a radical market-based 'cap and trade' system to control submissions.

Dr. Evelyn Reed·June 2, 2026