US science in chaos

This podcast discusses the impact of the Trump administration's policies on US scientific research. The first segment details a funding freeze and subsequent legal challenges, highlighting the immediate financial hardship faced by researchers. The second segment explores a significant NIH funding cut affecting indirect research costs, illustrating the potential consequences for universities and researchers through the example of hazardous waste removal. A final segment examines conflicting evidence regarding the effectiveness of school phone bans, contrasting a recent Lancet study with anecdotal evidence from teachers and parents. The podcast concludes with a discussion of an invasive snake species in the UK.