The Fat Marmot's Funding Folly: A Cautionary Tale of Science on Shaky Ground The recent crowning of Dawn, a marmot who has gained significant weight and enjoys eating rocks, as the winner of Fat Marmot Week has sparked a conversation about the importance of long term research.
This achievement is particularly noteworthy given the precarious state of science funding in the United States.
Funding cuts have had a profound impact on the National Science Foundation (NSF), which has faced a 20% reduction under President Donald Trump's administration.