New York Times: Trump's policy against science According to a study conducted by the New York Times, the Trump administration's policies have weakened scientific research in the United States and cast a shadow on the country's technological and military dominance. Pentagon labs lost 14 percent of their staff, the Energy Department laid off more than 1,000 scientists and technicians, and biotech researchers faced more than 2,000 projects being postponed or canceled. Uncertainty in funding and political interference have hampered universities and research organizations, while China is filling the scientific gap. The White House rejected these criticisms and announced that Trump would usher in a new golden age for American science. Go to tab.ir.