The White House has proposed sharp cuts to NASA’s science budget, potentially reducing it to historic lows not seen since the early Apollo era. Beyond space exploration, NASA’s work influences daily life—from accurate weather forecasting to essential climate data for agriculture. Concerned by the effects of these cuts, all living former NASA science chiefs h ... Show More
Sep 2
The hackers fighting to keep our water safe
Across the U.S., the digital infrastructure that runs our utilities is quickly aging, becoming more vulnerable to cyber attacks. Recently at least a dozen states reported attacks on their water systems. Stepping up to defend these utilities is DEF CON Franklin, an organization th ... Show More
15m 29s
Mar 2025
An extinction-level event for NASA science
<p>NASA's science missions have transformed our understanding of the Universe, from breathtaking images of deep space to robotic explorers on Mars. But now, a reported 50% cut to NASA's science budget threatens to shut down missions, halt discoveries, and devastate the future of ... Show More
1h 7m
Nov 2024
What does the U.S. election mean for NASA?
<p> </p> <p dir="ltr">Presidential elections in the United States don’t just shape the country’s future — they set the course for space exploration. This week, Casey Dreier, the chief of space policy at The Planetary Society, analyzes what the incoming Trump administration could ... Show More
59m 41s
Jun 2025
Breaking Down the Massive Cuts to Science Funding
<p>In the months since taking office, President Trump has made billions of dollars in cuts to scientific research, essentially saying science has become too woke.</p><p>Emily Anthes, a science reporter at The New York Times, explains what is being cut and how much the world of sc ... Show More
33m 25s