BBC Inside Science
US shutdown; Nobels; New climate science; Airport heart attack headlines
Oct 10, 2013
Experts discuss the US government shutdown's impact on science projects and the significance of Nobel Prizes. Butterfly collections reveal climate change insights, while studies debunk misleading headlines on health risks near airports.
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- US government shutdown hinders scientific research and impacts federal scientists, intramural researchers, and contractors.
- Butterfly collections from 19th century Natural History Museum show climate change impact on species emergence patterns.
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Impact of U.S. Government Shutdown on Scientific Research
The U.S. government shutdown significantly affected scientific research, particularly for federal scientists, intramural researchers, and contractors. Federal scientists faced restrictions on their work, while researchers in universities could continue their projects if funding was secured. Contractors at major federal research labs faced uncertainty, relying on alternative funding sources which could impact research timelines.
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