Stalling science threatens every domain of modern life
Friday, September 28, 2012 - 11:04
in Mathematics & Economics
The looming "sequestration," across-the-board budget cuts that were never really meant to happen, could cripple key areas of science by slashing federal investment in research and development by an estimated 8.4 percent between now and 2017. That is not good for science, but it is also bad for an economy whose growth is driven by advances in science and technology.