Major leadership changes at the National Science Board spark controversy
美國國家科學委員會重大領導層變動引發爭議
On April 24, 2026, a major event shook the American scientific community when the White House dismissed all 24 members of the National Science Board (NSB).
2026年4月24日，美國科學界發生了一件撼動全美的大事，白宮解聘了國家科學委員會(NSB)全體24名成員。
This governing body oversees the National Science Foundation (NSF), an agency with a $9 billion annual budget.
該管理機構負責監督國家科學基金會(NSF)，這是一個每年預算高達90億美元的機構。
By removing these experts, critics argue the administration is politicizing scientific research.
批評者認為，政府罷免這些專家是在將科學研究政治化。
Scientific organizations warn that replacing distinguished experts with political loyalists could undermine long-term innovation and national security.
科學組織警告稱，若以政治忠誠者取代傑出專家，可能會損害長期創新與國家安全。
As the dust settles, the scientific community is left questioning whether the integrity of independent research can survive this dramatic shift in governance.
隨著風波暫息，科學界不禁質疑：獨立研究的完整性是否能在這種治理架構的劇烈轉變中倖存。
