Has NSF slashed research to support tech initiative?

The article addresses the question of whether the National Science Foundation (NSF) has reduced research funding to support a new technology initiative. Published in Science magazine, Volume 392, Issue 6805 in June 2026, the article examines the relationship between NSF budget allocation and the prioritization of technology projects. This topic is relevant to the scientific community interested in research funding and strategic decisions made by federal agencies. The article presents an analysis of changes in the NSF budget and their impacts on various scientific fields.