Bills would shake things up at the National Science Foundation. By Jeffrey MervisThe National Science Foundation (NSF) would get a sweeping remake—including a new name, a huge infusion of cash, and responsibility for maintaining U.S.
global leadership in innovation—under bipartisan bills that have just been introduced in both houses of Congress.Many scientific leaders are thrilled that the bills call for giving NSF an additional $100 billion over 5 years to carry out its new duties.
But some worry the legislation, if enacted, could compromise NSF’s historical mission to explore the frontiers of knowledge without regard to possible commercial applications.The Endless Frontiers Act (S.
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