Security Versus Science

dogfrt writes "According to this Wired News article, post-9/11 homeland security has had a decidedly negative effect on US scientific research. In specific, researchers are self-censoring what they publish, talented foreign students are being denied visas (approximately 20%, according to one source in the article), and researchers are avoiding work with dangerous pathogens, choosing more innocuous micro-organisms."

Silver lining

[NMerriam]

The good news is that the amount of research going into creating friendly, fluffy bunnies is skyrocketing!

Expect a new species of ultra-adorable housepets in the near future.

Re:Sad.

[Tony-A]

Plus, bashing the current administration doesn't take any particular talent or skill. C'mon people, think.

I think ..... you're right. Bashing the current administration doesn't take any particular talent or skill. It's that easy!