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The Lost Legacy of the Manhattan Project in Today’s Scientific Landscape

Marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings brings into focus the groundbreaking Manhattan Project—an unparalleled scientific triumph now threatened by current policies that undermine research and innovation.

By Daniel Schwartz • August 12, 2025 3 MIN READ

The Manhattan Project development site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, during 1944.

Professor Raj Ladher at the National Center for Biological Sciences in Bangalore, India, pictured with his doctoral students.

Global Scientists Shift Focus as U.S. Research Labs Face Severe Funding and Visa Challenges

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The Perlmutter supercomputer at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in 2022. The next-generation flagship system is scheduled for delivery in 2026.

Department of Energy Announces AI-Integrated Supercomputer for 2026

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A chemist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology works in a lab as proposed federal budget cuts threaten the agency responsible for global measurement standards used in scientific research.

Debate Grows Over U.S. Government’s Role in Funding Scientific Research

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Peter Lax pictured in his New York University office in 2005, recognized as one of the most adaptable mathematicians of his era.

Renowned Mathematician Peter Lax Passes Away at 99

Peter Lax revolutionized the use of computational technology in mathematics, advancing solutions for complex Cold War challenges ranging from weapon design to weather forecasting.

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For decades, the United States attracted the world’s top researchers, scientists, and academics.

Global Nations Seize Opportunity as U.S. Research Leadership Wanes

As U.S. federal funding for scientific research declines under President Trump, competing countries are capitalizing on a rare chance to attract displaced and disillusioned American researchers.

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Microscopic images of sperm tails in rat testis captured by the unique NoRI microscope, offering insights that may one day advance treatments for testicular cancer.

A Scientist's Interrupted Journey: From Cutting-Edge Research to ICE Detention

A Russian-born bioinformatics researcher shares how her promising scientific career at Harvard Medical School was abruptly halted after her detention by U.S. Immigration authorities, highlighting the challenges faced by immigrant scientists.

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