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US science advocates question Jim O’Neill’s fit to lead NSF amid concerns about independence and policy interference.
The UCS argues O’Neill would be the first NSF head without a science or engineering background.
Concerns cite his role in vaccine policy changes and COVID-era misinformation as red flags for NSF leadership.
Critics point to O’Neill’s time in Silicon Valley and ties to Peter Thiel as potential conflicts of interest.
The piece notes NSF’s importance, supporting basic research despite its small share of federal spending.
The article urges lawmakers to demand a fair Senate hearing on O’Neill’s nomination.
The piece frames the nomination amid broader concerns about political interference in science.
Advocates argue NSF should be led by someone who views science as a public good.
The article highlights ongoing leadership gaps at NSF prior to the nomination.
The UCS urges transparent hearings and accountability as part of the nomination process.

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A new U.S.-Ireland research partnership led by MSU aims to improve wireless systems with location-specific communications pockets.
The project, backed by a $600,000 NSF grant, targets faster and more targeted intelligent wireless communications.
Mauro Ettorre and Jeffrey Nanzer lead the effort to develop near-field wireless with non-diffractive beams for higher security.
The research builds on collaboration with Tyndall National Institute and Queen’s University Belfast.
The Irish and UK partners will be supported by their national agencies for this project.
The effort targets near-field communication to limit leakage and enable secure multi-user transmissions.
The team seeks to advance millimeter-wave radio systems for targeted private communications.
The project is named Multi-Bessel Antenna System for Angle-Range Spatial Multiplexing.
The collaboration includes partners from the Tyndall National Institute and Queen’s University Belfast.
The MSU story appeared on the College of Engineering website and is now highlighted by MSUToday.

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Three federal entities are sued by UCAR and NCAR affiliates in Colorado federal court to stop what they call a political sale and gag on researchers.
Plaintiffs allege the action is a campaign of punishment targeting Colorado over election policies and other disputes.
The suit seeks to halt privatization moves and restore contracts tied to NCAR’s operations in Boulder.
NCAR and UCAR employ about 1,400 people in Boulder, according to the lawsuit.
The suit accuses the government of undermining weather forecasting leadership and scientific modernization goals.
The case references a broader context of Colorado's stance on election measures and legal actions by the state.
The lawsuit cites attempts to privatize NCAR’s Mesa Laboratory building as part of the action.
Officials point to the impact on space weather modeling and climate research in foregone contracts.
Colorado attorney general has pursued multiple lawsuits against Trump since inauguration, as noted in the reporting.
The lawsuit requests the court to address contracts, gag orders, and reporting requirements related to NCAR.

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