Saturday, March 28, 2026

THE LAMENT OF A FAMED SCIENTIST

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN

“I thought I’d spend my entire career working at this wonderful place. But I never expected that science itself would come under attack, simply because it—like journalism, history, and even the best kind of art—is a way of seeking the truth. I’m leaving because I want to tell the truth.” 

Famed climate scientist Kate Marvel on why she resigned from NASA, amid federal government turmoil and funding challenges. 



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