House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
Coverage of House Science, Space, and Technology Committee in the Nexus archive.
- US's big bet on quantum computing may not be entirely legal
The US government announced $2 billion in investments in quantum computing startups, including $100 million equity deals, but a Congress member argues the funding violates laws meant to support semiconductor research. A key recipient, Anderon, will receive $1 billion from IBM and the government to build a quantum processing unit foundry, raising legal concerns.
- Trump fires the entire National Science Board
The Trump administration has dismissed the entire National Science Board (NSB), which advises on the National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF has faced funding challenges and delays, despite its role in developing technologies like MRIs and cellphones, and supporting companies like Duolingo. House Democrat Zoe Lofgren criticized the move as 'stupid.'