Key U.S. science panels are being axed—and others are becoming less open

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www.scientificamerican.comby Max Kozlov, Alexandra Witze, Dan Garisto, Nature magazineMay 3, 2026Submitted May 9, 2026

A new analysis shows that the Trump administration has terminated more than 100 advisory committees to science agencies—and reduced the transparency and independence of those that remain.

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