Government actions are significantly impacting the scientific community, with proposed budget cuts to basic research and D.E.I. grants alongside political interference in preventive health and demands for private patient information.

• Trump’s D.E.I. Cuts Are Hurting Rural, White Americans, Too — The New York Times Science -
• RFK Jr. Cancels Meeting of Key Preventive Health Panel — The New York Times Science -
• Trump Seeks to Cut Basic Scientific Research by Roughly One-Third, Report Shows — The New York Times Science -

• Justice Dept. Demands Private Patient Info From Trans Youth Medicine Providers — The New York Times Science -

A recent scientific observation reveals Earth is spinning faster, leading to shorter summer days due to the planet's fluctuating rotation.

• Earth Is Spinning Faster, Making Some Summer Days Shorter — The New York Times Science -

A significant archaeological discovery in Belize has unearthed a Maya ruler's tomb, providing valuable clues to his ancient world through rare artifacts like a jadeite mosaic death mask.

• Maya Ruler’s Tomb Is Unearthed in Belize, With Clues to His Ancient World — The New York Times Science -

The Sierra Club's executive director, Ben Jealous, is on leave following a contentious tenure marked by clashes with employees and the organization's union.

• Ben Jealous, Sierra Club’s Executive Director, on Leave After Rocky Tenure — The New York Times Science -

James B. Maas, a renowned psychology professor and advocate for sleep and the "power nap," has passed away at 86, remembered for his influential teachings on the essential importance of rest.

• James B. Maas, Guru of Slumber and the ‘Power Nap,’ Dies at 86 — The New York Times Science -

Readers can test their knowledge from the "Math, Revealed" series, which explores mathematical concepts hidden in familiar places, by taking an engaging quiz.

• How Much of Our ‘Math, Revealed’ Series Did You Retain? Try This Quiz. — The New York Times Science -