The Trump administration's stance and actions regarding scientific topics include responding to presidential health rumors, questioning the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, and facing denunciation from scientists over a climate report.

• Trump Responds to Rumors About His Health During Oval Office Press Conference — The New York Times Science -
• Trump Wants Proof That Covid Vaccines Work. It’s Easy to Find. — The New York Times Science -
• Scientists Denounce Trump Administration’s Climate Report — The New York Times Science -

Ongoing climate research efforts involve labs recreating extreme heat to test human endurance while new findings link poor Amazon rains to Brazil deforestation, highlighting significant environmental challenges.

• Cue the Sun: This Lab Recreates Hot, Sweaty Days to Test Humans — The New York Times Science -
• Poor Amazon Rains Linked to Brazil Deforestation — The New York Times Science -

Recent medical findings indicate reduced screening recommendations may have contributed to a rise in advanced prostate cancer diagnoses.

• Reduced Screening May Have Led to Rise in Advanced Prostate Cancer Diagnoses — The New York Times Science -

Brazilian scientists are actively engaged in preserving meteorites for scientific study through the dedicated work of an all-female research group.

• The Space Rock Stars of Brazil — The New York Times Science -

Science education for younger audiences is being enhanced by Al Roker's new series, 'Weather Hunters,' which teaches about atmospheric phenomena.

• With ‘Weather Hunters,’ Al Roker Finally Brings the Rainbow Home — The New York Times Science -