National Science Foundation

Mentioned in 8 analyzed podcast episodes across 8 shows

Mentioned On

Episode Mentions

Science Friday · Jan 13, 2026

“Federal agency receiving ~3% education budget cut; funds 2,000 graduate research fellowships reduced to 500 due to uncertainty”

Federal Science Funding Appropriations 2026National Science Foundation Budget and Graduate FellowshipsNASA Funding Levels and Space Research

“Where Anders worked as a research fellow studying microbiome and athletic performance”

Personalized Microbiome Sequencing and CulturingTargeted Probiotic Formulation for Athletic PerformanceGut Dysbiosis and Chronic Disease Prevention

The a16z Show · Jan 1, 2026

Techno-optimism vs pessimismFree markets vs socialismNuclear power regulation

“Launched tech labs funding call potentially supporting connectomics and neuroscience infrastructure projects”

Brain Architecture and Learning SystemsLoss Functions and Reward Design in AIConnectomics and Brain Mapping Technology

“Provides grant funding support for Brains On podcast production”

Cognitive Neuroscience of LaughterSocial Communication and Emotional ExpressionChild Development and Social-Emotional Learning

StarTalk Radio · Oct 28, 2025

“Created in 1950 following Vannevar Bush report; foundational to U.S. federal science investment policy”

NASA Budget Cuts and Proposed 25% ReductionMars Sample Return Mission CancellationEarth Science and Climate Monitoring Satellites

“Primary federal funding agency for basic research; discussed as critical to innovation ecosystem and subject of proposed cuts”

University-Industry-Government Innovation PartnershipsBasic Research Funding and ROI MeasurementHuman-Centered Computing and Design

“Proposed 56% budget cut threatens Vera Rubin Observatory and LIGO gravitational wave detector funding”

Vaccine Hesitancy and MisinformationRFK Jr. and Public Health PolicyGavi Funding and Global Immunization