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Trump cuts threaten a measurement lab critical for advanced chips and medical devices

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The Atomic Spectroscopy Group provides standardized measurements used across wide swaths of science and industry. The Trump administration plans to cut it.

The article from NPR, dated March 26, 2025, discusses former President Donald Trump's decision to cut funding for the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Atomic Spectra Laboratory, a move that has sparked significant controversy and concern within the scientific community. The laboratory, known for its critical role in developing advanced technologies, has been instrumental in the creation of cutting-edge semiconductors and medical devices. Experts warn that the defunding could severely hamper U.S. competitiveness in these fields, potentially leading to a reliance on foreign technology and a setback in medical advancements. Critics of the decision argue that it reflects a broader pattern of undermining scientific research and development, while supporters of the cuts claim it is necessary for reallocating federal resources to other pressing needs.

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