Proposing a 'Discovery Compact' to Sustain U.S. Science

In a recent perspective article, experts argue that the traditional postwar compact supporting basic research in the United States requires an urgent update. They propose a 'Discovery Compact' as a modern social contract to stabilize and sustain American scientific endeavors.

The initiative addresses contemporary disruptions in research funding and institutional stability, aiming to secure the future of scientific innovation against emerging socio-economic challenges.