A closer look at “Proposed 'Discovery Compact' Seeks New Social Contract to Sustain U.S. Science Amid Fundin”, exactly as the source publishes it. Sergio Carbajo and colleagues are proposing a "Discovery Compact," a new social contract to sustain U.S. science in response to the destabilization of the postwar compact that supported basic research for decades. The original compact, established after World War II, provided stable funding and autonomy for scientists, but recent shifts in policy and public sentiment have eroded that foundation.
The authors argue that a renewed agreement between science and society is essential to maintain innovation and address global challenges. The proposal emphasizes mutual responsibilities: scientists must engage with the public and demonstrate societal value, while society must provide sustained investment and trust. The compact aims to safeguard the long-term health of U.S. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.