Astrophysical Experiments Under Threat: Funding Cuts Ahead?

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Funding for astrophysical experiments is facing significant cuts due to pressing Earth-bound issues. Concerns are raised that these financial constraints could severely limit future research and experimentation in the field. The discussion questions whether current Earth-related problems are truly more severe than historical challenges faced over the last millennium. There is a sense of urgency regarding the potential decline of astrophysical research if funding is not restored. The future of astrophysical experimentation hangs in the balance amid these funding threats.
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Soon Earth bound problems will curtail all asto physical experimentation,
funding will be cut to next to nothing, think i am wrong?
 
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I have no idea, but it should be death knell.

You can have your Lady Nellie of the Death for yourself.
 
wolram said:
Soon Earth bound problems will curtail all asto physical experimentation,
funding will be cut to next to nothing, think i am wrong?
What makes you think the earthbound problems now are any worse than at any time in the last millenium?
 

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