would be handy if we had a scientific academy that cares more about science than about power,m so it could stand up for #science when power goes rogue.

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/mar/07/it-would-be-seen-as-political-why-the-royal-society-is-torn-over-elon-musk #RoyalSociety #Skum #FRS

‘It would be seen as political’: why the Royal Society is torn over Elon Musk

Many fellows feel the billionaire has breached its code of conduct, but others say scientific neutrality is at stake

The Guardian