Nov. 3 (UPI) -- U.S. science always suffers during government shutdowns. Funding lapses send government scientists home without pay . Federal agencies suspend new grant opportunities, place expert review panels on hold and stop collecting and analyzing critical public datasets that tell us about the economy , the environment and public health . In 2025, the stakes are higher than in past shutdowns. This shutdown arrives at a time of massive upheaval to American science and innovation driven by