Thousands protested in Washington D.C. against the Trump administration's drastic cuts to federal science funding and jobs.
The "Stand Up for Science" rally, held near the Lincoln Memorial, saw scientists expressing their anxieties about the future of research.
Concerns focused on the impact of these cuts on crucial scientific advancements and the overall progress of scientific discovery.
Former NIH director Dr. Francis Collins highlighted the importance of taxpayer-funded science for the betterment of society.
