[dba-Tech] Science growth

[Jim Lawrence]

It seems China is on route to surpass the US dominance in science. 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/china-challenges-american-dominance-of-science/2018/06/03/c1e0cfe4-48d5-11e8-827e-190efaf1f1ee_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.f39423c40b4b
https://wapo.st/2M9nhwD

Aside: IMHO, I suspect much of this change is due to the Republican anti-science stance...which at the very least is not helping and at the most hindering.

"China is on track to surpass the United States by the end of this year, according to the National Science Board."

"...and we will lose the competitive advantage that has made us the most powerful economy in the world."

"The (Chinese science) program has brought more than 7,000 scientists and entrepreneurs to China, the government says. They are given a $160,000 signing bonus, and the government often guarantees research funding for years to come. Foreign-born scientists often get additional perks, like subsidies for housing, meals, relocation, additional bonuses from their provincial government, guaranteed jobs for spouses and regular trips back home."

"President Trump has directed NASA to return astronauts to the moon. But the moon may be crowded when they arrive: Both China and India are planning to launch landers toward the moon this year. China is collaborating with the European Space Agency on a potential moon base." 

Aside: It should be noted that the European, Russian and Indian Space Agencies are working towards establishing joint space missions. In the meantime, Donald is sanctioning our enemies (an ever growing list) and starting a world wide trade war with the remaining US friends...he is truly a fool of the highest order, IMHO. 

Jim