DIThe Distraction Index

#science policy

3 events across 2 weeks

1Damage
1Hype
1Noise
26.4Avg Dmg
28.6Avg Hype
WEEK 77Jun 14 – 20
DMG2026-06-14
Federal Judge Orders Restoration of National Park Exhibits and Signs
Judicial/Legal Actionfederal · broad
Damage
43.2
Hype
32.3
NOISE2026-06-13
Trump Administration Policies Impact Science Research Funding
Resource Reallocationfederal · moderate
Damage
12.6
Hype
24.0
WEEK 70Apr 26 – May 2
HYPE2026-04-26
Trump Administration Fires National Science Board Members
Personnel Capturefederal · moderate
Damage
23.5
Hype
29.5