What will Trump’s presidency mean for American science policy?

Early signs from the Trump transition team suggest a worrying assault on the role of science in policymaking. How should the scientific community respond?

Soon after his electoral college victory, President-elect Donald Trump was atypically conciliatory. "For those who have chosen not to support me in the past," he said, "I'm reaching out to you for your guidance and your help so that we can work together and unify our great country."

Whether he can do so will have significant impact on his ability to govern effectively and repair the damage this election has wrought. So far, there's little reassurance for the scientific community, as those advising Trump have a collective history of attacking scientists and their work.