Nobel laureates have spoken out – the battle to defend science under Trump has begun

America's science community is getting organised as never before to hold the new administration and Congress to account

More than 2300 scientists-including 22 Nobel laureates-this week issued an open letter, outlining how they want the Trump administration and 115th Congress to make use of scientific evidence and expert advice. It remains open for signatures here.

The letter calls on the president-elect to appoint cabinet members with a track record of supporting science and promoting diversity; to protect the integrity and independence of government researchers; and to provide sufficient funding for scientific research and data collection.