In Australia, nearly 60% of its research expenditure came from its universities as of 2020, compared with the United States at 45% and the UK at 42%, according to a report. However, Australia recorded the worst drop in adjusted shares among the top-20 countries in Nature Index between 2022 and 2023, indicating trouble for it’s research sector.
President Donald Trump has nominated Linda McMahon to lead the Department of Education in his administration. McMahon, who has previously served in the US President’s cabinet, has worked as the CEO of WWE for 14 years. “Linda will fight tirelessly to expand ‘Choice’ to every state in America, and empower parents to make the best education decisions for their families,” Trump said.