Many scientists fear that cuts at NSF will slow or stall advances in basic research, including in computer science, causing America to lose its competitive edge. Narumon Bowonkitwanchai/Getty Images/Moment RF hide caption toggle caption Narumon Bowonkitwanchai/Getty Images/Moment RF The National Science Foundation fired 168 employees on Tuesday. According to an NSF spokesperson, the firings are to ensure compliance with President Trump's executive order aimed at reducing the federal workforce in...