By AFPMore by this AuthorMIAMIBudget cuts and political assaults on science are expected to draw thousands of demonstrators to the streets in more than 500 cities worldwide Saturday for the first March for Science. Holt, who heads the American Association for the Advancement of Science, described the trend as "appalling" and said it has driven anxiety to new heights. "Scientists started breaking out spontaneously in the Women's March," and several of them connected on social media to forge the plans for a demonstration in support of science, he said. Celebrities set to appear at the March for Science in Washington will include the musician Questlove of the hip-hop group The Roots, and television personality Bill Nye the Science Guy, who currently heads the Planetary Society. POLITICALLY ACTIVE"Or just wear your comfortable 'I'm ready to be politically active and send a message about the need for science in policy' outfit."

Source: Daily Nation April 21, 2017 11:37 UTC