I know many scientists in the hard sciences, some have already been laid off, others are in a holding pattern with funding frozen while they wait to see how thi

I know many scientists in the hard sciences, some have already been laid off, others are in a holding pattern with funding frozen while they wait to see how things shake out. No one is just carrying on without any negative impact. I don't know where your rosy view of things is coming from, but it is completely wrong. The entire scientific establishment is going to be dealing with the repercussions of this for a long time to come.