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If people think American scientists are somehow going to land in Europe, I've got news for you about the difference between millions and billions. (mastodon.world)

submitted 2 weeks ago by yogthos@lemmy.ml to c/science@lemmy.ml

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[–] Jabril@hexbear.net 7 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (6 children)

I already know scientists moving to Europe because they couldn't find places to work in the US. Labs are not hiring here anymore, but the Euro labs seem excited and able to being in new talent

[–] yogthos@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

The key part is that the overall European budget for science is microscopic in comparison. Very few scientists will actually be able to move there.

[–] MCasq_qsaCJ_234@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

And why can't the EU increase the budget?

[–] Flyberius@hexbear.net 7 points 2 weeks ago

They would rather increase their NATO budgets

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