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[–] betanumerus@lemmy.ca 3 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

Is any scientist seriously considering moving to the US right now? 🤨

[–] DMCMNFIBFFF@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

FWIW,

wp:Science policy of the second Trump administration#Reactions and consequences

By February 2025, the scale of funding in question began raising concerns of "brain drain",[5] and 75% of scientists responding to a March survey by Nature were considering leaving the country.[73]

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By April, US scientists are reportedly looking for career opportunities abroad in greater numbers due to the administration's slashing of science funding and workforce numbers, with a 32% increase in applications for jobs abroad and a 35% increase in US-based users browsing jobs abroad,[76] with economists considering which other countries might benefit most.[77]