Top Researchers Consider Leaving U.s.: 'the Science World Is Ending' [video]
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Top researchers are considering leaving the US due to funding cuts, sparking concerns about the impact on the scientific community, with commenters discussing the challenges of securing grant money and the implications for academia.
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jleyank
about 2 months ago
If they want to be in academia, they need grant money and students (and post docs). If they are unable to get this stuff, they have to leave academia or go where they can be acquired. I assume “academia” means research uni’s not teaching colleges.
mosesbpAuthor
about 2 months ago
Full title: Top researchers consider leaving U.S. amid funding cuts: 'The science world is ending'
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