US brain drain: the scientists seeking jobs abroad amid Trump’s assault on research
As U.S. research faces deep budget cuts and political uncertainty, a growing number of scientists are heading abroad. Economist Matthias Doepke, after 30 years in the U.S., left Northwestern University for London, citing the erosion of support for science and academic freedom. Others, wary of funding instability and visa crackdowns, are also exploring opportunities in Europe and Canada. Their departures reflect a troubling trend: the U.S. risks losing top talent at a time when global competition for scientific leadership is intensifying. Giorgia Guglielmi with Nature has the full story.
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