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75% of US Scientists Consider Leaving Amid Trump Policies

4/8/2025

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A staggering 75% of US scientists are contemplating leaving the country, driven by President Trump's policies that jeopardize academic freedom and funding. Yale professor Jason Stanley's move to Canada underscores a growing concern about a brain drain. Early-career researchers are particularly vulnerable, as they seek opportunities overseas, threatening a potential generational loss in scientific innovation.

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A staggering 75% of US scientists are contemplating leaving the country, driven by President Trump's policies that jeopardize academic freedom and funding. Yale professor Jason Stanley's move to Canada underscores a growing concern about a brain drain. Early-career researchers are particularly vulnerable, as they seek opportunities overseas, threatening a potential generational loss in scientific innovation.