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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)
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[–] yogthos@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 weeks ago (2 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.

[–] Jabril@hexbear.net 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yes they are lucky they found something, the timing of their search was just in time

[–] yogthos@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 weeks ago

it's good to be ahead of the curve :)

[–] 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

[–] yogthos@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 weeks ago

Where do you think 5% military spending is going to come from. It's gonna be funded by austerity and cuts to science.