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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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[–] Jabril@hexbear.net 8 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

I already know scientists moving to Europe because they couldn't find places to work in the US. Labs are not hiring here anymore, but the Euro labs seem excited and able to being in new talent

[–] 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.