U.S. researchers consider leaving amid funding cuts

75% of U.S. researchers may leave due to funding cuts, including top minds like the 'Mozart of Math.'

Why it matters

  • Potential brain drain could impact U.S. science leadership.

By the numbers

  • 75% of U.S. researchers considering leaving (Nature poll).

The big picture

  • Funding cuts driving researchers away.
  • Europe and China actively attracting talent.

What they're saying

  • Comments suggest relocation rather than end of science.
  • Some criticize U.S. as "post-truth society" for science.

Caveats

  • Poll data from Nature, specifics on methodology unclear.

What’s next

  • Unclear if funding cuts will be reversed or if researchers will stay.