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Trump’s proposed cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) threaten U.S. biomedical research, forcing many scientists to consider leaving the country.

A 7 February policy would slash NIH funding by two-thirds, though a federal judge has temporarily blocked it.

Researchers relying on these grants fear for their jobs, with some already exploring options abroad.

The cuts particularly impact neuroscience, diabetes, and bird flu research, while also dismantling DEI initiatives.

Many scientists warn of long-term consequences for innovation and global health collaboration.

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[–] wirebeads 112 points 1 week ago (27 children)

Great! Leave the US and come prosper in Canada.

[–] [email protected] 97 points 1 week ago (24 children)

Do not listen to him! Europe! Come to Europe! Great Benefits, long holidays and you can travel between multiple countries and temperature-zones. When staying in canada, you can only travel back to the US or take a plane to cross either one of the two biggest oceans to get anywhere. In Europe you can spend a decade without running out of places to go. Also: We love your brain. Please come to Europe!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago (4 children)

My partner wants to go to Europe but I don't know what country or language.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

Its hard to discuss with my partner since the idea of leaving the country is already too much to bare as it is.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

Come to France, we have cheeze, and wine, and bread 🥖🍾🥐🧀

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

English is the language of science, so I'd argue that any country in Schengen would be the most straightforward choice. Climates can differ greatly, though, even within one country, so I always compare the temperature, sunshine and precipitation stats before moving some place new.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Oh learned a new word today. Schengen. Hmm how interactions in grocery store be? I imagine local language?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Finland. Not vouching for Czechia (my country) or Slovakia because the language could be a big barrier, but most people understand English and are used to it (at least workers in service).

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