Summary

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.

  • auraithx@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    2 days ago

    Scotland/Ireland doesn’t seem to be shifting right! Not like elsewhere anyway.

    We have a weird dynamic in Glasgow where even our football hooligans are pro-Palestine and even showed up anti-blm marches (and chased them away).

    Several unis here, lots of Serbians, Italians, Spaniards in the faculty and is more diverse than many of the English towns that rioted.

    No riots here, we were doing this instead.

    https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/may/13/glasgow-residents-surround-and-block-immigration-van-from-leaving-street

    Pay will probably be shite comparatively and the weather is miserable but can’t fault it otherwise

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      Glasgow seems cool, and I’ve read that they are implementing more walkable and pedestrian/cyclist-friendly infrastructure too (slowly… but that is more than most of North America).

      Some hope for humanity in that article.