South Korean media: 75% of American scientists are considering leaving the United States, and China and Europe will be the main beneficiaries.

South Korean media: 75% of American scientists are considering leaving the United States, and China and Europe will be the main beneficiaries! On April 24, a South Korean media "Global Economy" published an article stating that since Donald Trump's re-election as president, the rapid changes in US scientific research policies and funding have raised concerns about the massive loss of research talent. A recent survey found that three-quarters of American scientists are considering moving abroad, and Europe and China are expected to be the main beneficiaries. A survey conducted by the British science magazine "Nature" found that over 75% of 1200 American scientists are considering leaving the United States due to the Trump administration's proposed cuts to scientific budgets and policy changes. Respondents listed Europe and Canada as their favorite destinations, and some European universities have begun to take advantage of this trend. Although the complete list of destinations has not been released, in recent years, China has become one of the main destinations for returning American scientists. The Trump administration's proposed cuts to research funding are part of Elon Musk's government efficiency department cost-cutting plan. This has led to mass layoffs, hiring freezes, a decline in graduate student enrollment, and uncertainty in research funding. In particular, the reduction in funding support and increased immigration restrictions have heightened anxiety among international students and researchers in the United States. According to data from the National Science Foundation (NSF), foreign graduates account for 19% of all STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) workers in the United States and 43% of scientists and engineers with doctorates. A survey by "Nature" found that early-career researchers are particularly willing to leave the United States, with more than 79% of graduate researchers considering emigration. One respondent replied, "I would move anywhere that supports science." In fact, the loss of talent in the American scientific community began as early as 2018, when many Chinese researchers left the United States and returned to their home country due to targeted investigations against Chinese scientists. According to the annual analysis of "Nature", China has taken the lead in high-quality research output in chemistry, physical sciences, and Earth and environmental sciences, while the United States remains only ahead in the field of biology. Against this backdrop, the outflow of scientists may provide China with an opportunity to strengthen its leadership in certain fields and accelerate progress in lagging areas. European institutions are also taking advantage of the outflow of American scientists. Recently, Aix-Marseille University in France announced a three-year plan to recruit about 15 scientists, especially health and climate researchers, from the United States. If the outflow of talent in the American scientific community becomes a reality, it may have long-term impacts on America's global scientific competitiveness and economic innovation. < img src = "//p3-sign.toutiaoimg.com/tos-cn-i-ezhpy3drpa/67656549fe334edb95cb4ae11b979d9d~tplv-obj:1920:1080.image?_iz=97245&bid=15&from=post&gid=1830250801778764&lk3s=06827d14&x-expires=1753228800&x-signature=8VCo4ZeOunY2jOL6JxJypPZvmps%3D" / > Original text: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1830250801778764/ Statement: The article represents the views of the author alone.