Europe Strives to Keep Its Scientists at Home

Europeans have worried for decades about the loss of top scientific talent to the United States, and some recent studies show that the "brain drain" is getting worse.

Now Europe is fighting back, with new steps designed to keep scientists at home.

Some researchers, however, argue that their colleagues are overstating the problem. And some see hope that recent changes, such as limitations on stem-cell research in the United States, are encouraging more scientists to stay in

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