European universities luring US scientists with funds and freedom

With massive budget cuts in scientific research in the US, a lot of American scientists are looking overseas to continue their investigations. Europe is on their radar, because universities and governments across the continent are creating space for them and offering competitive salaries. Some say this could be the start of a massive scientific brain-drain for the US. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports from Marseille, France. 

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