The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) is to cut cooperation with 500 scientists affiliated with Russian institutions from November 30.

The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) is to cut cooperation with 500 scientists affiliated with Russian institutions from November 30. Around 100 have joined non-Russian institutes in order to continue their physics research work with Europe’s particle-physics laboratory.

  • leisesprecher@feddit.orgEnglish
    194·
    2 months ago

    I feel really bad for these scientists. The decision is perfectly reasonable, but being punished for something completely out of your control must suck.

    • dooEnglish
      233·
      2 months ago

      Around 100 have joined non-Russian institutes in order to continue their physics research work with Europe’s particle-physics laboratory.

      Not exactly “completely out of your control”, I’d say.

      • shaserlarkEnglish
        10·
        2 months ago

        Probably not everyone can land an offer though even if they wanted to

      • d00ery@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        2 months ago

        I’m not sure they can really vote Putin out of power.

        And as for moving country, well I’m sure that’s easy for some, but those with family and commitments I can’t imagine it’s easy

        • dooEnglish
          31·
          2 months ago

          I’m not saying they have easy choices. Or good choices. But they do choose. We all do. I’d even say life is all about making small, imperfect choices.