The state of Russian science, and improving implantable bioelectronics
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The Impact of the War in Ukraine on Russian Science
This chapter discusses the protests from Russian scientists supporting Ukraine, the difficulties faced by scientists due to sanctions and restricted collaborations, and the division within the scientific community. It explores motivations for leaving Russia, the comparison to the brain drain in the 90s, and the challenges faced by scientists who choose to stay. The chapter also discusses the importance of collaboration with Russian scientists in climate research and the Arctic region, highlighting the challenges in establishing meaningful partnerships due to lack of shared interests, concerns about state secrets, and the risk of prosecution for treason.
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