Attendance at US-based science conferences is bouncing around this year but generally down. #AGU25 has ~10k fewer this year! I explored these trends for @nature.com@bsky.brid.gy — including solutions to keep conferences local & productive: www.nature.com/articles/d41... 🧪

Scientists skip key US meeting...

Scientists skip key US meetings — and seize on smaller alternatives

Researchers are devising creative ways to get together as Trump’s policies curb travel to US gatherings.

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