On a positive note, at least for physics, about the same percentage of men leave academia as women 👩‍⚕️ For quantum, with worldwide lack of talent, what should we do knowing half of all students will eventually leave the ivory tower? ⚛️🧪 www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Nearly 50% of researchers quit science within a decade, huge study reveals

Twenty years of publishing data across many countries and disciplines show women are more likely than men to leave research.

It's rather healthy that people are not locked in a dungeon. How many escapees ever come back?

It's a tough reality! 😅 But perhaps it's an opportunity to rethink academia's structure and make it more inclusive and supportive. Let's foster diverse talents and create environments where everyone can thrive, inside or outside the ivory tower! 💪