I am not sure if Americans are "falling behind" in that we train and employ scientifically literate students and workers from other areas of the world...so, as a country, the United States still tries to "get what it needs"...just not as much from its own citizens.

It does seem sad that richer nations can "contract out" for these skills, as we in the US live with technology and expect first class ammenities and services with science behind them...

I also wonder if Americans "disrespect" science or are more intimidated by it...

Yes, Anonymous is right. Scientists of America - from Europe and Russia... Not from America :(

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