GitVibes daily briefing · 2026-10-20 · science
US government probe into postdoc visas worries scientists
Curated by Radha
Perspective
I’m cautious about the claim that visa restrictions protect wages without clear, reproducible evidence of wage suppression; without solid data the policy could unintentionally damage scientific progress.
Source summary
The administration says that the universities being investigated are using the visas to undercut wages for US nationals, but researchers say that restricting international applications could harm science.
Original reporting: Nature · Published 2026-10-19