A new study reveals that Nobel laureates predominantly come from wealthier backgrounds, highlighting a significant disparity in talent and opportunity distribution in science.
The data shows that more than 50% of laureates come from the top 5%, indicating a concentration of opportunity and talent within affluent families.
The research emphasizes that cities with higher intergenerational mobility produce more Nobel laureates, suggesting that equalizing opportunity could enhance scientific progress.
Access to scientific opportunity has improved over time, yet the gap in Nobel prize winners from richer countries remains largely unchanged, representing untapped talent.
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