basic science
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That heavy, coordinated investment has moved the sector past basic science and into practical engineering.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
Beyond advancing basic science, this discovery could have practical impact.
From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026
The new strategy is part of a shift in the U.S. government’s relationship with scientific and technological innovation that is giving priority to private-sector research over basic science.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
"This discovery reminds us that nature still holds many chemical surprises. Extremophilic cyanobacteria reveal uncommon molecules that can inspire new directions in basic science and sustainable biotechnology," concludes Prof. Kageyama.
From Science Daily • Jan. 13, 2026
However, I have a stronger hunch that the greatest part of the important biomedical research waiting to be done is in the class of basic science.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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