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basic science

American  
[bay-sik sahy-uhns] / ˈbeɪ sɪk ˈsaɪ əns /

noun

  • basic sciences
    plural
  1. scientific research aimed at developing a better understanding of natural phenomena.


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"The basic science of climate change is very well established," he says.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

That heavy, coordinated investment has moved the sector past basic science and into practical engineering.

From Barron's Jun. 12, 2026

“The most transformative discoveries are transformative because you can’t predict them in advance, so we invest foundationally in scientists and engineers to do basic science and engineering research.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 26, 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

Rudolf Abel, a man who read physics textbooks for fun, understood the basic science.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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