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
The bigger question may be what happens to the government’s funding of basic science, which in the past has created a pipeline for research now being commercialized by private companies.
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
The basic science of climate change has been well-established through decades of research.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025
Even before the deuton affair, some Rad Lab researchers were questioning whether the cult of the machine had not overwhelmed the drive for basic science.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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