basic science
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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
At 80% of M.D.-granting schools, the foundational courses in basic science and clinical skills are now graded pass/fail, discouraging the pursuit of excellence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 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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