It’s often impossible to predict if a basic science discovery may one day result in a clinical use. And yet, while pure scientific curiosity may be the primary motivation, most major breakthroughs in ...

DOE Research in Basic Plasma Science and EngineeringPlease see the full solicitation for complete information about the funding opportunity. Below is a summary assembled by the Research & Innovation ...

Some science seems silly, but it’s still worthwhile A new book argues basic science can unexpectedly better human lives ...

Questioning these seemingly odd experiments, out of context, poses a serious threat to support for curiosity-driven basic science — the very engine that drives transformative discoveries.

Publications 2024 Mitigating Health Disparities in Brain Disorders Starting with Basic Science: Proceedings of a Workshop–in Brief Despite increased attention paid to health equity in recent years, ...

The transformation unleashed by increased funding for science during the 20th century is nothing short of remarkable. In the early 1900s research was a cottage industry mostly funded by private ...

These have supported basic research discoveries and also the training and career development of the tens of thousands of scientists working on these projects annually.

The country has been increasing research funding for decades, but its rigid, time-bound approach to research assessment is stifling basic science.

The 2025 International Congress of Basic Science (ICBS 2025) is heald in Beijing on Sunday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The progress of fundamental science is not only key to ...