Nobels remind us of the importance of funding basic science Prize winners in science and economics underscore the delicate art of research funding

“ #Nobels remind us of the importance of funding basic science” — @cenmag.bsky.social
#Science #ScientificResearch #PureResearch #ScienceFunding #NobelPrize 🧪

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Really worth emphasising the difference inherent in pure research versus applied research. It's when pure research is funded without pressure to produce commercial outcome that breakthroughs are often made. #pureresearch #appliedresearch