The federal government is more likely to fund curiosity-driven basic research, while industry is more likely to support ...

For the past few years, I have grown a variety of peppers in my garden. I use them to make a pepper sauce. The sauce has to age for one year in the dark corner of our pantry. I don’t necessarily ...

The Golden Goose Awards recognize research projects that may appear obscure at first, but ultimately lead to major scientific breakthroughs. The three recipients of the Golden Goose Award for 2024 ...

For example, the Nobel prize in economic science, awarded this week, underlined the importance of funding basic research.