From its position at the interface of science and government, AAAS maintains a close watch
on basic research trends as an important component to the R&D process given the contributions it makes to expanding our knowledge or understanding of phenomena quite apart from any specific applications this understanding may yield.
Not exact matches
Congressional figures reflect AAAS estimates of
basic and applied
research based
on extrapolation of historical
trends in
basic and applied
research and congressional appropriations.
In a packed room, Chu gave his trademark illustrated tutorial, leading from
basic climate science through the disturbing implications of global energy
trends and efforts by the Obama administration to stimulate energy innovation with
research hubs and dozens of grants for work
on the frontiers of energy sciences that might produce breakthroughs.
But
on the funding side, the
trends for
basic research are clear.
The muzzling
trend would be worrisome enough
on its own, but it has been accompanied in recent months by a furious round of federal budget cuts to
basic research — particularly in the field of environmental science — and increasingly ferocious rhetorical attacks
on environmental groups.