Basic, curiosity-driven research made up about 40 per cent of studies, much done in universities. It makes sense.

As a scientist conducting basic research, I’ve felt the responsibility to give back to society through broader impacts activities, and I’ve seen many of the benefits that these activities can ...

NIH budget cut would likely accelerate the decline NIH grantees produced 10,000 fewer basic research papers in 2024 than in 2013 Adobe By Anil Oza July 21, 2025 Sharon Begley Science Reporting Fellow ...

While the majority of total R&D expenditures in the U.S. comes from industry, federal funding contributes the most to basic research. Historically, the federal government has been the dominant source ...