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

The push to reduce spending on foundational research is shortsighted, Tesla A. Monson and Marianne F. Brasil write.

After decades of setting the pace for tech and innovation, the U.S. is at risk of surrendering its lead in the race that will ...

Unprecedented cuts have researchers scrambling, but other sources can’t fill the gap.

Do we have the courage to keep investing in knowledge for its own sake, as previous generations did for us, the author asks.

The international conference '100 Years of Quantum Physics' celebrates the 'International Year of Quantum Science and ...

The interdisciplinary field of cyberpsychology has made a significant impact on key areas of computing, including ...

Scientists have found a direct link between osteoporosis and rotator cuff tears, two conditions that often develop with age.

Forget the glorious successes of past breakthroughs—the real justification for research investment is what we get for our ...

When treating people with schitzophrenia researchers found that teaching patients to better understand social cues through ...