It might seem surprising, but federal research funding isn't just for scientists. A component of many federal grants that support basic research requires that discoveries be shared with nonscientists.

China’s central government expenditure on science and technolocy is expected to break through CNY400 billion (USD58 billion) for the first time in 2026, with a greater emphasis on basic research, as ...

In recent debates about government funding, certain quirky-sounding research projects — like studying shrimp on treadmills — have grabbed headlines and become easy targets for criticism. Politicians ...

Southern China cluster of cities lags in basic research and original innovation, with talent gaps adding to challenges, ...

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 ...

Amidst ongoing budget brinkmanship in Washington, House and Senate panels have proposed significant cuts in federal funding for basic scientific research. That would be a grave mistake for our ...

This aerial panoramic photo taken on Jan 10, 2023, shows a view of Lujiazui area in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone in East China's Shanghai. [Photo/Xinhua] Basic research is the ...

Matt Valle, left, of the C.M. Rick Tomato Genetics Resource Center, plants seeds with greenhouse manager Eric Haddix in a UC Davis greenhouse. (UC Davis photo) While we’re enjoying the last days of ...