Some science seems silly, but it’s still worthwhile A new book argues basic science can unexpectedly better human lives ...

Basic research that doesn’t have a specific industrial or experimental application still adds value outside the lab by engaging people with exciting research.

“If we cut or limit funding for curiosity-driven research, we risk shutting down the pipeline of future innovation,” writes Carole LaBonne of Northwestern.

The 2025 International Congress of Basic Science (ICBS 2025) announced its laureates for the Basic Science Lifetime Awards and Frontiers of Science Awards at a press conference held Friday at ...

How much has been cut or halted remains unclear; the Trump administration has not released a comprehensive, reliable accounting.

Unfortunately, that lack of obvious real-word uses for basic research is often used as an excuse to diminish its importance. A number of great examples of how strange and impractical science has ...

NEP 2020 Education Reforms: CBSE expands its Standard and Basic levels to Science and Social Science, offering flexible learning options for students starting in 2026-27.

Electric wallpaper might sound like a wacky idea thought up by Willy Wonka. But it has become a reality in Glasgow, where 12 houses have been decked out with the futuristic decor.

The International Congress of Basic Science concluded successfully at the Beijing Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Applications in Huairou Science City, Beijing, on Friday.

Out of 164 government arts and science colleges in the state, almost 20 colleges had single-digit enrollment in basic science subjects.

This macOS Sequoia wallpaper pays tribute to classic Macintosh icons The new dynamic wallpaper and screensaver combo features Susan Kare’s early icon work from the 1980s.