Global positioning systems that support mapping programs are a prime example of how basic science can lead to unforeseen but ...

An analysis by the American Association for the Advancement of Science shows the impact of the administration’s budget plan ...

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

Science's contributions listed to include electricity, cell phones, food and treatments for cancer and Alzheimer's ...

About Basic Sciences Providing the foundation for curing cancer and other diseases by engaging in fundamental science that leads to key discoveries Basic science discoveries underlie the innovative ...

Scientists have warned that the Trump administration’s funding cuts threaten a broad range of research. Now, a new analysis ...

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

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

The National Science Foundation, a major government funder of basic science research, is being shaken up, with over 1,000 grants already terminated and the White House looking to halve its budget.

On Tuesday, scientists held an event organized by House Democrats in which they stood in front of posters outlining their ...

Basic science is applied science that hasn’t been applied yet. That’s the premise on which the United States, since World War II, has invested heavily in science.

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