The basic researcher is driven by curiosity and a desire to explore unknown territory. Basic research includes theoretical research and early-stage investigations in the laboratory or field. A ...

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

Meet the three winners of the Golden Goose Award, recognizing federally funded research that initially appears obscure but ultimately yields big scientific breakthroughs.

An analysis by the American Association for the Advancement of Science shows the impact of the administration’s budget plan on the kind of studies that produce the most breakthroughs.