#science funding

With COVID funding drying up, is basic research still a smart career bet?

Does anyone else think biotech is outpacing traditional basic sciences for real-world impact?

Should we prioritize synthetic biology for climate change over basic molecular research with no immediate payoff?

Should we fund synthetic biology startups over traditional basic research — or is that killing true discovery?

Would you ever trust a biotech startup that skips basic research for faster product development?

Where do you see basic science research having the biggest real-world impact?

Does basic research really matter to the public, or are we just funding scientists to play with cool toys?