7 basic science discoveries that changed the world

7 Basic Science Discoveries that Changed the World

Ozempic, MRI machines, and flat-screen televisions emerged from fundamental research decades earlier, which is being slashed by the US government.

Notable examples of innovations include:

The National Institutes of Health has cut almost $2 billion of grants that were already approved, and the National Science Foundation has terminated more than 1,400 grants.

Author: Michael Marshall, a freelance writer based in Devon, UK.

Summary: US government cuts threaten scientific research.

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Nature Nature — 2025-10-29