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Technological innovation has hinged on science and research funded by the U.S. government. That's all at risk right now


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With the National Science Foundation urging its employees to resign or retire, American innovation is on the line.

The article from Fortune, dated May 7, 2025, discusses the National Science Foundation's (NSF) role in fostering technological innovation through high-risk, high-reward research projects. It highlights how the NSF's funding of unconventional and ambitious projects has led to significant breakthroughs, such as the development of the internet and CRISPR gene-editing technology. The piece emphasizes the importance of government investment in basic research, which often lacks immediate commercial applications but can lead to transformative technologies. It also addresses the challenges and criticisms faced by the NSF, including debates over funding allocation and the need for more private sector collaboration to translate research into practical innovations. The article concludes by underscoring the NSF's critical role in maintaining U.S. competitiveness in global technological advancements.

Read the Full Fortune Article at:
[ https://fortune.com/2025/05/07/technological-innovation-national-science-foundation-risk/ ]

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