Diminishing returns?: U.S. Science Productivity Continues to Drop

Diminishing returns?: U.S. Science Productivity Continues to Drop

Science in the 1990s and into the early 21st century continued to advance the frontiers of knowledge--but less efficiently than it did earlier in the 20th century, according to a new study commissioned by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The report examines scientific publication trends in the top 200 U.S. academic research and development institutions from 1988 to 2001. Whereas funding ...

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NEWS: Commission OKs incentives for animal science company

A Florida-based animal science technology company is likely to relocate to Finney County, bringing with it nearly 60 new high-paying jobs in its first year, local officials said.

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Science programs in Vermont schools encourage inquiring minds

Science plays a key role in contemporary life by helping us understand the world around us, spurring innovation and technology and informing public policy. From feeding and clothing a human population of nearly 6.9 billion, to curing diseases, to living sustainably on Earth’s limited resources, today’s big challenges require a scientifically literate society willing to examine information ...

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