MIT in the media: Exploring how curiosity-driven science is an essential ingredient in America’s success

Scientific American is exploring the role of curiosity-driven science in American innovation. The piece profiles young researchers and established scientists at MIT and other institutions, examining how fundamental discovery—research pursued for its own sake—has powered the nation's technological and economic leadership. The implicit argument: as global competition intensifies, maintaining that culture of open-ended inquiry remains essential.

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