Why We Need The Explorers
“In tough economic times, our exploratory science programs — from space probes to the LHC — are first to suffer budget cuts. Brian Cox explains how curiosity-driven science pays for itself, powering innovation and a profound appreciation of our existence.”
A short but excellent speech from particle physicist Brian Cox on how experimental and exploratory science is not only vitally important for our understanding of the universe and the world around us, but also for the creation of modern economies.