What Does Trump Win Mean for US Science?
Mr Trump’s vision for innovation in the country that currently spends most in the world on research and development reflects his businessman’s perspective.
“Innovation has always been one of the great by-products of free market systems. Entrepreneurs have always found entries into markets by giving consumers more options for the products they desire,” he explained.
But some in the scientific community are fearful about funding for basic research - fundamental science aimed at bettering our understanding of the world around us.
This is distinct from applied research, which is concerned with practical applications of science driven, for example, by commercial considerations.