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Long-term investments in basic research produce the major conceptual breakthroughs necessary for creating radically new technologies.  To be sure, scientists cannot make specific promises about future advances, and there often are long delays in the applications that arise from basic research.  Furthermore, sometimes applied research leads to important basic knowledge, and technologies developed for basic research can lead to broader applications.  Throughout history, advances in scientific knowledge have resulted in revolutions in technology that have improved the standard of living and enhanced our way of life.[Read More]