Science helps to keep America a global leader - Earth.com

Science helps to keep America a global leader

04-16-2019


Today’s Video of the Day from the National Science Foundation (NSF) describes how technological innovation has been driving the United States economy for many years.

Early stage, basic research is the foundation of such breakthrough technology. The NSF supports this type of research across all areas of science and engineering.

Economists have determined that more than half of the economic growth in America over the last 50 years is a result of technological innovation.

By Chrissy Sexton, Earth.com Staff Writer

Video Credit: National Science Foundation

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