Biology / Unit 1 Bio 0005 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Basic Science
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The idea
Basic science seeks knowledge for its own sake, without aiming at any immediate practical application.
In practice
Mapping how a jellyfish gene makes a protein glow had no product in mind when the work began.
Where people slip
Basic science without a use in sight still produces the foundation applied science later builds on.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
Unlocks
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