Stories Tagged as
Research and development
Major scientific and technological investment sought to better compete against China
Jun 9, 2021
U.S. government funding for even basic research has been in decline for decades.
U.S. falls out of top 10 in measure of innovation
by
Scott Tong
Feb 3, 2021
When Bloomberg launched the rankings, America was first. Now South Korea leads the pack.
China's quiet hunt to hire top U.S. researchers
Jun 5, 2018
Academics at U.S. schools are being recruited to help build the Chinese economy.
How does a government shutdown affect our ability to innovate?
by
Molly Wood
and Stephanie Hughes
Jan 23, 2018
Even a short shutdown can have lasting effects on science and technology.
Sequester funding cuts have researchers worried
Apr 29, 2013
As government spending on medical research drops, some would-be scientists are having second thoughts.
Biogen Idec CEO on drug costs and taking on multiple sclerosis
Apr 11, 2013
Biogen Idec CEO George Scangos discusses his company's new multiple sclerosis drug, pricing strategy, and research process.
Does the private sector want to create jobs in the U.S.?
by
Robert Reich
Jan 26, 2012
Commentator Robert Reich says multinational companies based in the U.S. look out for their own interests, not American workers.
For public good, not for profit.
R & D tax cut could expire
by
Scott Tong
Dec 15, 2011
The budget debate in Washington has put a lot of programs in danger, including those that depend on research and development tax cuts to innovate.