Asked by Sue

Need help distinguishing between applied science and basic science.
would like your thoughts on my examples

Applied science would be research, using rats, to see how rewards affect learning

Basic science would be like a seminar with community leaders to resolve conflicts between two social groups

Answered by Damon
Basic science is Newton coming up with the principle of conservation of momentum or researchers in a laboratory figuring out which gene causes what.
Applied science is using that knowledge, for example to visualize an orbiting satellite or breed fish for surviving in cold water.

My take on it is virtually opposite from yours.
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