Why Cutting Science Funding Could Hurt Future Breakthroughs

Science funding from the government has led to big wins in the past. Think about HIV treatments. These were made possible thanks to research done at universities with federal money. The 1980 Bayh-Dole Act was a big deal. It allowed schools and non-profits to patent their discoveries. This meant they could make money from their research. As a result, more than 62% of new medicines come from this kind of work.But some people want to cut this funding. They say it's not worth the cost. But think about it. Without this money, many breakthroughs might not happen. For example, Georgia schools have gotten over $91 million from this law. This has led to new treatments and even new companies. Cutting science funding could slow down progress. It might mean fewer cures and fewer jobs. It's not just about money. It's about the future. Without funding, who knows what we might miss out on?