The Many Uses of ‘Useless’ Research on NPR’s Science Friday

What is the best use of scientists’ time, energy, and grant funding? Should researchers investigate the fundamental nature of the universe…or cure cancer? Or is there a way to ensure that we can do both, even if financial support is harder to get?

Click here to learn more and listen to Robbert Dijkgraaf, Director and Leon Levy Professor, discuss these ideas and more on Science Friday with Ira Flatow.