Refocus the national laboratories on basic research
What the document says“The remaining 14 science and energy labs should focus on basic research projects”
The department oversees 17 national laboratories. The chapter says the three run by the National Nuclear Security Administration should continue on national security, and that the other 14 should leave demonstration and deployment of technology to the private sector, realigning to limit duplication and mission creep.
What the document actually says“The remaining 14 science and energy labs should focus on basic research projects”
The other 14 labs should stick to basic research.
The government runs 17 research labs. Three work on weapons. The book says the rest should study basics only. Firms would handle the rest.
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