As engineers, we are familiar with both the marvel and the potential of fundamental research. But it is not always so obvious to others. Breakthroughs in science and engineering are announced every day in popular publications and journals. Interest in discovery is high, but the connection between basic research and exciting eventual results is often lost on the general public. Researchers, funding sources, and the academy need to connect the dots. The best way to do that is to use memorable examples to dazzle your audience with wonder. Several recent examples illustrate this technique.
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