Why Science and Innovation Can Be Diametrically Opposed

Working in research & development can be considered the epitome of "fun work". The concept is to present an idea to a bunch of R&D engineers, with the challenge of "you guys/gals make it work". This takes creativity, intuitiveness, an understanding of end user needs, some physics, materials properties and fluid dynamics. But most of all it requires a healthy dose of innovation - the buzz word that makes people think of products like iPhones, wireless mice and electric cars. Yet, strangely enough, the act of combining innovation (and all that comes with it) with pure science is not only



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