Basic sciences pave the way for high-impact discoveries that help make sense of the world as well as the universe we all live in. Namely, basic sciences enable researchers to explore the world so that they can try to find answers for a variety of fundamental questions about life processes. Technological and scientific breakthroughs achieved through basic sciences also empower human being to change and enhance living conditions. Likewise, scientific knowledge produced through research in basic sciences is important to stimulate sustainable development in a wide array of fields ranging from health-related quality of life to clean forms of energy. Moreover, basic sciences also benefit local economies as well as global economic growth as they facilitate new businesses, and thus create new job opportunities for individuals. Therefore, basic sciences can be considered as an indispensable resource for and part of human life.

Themes

Themes include but not limited to:

– The future of basic sciences

– The relationship between basic sciences and other fields

– Sustainability practices in basic sciences

– Role of basic sciences in sustainable living

– Basic science applications

– Recent developments in employment practices in basic sciences

– Science academies, universities, higher education and basic sciences

– The role of science academies in basic sciences