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Having to spend time ironing can put a wrinkle in other plans, which is why wash and wear cotton has become so popular. But did you know that the basic chemistry to create these fibers was developed thanks to public funding?

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Some types of tumors are incredibly hard to treat because they mix with healthy tissue instead of forming isolated blobs. Federally funded scientists at Stanford used the immune system's own defenses to treat these tumors.

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3D printing has a wide variety of applications, from birthday present gimmicks to usage in state-of-the-art science projects, but did you know the technology has its roots in government-funded reseacrh? Read more: publicusaresearchbenefits.com/examples/202...

Did you know that naloxone, a treatment to reverse opioid overdoses, was originally developed thanks to publicly funded basic research? The National Institute for Drug Abuse figured out how to administer the drug via a nasal spray.

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What kind of milk do you drink? 65-75% of world population experiences some kind of lactose intolerance. However, USDA-funded research enables lactose-intolerant individuals to enjoy dairy! Learn more here: publicusaresearchbenefits.com/examples/202...

Before there was Minecraft or Fortnite, there was Tennis for Two, a simple tennis simulation played on an oscilloscope. It was originally designed by William Higinbotham at the publicly funded Brookhaven National Laboratory in 1958.

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It is easier than ever to learn languages, especially in gamified settings like Duolingo. But did you know that Duolingo started as NSF funded study? As participants learned a language better, they would help translate more web content.

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Am I pregnant? Pregnancy tests have been around since ancient Egypt, but did you know the first reliable at home test was the result of publicly funded science? The first hCG sensitive test was first developed by scientists at the NIH.

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Did you know closed captioning began as a government funded endeavor? It was originally developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology to provide more equal access to emergency broadcasts.

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Energy expenditure is a topic that captures the attention of households and governments alike. Utilizing renewable sources of energy is becoming more and more prominent and publicly-funded research has helped spawn such solutions. Learn more at: publicusaresearchbenefits.com/examples/202...

Did you know the DoD helped create the first prototypes of exoskeleton technology in order to help soldiers carry heavier loads? This technology was then further funded by the NIH and NSF to help children and adults with disabilities.

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It's hard to imagine a world without GPS, letting us get to unfamiliar places with the greatest of ease. But did you know that GPS initially started as a federally funded project under the department of defense?

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Did I remember to lock my car? I think so... Did I remember to ensure none of its electronics were hacked?! Erm... Fortunately, none of us have to go through this thought process, and it's largely due to NSF-funded research. Read more about it here: publicusaresearchbenefits.com/examples/202...

Wonder what kind of innovations publicly funded science has generated? Look no further than the device you may be reading this post on! Touchscreens started as a NSF funded thesis project at the University of Delaware. Learn more at:

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