“To feed applied science by starving basic science is like economising on the foundations of a building so that it may be built higher. It is only a matter of time before the whole edifice crumbles.”
Quote by George Porter
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George Porter
George Porter was an outstanding chemist known for his contributions to crystallography. Born on December 6, 1920, and passing away on August 31, 2002, Porter's work in crystallography, molecular structure analysis, and X-ray crystallography had a profound impact on chemistry and materials science. more
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