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Big Science, style of scientific research developed during and after World War II that defined the organization and character of much research in physics and astronomy and later in the biological sciences. Big Science is characterized by large-scale instruments and facilities, supported by funding from government or international agencies, in which research is conducted by teams or groups of scientists and technicians. Some of the best-known Big Science projects include the high-energy physics ...

Big Science, style of scientific research developed during and after World War II that defined the organization and character of much research in physics and astronomy and later in the biological sciences. Big Science is characterized by large-scale instruments and facilities, supported by funding

Here are some excerpts:  Weinberg explains why he is staying at Oak Ridge (then called Clinton Laboratories) rather than taking a job with General Electric. After World War II ended, the direction of nuclear energy was unclear: "At present there are exceedingly few people, perhaps not more than ten, in the entire country who are sufficiently qualified and sufficiently interested to direct developments of chain-reacting piles. Under the circumstances, I feel that it is my duty to remain here...

Here are some excerpts:  Weinberg explains why he is staying at Oak Ridge (then called Clinton Laboratories) rather than taking a job with General Electric. After World War II ended, the direction of nuclear energy was unclear: "At present there are exceedingly few people, perhaps not more than ten, in the entire country who are sufficiently qualified and sufficiently interested to direct developments of chain-reacting piles. Under the circumstances, I feel that it is my duty to remain here...