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China officially surpasses the U. S in total Research and Development investment

The U.S. used to be the research engine of the world. Now China is taking the dominate role — thanks to excessive investment and a disruptive year for American universities.

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Elissa Nadworny
Elissa Nadworny is an NPR correspondent covering reproductive rights and abortion.

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