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While working at the bench, several thoughts run in my mind. Why am I doing this experiment? How will it add to scientific knowledge? Does my research impact the common man and society? While spending days and nights at the bench, scientists are working towards the development of a healthier and a more prosperous society.

Science and society are inseparable. Scientific innovations and discoveries were and are made to satisfy the curiosity of understanding nature and to solve real life problems. In the past century (history is too vast for me to talk about), we have seen monumental changes in both science and society. Today, science and technology form the very basis of our everyday life. Technological innovations in creating food resources, internet and telecommunication are integral part of our lives that we cannot do without. (more…)