This dimension sorts scientific institutions by their basic function, basic research, applied research or public science education. Wikipedia notes that research institutes "may specialize in basic research or may be oriented to applied research." Browsing by function keeps institutions doing the same kind of work grouped together.
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1. Wikipedia: Copley Medal
WikipediaCopley Medal, lead section, first award and superlative sentencesQuote, Copley Medal, lead section, first award and superlative sentences
having first been given in 1731 to Stephen Gray...the oldest Royal Society medal awarded and the oldest surviving scientific award in the world
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