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: Royal Institution
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It was founded in 1799 by the leading British scientists of the age, including Henry Cavendish and its first president, George Finch.
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