This is unbelievable that some people who would like to consider that science is something dangerous, something menace of the humanity. It is true that science is the only part of our culture which is universal,which aims to be universal. It is a demanding culture. It reqests not only knowledge but also enthusiasm, looking at the nature, looking around you, trying to understand, not only seeing,but trying to understand what is going on. Why is the sun raising at the east, setting in the west.
Pure science has large number of applications.
Years ago pure science had no applications, say beginning of 19th century or 18th century. The applications of science are somewhat considered by public as dangerous for mankind. Of course it creates a gap, an increasing gap of understanding between the people who have not been educated scientifically and others. The gap should be filled. Biology itself is increasing the life expectancy of everyone.