@EUCommission
I am sorry but these figures make no sense. Medals, publications, prizes reflect the sociology, and the zones of power, but say little about the advancement of knowledge.
You can do better to promote science.
1. Have its discoveries explained to the public (see the antivaxx wave at the beginning of the COVID pandemic?)
2. Have its findings pass into law when it comes about health or safety issues (speed limits, chemicals,...)
3. Help creating a community of researchers which is based on cooperation, not competition.
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