Applied science refers to the application of knowledge from one or more natural scientific fields in order to solve problems. The applied sciences are important in the development of technology, and an applied scientist is one who takes the work of a pure scientist and puts it to practical use. The applied sciences include agronomy, engineering, and military science.
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Incorporated as a private, non-profit, tax-exempt organization, the Academy of Applied Science was organized for the purpose of promoting creativity, invention and scientific achievement. Its programs for students, and professional development for teachers, are described here, along with its affiliates and sponsors. - Academy of Applied Science
http://www.aas-world.org/
Microsoft Live Labs is a section of the company that encourages technological innovation by bringing together scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs and others. Live Labs's current projects include tools to stay informed about political news, Photosynth (which combines large amounts of photos into single sections) and more. Live Labs also provides some of its tools available for use for anybody interested in experimenting with them. - Microsoft Live Labs
http://www.livelabs.com/