很多国家都在促进增长人类的科学知识，提高技术能力。美国继续在全球发挥领先作用，知识进步使全球共赢。2018年的一份报告（英文）介绍了美国的有关贡献。

根据这份报告，美国：

• 在研发领域投资最多。

• 提供的商务、金融和信息服务最多。

• 是高技术制造业最大生产国。

以下是美国国家科学基金会国家科学委员会（National Science Board of the National Science Foundation）报告中的一些具体数据。

Who leads the world in science and technology? [infographic]

Many nations help advance scientific knowledge and enhance technological prowess.The United States remains the global leader, but all nations win when knowledge grows. A 2018 report documents America’s contributions.

According to the report, the United States:

• Invests the most in research and development.

• Provides the most business, financial and information services.

• Is the largest producer in high-technology manufacturing.

Here’s a deeper look at some of those findings from the National Science Board of the National Science Foundation.