Comment ‘National Greatness’ versus real national greatness by Frank Wilczek From the October 11, 2008 issue of Science News By Science News September 26, 2008 at 6:08 pm - More than 2 years ago Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Print (Opens in new window) Print Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 In 1993, the U.S. Congress cut off funds for the Superconducting Super Collider, or SSC.