Science
In brief: Science speeds up research: the more you have, the faster technologies complete.
(data current as of 2026-05-22, game version 2.12.7)
Where it is minedLaboratory
Mining boosters2
Role in the economy
Science speeds up research: the more you have, the faster technologies complete. It is produced by the Laboratory — and, on a moon, the Technopolis — and grows with their level. The empire total is boosted by senators, empire bonuses and alliance development.
Where it occurs: mining — section Buildings; exchange — Trader; purchase — Shop.
Where it is mined
Laboratory (and the Technopolis on a moon); output grows with level
How to grow production
- Raise the Laboratory level (and the Technopolis on a moon).
- The science total is boosted by senators, empire bonuses and alliance development.
- Keep energy positive — a shortage reduces science too.
What boosts mining
Senators 1
Accelerators 1
Planet Anomalies 2
Alliance Skills 1
Other sources 2
- Empire science bonus
- Alliance development
Questions and answers
What is “Science” in Xterium?
Science speeds up research: the more you have, the faster technologies complete. It is produced by the Laboratory — and, on a moon, the Technopolis — and grows with their level. The empire total is boosted by senators, empire bonuses and alliance development.
Where is “Science” mined?
Laboratory (and the Technopolis on a moon); output grows with level.
How to boost the mining of “Science”?
Mining is boosted by: Empire science bonus, Alliance development.
