Why would you use the money for lab coats where you can use it for scientific advances?

Question: Why would you use the money for lab coats where you can use it for scientific advances?
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Asked by christoph to Laura on 13 Mar 2012. This question was also asked by thechichitrain.
- Laura Waters answered on 13 Mar 2012:
  
  good point but we have to use it for promoting science to you guys!

Question: Why would you use the money for lab coats where you can use it for scientific advances?