In Grounded 2, to survive in the backyard, you need not only to craft basic things but also to unlock new recipes using a resource called Raw Science. This resource helps you get better tools, weapons, and building materials that make the game easier. So it’s important to know how to quickly and efficiently gather Raw Science.

The main way to get Raw Science is by discovering new items

You need to find different objects and bring them to the analyzer at the Ranger Outpost. There, the items are scanned, and you get science points plus unlock new crafting recipes. But each item can be scanned only once. So this method works well early in the game but becomes less useful later.

Floating pink orbs — an easy science bonus

 In the backyard, you can find glowing pink spheres that are easy to spot, especially at night. Collecting these orbs gives you several hundred Raw Science per orb. Some orbs are hidden in hard-to-reach places and give even more science. This is a good way to quickly refill your science while exploring.

Ranger challenges — extra tasks with rewards

You can also earn a lot of Raw Science by completing tasks from the Rangers. These tasks ask you to craft certain items or defeat specific insects. You can have up to three challenges active at once, but you can’t choose which ones — they come in order. The tasks aren’t hard, and the Raw Science rewards are good.

What to remember

At the start of the game, you get a lot of Raw Science from tutorial missions and early research. But to keep progressing and unlock better tech, you need to explore the whole backyard, gather resources, and complete tasks.