diff --git a/core/src/com/unciv/logic/civilization/managers/TechManager.kt b/core/src/com/unciv/logic/civilization/managers/TechManager.kt
index 0f28bc4df6..e347944890 100644
--- a/core/src/com/unciv/logic/civilization/managers/TechManager.kt
+++ b/core/src/com/unciv/logic/civilization/managers/TechManager.kt
@@ -280,8 +280,7 @@ class TechManager : IsPartOfGameInfoSerialization {
         val scienceSpent = researchOfTech(currentTechnology) + realOverflow
         if (scienceSpent >= costOfTech(currentTechnology)) {
             overflowScience = 0
-            if (realOverflow != 0)
-                addScience(realOverflow)
+            addScience(realOverflow)
         }
     }