• Tue, April 22, 2025

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NewsNight Minnesota | February 15, 2001 | Season 2001 | Episode 96

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Can US Manipulate Space And Time? White House Tech Chief's Speech Triggers Conspiracy Theories

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WaHa Partners with Khalifa University to advance atmospheric water generation technology in the Middle East

Abu Dhabi, UAE - WaHa, a leading climate technology company, and Khalifa University of Science and Technology, announced an increased partnership to enhance the energy efficiency and capability of the WaHa Vaporator® atmospheric water generation (AWG) technology to enable water security throughout the UAE and the Middle East.

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'The people's Pope': Tourists pay tribute to Pope Francis

Tourists visiting St Peter's Square pay tribute to the late pope, saying he "gave hope to everyone".

by: Daily

IIT collaborates with AIIMS Guwahati, NIPER for 4-year course in biomedical science and Engineering

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NSF cancels over 400 grants covering disinformation, deepfakes and STEM education

Some $328 million worth of research grants to institutions was canned amid a broader restructuring of the National Science Foundation. Disinformation research and empowerment of underprivileged people in STEM fields were prime targets.

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Women representation in STEM careers stagnates while job demand grows

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by: Insider

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by: Fortune

The true genius of Elon Musk is his 'subsidy harvesting strategy,' political science professor says

Musk is particularly skilled in collecting money from the government for his companies, Jeb Barnes, a University of Southern California professor, said. Now he's in a political position where he could bolster that strategy.

by: STAT

Health AI startups: How long do they take to hit $10 million in sales

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by: BBC

How the Dragons reacted to this counter-offer

  • Wed, April 23, 2025

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Top scientist working on groundbreaking cancer tech is detained by US immigratio

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by: Zawya

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education and UDST announce the inclusion of new STEM/TVET teaching programs

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by: ZDNet

Your Meta Ray-Bans just got a big update for free - and it feels like science fiction

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by: Lifehacker

The 30 Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Movies on Netflix Right Now

Here are the best science fiction and fantasy movies streaming on Netflix right now.

by: BBC

Huge crowds gather in St Peter's Basilica for Pope's lying in state

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by: CNN

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BBC asks PM if Trump is setting UK government policy

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Vatican staff queue to see Pope in open coffin

  • Thu, April 24, 2025

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by: Newsweek

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by: CNN

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The head of the US National Science Foundation, a $9 billion agency, resigned Thursday as it grapples with demands by the Trump administration and DOGE to slash costs.

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A prehistoric hell ant that lived among dinosaurs 113 million years ago had an unusual way to kill its prey and sheds new light on insect evolution, researchers have found.

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Indigenously developed HPV test kits launched for Cervical Cancer screening

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Michelle Obama on why she skipped Trump's inauguration

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Would you travel the world with your ex?

  • Fri, April 25, 2025

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How Lasers Recreated a Cosmic Shockwave - And Solved a 40-Year Mystery of Particle Acceleration

In a dramatic leap for astrophysics, Chinese researchers have recreated a key cosmic process in the lab: the acceleration of ions by powerful collisionless shocks. By using intense lasers to simulate space-like conditions,

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Aiken County Career and Technology Center hosts Bio Bash

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The National Institutes of Health's sweeping cuts of grants that fund scientific research are inflicting pain almost universally across the U.S., including in most states that backed President Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

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100 science trivia questions that will give your brain a workout

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The true genius of Elon Musk is his 'subsidy harvesting strategy,' political science professor says

Musk is particularly skilled in collecting money from the government for his companies, Jeb Barnes, a University of Southern California professor, said. Now he's in a political position where he could bolster that strategy.
Elon Musk's companies, including Tesla, SpaceX, and X.AI, have been strategically leveraging government subsidies and tax incentives to fuel their growth and innovation, according to a recent analysis by Fortune. Tesla has benefited from federal and state incentives for electric vehicles and renewable energy, while SpaceX has secured contracts and funding from NASA and the Department of Defense. X.AI, Musk's latest venture, is also poised to tap into government research grants and tax credits for artificial intelligence development. Critics argue that Musk's "subsidy harvesting" strategy allows his companies to gain a competitive advantage and pursue ambitious projects that might not be viable without public support. However, supporters contend that these subsidies are crucial for advancing cutting-edge technologies and driving economic growth in key sectors.

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https://fortune.com/2025/03/19/elon-musk-subsidy-harvesting-strategy-tesla-spacex-xai-doge/