Top U.S universities for federal R&D grants By Monica Vendituoli OpenSecrets.org Federal research and development funds benefit a disproportionately small number of universities which in turn spend disproportionately on lobbying and campaign contributions. A study by the National Science Foundation found that about 20 percent of the more than $40 billion in federal funds given […]
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Top U.S universities for federal R&D grants and expenditures by academic institutions
Tall buildings in the news update
June 22, 2013
Tall buildings in the news update Dubai inaugurates world’s tallest ‘twisted’ tower Agence-France Presse Dubai has inaugurated the world’s tallest twisted tower built at a cost of $272 million, setting a yet another record for skyscrapers and other engineering marvels. The 310-meter (1,017-foot), 75-floor residential Cayan Tower is twisted at 90 degrees from top to […]
June 22, 2013
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