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A Foundation Helps Scientists to Team Up and Explore New, Shared Ideas
Tate Williams
A Foundation Helps Scientists to Team Up and Explore New, Shared Ideas
Tate Williams

The Kavli Foundation is best known for its high-stakes science prizes and endowed research institutes. A new program is extending its work convening researchers by funding “Dream Teams” to explore early-stage concepts. 

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