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UNH Study Shows Non-Competes Can Stifle Innovation

A UNH study cited by the Federal Trade Commission finds that stricter enforcement of non-compete agreements can lower the value of patents and discourage employee creativity, highlighting how these contracts may unintentionally hold back innovation. Read More

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  • A gamma ray burst aimed at the LEAP space instrument.
    - A Leap into Space
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    - Green Plate Special
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