research and development
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"Urine does naturally contain all of the nutrients that plants need such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, but it also contains a variety of contaminants," explained Olivia Wilson, NPK Recovery's research and development scientist.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
At Beck’s request, the company said, capital that would have otherwise gone toward his compensation will instead be put to work on research and development and other priorities.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
The Indian electric two-wheeler maker’s so-called moat is technology, intellectual property, powertrain and software driven by strong research and development.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
Emerging market stocks were leading global markets through February, but the war has “reversed that sharply,” notes Abhishek Gupta, executive director of research and development at MSCI.
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
In 1936 the federal government had spent $33 million on research and development, accounting for 15 percent of the $218 million advanced by all sources, including industry, academia, and philanthropic foundations.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
