These include education, science and technology, labour and agriculture.

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According to Science Magazine, specific science and technology-based programs in jeopardy include, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Energy, NASA, and Environmental Protection Agency, to name a few.

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Some of the exciting new investments states are making include development of new science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) schools or programs, new pipelines for teachers and leaders, and building robust data systems to improve instruction.

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The emphasis used to be on technology and science but the site's expanded to include a variety of other categories like world, business, sports, and gaming.

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Projects which have already been supported by the University Challenge and Science Enterprise Challenge include a sewer robot - resembling a giant, jointed brush - developed by Durham Pipeline Technology, set up by Durham University.

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