Anousheh Ansari
@AnoushehAnsari
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Imagine. Be the change. Inspire. I'm Curious George as the science officer aboard starship Enterprise, going where no one has gone before.
Somewhere in the Universe
Joined January 2010
I’m excited to have my colleague Chris Lewicki speak @ITU about this important prize we are eager to launch!
$50M could prevent a $1 trillion problem. Speaking at @ITU's Space Sustainability Forum Wed, Oct 8 in Geneva about @XPRIZE Space Debris—designed and ready to launch, but waiting for funding. A thread on why this matters NOW 🧵
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I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Jane Goodall, a pioneer in the conservation field. I had the pleasure of seeing Goodall speak for the last time when I was at the @Forbes Sustainability Leaders event last week and I was nothing short of inspired. Seeing how
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XPRIZE will be at UNGA and #ClimateWeekNYC! Will we see you there? 👀🌎 We’re meeting the moment on climate action. Take a look at some of the many activations we’re taking part in during Climate Week NYC below. #BusinessOfBreakthroughs
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WE GO WHERE OTHERS HESITATE 🌎 When others step back, XPRIZE steps in to solve our greatest climate challenges. #ICYMI - check out our 2025 XPRIZE Impact Report here and learn how XPRIZE alumni teams are reshaping industries. https://t.co/RKhN6V9NPX
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We're thrilled to announce the #XPRIZEWaterScarcity Qualified Teams! 💧These teams have passed a rigorous judging process, demonstrating strong potential to develop scalable seawater desalination solutions. Learn about the teams here. https://t.co/lGQkNIsblT
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This is part of Disney’s legacy now
theverge.com
Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension puts a dark stain on Disney’s reputation.
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Congratulations to all! So happy to see such diversity🙌🏼
.@NASA’s 10 new astronaut candidates were introduced Monday following a competitive selection process of more than 8,000 applicants from across the United States. The class now will complete nearly two years of training before becoming eligible for flight assignments supporting
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Here in Calgary with our wonderful partners @UCalgary watching the @calstampeders . I love how this city is celebrating its diverse citizens and culture. So inspiring! I hope as we celebrate the Independence Day today, we remember our anthem that the United States was built on
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Exciting time for a company I have witnessed grow and overcome great technical barriers. Onward and upwards!
Sceye, a company building 214-foot-long floating monitoring stations. has raised $15 million from SoftBank.
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What happens when students take on the challenge to map the ocean floor? 🌊 They help revolutionize deep-sea exploration and win the $1M NOAA Bonus Prize in the Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE! Learn more about alumni team Ocean Quest here. https://t.co/JYYI9CAdql
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A proud moment for XPRIZE launching our first Global Hub at University of Calgary, a global center for impactful innovation!
We are proud to announce that we have partnered with @UCalgary to launch our first international hub. #XPRIZECanada will drive research, innovation, and entrepreneurship while supporting innovators to tackle the world’s biggest challenges. Learn more: https://t.co/5zYQkZA0vO
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Join us in anticipating the next breakthroughs in healthy aging! As proud collaborators of the @xprize Healthspan, we'll be watching the announcement of the Top 40 Semifinalists and Top 8 FSHD Bonus Prize Finalists on May 12th. If you're interested in discussing investment
(1/3) Celebrate innovation in human health! 🩺 Join us for a livestream as we announce the #XPRIZEHealthspan Semifinalists and FSHD Bonus Prize Finalists. Now is your chance to meet the teams revolutionizing the future of aging. Register today: https://t.co/05aakIBxy3
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A brilliantly insightful interview. Must watch. Full interview: "Godfather of AI" shares prediction for future of AI, is... https://t.co/Wb0ivsEacF via @YouTube
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🚀 Transform ideas into action! Your idea could inspire a global breakthrough. Time is running out to take our FREE #XPRIZEDesignStudio course. ⏰ Learn how to design an XPRIZE competition and shape the future here. https://t.co/1diHGes951 cc: @AnoushehAnsari
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Vast amounts of data are collected during space missions, but until recently, we did not have the compute to fully analyze it. With AI, we can potentially gain new insights from this data. @AnoushehAnsari is the first female private astronaut and the CEO of @xprize. In this
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So proud of the finalists of our Carbin Removal prize- here is a sneak a peak of how they are using the largest carbon removal resource we have on this planet? The ocean. 🌊 Learn more about our work in the debut episode of @XPRIZE’s docuseries here.
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(1/2) Natural disasters. Once the immediate threat passes, many are faced with a secondary crisis: access to clean water. As we approach #WorldWaterDay, learn how #XPRIZEWaterScarcity is driving solutions for resilient and sustainable water systems. ⬇️
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As we approach World Water Day, we must invest in proactive measures that safeguard our water infrastructure against future threats.
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