Blue skies research

They did not.

Professor Arvanitakis' philosophy is deeply rooted in a concept known as blue sky science.

The foundation did not issue a grant with a predetermined, highly applied outcome in mind.

Right.

The deeply abstract question of: Why are the massive jets from black holes delayed?

Let's unpack the philosophy of blue sky research because it is the engine of all major scientific revolutions.

Blue sky science refers to fundamental exploratory research that does not have an immediate, obvious, or commercially viable application when it is initially proposed.

It's just for the sake of learning.