The initiative is intended to accelerate research and national innovation through AI platforms. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced 26 science and technology challenges as part…
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NASA Launches SpaceX Crew to International Space Station
The 12 astronauts should arrive late Saturday afternoon. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched the SpaceX Dragon with a Falcon 9 rocket on Friday morning from…
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CDC Surveillance Program Reaches One Million Voluntary Participants
Traveler-based genomic monitoring strengthens early detection of health threats. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that its Traveler-Based Genomic Surveillance program has surpassed one million…
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NASA Prepares for Crewed Mission on Artemis II Moon Rocket
Final testing phase begins for first human lunar flight since the Apollo era. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has rolled its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket…
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NIH Ends Federal Funding for Research Using Aborted Baby Parts
Director Bhattacharya called the practice “morally abhorrent.” National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya announced that the U.S. will no longer fund any scientific research using tissue…
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FDA Issues Guidance to Reduce Primate Testing in Drug Trials
Agency outlines updated approach for certain monoclonal antibody studies. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released a draft guidance proposing reduced reliance on non-human primates in “preclinical…
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HHS Launches Initiative to Expand Engagement With HBCUs
A new fellowship and workforce effort is intended to strengthen public health and research employment. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced an agency-wide initiative…
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Energy Department Invests $320 Million in AI Science
More than $320 million will support new AI infrastructure, data systems, and automation across national laboratories. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced more than $320 million in…
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NSF Launches Quantum Chemistry Collaborative Research Project with UKRI
The collaborative funding seeks advances in molecular quantum science, computing, and communications. The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) have committed funding…
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HHS Releases Review on Medical Risks in Pediatric Gender Dysphoria Treatments
Department report outlines concerns about long-term effects of medical interventions for minors. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released a peer-reviewed report examining available…
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