Requests that members nominate replacements for the panels. President Trump’s administration dismissed all members of two boards within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Clean Air Scientific Advisory…
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DOE Funds Manufacturing Research and Development
A total of $136 million will go to selected projects. The Department of Energy (DOE) selected 66 research and development projects to receive $136 million this month, advancing…
Read MoreU.S. and China Extend Science and Technology Pact for 5 Years
Updates protocol first enacted in 1979 to include “emerging technologies” The United States and China signed an amendment to the Science and Technology agreement this month, authorizing updates…
Read MoreU.S. Releases Joint Space Operations Report with Nine Nations
Combined Space Operations celebrates the 10-year anniversary at the Italy meeting. The United States released a joint statement with fellow members of the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) last…
Read More7.0 Earthquake Occurs Off California Coast
National Tsunami Warning Center cancels tsunami warning. On Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported a 7.0 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Northern California. The epicenter was near Petrolia,…
Read MoreAstronomers Urge FCC to Pause Starlink Launches
120 researchers express concerns over uncertain environmental impact and low regulations. The researchers and astronomers sent a letter to Julie Kearney, chief of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)…
Read MoreNASA Identifies Nine Potential Landing Zones for Moon Mission
Continues preparing for Artemis III mission to the lunar South Pole. NASA has released an updated list of potential landing sites for Artemis III, preparing to send astronauts…
Read MoreFBI Uses AI to Streamline Threat Analysis
Some raise concerns over algorithm accuracy and transparency as the bureau employs AI to prioritize tips. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is using artificial intelligence (AI) technology…
Read MoreNASA Selects Two Mission Proposals for 12 Month Scientific Review
One of the proposals will be selected to become a full mission for launch by 2032. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) selected two proposals for full…
Read MoreUSDA Invests $121 Million into Specialty Crop Research
17 projects address unique challenges facing U.S. produce. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the distribution of $121 million to support research for specialty crops and agriculture…
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