The updated process enhances flexibility in obtaining approvals. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently finalized a rule updating the H-1B visa program to help U.S. businesses address…
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HUD Supports Housing Construction Research with $400k
The department awards grant to West Virginia University for building panel development. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $400,000 to a research team at West…
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Education Secretary Announces $19 Million for Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Funding will strengthen research facilities in Florida, Illinois, Texas, and Puerto Rico. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recently announced $19 million in grants for Hispanic-Serving Institutions, timing his…
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Astronomers 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)…
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Army Launches Initiative to Track Soldier Brain Health and Optimize Training
New screening and training adjustments are intended to prevent brain injuries and improve cognitive health for U.S. troops. U.S. Army researchers have launched a new initiative to track…
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Commerce Department Supports Small Business Technology Research
$5 million will fund 17 small businesses conducting microelectronic experiments in nine states. The Department of Commerce has awarded $5 million to small businesses engaged in research and…
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Defense Department Invests in Microelectronics Manufacturing
$269 million awarded for 33 projects under the Microelectronics Commons initiative. The Department of Defense announced a total of $269 million in awards for microelectronics manufacturing capacity and…
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HHS Finalizes Updates to Research Misconduct Policies
The department offers process clarification and nuance to original 2005 regulation. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has finalized updates to its policies on research misconduct.…
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Defense Department Under Secretary Hosts Prototypes Event for AUKUS
New unmanned marine vehicles were showcased along with the software to run them. This summer, the Department of Defense (DoD) demonstrated a number of new marine-based unmanned technologies…
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Interior Issues Offshore Wind Research Lease to Maine
The agency states that the lease area could potentially “create up to 144 megawatts of clean energy.“ The Department of the Interior announced the nation’s first floating offshore…
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