The transportation secretary commends the”deep expertise and diverse perspectives” the group will provide. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has launched the new Transforming Transportation Advisory Committee, selecting 27…
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Energy Department Invests in Fusion Hub Development
Nuclear fusion offers energy without waste. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced $42 million this month to establish integrated research hubs that will advance and develop nuclear fusion…
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U.S. to Announce Nuclear Energy Plan at UN Summit
The atomic fusion process makes technological advances. U.S. Special Envoy on Climate Change John Kerry announced this week that the U.S. will lay out the first international strategy…
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Legislation Introduced to Reauthorize Quantum Research
The previous authorization expired on September 30. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee members proposed a bill that would reauthorize the U.S. development of quantum research, funding for…
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FDA Revokes BVO Food Additive Authorization
Health concerns surrounding brominated vegetable oil led to the change. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced its intention to revoke the authorization for the use…
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Silicon Valley Executive Fined $24 Million for Fraudulent COVID-19 Tests
Mark Schena engaged in elaborate ruses to convince investors of claims. A coordinated effort headed by the U.S. Justice Department to prosecute COVID-19-related frauds recently concluded its first…
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HHS Proposes Updates to Research Misconduct Policies
Provides clarification for misconduct definitions and streamlines processes. The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Research Integrity has proposed updates to its guidelines for identifying and…
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FDA Launches Pilot Program to Develop Rare Disease Therapies
A limited number of sponsors will be allowed to participate. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched the Support for clinical Trials Advancing Rare disease Therapeutics…
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DoD Awards $30M in Grants to Strengthen National Security Innovation Base
Strategic investments support microelectronics, battery manufacturing, and energy storage. The Department of Defense (DoD) awarded six Defense Manufacturing Community Support Program (DMCSP) grants, totaling approximately $30 million, supported…
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DOD to Establish Domestic Energy Storage Systems Campus
The project is intended to optimize lithium battery performance and accelerate the development and production of next generation batteries. The Defense Department’s Office of the Assistant Secretary of…
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