Monica Bertagnolli is a top cancer scientist. President Joe Biden nominated well-known cancer surgeon Monica Bertagnolli to be director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The previous…
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FDA Approves First Vaccine for Respiratory Syncytial Virus
First doses will be available in the Fall. British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced this week that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved their respiratory syncytial virus…
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DoD Makes Climate Assessment Tool Available to Allies
Web-based software customized to various regions. The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced that climate change prediction software will be distributed to several allies of the United States.…
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G20 Meeting Convenes to Address Critical Role of Agriculture
USDA Emphasizes Vital Part of Global Agricultural Science and Technology Concerns. USDA’s Chief Scientist, Chavonda Jacobs-Young, directed the U.S. Commission to the Meeting of G20 Agricultural Chief Scientists…
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U.S. and Ireland Hold 27th Science and Technology Meeting
Nanoscience, engineering, and cybersecurity were included in the discussions. The State Department announced the 27th meeting of the U.S.-Ireland Research and Development Partnership Steering Group. A joint statement…
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NASA Announces Nicola Fox as New Science Chief
She will oversee some of the agency’s best-known programs. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced last week that solar scientist Nicola Fox will lead their well-known…
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Research Firm Subpoenaed to Testify on Illegal Primate Trading
Laboratory required to testify in DOJ case of a macaque smuggling ring. Charles River Laboratories stated that it received a subpoena from the Department of Justice (DOJ), requiring…
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Commerce Secretary Speaks at School of Foreign Service
She highlights the long-term goals of CHIPS and Science Act. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo spoke at the Georgetown School of Foreign Service recently, addressing investors, faculty, and…
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DOE Accepting Public Comments for First Agency Nonprofit
Developing the department’s Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation. The Department of Energy published a request for information to receive public input on the development of their first-ever…
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DOT Releases Strategic Financial Plan for 2022-2026
Incorporates research and technology into future policies and expenses The Department of Transportation released the strategic plan for research, development, and technology for the fiscal years 2022-2026 last…
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