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Global Risk
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Hot-Launch Yoga: Cobra Pose Reveals Nuke Repose

Unique social media images reveal the likely retirement of an old Indian nuclear-capable system.

08.13.24 | 5 min read
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Environment
Blog
Energy Justice for All: Keeping Disadvantaged Populations Cool in a Heating World

As temperatures rise, so do energy bills. Energy justice should be a federal priority as the extreme heat crisis exposes energy security gaps.

08.08.24 | 12 min read
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Clean Energy
Blog
Putting FESI on a Maximum Impact Path

The establishment of the Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation (FESI) was a vital first step, but its value depends on what happens next.

08.07.24 | 14 min read
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Government Capacity
Blog
Don’t Fight Paper With Paper: How To Build a Great Digital Product With the Change in the Couch Cushions

How do you create a tool for all types of users to navigate supply chain issues and logistics problems? With collaboration and innovation.

08.06.24 | 15 min read
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Environment
Blog
Overcoming Historical Barriers in Mid-Tier Agriculture

Not all agricultural education is built the same. Should it be? In a new podcast series, we explore how technical assistance can meet the diverse needs of farmers across local and regional food systems.

08.05.24 | 4 min read
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Environment
Report
Making the Most of OSHA’s Extreme Heat Rule

OSHA’s proposed heat rule aims to protect approximately 36 million workers in indoor and outdoor settings from heat-related illnesses and fatalities. Its success hinges on substantial investments to bridge the gap between policy and practice.

07.31.24 | 11 min read
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Education & Workforce
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How Students Helped Spur $40 million in Federal Investments in Mental Health Across Kentucky

Again and again, students said that they needed more mental health care in schools for both themselves and their teachers. In rural schools, where there tend to be fewer mental health staff relative to students, access was a particular concern.  

07.30.24 | 3 min read
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Emerging Technology
Press release
Federation of American Scientists Joins in Support of Authorizing the US Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI) within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Public-private collaboration in standards development also increases the likelihood that companies are able to adopt the standards without being overly burdened.

07.29.24 | 2 min read
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Education & Workforce
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Fortifying America’s Future: Pathways for Competitiveness

Without a robust education system that prepares our youth for future careers in key sectors, our national security and competitiveness are at risk.

07.24.24 | 4 min read
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Global Risk
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United States Discloses Nuclear Warhead Numbers; Restores Nuclear Transparency

The Federation of American Scientists applauds the United States for declassifying the number of nuclear warheads in its military stockpile and the number of retired and dismantled warheads.

07.20.24 | 6 min read
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FAS
Press release
Statement on Unionization Effort

The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) takes its role as a beacon and voice of the scientific community very seriously. We strive for a world that is both more inclusive and informed by science, and are committed to the idea that the path to that world starts by modeling it within our organization.

07.17.24 | 1 min read
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Emerging Technology
Report
Understanding the U.S. Bioeconomy: Agency Perspectives

To understand the range of governmental priorities for the bioeconomy, we spoke with key agencies represented on the National Bioeconomy Board to collect their perspectives.

07.16.24 | 15 min read
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