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Was There a U.S. Nuclear Weapons Accident At a Dutch Air Base? [no, it was training, see update below]

A photo in a Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) student briefing from 2022 shows four people inspecting what appears to be a damaged B61 nuclear bomb.

04.03.23 | 7 min read
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A Loud Woman is a Strong Woman in Science Policy

Who do we celebrate when celebrating women’s history? 

03.30.23 | 4 min read
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Emerging Technology
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Gathering Industry Perspectives on how the U.S. Government can Support the Bioeconomy

The past year has been an exciting time for the bioeconomy as U.S. government agencies work to update their approaches and improve coordination to better support bio-based products and processes.

03.23.23 | 4 min read
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The COVID Emergency is Almost Over—What Did We Learn About Rapid R&D?

This month marks three years since the COVID pandemic took hold of nearly every aspect of American life. In a few more months (May 2023) the coronavirus public health emergency is set to conclude officially, following the Administration’s announcement to wind down the declarations. As the nation grapples with the tragedies and lasting effects of the pandemic, […]

03.20.23 | 3 min read
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Environment
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A First Look at CHIPS and Science Programs in the FY 2024 Request

On Thursday, President Biden kicked off the FY 2024 cycle with the latest budget request. This skinny version of the budget – full details of which will come on Monday – contained similar themes as prior budgets: a focus on clean energy and climate, manufacturing and supply chains, applied R&D, place-based innovation, and cancer research, among […]

03.10.23 | 3 min read
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A Bipartisan Health Agenda to Unite America: Innovative Ideas to Strengthen American Wellbeing

There’s more work to be done to build a healthier future for all Americans, but here are some ideas for starters.

03.08.23 | 5 min read
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Environment
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(Mathematically) Predicting the Future with Professional Forecaster Philipp Schoenegger

Philipp Schoenegger is a professional forecaster – not the weather kind. Here’s how he uses data science to predict future events.

03.03.23 | 6 min read
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Environment
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Funding the Fight Against Uncontrolled Megafires

Wildland fires are becoming larger, more frequent, and more severe. Wildland fire suppression funding, in turn, has become more complex.

02.17.23 | 7 min read
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Environment
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California Policy Leaders Provide Insights to Wildland Fire Commission

California has seen historic and catastrophic wildfires in the past several years. But it would be a mistake to assume the impacts of these wildfires are contained by California’s borders. It’s known from existing research that wildfires in one area can have public health impacts far from the source. The wildfires in California and throughout […]

02.16.23 | 3 min read
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Growing the Bioeconomy Requires Innovative Solutions

To strengthen the U.S. lead in the bioeconomy, Congress recently passed the CHIPS & Science Act of 2022. While the main body of this bill is related to semiconductors, this bill also lays out a solid base for the bioeconomy. Shortly after the passing of the CHIPS & Science Act, the White House also published an Executive Order that […]

02.14.23 | 3 min read
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STRATCOM Says China Has More ICBM Launchers Than The United States – We Have Questions

In early-February 2023, the Wall Street Journal reported that U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) had informed Congress that China now has more launchers for Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) than the United States. The report is the latest in a serious of revelations over the past four years about China’s growing nuclear weapons arsenal and the deepening […]

02.10.23 | 6 min read
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If Arms Control Collapses, US and Russian Strategic Nuclear Arsenals Could Double In Size

Russian noncompliance with New START Treaty makes retaining limits on strategic nuclear forces even more important.

02.07.23 | 9 min read
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