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Creating Advanced Market Commitments and Prizes for Pandemic Preparedness

The U.S. should invest in AMCs and prizes for vaccine development and deployment as part of the American Pandemic Preparedness Plan.

01.19.22 | 10 min read
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Curing Alzheimer’s by Investing in Aging Research

Now is the time for the NIA to drive science-first funding for the field of aging.

01.19.22 | 6 min read
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Working to Shape the Future of Science Policy With Entrepreneurship and Humility

When my dad turned 75 this October, he told me that it was the first birthday that really got under his skin and made him realize his age. Something about 75 years conveys the gravitas of a lifetime, encompassing three distinct generations and witnessing epic societal transformation over decades.  For perspective, it was 75 years […]

12.22.21 | 3 min read
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Maintaining Military Medical Readiness Today Saves Lives Tomorrow

The White House should expand military-civilian partnerships in trauma care to achieve a national goal of eliminating preventable deaths.

11.22.21 | 6 min read
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Pathways to Net-zero Soil Loss by 2050

The Biden Administration should announce its intention to achieve net-zero soil loss by 2050. Here’s how they can do it.

11.01.21 | 21 min read
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Press release
FAS Organ Procurement Organization Innovation Cohort Shares Data to Advance Organ Recovery Research

Today the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) announced that the  Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) Innovation Cohort is opening up ten years of data to engage in research to increase the rates of lifesaving organ donations every year.

10.05.21 | 3 min read
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Press release
FAS Announces Selection of Daniel Correa to Serve as Chief Executive Officer

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) announced the selection of Daniel Correa to serve as Chief Executive Officer of FAS. Since January, Dan has served as Acting President of FAS since former President Ali Nouri departed the organization to join the Biden-Harris Administration. 

09.29.21 | 3 min read
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Federal Approval of Over-the-Counter Birth-Control Pills

The U.S. should approve over-the-counter (OTC) birth-control pills to ensure universal access to contraception.

08.30.21 | 1 min read
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Article
Why and How Faculty Should Participate in U.S. Policy Making

If the U.S. Congress is to produce sound policies that benefit the public good, science and technology faculty members must become active participants in the American policy-making process. One key element of that process is congressional hearings: public forums where members of Congress question witnesses, learn about pressing issues, develop policy initiatives and conduct oversight of […]

08.17.21 | 1 min read
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Empowering Healthy Eating in America

Poor diets present elevated health risks, and Americans need help finding the time and resources to eat nutritiously Americans get bombarded with promotions for unsubstantiated diet fads on the internet, are exposed to dubious weight-loss branded foods in grocery stores, and often struggle to eat nutritiously. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend a balanced diet […]

08.11.21 | 2 min read
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American Rescue Plan Funding: A Playbook for Efficiently Getting the Lead Out

A data-driven approach to rid American communities of the pernicious effects of lead contamination in water systems.

08.06.21 | 1 min read
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Ensuring Good Governance of Carbon Dioxide Removal

CDR implementation would responsibly, equitably, and effectively combat climate change by achieving net-negative CO2 emissions.

07.15.21 | 9 min read
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