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Predicting Progress: A Pilot of Expected Utility Forecasting in Science Funding

Read more about expected utility forecasting and science funding innovation here. The current process that federal science agencies use for reviewing grant proposals is known to be biased against riskier…

03.18.24 | 27 min read
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Environment
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Policy Memo
Revolutionizing Research and Treatments for Infection-Associated Chronic Diseases

The National Institutes of Health should create an Office of Infection-Associated Chronic Illness Research. Reporting directly to the NIH Director, the Office would provide a timely and urgently needed command…

03.15.24 | 10 min read
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Global Risk
Blog
Depot In Belarus Shows New Upgrades Possibly For Russian Nuclear Warhead Storage

A military depot in central Belarus has recently been upgraded with additional security perimeters and an access point that indicate it could be intended for housing Russian nuclear warheads for…

03.14.24 | 3 min read
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Clean Energy
Blog
Dr. Shawn Chen, Office of Science, Practical Science for the Future of Clean Energy

This series of interviews spotlights scientists working across the country to implement the Department of Energy’s massive efforts to transition the country to clean energy, and improve equity and address…

03.14.24 | 5 min read
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Environment
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Moving the Needle on STEM Workforce Development through Fellowships and Mentorship Support in the CHIPS and Science Act

The CHIPS and Science Act ushered in unprecedented opportunities for American manufacturing, science, and innovation – and yet, current underfunding leaves the outcomes at risk. The legislation directs the federal…

03.13.24 | 4 min read
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