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President Biden Amends California Disaster Declaration Washington, D.C. – On January 13, 2025, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. amended the major disaster declaration for the State of California to authorize additional federal disaster assistance. The original declaration, signed on January 9, 2025, provided federal assistance for emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance, for all … Read more

When the Only Thing You Can Eat Can Kill You, Having More Gene Copies Can Help January 13, 2025 Washington, D.C. – A new study published today in the journal Nature has found that having more copies of a certain gene can help animals survive on a diet that is toxic to most other animals. … Read more

This Week with NSF Director Panchanathan January 13, 2025 NSF Director’s Visit to the White House On Tuesday, January 10, 2025, NSF Director Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan visited the White House to meet with senior administration officials and discuss the agency’s priorities and its role in supporting the Biden-Harris Administration’s agenda. During the meeting, Dr. Panchanathan … Read more

Earth in Far-Ultraviolet: New NASA Image Captures Stunning Glow of Our Planet January 13, 2025 Washington, D.C. – NASA has released a mesmerizing new image of Earth captured in the far-ultraviolet (FUV) wavelength range. The image, taken by the agency’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, provides a unique perspective on our planet, revealing the faint emissions of … Read more

Webb Watches Carbon-Rich Dust Shells Form, Expand in Star System January 13, 2025 – NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured stunning images of carbon-rich dust shells forming and expanding around a young star system. These observations provide new insights into the early stages of star and planet formation. The star system, known as HD … Read more

NASA’s Hubble Tracks Down a ‘Blue Lurker’ Among Stars January 13, 2025 A team of astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has discovered a rare and elusive type of star lurking within a nearby galaxy. The star, nicknamed a “blue lurker,” is a hot, massive star that has long been hidden from view by thick … Read more

Former NASA Official, Astronaut Bob Cabana Receives Top Civilian Award January 13, 2025 Former NASA official and astronaut Robert “Bob” Cabana has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. The medal was presented to Cabana by President Joseph R. Biden at a White House ceremony on January 13, 2025. Cabana, … Read more

Earth in Far-Ultraviolet: NASA’s New Look at Our Planet January 13, 2025 NASA has released new images of Earth taken in far-ultraviolet light, providing a unique perspective on our planet. The images were captured by the Imaging X-ray Observatory (IXO), a next-generation space telescope that is scheduled to launch in 2028. Far-ultraviolet light is a … Read more

NASA HEAT Student Activity Featured in TIME’s Top 100 Photos of 2024 Pasadena, Calif. – Jan. 13, 2025 – NASA’s Hands-on Educational Activities for Teachers (HEAT) student activity was recently featured in TIME’s Top 100 Photos of 2024. The photo, taken by NASA photographer Bill Ingalls, shows students at the University of California, Berkeley, participating … Read more

Federal Reserve Board announces the designation of the Chairs and Deputy Chairs of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks for 2025 January 13, 2025 The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced the designation of the Chairs and Deputy Chairs of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks for 2025. The following individuals will serve in these leadership roles: … Read more