Public Law 118-104 – Congressional Budget Office Data Access Act Summary: The Congressional Budget Office Data Access Act (CBODAA) amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to improve the public’s access to the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) data. Key Provisions: Public Access to CBO Data: Requires CBO to make its data publicly available through an … Read more
Public Law 118-95 – Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2023 Summary The Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2023 (H.R. 358) is a law that expands access to commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) for veterans. Key Provisions CDL Skills Test Waiver for Veterans: Veterans who held a valid CDL within the past two … Read more
Public Law 118 – 103: DHS Joint Task Forces Reauthorization Act of 2024 Summary: Public Law 118 – 103, the DHS Joint Task Forces Reauthorization Act of 2024, extends and amends the authority for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish and maintain joint task forces (JTFs). Key Provisions: Extension of Authority: Extends the … Read more
Public Law 118 – 105 – Building Chips in America Act of 2023 The Building Chips in America Act of 2023 is a United States federal law enacted on August 9, 2023, that was intended to revitalize the domestic semiconductor industry in the United States. The bill was passed by the 118th United States Congress … Read more
NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan’s Weekly Update: A Rapidly Growing Trend on NSF About “This Week with NSF Director Panchanathan”: “This Week with NSF Director Panchanathan” is a weekly video series where NSF Director, Sethuraman Panchanathan, provides updates on the latest news, programs, and initiatives at the National Science Foundation (NSF). The series is rapidly gaining … Read more
Snakes Don’t Go with Their Gut, They Regenerate It Snakes are fascinating creatures with unique abilities, one of which is their remarkable ability to regenerate their gut. This process, known as intestinal regeneration, allows snakes to repair or replace damaged sections of their digestive tract, ensuring their survival in harsh environments. The Gut of a … Read more
NASA’s “On the Road Again…” Mission to Explore Venus Overview: NASA’s “On the Road Again…” mission is a planned robotic exploration of Venus, the second planet from the Sun. The mission is designed to address long-standing scientific questions about Venus’s geology, atmosphere, and climate, and to search for signs of past or present life. Scientific … Read more
35 Years Ago: STS-34 Sends Galileo on its Way to Jupiter October 18, 2022 NASA’s Galileo mission to Jupiter and its moons launched 35 years ago today, aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-34. Galileo was a groundbreaking mission that revolutionized our understanding of the Jovian system, and its legacy continues to this day. … Read more
I do not have access to the internet to retrieve information from the provided URL. Therefore, I am unable to provide the requested information. Station Science Top News: Oct. 18, 2024 The AI has provided us with the news. I’ve asked Google Gemini the following question, and here’s its response. Please search for “Station Science … Read more
NASA’s “On the Road Again…” Campaign NASA’s “On the Road Again…” campaign is a mobility initiative that aims to improve the mobility of people with disabilities, seniors, and veterans. The campaign was launched in 2019 and is led by NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate. Goals of the Campaign The goals of the “On … Read more