Public and Private Laws,Public Law 118 – 75 – An act to designate the outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Kansas, as the “Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic”.

Public Law 118 – 75: Designating the Wyandotte County VA Clinic as the “Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic” Enacted: January 15, 2025 Title: An Act to designate the outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Kansas, as the “Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic”. Background: Captain Elwin Shopteese was a … Read more

Public and Private Laws,Public Law 118 – 80 – Starr-Camargo Bridge Expansion Act

Public Law 118-80: Starr-Camargo Bridge Expansion Act Enacted on January 15, 2025, Public Law 118-80, also known as the Starr-Camargo Bridge Expansion Act, authorizes the expansion and modernization of the existing Starr-Camargo International Bridge between Hidalgo, Texas, and Camargo, Mexico. Background: The Starr-Camargo Bridge, built in 1957, is a vital crossing point for commerce, tourism, … Read more

Public and Private Laws,Public Law 118 – 79 – Preventing the Financing of Illegal Synthetic Drugs Act

Public Law 118 – 79 – Preventing the Financing of Illegal Synthetic Drugs Act January 15, 2025 Background The United States has been facing a growing problem with illegal synthetic drugs, such as fentanyl and methamphetamines. These drugs are often manufactured in foreign countries and smuggled into the U.S., where they are sold on the … Read more

NASA,Langley’s Propeller Research Tunnel

NASA’s Langley Propeller Research Tunnel Published January 15, 2025, 7:35 PM EST Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia The Langley Propeller Research Tunnel (PRT) is a unique facility that provides NASA engineers and researchers with the capability to test and evaluate propellers in a controlled environment. The PRT is located at NASA’s Langley Research Center in … Read more

NASA,50 Years Ago: Preparing the Final Saturn Rocket for Flight

50 Years Ago: Preparing the Final Saturn Rocket for Flight January 15, 2025 Fifty years ago today, on January 15, 1975, NASA technicians at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida completed the assembly of the final Saturn V rocket, which would launch the Apollo-Soyuz mission. The Apollo-Soyuz mission was a joint venture between the … Read more

NASA,NASA Seeks Proposals for Space Biology and Physical Sciences Research

NASA Seeks Proposals for Space Biology and Physical Sciences Research January 15, 2025 The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking proposals for research that will advance our understanding of the effects of spaceflight on human health and the physical sciences. This research will help us develop new technologies and strategies to mitigate the … Read more

NASA,Langley’s Propeller Research Tunnel

Langley’s Propeller Research Tunnel: Advancing Aviation Propulsion Efficiency Published: 2025-01-15 19:33 PST NASA’s Langley Research Center, Virginia NASA’s Langley Propeller Research Tunnel (PRT) is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the testing and development of advanced propeller technologies. Propellers play a crucial role in aircraft propulsion, and advancements in propeller design can significantly improve efficiency, reduce … Read more

NASA,NASA Solar Observatory Sees Coronal Loops Flicker Before Big Flares

NASA Solar Observatory Sees Coronal Loops Flicker Before Big Flares Posted: 2023-01-15 19:37 NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) has captured stunning images of coronal loops flickering before the eruption of powerful solar flares. These observations provide new insights into the complex mechanisms that trigger these explosive events on the Sun. Coronal Loops: Coronal loops are … Read more

Defense.gov,Quadrennial Review Helps Ensure Troops Are Paid Competitively

Quadrennial Review Helps Ensure Troops Are Paid Competitively by U.S. Department of Defense January 15, 2025 The Department of Defense released the results of its Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation and Benefits (QRMCB) today. The review found that military pay and benefits remain competitive with the civilian sector, but that some changes are needed to … Read more