2025 Toyota Prius Gets a Moody Vibe with New Nightshade Grade January 7, 2025 Toyota USA has unveiled a new Nightshade grade for the 2025 Toyota Prius. This special edition model adds a touch of mystery and allure to the already popular hybrid hatchback. The Nightshade grade is distinguished by its sleek black exterior accents, … Read more
DC Public Schools Closed on Tuesday, January 7, DC Government to Open at 10 AM Washington, DC – Due to inclement weather, all DC Public Schools (DCPS) will be closed on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. All after-school activities and programs are also canceled. The decision was made in consultation with the National Weather Service and … Read more
Biden-Harris Administration Launches New Era in Public-Private Partnership FACT SHEET January 7, 2025 The White House Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the launch of a new era in public-private partnerships (PPPs) with the release of a new FACT SHEET outlining key principles and goals for these partnerships. PPPs are a powerful tool for leveraging private … Read more
NSF Congratulates Recipients of Prestigious National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation Awards NSF Press Release 1/7/2025 Arlington, Va.– The National Science Foundation (NSF) congratulates the recipients of the prestigious National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation awards. These awards are the nation’s highest honors for scientists, … Read more
NASA Reestablishes Art Program with Stunning Mural in New York City January 7, 2025 Washington, D.C. – NASA has announced the launch of a new Art Program, aimed at inspiring and engaging the public through the power of art. The program, which was disbanded in 2012, has been reestablished with the unveiling of a breathtaking … Read more
NASA to Explore Two Landing Options for Returning Samples from Mars January 7, 2025 – NASA is currently exploring two different landing options for the Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission, which aims to bring back samples from the Red Planet to Earth for further analysis. The two options include landing either in Jezero Crater, where … Read more
JAXA’s First Wooden Satellite Deploys from Space Station January 7, 2025 [Redacted], Florida – The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has successfully deployed its first wooden satellite from the International Space Station (ISS). The WNISAT-1 (Wooden Nano-Satellite) was launched to the ISS on December 22, 2024, aboard the SpaceX Dragon CRS-28 cargo spacecraft. WNISAT-1 is … Read more
NASA eClips Educator Receives 2024 VAST Science Educator Specialist Award [Publication Date] 2025-01-07 19:24 [Source] NASA [Summary] NASA eClips Educator Kurt Andresen has been selected to receive the 2024 Visual Arts Satellite Technology (VAST) Science Educator Specialist Award. The award recognizes Andresen’s exceptional contributions to science education through his innovative use of VAST technology. [Details] … Read more
Best of 2024: Reestablished NASA Art Program Begins with Mural in New York City January 7, 2025, 9:00 p.m. ET Washington, D.C. – The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) today unveiled the first in a series of murals to be created as part of the agency’s newly reestablished Art Program. The mural, titled “Cosmic … Read more
Federal Reserve Board H.10: Foreign Exchange Rates – Revision to H.10 January 7, 2025 – The Federal Reserve Board today announced a revision to its statistical release, H.10: Foreign Exchange Rates. The revision incorporates new data sources and methodologies to improve the accuracy and timeliness of the release. Key Changes The revised H.10 release now … Read more