President Biden Speaks with Qatari Emir on Regional Issues and Energy Security On January 13, 2025, President Biden engaged in a phone conversation with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, to discuss regional stability and energy security. Regional Issues The leaders discussed the ongoing situation in the Middle East, including the … Read more
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Wildfires Across Los Angeles The White House January 13, 2025 18:20 ET STATEMENT ON THE WILDFIRES ACROSS LOS ANGELES President Joe Biden today released the following statement on the devastating wildfires across Los Angeles: “I am deeply saddened by the loss of life and the devastation caused by … Read more
White House Announces Names for Aircraft Carriers CVN 82 and CVN 83 Washington, D.C. – January 13, 2025 – The White House has released a statement from President Joe Biden announcing the names of two new aircraft carriers: CVN 82 will be named the USS Doris Miller and CVN 83 will be named the USS … Read more
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