Public Law 118 – 114 – Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act Summary: On December 11, 2024, President Biden signed into law Public Law 118-114, the “Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act.” This landmark legislation aims to address the injustice faced by veterans who were defrauded by for-profit colleges and universities. Background: Over the past … Read more
Public Law 118-115: Renaming VA Clinic in Guntersville, Alabama Date Enacted: 2024-12-11 Purpose: To honor the legacy of Colonel Ola Lee Mize by renaming the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community-based outpatient clinic in Guntersville, Alabama, as the “Colonel Ola Lee Mize Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic.” Background: Colonel Ola Lee Mize served in the … Read more
Public Law 118 – 117 – Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm Act (BEACH Act) Enactment Date: December 11, 2024 Summary: The Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm (BEACH) Act is a significant piece of legislation aimed at protecting and restoring coastal ecosystems from the impacts of erosion, flooding, and other natural hazards. The Act establishes a … Read more
New Survey Tracks R&D Spending Inside Federal Facilities, Highlighting Research in Government Labs December 11, 2024 Arlington, Va. – A new survey from the National Science Foundation (NSF) provides a comprehensive look at research and development (R&D) spending inside federal facilities, highlighting the vital role that government laboratories play in the nation’s innovation ecosystem. The … Read more
Artemis in Motion Listening Sessions NASA Invites Public Feedback on Artemis Future December 11, 2024 NASA is inviting the public to share their thoughts and ideas on the Artemis program at a series of upcoming listening sessions. The Artemis program is an ambitious endeavor to return humans to the Moon and establish a sustainable presence … Read more
Ames Engineers Recognized as Technology Rising Stars at Women of Color STEM Conference December 11, 2024 Moffett Field, Calif. – Two NASA engineers from Ames Research Center have been recognized as Technology Rising Stars at the 2024 Women of Color STEM Conference in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ashima Manandhar, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at … Read more
Artemis Accords Reach 50 Signatories with Panama and Austria on Board Washington, Dec. 11, 2024 – The Artemis Accords, a set of principles for peaceful cooperation and scientific exploration in outer space, have reached 50 signatories with the addition of Panama and Austria. The Artemis Accords were first announced in 2020 by NASA and the … Read more
Sols 4389-4390: A Wealth of Ripples, Nodules and Veins Published on: 2024-12-11 22:46 NASA’s Curiosity rover has been exploring the Gale crater on Mars since 2012. Just a few weeks ago, Curiosity completed two sols (Martian days) which were full of scientific discoveries. Sol 4389 On Sol 4389, Curiosity used its Mastcam instrument to image … Read more
Hicks Discusses Future Character of Warfare in London Keynote Address December 11, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks delivered a keynote address at the Royal United Services Institute in London, England, on December 11, 2024. In her speech, Hicks discussed the future character of warfare and the challenges facing the U.S. … Read more
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