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White House Extends National Emergency Regarding Securities Investments from China November 7, 2024 The White House has announced the continuation of the national emergency declared in November 2020 regarding securities investments that may contribute to the United States’ reliance on certain companies of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The decision comes amid ongoing concerns … Read more

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil November 7, 2024 President Joe Biden spoke today with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil to congratulate him on his election and to reaffirm the strong partnership between the United States and Brazil. The two leaders discussed the … Read more

Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on President Biden’s travel to Peru and Brazil November 7, 2024 Today, President Biden announced that he will travel to Lima, Peru, for the IX Summit of the Americas from December 12-14, 2024. The President will then travel to Brasilia, Brazil, for a working visit with President … Read more

Creating a Buzz About Bee Nest Symmetry November 7, 2024 A new study by researchers at the National Science Foundation (NSF) has shed light on the remarkable symmetry of bee nests. The study, published in the journal Science, found that bees use a precise mathematical algorithm to create their nests, which are often perfect hexagons. … Read more

NASA’s “Earth Below” 2024-11-07 18:26 A New Perspective on Our Home Planet NASA has released a new article on 2024-11-07 18:26 titled “Earth Below”. The article provides a stunning new perspective on our home planet, as seen from space. The article features a series of images taken by astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). … Read more

NASA Remembers Astronaut Jon McBride On November 7, 2024, NASA published an oral history with Jon A. McBride, an astronaut who flew on two Space Shuttle missions. McBride passed away in 2024 at the age of 81. The oral history, conducted by NASA historian Dr. Roger Launius, covers McBride’s early life, his military career, and … Read more

NASA Collaborates with Commercial Food Industry to Elevate Space Food Technology November 7, 2024 Washington, D.C. – NASA has announced a groundbreaking initiative to share its expertise in space food technology with the commercial food industry. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the development of innovative food products that meet the unique challenges of space travel … Read more

The Cast and Crew of “Ain’t Too Proud” Visit NASA Langley November 7, 2024 The cast and crew of the Broadway musical “Ain’t Too Proud” visited NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, on Monday, November 7, 2024. The musical tells the story of The Temptations, one of the most successful R&B groups of all … Read more

NASA’s Oral History Project Documents Life and Career of Pioneering Engineer Mary L. Cleave November 7, 2024 The NASA History Division’s Oral History Project has released a comprehensive interview with Mary L. Cleave, a visionary engineer who made significant contributions to the space agency throughout her career. Early Life and Education Mary L. Cleave was … Read more

Title: Oral History with Stephen G. Jurczyk, 1962 – 2023 Date: 2024-11-07 23:21 Source: NASA Summary: NASA has released an oral history interview with former Acting Administrator Stephen G. Jurczyk. The interview covers Jurczyk’s early life, education, and career at NASA, including his roles as Associate Administrator for Space Operations, Deputy Administrator, and Acting Administrator. … Read more