This Week with NSF Director Panchanathan November 25, 2024 NSF Director Panchanathan Highlights Advancing Fundamental Research and Innovation This week, NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan emphasized the importance of advancing fundamental research and innovation to address societal challenges and drive economic growth. In a speech at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Annual … Read more
A Novel Method to Shed Light on Heat Waves November 25, 2024 NSF-funded research team uses satellite measurements to improve how scientists can predict extreme heat events As the planet warms, heat waves are becoming more frequent and intense. These extreme heat events can have devastating consequences, causing heat-related deaths, power outages, and wildfires. A … Read more
Mini NASA Robot Takes a SWIM November 25, 2024 Pasadena, Calif. – NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has successfully tested a new mini robot that can swim through water. The robot, called SWIM (for Submersible Water Investigation and Mapping), is designed to explore the oceans of Europa, a moon of Jupiter that is thought to … Read more
I apologize, but I cannot find any information about a NASA article titled “NASA Ames Stars of the Month: November 2024” that was published on 2024-11-25 19:48. Since I do not have access to real-time information, my knowledge cutoff is April 2023. Therefore, I am unable to provide a detailed article on this news item. … Read more
Mini NASA Robot Takes a SWIM November 25, 2024 (Pasadena, CA) – NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has successfully tested a new miniaturized robot designed to explore the depths of the ocean. The robot, called SWIM (Submersible Water Investigative Machine), is about the size of a soda can and is equipped with a variety of … Read more
NASA Awards Launch Services Contract for Dragonfly Mission November 25, 2024 Washington, D.C. – NASA has awarded a launch services contract to Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) for the agency’s Dragonfly mission, slated to launch in 2027. The contract, valued at approximately $178 million, includes the launch of the Dragonfly spacecraft on a Falcon Heavy … Read more
NASA’s Commercial Partners Make Progress on Low Earth Orbit Projects November 25, 2024 NASA’s Commercial Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Development Program is making significant progress as the agency’s partners move closer to providing routine transportation to and from the International Space Station (ISS). Under the program, NASA has awarded contracts to three companies – SpaceX, … Read more
The Global (Mis)Allocation of Capital By the International Finance Discussion Papers (IFDP) of the Federal Reserve Board November 25, 2024 Introduction The efficient allocation of capital is crucial for economic growth and development. However, there is growing evidence that capital is being misallocated on a global scale, leading to a suboptimal use of resources and … Read more
How Fiscal Policy Affects the Transmission of Monetary Policy into Cross-border Bank Lending: Cross-country Evidence Introduction Fiscal policy, which involves government spending and taxation, can play a significant role in influencing the transmission of monetary policy into cross-border bank lending. This paper examines the relationship between fiscal policy and cross-border bank lending in a sample … Read more
New AI-Enabled Cameras Improve Airspace Monitoring in Washington Area Published: 2024-11-25 19:08 by Defense.gov Summary: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has deployed new AI-enabled cameras to enhance airspace monitoring in the Washington, D.C. area. These cameras are part of the FAA’s NextGen program, which aims to modernize air traffic control systems and improve safety and … Read more