Michael Buchanan
Turkish Americans make their mark in local government
Two Turkish-American politicians entered politics to serve their communities. Learn more about 2017 election winners Tayfun Selen and Hacibey Catalbasoglu.
This top invention can save a baby’s life
A Stanford engineer designed a low-cost wristband, called Bempu, to keep babies safe from hypothermia. Time magazine named it a top innovation of 2017.
To the moon and beyond! America sets new mission in space.
President Trump signed a directive that will send American astronauts back to the moon and eventually to Mars and beyond.
U.S., China prepare together to respond to disasters
The United States and China wrapped up a week of live rescue simulations and academic discussions to promote disaster response skills.
Is your country ready for a pandemic?
The Global Health Security Agenda aims to ensure all countries can prevent, detect and respond quickly to outbreaks of infectious diseases.
Tillerson to African leaders: ‘It is imperative that we work together’
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson brought together 38 African foreign ministers to promote trade, governance and security.
A modern revival for ancient West Bank reservoirs
A new U.S. project is hoping to revitalize Solomon's Pools, marvels of ancient engineering, and turn them into a major West Bank tourist site.
President Trump opens American skies to innovative drones
Businesses will soon be able to safely test novel unmanned aerial systems — drones — as part of a new policy from the Trump administration.
Satellite partnership keeps Vietnam a step ahead of floods
Vietnam and its neighbors have always been vulnerable to water disasters, but a new satellite data partnership is helping the region be ready.