U.S. ‘game changers’ continue to lead tech innovation
The World Economic Forum has honored many U.S. companies for technological advances. See how U.S. innovators are improving how we live.
Tracking COVID-19 with artificial intelligence
Researchers in the U.S. are using artificial intelligence to track COVID-19 outbreaks around the world and treat patients at home.
Celebrate Space Exploration Day with a look at the 1st lunar...
On July 20, we mark the day in 1969 that U.S. astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the moon's surface.
NASA engineers develop a ventilator for COVID-19 patients
A chance meeting between two NASA scientists led to the development of a ventilator prototype to help patients suffering from COVID-19.
How long can the new coronavirus last on surfaces? This tool...
How long can the virus that causes COVID-19 survive on different surfaces? This online tool can give an estimate based on room temperature and humidity.
Soil researcher wins World Food Prize
Rattan Lal, a professor at The Ohio State University, received the 2020 World Food Prize for his career addressing food security and soil health.
Agricultural biotech makes farms more productive
Learn how using genetically modified crops increases farmers' production and profits while reducing the need for pesticides.
U.S. launches space plane on scientific mission
The U.S. has successfully launched the X-37B space plane into orbit. Learn more about the space plane's mission and the scientific research it is enabling.
Museum exhibit on epidemics goes digital
Most infectious diseases jump from animal hosts to humans, but animals aren't to blame. Discover how these problems originate and how they can be tackled.