New interceptor missile will defend civilians
The Arrow-3 system is able to intercept nuclear and biological missiles outside Earth's atmosphere, where they can be safely destroyed.
Apollo 50 Festival brings moon landing to Washington
The Apollo 11 Saturn V rocket is being projected onto the Washington Monument to celebrate 50 years since the moon landing.
U.S. and Philippines combat illegal fishing
For decades the U.S. has supported the Philippines' marine conservation efforts, resulting in more fish, bigger fish and a sustainable fishing industry.
U.S. universities top latest worldwide patent count
With heavy investments in research, U.S. universities are outpacing their international counterparts in receiving U.S. patents for new inventions.
Cosmic fireworks in red, white and blue
NASA celebrates the 4th of July with new images of the double-star Eta Carinae erupting like a fireworks display 7,500 light years away.
From NASA to Star Trek: One scientist’s space odyssey
Egyptian-American geologist Farouk El-Baz has had a diverse career, from serving as a science adviser to Anwar Sadat to training U.S. astronauts.
50th anniversary of the first moon landing [poster]
Fifty years ago brave American astronauts were the first humans to land on the moon. Download a free poster celebrating the Apollo 11 lunar landing.
How science works in the U.S.
The U.S. scientific culture encourages new discoveries. It does it through collaboration, public funding, open science, peer review and outreach.
Why is America concerned about 5G?
5G technologies will provide the backbone for future economies. That's why it's imperative to protect 5G from untrustworthy companies and countries.