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Indigenous practices make housing sustainable in Alaska
The U.S. government is learning how to make climate-resilient housing from Native American tribal practices.
NASA Webb telescope poised to reveal space mysteries
NASA's newest telescope stands three stories high and some components unfold like origami. Its expected discoveries are even more amazing.
Which Americans won awards in 2021?
Throughout 2021, Americans in a wide range of occupations were honored for their achievements. Learn how their work is shaping our world.
Drones deliver COVID-19 vaccines to remote communities
U.S. companies are helping other countries fight COVID-19. Learn why the State Department is honoring Zipline and 3M's efforts overseas.
NASA sends spacecraft to collide with asteroid
Find out why NASA and SpaceX are trying to crash into an asteroid with their latest launch and learn when we will know if it's a success
Nonprofit journalism is booming in the U.S. Here’s why.
American startup culture drives the growth in nonprofit news, which provides investigative information often unavailable commercially.
U.S. innovators use AI to protect land and ocean habitats
Learn about U.S.-developed artificial intelligence tools that are helping to save coral reefs and forests.
Explore Expo 2020 with U.S. Youth Ambassadors
This year, 75 Youth Ambassadors will greet visitors to the USA Pavilion at the World Expo in Dubai. Learn more about them here.
The African American psychiatrist who made landmark Alzheimer’s discoveries
Learn about the contributions of Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller, the first African American psychiatrist in the United States.