innovation
Artemis launch prepares for future moon missions
NASA's Artemis I mission will test the Orion spacecraft in advance of future flights that will carry humans back to the moon.
The African diaspora thrives in the United States
In anticipation of the upcoming U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, learn about six notable Americans who have African ancestry.
Young innovators aim to boost global development
Meet some of the young scientists whose innovations may help USAID tackle development challenges around the world.
TechWomen making a global difference
Meet some alumnae of a State Department exchange program that brings together emerging women leaders in science and technology.
MacArthur Foundation celebrates ‘exceptional creativity’
The MacArthur Foundation honored 25 individuals in 2022 for their creativity in fields such as math, science and music. Meet three of them.
Workers with disabilities boost U.S. firms
National Disability Employment Awareness Month highlights the potential of people with disabilities in the U.S. workforce.
United States progresses toward climate goals
Both the private and public sectors are ramping up the production of clean energy and electric vehicles to meet climate goals.
Viewing 2 centuries of iconic American photos
The Library of Congress uses iconic and lesser-known photographs alike to tell America's story. Learn about some of those images.
From litter to limbs
How a graduate of the Young African Leaders Initiative program recycles plastic from Mozambique’s coastline to make prosthetics.