Innovation
Biden is committed to NASA’s Artemis program for the moon and...
The United States is advancing multilateral plans to return to the moon and explore Mars. Learn about upcoming NASA missions.
Universal design gains among homebuilders
Two architects discuss an approach to home design that offers ease, safety, accessibility and comfort to nearly everyone without sacrificing style.
Black women who changed our world
African American women have invented modern conveniences and deepened our understanding of our world. Learn about the contributions of several Black women.
Katalin Karikó’s research led to COVID-19 vaccines
Katalin Karikó's research, once ignored by other scientists, led to mRNA technologies that enabled COVID-19 vaccines and will likely yield more therapies.
Inventive COVID-19 mask designs come from U.S. universities
University researchers have created color-changing COVID-19 sensors, face mask designs for easier breathing and new tests to detect coronavirus.
America’s culture of innovation spans the country
Venture capitalists in the United States are backing startups outside of traditional hubs like Silicon Valley. Learn more about American innovation.
Percy Julian: Revolutionary inventor, grandchild of slaves
This visionary inventor overcame discrimination and derived medical treatments from plants. Learn more about the chemist Percy Julian.
America advances GPS with new satellites
The U.S. is upgrading its GPS network with stronger satellites. GPS enables location tracking for planes, phones and critical infrastructure.
Honoring America’s ‘First Lady of Physics’
The U.S. Postal Service is issuing a stamp in honor of researcher Chien-Shiung Wu, a Chinese immigrant who became America's “First Lady of Physics."