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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.
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Minnesota boasts diverse population, healthy environment

Learn more about Minnesota, a U.S. Midwestern state that is bidding to host the 2027 world's Specialised Expo.
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How NASA helps fight cancer

Learn how NASA's efforts to improve its space program lead to innovations that make for a safer and healthier world.
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Africa, U.S. partnerships fight hunger

Learn how the U.S. works with partners in Africa to find local solutions to improve the region’s food supply.
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Securing technology for a prosperous, safe future

Learn how U.S. public and private sector groups work with counterparts around the world to solve pressing problems through new technology.
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Why democracy improves a country’s economy

The United States is co-hosting the second Summit for Democracy at the end of March. Learn more about some of democracy's benefits.
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These U.S. scientists are working to save the planet

Seven of the United States' top scientists will work with international partners to identify key areas of collaboration to shared problems.
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Indian American CEOs exemplify countries’ shared ambitions

Numerous Indian Americans came to the U.S. as students before going on to lead major U.S. tech firms. Learn more about their contributions.
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Turning COVID-19 vaccine technology against cancer

New vaccines protect people from COVID-19. Now U.S. researchers are bringing the technology to the fight against cancer.