innovation
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."
The scientist who helped NASA catch an asteroid
Humberto Campins helped NASA collect samples from a moving asteroid last October — a first for the space agency. Here's how he did it.
Why science fairs matter in America
American science fairs help high school students put the STEM lessons they've learned to the test. Read what a veteran judge says about them.
Fashion from American innovators spares the environment
American companies Allbirds, Nothing New, Bolt Threads, and MycoWorks are tackling fast fashion's environmental footprint with biotech solutions.