Science
New U.S. sickle cell drug brings hope
U.S. regulators have approved a California company’s new therapy for treating sickle cell disease, a painful and life-threatening inherited blood disorder.
U.S. and Israel strengthen economic and scientific ties
The 2019 U.S.-Israel Joint Economic Development Group meetings addressed women's empowerment and closer collaboration on artificial intelligence research.
‘Remarkable’ progress as U.S. marks World AIDS Day [infographics]
The U.S. has taken large strides to help prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS across the world. Learn more about how a government program is saving lives.
U.S. company wins first-ever approval of Ebola vaccine
The European Commission has approved a U.S. company's first-ever Ebola vaccine, boosting efforts to fight the deadly virus.
The U.S. and Canada: Partners in space
The U.S. and Canada, longtime partners in space exploration, work in space and on the ground to continue future space collaboration.
Exploring Mars, the next frontier [poster]
Do you want to know about Mars? Besides masses of information, NASA Mars exploration has resulted in gorgeous photos. Download this poster.
Congressional Gold Medals for NASA’s ‘hidden figures’
Four African-American women who were instrumental in launching the U.S. space program are getting the highest civilian honor bestowed by the U.S. Congress.
U.S. approves breakthrough cystic fibrosis drug
A Boston-based pharmaceutical company has developed a new drug therapy that will expand treatment options for patients with cystic fibrosis.
2019 Nobel Prize winners: Chemistry
The creation of lithium-ion batteries has made a dramatic impact on society and earned two American scientists a Nobel Prize for their innovation.