Technology
‘Zoohackathon’ innovators seek to stop wildlife trafficking
New innovations developed as part of the U.S. Department of State's annual Zoohackathon aim to combat wildlife trafficking around the world.
Tour these American museums virtually during COVID-19 pandemic
Art museums in the U.S. have partnered with Google Arts & Culture to bring the full exhibition experience to virtual visitors stuck at home.
Meet the next astronauts to land on the moon
NASA announced 18 astronauts who will join the Artemis program, which aims to bring the first woman and next man to the moon by 2024.
Report: China uses big data to identify Uyghurs for detention
New evidence shows China's Communist Party is using big data to target Uyghurs for detention based on lawful activities, a rights group says.
Time honors Kid of the Year for tackling global challenges
One U.S. student is using science to tackle global problems, such as contaminated drinking water. Learn more about this Kid of the Year's innovations.
U.S. helps countries build secure 5G networks
The U.S. is helping countries build their 5G wireless networks in a safe and reliable way, without going into unmanageable debt or compromising security.
Expanded Clean Network initiative safeguards data
The Clean Network initiative protects the entire technology data system from malign actors around the world.
U.S. embassies partner for COVID-19 economic recovery
U.S. embassies worked with Garage48 and Startup Wise Guys to host a worldwide coding event aimed at app development to address COVID-19 recovery.
Rights groups call for independent investigation of Iran’s atrocities
Human rights groups are calling for an independent inquiry into violence against Iranian protesters. Read more about calls for transparency in Iran.