Are Efforts to Reduce Emissions through Road Projects Working, Cost Effective?
Cars, trucks and other vehicles are a major source of emissions that have had serious consequences on air quality and people's health. One study estimates that these emissions will contribute to as many as 18,000 premature deaths in the U.S.…
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Ukraine Nuclear Security and Safety Efforts
Under harsh conflict conditions, Ukrainians have struggled to operate nuclear power plants and to secure nuclear and radioactive materials from potentially falling into the wrong hands. As part of the United States's aid to Ukraine, Congress…
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U.S. Army's Efforts to Modernize Artillery, Missiles for a New Era of Warfare
The U.S. Army is shifting its focus from counterinsurgency-style warfare to large scale combat operations. And with this shift comes an urgent need for artillery and missile systems that are more mobile, durable and more lethal than what the Army…
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Mental Health Screenings for Military Service Members Transitioning to Civilian Life
This transition from military to civilian life can be difficult for many. Suicide rates among veterans are about 2.5 times higher during that first year of separation than for active-duty military. Both the Departments of Defense and Veterans…
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A New Nuclear Waste Cleanup Plan Could Save Billions
For decades, the Department of Energy has been working to clean up dangerous nuclear waste left behind by U.S. nuclear weapons production and energy research. But finding space to dispose of this waste is an obstacle. We'll get an update on DOE…
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