by Sara J. Martinez | Sep 29, 2011 | Science + Technology
WASHINGTON — Recognized for his work in evolutionary robotics, University of Vermont researcher Joshua Bongard was honored with the highest award given by the U.S. government to young scientists, the second faculty member in UVM history to win the award. President...
by Katie Banks | Sep 27, 2011 | Environment, Science + Technology
The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon is a competition that challenges collegiate teams to design affordable, solar-powered houses. Medill’s Katie Banks visited the temporary exhibit in Washington’s West Potomac Park to learn how these...
by Laura Phelps | Sep 27, 2011 | National Security, Science + Technology
WASHINGTON — An official from the Little Rock Veterans Center said Monday that she and her colleagues are making strides in helping troops reintegrate into civilian life, but they remain concerned that resources are stretched too thin in some parts of Arkansas,...
by Sara J. Martinez | Sep 22, 2011 | Science + Technology
WASHINGTON — NASA needs to invest in a clear plan for the future and to advance human spaceflight if the U.S. wants to remain competitive globally, according to a panel testifying before the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology on Thursday. Led by Apollo...
by Chelsea Whyte | Aug 24, 2011 | Science + Technology