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New Report Calls for Increased Focus on Mariner Health and Well-Being, Prohibition of Alcohol for Crew of U.S. Vessels
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The health and safety of crew are crucial to the U.S. maritime industry, a sector of critical importance to the nation’s economy and defense. A new National Academies report examines policies and practices pertaining to the use of alcohol and other substances on ships and makes recommendations to support mariner well-being.
Search for Life Should Be Top Science Priority for First Human Landing on Mars, Says New Report
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When astronauts set foot on Mars, it will be one of humanity’s greatest milestones, marking the start of a new era of discovery on another planet. A new National Academies report identifies the highest priority science objectives for the first human missions to Mars and says searching for evidence of existing or past life on the planet should be the top priority.
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- Defense Department Should Invest in Leap-Ahead Semiconductor Technologies, Work to Reshore Production Capabilities, and Strengthen Industry and Interagency Engagement, Says New Report Aug 28, 2024 News Release
- New Report: A Plan to Promote Defense Research at Minority-Serving Institutions Aug 14, 2024 Media Advisory
- Reforming the Coast Guard’s Certificate of Compliance Program for Ships Carrying Liquefied Gas May 28, 2024 Media Advisory
- International Collaboration a Focus of Space Science Week, To Kick Off March 18 Mar 13, 2024 Feature Story
- U.S. Coast Guard Should Issue Guidance for Improving Safety of ‘Duck Boats' Used for Commercial Passenger Service, Says New Report Dec 16, 2021 Media Advisory
- U.S. Army Should Continue to Use Hydrocarbon Fuel as Primary Source of Energy on the Battlefield, Says New Report Jun 9, 2021 News Release
- More Strategic Approach Needed for Coast Guard to Exploit Advancements in Unmanned Systems Technology Nov 12, 2020 News Release
- New Approaches Are Needed to Determine Whether Respiratory Health Problems Are Associated With Military Deployment to the Persian Gulf Region Sep 11, 2020 News Release
- To Maintain Leadership in Plasma Science, U.S. Should Increase Interagency Coordination and Collaboration May 28, 2020 News Release
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