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.

The National Academies hosted a recent workshop where attendees discussed emerging technologies in precision medicine and how they can improve global health outcomes. The event is part of a series that aims to promote knowledge exchange and collaboration between the U.S. and Kuwait on recent advancements in the field.