Argonne model estimates ag innovation could reduce emissions by 70%
Scientists from Argonne National Laboratory participated in a study that shows innovation in technologies and agricultural practices could reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from grain production by up to 70% within the next 15 years. Learn more.
U.S. Coast Guard RDC and DHS S&T seek solutions for sea rescue operations
The U.S. Coast Guard Research & Development Center (RDC) announced a collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) to solicit technology solutions for mass-casualty events at sea. Learn more.
VHA Greenhouse Initiative adds four more innovative private-sector partners
Four new innovative companies/teams have joined the Greenhouse Initiative, bringing boundary-breaking solutions to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Veterans. Learn more.
NASA helps map impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on harmful air pollution
Early in the pandemic, it was expected that satellite imagery around the world would show cleaner air as a result of COVID-19 lockdowns. But not all pollutants were taken out of circulation. For tiny airborne-particle pollution, known as PM 2.5, researchers using National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) data found that variability from meteorology obscured the lockdown signals when observed from space. Learn more.
MCEDC offers federal labs free access to MDLS Bio Innovation Conference
The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation and the Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) invite federal laboratories to participate free of charge in the annual Maryland Life Sciences Bio Innovation Conference 2021. The event will be held on October 4-5 and will showcase the region’s industry capabilities, technology transfer opportunities and federal laboratories. Labs interested in this opportunity, which requires participation in the virtual business partnering platform, should notify the organizers by September 3. Learn More.