NSF announces 3 additional topics as part of the NSF X-Labs initiative to pursue generational breakthrough science and technology efforts | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation
NSF X-Labs invites proposals from teams working in AI for physical systems and announces two forthcoming topics...
How BLS’ Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Contributes to Higher Quality Stats for BEA | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
A blog post from BEA Director Vipin Arora“The reporting system that has been developed under the Social Security and Railroad Retirement Acts approaches the ideal as a source for income estimates.”That statement, tucked away on page 63 of the first methodological handbook for the national accounts, is as true today as…
G7 Critical Minerals Ambitions and Iran's Natural Resources
As G7 leaders discussed critical minerals coordination and strategies to de-risk supply chains, a U.S.-Iran deal opens the possibility for investment in Iran’s untapped copper as a new frontier for critical mineral investment.
Teens’ Experiences on TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat | Pew Research Center
Teens largely turn to these social media sites for fun and connection. But experiences around messaging, screen time and cyberbullying vary. And what teens say about how these sites impact their mental health.
Americans Are Negative About Social Media’s Impact on Democracy – and the Rest of the World Is Catching Up | Pew Research Center
In 2026, 64% of Americans say social media is harming their democracy, and attitudes in many other countries are significantly more negative than they used to be.