Moonshot

Federal health officials on Monday outlined a new framework aimed at helping to implement the White House “Cancer Moonshot” initiative. One of the main goals of the Moonshot is to reduce cancer mortality by at least 50 percent over…

Topline Former President Jimmy Carter has asked President Joe Biden to deliver his eulogy after he dies, Biden revealed on Monday, speaking about his predecessor’s health at a fundraising event as Carter, America’s longest-living president,…

Why moonshot philanthropy works Unlike private sector venture capitalists, moonshot philanthropists operate with an understanding that while short-term return on investment is unlikely, they can use their significant wealth to make…

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address during a ... joint session of Congress in the U.S. Capitol's House Chamber March 01, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty…

This week’s developments in fusion energy research resulted from billions of dollars of investment by the U.S. government over many decades — the kind of “moonshot” project that has been a hallmark of U.S. science policy since the…

ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer to collaborate with Biden administration to minimize prostate cancer deaths and improve experiences of patients and survivors WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OCCASION: ZERO - The End of Prostate…

White House Cancer Moonshot Coordinator Dr. Danielle Carnival touted a series of recent medical breakthroughs at a recent The Hill event, while laying out the ambitious goals of the program in the coming decades.  “The exciting…

With Tropical Storm (soon-to-be Hurricane) Nicole barreling toward Florida, NASA managers decided Tuesday to delay the planned launch of the Artemis 1 moon rocket from Monday to Wednesday, suspending flight preparations amid work to…

The roundtables bring together a diverse coalition of national organizations and advocates to prioritize equitable access to the prevention, screening, early detection, and diagnosis of cancer. WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --…

Even if it eventually becomes available, a vacation to the Moon is going to be financially out of reach for most of us. Such is the thinking behind a novel US$5-billion architecture proposal that's aimed at offering visitors a tiny taste of…