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SpaceX’s 31st CRS mission for NASA will carry over 25 ISS National Lab payloads, including BMS’s protein crystallization, NSF-funded cardiac health research, Sachi Bioworks’ neurodegenerative drug testing, Malta College’s cold welding method, and 39 student experiments via SSEP, aiming to enhance life on Earth and sustain LEO economy.

The 2024 State of the Climate Report warns of an irreversible climate disaster, with 25 of 35 planetary vital signs at record extremes. Fossil fuel emissions and global temperatures are at all-time highs, while ice masses and tree cover are at all-time lows. The report calls for urgent action to mitigate climate change and protect the natural world.

Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition and Surfrider Foundation launch campaign to protect Oregon beaches from coastal squeeze, advocating for new long-term policies to prevent erosion and preserve natural habitats.

New study links childhood leukemia to low levels of radon gas in 727 U.S. counties, suggesting environmental factors contribute to cancer risk.

Oregon State University researchers, funded by a $1.2 million NIH grant, aim to develop a personalized medicine device for epilepsy patients using saliva analysis and AI to optimize anti-seizure drug dosing.

ISS National Lab sponsors botanical, cardiac, and genetic research during NASA’s Crew-9 mission to the ISS, focusing on gene editing, plant growth, cardiac health, in-space manufacturing, and heatless welding.

Oregon State University researchers received a $1.2 million NIH grant to develop an AI-powered device using saliva analysis for personalized epilepsy treatment, aiming to optimize anti-seizure medication dosing and reduce side effects.

Oregon State University researchers, with a $1.2 million NIH grant, aim to develop an AI-powered device using saliva for personalized epilepsy treatment, optimizing anti-seizure drug dosing.

The Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants (BRAG) program, co-administered by USDA’s NIFA and ARS, supports research aiding federal agencies in making decisions about genetically engineered organisms. In 2024, BRAG awarded eight research and three conference grants to institutions including Clemson University, Infinite Eversole, North Carolina State University, Oregon State University, Society for In Vitro Biology Incorporated, University of California, San Diego, University of Florida, University of Maryland, and University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

The Dog Aging Project (DAP), a $23M study by CSU and other institutions, seeks dogs to understand aging. It studies genetics, healthspan, and conducts a rapamycin trial. Owners can nominate dogs at DogAgingProject.org, contributing to research on extending dogs' healthy lives.