The sponge metaphor first emerged in 1978 when the Air Force’s top general announced a new plan to base cutting-edge nuclear missiles in the Southwest. The “Missile, Experimental,” or MX, a powerful ...

Vision is the fuel of hope and lasting growth. From an empty hillside to a global leader in research and care in just over 25 years, Huntsman Cancer Institute is transforming the way cancer is ...

For more than 160 years, the National Academies have provided nonpartisan, evidence-based advice on decisions that affect our nation. Browse the listing of projects and activities to see examples of ...