Space is increasingly critical to modern life on Earth. However, there is growing concern that as space becomes more economically and strategically important, tensions between different space actors could lead to conflict. Such a conflict could have devastating consequences for humankind. Over the past year, several countries have carried out tests of counterspace technology, as
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The EMS World Expo will take place October 4-8, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. This 5 days of hands-on workshops, expertly led classes, unparalleled networking opportunities, and a chance to tour the largest EMS-dedicated exhibit hall in the world. Highlighted courses and sessions include: Mass Vaccination Clinic: Mobilizing Your EMS Agency Comms Help in Crisis: Meet |
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This will be the ninth meeting of the Committee on Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy. It is planned to be closed in its entirety. This study will aim to examine strategies for fundamental research investments in the chemical sciences to sustain and enhance the economic activity. Support will be provided by a team of researchers, |
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The Association of the United States Army’s AUSA 2021 Annual Meeting & Exposition will be held 11-13 October 2021 in Washington, D.C. This event largest land power exposition and professional development forum in North America and draws more than 30,000 attendees and 650+ exhibitors. Taking place over three days, the Annual Meeting is designed to |
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Competitive dynamics between the United States and the Russian Federation, and the United States and China, colours interpretations of each other’s national security strategies and nuclear doctrines. The intent that each projects onto the other (for instance, around lowered thresholds of nuclear use, or the pursuit of escalation dominance) then filters into their readings of |
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Natural hazards, from hurricanes to earthquakes, too often become disasters that wreak havoc on transportation systems. The Transportation Research Board will host a webinar on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 from 1:00 to 2:30 PM Eastern to discuss transportation systems resilience, which is the ability to prepare for and adapt to changing conditions and to withstand |
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The National Academies' third meeting of the committee conducting the Review of the Continued Analysis of Supplemental Treatment of Low-Activity Waste at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation will convene in 20-21 Oct 2021 and in closed session on 22 Oct. Section 3125 of the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) calls for a national labs team |
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The committee on Safe Transportation of Liquefied Natural Gas by Railroad Tank Car, part of the Transportation Research Board, will meet on 27 October 2021 in a closed session. This is the 5th Session of Phase II review. Background: An ad hoc committee appointed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will review, |
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This is the fourth meeting of the National Science, Technology, and Security Roundtable. The Roundtable is a neutral venue where individuals from the national intelligence and law enforcement communities can meet with representatives from industry and the academic research community to discuss current threats, benefits, and potential risks. Members and speakers will continue their discussion from the last
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Destructive fires at the wildland-urban interface (WUI) have burned thousands of acres of residential space in recent years. This study will convene experts to examine the chemical processes that occur during urban wildfires, the identity of resulting chemicals, and what is known about human exposure pathways. The committee will also identify challenges in data collection and potential knowledge gaps. The |
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