West Lafayette, Indiana - A Purdue University researcher has solved a 140-year-old enigma in fluid mechanics: Why does a simple formula describe the seemingly complex physics for the behavior of elliptical particles moving through fluid?

Chicago Illinois - From the California estuaries to the research labs of the United States military, the 22 books we’re highlighting will take you on a journey to learn about where food comes from, where the food system is heading, and how we can find ways to make the food and agriculture system more sustainable. The farmers, journalists, chefs, and researchers featured in these books teach us first-hand about the struggles of dealing with climate change and the how to battle it through innovation. Additionally, readers will learn not only how to buy and cook seasonal foods, but also what happens to the molecules in an egg when it is fried.

Berkeley, California - Berkeley geologists have uncovered compelling evidence that an asteroid impact on Earth 66 million years ago accelerated the eruptions of volcanoes in India for hundreds of thousands of years, and that together these planet-wide catastrophes caused the extinction of many land and marine animals, including the dinosaurs.

Washington, DC - The cyber threat is real. Cyber attackers have evolved from pranksters, lone wolves and organized gangs to nation-states and hacktivist groups. While the damage used to be limited to simple disruptions in service, today's cyber-attacks are leading to global, political and commercial uncertainty. These increasing attacks have resulted in significant losses of intellectual property, private data and national secrets.

Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of State announced today during the Our Ocean conference that the third annual Fishackathon will take place on Earth Day, from April 22-24, 2016.

Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "With today’s successful conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, the United States and 11 other nations have taken a critical step forward in strengthening our economic ties and deepening our strategic relationships in the Asia-Pacific region.