CLARKSBURG, MD — Private research nonprofit BrightFocus Foundation has announced nearly $13 million in grants to support early investigative research into Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. This includes $7.3 million to its Alzheimer’s Disease Research program, $3.8 million to its Macular Degeneration Research program, and $1.8 million to its National Glaucoma Research program. Guided…
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Nearly one in three adults in the U.S. report they are “just getting by” or “finding it difficult to get by” financially, struggling to afford basic necessities like food, housing, and healthcare. An additional victim of increasing inflation, rising living costs, and stagnant wages could be end-of-year donations to charities. As The Salvation…
The National Press Club, the world’s leading professional organization for journalists, is proud to announce the opening of the Press Freedom Center, a vital new initiative dedicated to defending press freedom and supporting journalists in danger around the world. With the increase in state-sponsored hostage taking and repressive governments, more journalists are under threat and…
WASHINGTON – The National Geographic Society announced plans to launch the National Geographic Museum of Exploration, a sustainably-built experience as part of its reimagined campus in the heart of Washington, D.C. Scheduled to open in mid-2026, the public attraction, fueled by cutting-edge technologies, will feature one-of-a-kind National Geographic curated exhibitions, immersive and educational experiences, a…