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A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV-6) stands ready on May 15, 2020 for a scheduled launch tomorrow at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The USSF-7 mission for the U.S. Space Force will be the sixth flight of the OTV-6 space plane, an unmanned spacecraft which resembles a miniature version of NASA's retired space shuttle. (Photo by Paul Hennessy/NurPhoto)NO USE FRANCE

Lessons from the US Space Force on creating an agile talent model

Katharine Kelley, Jude Blanchette, and Ryan Hass

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Chinese President Xi Jinping waves after his speech as the new Politburo Standing Committee members meet the media following the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China October 23, 2022. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

What does Xi Jinping’s power move mean for China?

Patricia M. Kim and Adrianna Pita

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

FILE PHOTO: Chinese President Xi Jinping claps after his speech as China's new Politburo Standing Committee members meet the press at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China October 25, 2017. REUTERS/Jason Lee/File Photo

Checking in on China’s economy during the 20th Party Congress

Eswar Prasad and David Dollar

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

A guide talks to visitors in front of images of Chinese President Xi Jinping, at the Museum of the Communist Party of China in Beijing, China October 13, 2022. REUTERS/Florence Lo

Xi’s three difficulties: The leadership lineup at the 20th Party Congress

Thursday, October 13, 2022

Students walk between classes in the Wynn Commons on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., September 25, 2017. REUTERS/Charles Mostoller

Can US higher education maintain its global competitiveness?

Amy E. Gadsden, Jude Blanchette, and Ryan Hass

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Chinese students from Huazhong University of Science and Technology wave flags during the graduation ceremony in the school's gym.

Strengths and weaknesses of China’s national human capital development

Yingyi Ma, Ryan Hass, and Jude Blanchette

Thursday, August 25, 2022

Jul 19, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Members of the military present the flag during the national anthem before the game between the American League and the National League at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

How the Defense Department is pursuing a culture of innovation

Kathleen H. Hicks, Jude Blanchette, and Ryan Hass

Thursday, July 21, 2022

**VIDEO AVAILABLE: CONTACT INFO@COVERMG.COM TO RECEIVE**At the International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) in Philadelphia on 25 May, British technology firm Dyson gave a glimpse of its top secret plans for household robots.During the event, Dyson outlined their ambitions in advanced robotics, and offered a sneak peak at its development of an autonomous device capable of household chores and other tasks. A film, which has also been released on social media, showcases the latest developments of Dyson-designed robotic hands grasping objects, indicating that the tech company is moving beyond robotic floor-based vacuums. The secret R&D work at Hullavington Airfield in Wiltshire is being led by Dyson’s Chief Engineer Jake Dyson. Jake said: “Dyson employed its first roboticist 20 years ago and this year alone we are seeking 250 more experts for our team. This is a ‘big bet’ on future robotic technology that will drive research across the whole of Dyson, in areas including mechanical engineering, vision systems, machine learning and energy storage. We need the very best people in the world to come and join us now.” Dyson is half-way through the largest engineering recruitment drive in its history, as 2,000 people have joined the tech company this year, of which 50% are engineers, scientists, and coders. The company is supercharging its robotics ambitions, recruiting 250 robotics engineers across disciplines including computer vision, machine learning, sensors and mechatronics, and expects to hire 700 more in the robotics field over the next five years. Their master plan: to create the UK's largest, most advanced, robotics centre at Hullavington Airfield and to bring the technology into our homes by the end of the decade.New recruits will be based at Hullavington Airfield in Wiltshire, a new London laboratory close to the Dyson Robotics Lab at Imperial College, and Singapore at Dyson’s global headquarters. Over the past six months, Dyson h

How to safeguard America’s national competitive edge in STEM talent

Steven Chu, Jude Blanchette, and Ryan Hass

Thursday, June 9, 2022

FILE PHOTO: Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning sails through the Miyako Strait near Okinawa on its way to the Pacific in this handout photo taken by Japan Self-Defense Forces and released by the Joint Staff Office of the Defense Ministry of Japan on April 4, 2021. Joint Staff Office of the Defense Ministry of Japan/HANDOUT via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. THIS PICTURE WAS PROCESSED BY REUTERS TO ENHANCE QUALITY. AN UNPROCESSED VERSION HAS BEEN PROVIDED SEPARATELY/File Photo

Kevin Rudd on how to avoid war between the US and China

Kevin Rudd and David Dollar

Monday, May 2, 2022

A man works at India's booth during China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing, China, May 27, 2019. REUTERS/Jason Lee

Why globalization is shifting in favor of India, not China

Arvind Subramanian and David Dollar

Monday, April 18, 2022