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February 19, 2018
Harris County child dies of flu
The first flu-related pediatric death in Harris County occurred earlier this month, public health officials report. Peter Hotez, fellow in disease and poverty, comments.
February 14, 2018
U.S. oil production surges
The United States is expected to challenge Russia this year as the world’s leading oil producer. Fellow Francisco Monaldi participated in a panel discussion on the potential economic and political ramifications of this development on CGTN America.
February 13, 2018
Will Local Governments Get Behind Trump’s Infrastructure Mandate?
Mark P. Jones, fellow in political science, examines President Trump's newly announced infrastructure plan on Houston Matters.
February 12, 2018
Ramifications of SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch
The SpaceX Falcon Heavy, which was launched on Feb. 6, is now the world's most powerful operational rocket. Senior fellow George W.S. Abbey, former director of NASA Johnson Space Center, comments on the potential ramifications of this successful launch for Texas, Houston and the future of space exploration.
February 9, 2018
Hotez appointed to U.S.-Israel Binational Science Foundation board
Fellow Peter J. Hotez was appointed to the board of governors for the State Department's U.S.-Israel Binational Science Foundation, which promotes scientific cooperation between the two countries by supporting collaborative research projects in basic and applied sciences.