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We support fundamental research that is revolutionizing our knowledge and understanding of the universe.
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International Human Rights Day 2024
On December 9, 2024, the Heising-Simons Foundation hosted a celebration to mark International Human Rights Day.
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New Open Call for Science Events and Gatherings
June 23, 2025
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“2024 State of Preschool” Report: Access and Quality Issues Linger Despite Record Enrollment and Investment
June 18, 2025
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The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument Opens Access to the Largest 3D Map of the Universe
May 7, 2025
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Bringing Together Unlikely Allies for Clean Cities
April 8, 2025
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Eight Post-Doctoral Scientists Awarded 51 Pegasi b Fellowship
March 27, 2025
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Announcing our Director of Climate and Clean Energy
February 24, 2025
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Freelance Journalists Latria Graham and Zaydee Sanchez Awarded 2025 American Mosaic Journalism Prize
February 10, 2025
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2022 American Mosaic Journalism Prize Recipient Receives Oscar Nomination for “Sugarcane”: Q&A with Julian Brave NoiseCat
February 3, 2025
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A Shot in the Dark
January 1, 2025