MIT neuroscientists found that sleep is crucial in forming coherent cognitive maps of space in the brain, with 'weakly spatial' cells connecting memories during rest.

PowerSchool suffered a data breach affecting multiple school districts, with student personal information exposed, but not SSNs or academic records. Districts are enhancing security in response.

Emrullah Aydin of ORNL has been elevated to senior member status at the IEEE, honoring his contributions in power electronics, including setting a wireless power transfer record.

MIT MAD Fellow, Zane Schemmer, is developing algorithms to reduce the carbon footprint of structures by up to 20%, focusing on design efficiency and sustainability in structural engineering.

Nick Sokol of Algaeo collaborates with ORNL to create organic fertilizers from microalgae, aiding soil health, food security, and offering an alternative to synthetic fertilizers.

University of Minnesota study highlights disparities in AI use in healthcare, with hospitals often failing to check AI for biases and resources affecting AI implementation and evaluation.

The Carrboro Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Resources Program Guide for Winter-Spring 2025 is now available, with program registrations for January to April events open, and in-person sign-ups at the Century Center.

Sydney Dolan, an MIT doctoral student, is developing a model to prevent catastrophic satellite collisions in space amid increasing concerns about orbital debris.

The TSA has launched drone surveillance over San Francisco International Airport to monitor potential unmanned aircraft system threats, using the new Skydio X10 drone.

Michigan's Department of Corrections is introducing TextBehind, a system requiring identity verification for mail senders to prisoners, aiming to reduce contraband.

MIT students explore the science of coffee making, blending chemistry lectures with practical brewing to perfect their cup of coffee and understand flavor compounds using an infrared spectrometer.

Phoenix is showcasing its tech ecosystem at CES 2025, with Mayor Gallego's team aiming to attract talent and investors to the city's diverse innovation sectors.

CES in Las Vegas showcases AI tech, including the AI-powered Pet Kit Puro Bot Ultra litter box, drawing global attendees and emphasizing security measures.