A UCSD‑led read of the 2024 federal drug survey estimates about 8 million Americans used psilocybin last year. Researchers say clinicians should begin screening and offering harm‑reduction counseling.

UChicago professors propose scaling a hands‑on "Tools of Thought" apprenticeship that pairs City Colleges students with Chicago firms to teach the nonroutine skills AI can’t replace.

Large phase‑3 trials show AD109, a once‑nightly pill, cut sleep‑apnea severity by about half; dry mouth and insomnia were common and regulators will review safety.

President Trump abruptly removed members of the National Science Board, stripping an advisory panel that helps govern the NSF and prompting immediate backlash from universities and lawmakers.

BU researchers found that zebra finch newborn neurons tunnel through mature tissue, offering a tangible clue to why adult neurogenesis is limited in humans. The finding reframes how scientists think about plasticity versus memory stability.

SpaceX will launch ViaSat‑3 F3 from Kennedy Space Center Monday morning; Central Florida may feel the blast as returning boosters create sonic booms. The 85‑minute window opens at 10:21 a.m. EDT.

San Diego is emerging as the Navy’s hub for small unmanned 'ghost ships.' Trials and local production are reshaping carrier operations and local jobs.

Salt Lake City startup Paterna says it grew functional human sperm and used them to make test embryos. The claim remains unverified and will face years of scrutiny.

UH and DHR Health broke ground on a $15M medical research and education center in McAllen to train doctors locally and expand community-focused research.

MeiraGTx priced a roughly $100M share offering after reacquiring bota‑vec from Johnson & Johnson. The cash will fund regulatory filings and potential product launches.

Texas Southern University is opening a spaceport facility at Ellington Airport with classrooms, hangars and training designed to funnel students into aerospace careers.

Tutor Intelligence's new Watertown hub trains robots on thousands of hours of real-world work and positions the town at the center of industrial AI. The operation raises questions about automation and local jobs.

Carmel will pilot Qwake’s C‑THRU AR helmets this summer — 16 helmets and four command tablets in a three‑year, $375K program funded with help from the Heroes Club.