MIT postdoc Giorgio Rizzo is developing sustainable fertilizers aimed at reducing environmental impact and enhancing plant resistance, and has received a Kavanaugh Fellowship to further his work.

The Sacramento Zoo celebrated the first okapi birth in its history, a boost for this endangered species' conservation efforts. Both the mother and calf are doing well.

Minnesota DOT's virtual event on sustainable stormwater strategies is set for October 16, offering insight into eco-friendly practices for infrastructure.

Xiaoting Zhang's research on breast cancer drug resistance at the University of Cincinnati has led to a startup, RNA Nanotherapeutics, aiming to improve treatment efficacy with RNA nanotechnology.

MIT has launched the Rare Brain Disorders Nexus (RareNet) to enhance research on rare brain conditions, founded with a philanthropic donation from Ana Méndez and Rajeev Jayavant.

The University of the Pacific now fully powers its campuses with renewable energy, utilizing hydroelectric, solar, geothermal, and wind sources, emphasizing a commitment to sustainability and economic practicality.

MIT engineers developed a new system for precise synthetic gene expression control, promising advancements in gene therapy and cellular function consistency.

Dr. Fred Ramsdell was unknowingly awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine while remote camping, for work on immune tolerance with Dr. Mary Brunkow and Dr. Shimon Sakaguchi. UC set a record with five Nobels in a week.

Intel begins commercial operations at its advanced Fab 52 in Arizona, poised to produce cutting-edge 18A node chips for Panther Lake processors and Xeon 6+ server processors.

Governor Kathy Hochul announces a $10 million investment to create the SUNY Brain Institute, enhancing New York's neuroscience research in areas like brain aging and neurodegenerative diseases.

Dr. Masapollo researches how children with hearing loss learn to speak using tactile feedback, potentially improving speech therapy by emphasizing touch over sound.

The UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute has received a $5 million donation from the L.I.F.E. Foundation to support Alzheimer's and neurodegenerative disease research.

Palm Beach County is emerging as a hub for quantum technology, with the Quantum Beach conference highlighting its potential. Partnerships are being forged to foster innovation and investments in the quantum field.