Ohio State University engineers are developing a centrifugal nuclear thermal rocket (CNTR) that could double the efficiency of nuclear propulsion for space travel, potentially reducing mission times and increasing payload capacity.

Midwest boxwood shrubs are being damaged by box tree caterpillars, with significant destruction noted in East Cincinnati, says biologist Theresa Culley.

An ROV named "Deep Emerald" reached 1,075 feet in Lake Tahoe, a historic dive exploring the ecosystem and seeking to dispel myths such as the lake housing dead bodies.

The NYC medical examiner's office continues efforts to identify 9/11 victims' remains 24 years later, with recent technological advancements aiding in the identification of three victims last month.

Long Beach offers free AI and digital skills workshops during Digital Inclusion Week, with a focus on generative AI, data privacy, and cybersecurity tips.

MIT's delta v Demo Day showcased student startups focusing on innovations in health, sustainability, and technology, reflecting the program's high success rate.

Israel Ajiboye earned "Graduate Student Engineer of the Month" at the University of Cincinnati for his work in biomedical applications and heart diagnostics.

The ODNR is accepting applications for its Ohio Geology Student Research Grant program, offering a $2,500 grant for geological studies relevant to Ohio.

Hawai‘i designates September as Digital Aloha Month to promote respectful online behavior and improve digital literacy statewide as part of the Connect Kākou initiative.

The AI giant's emphatic denial of exit talks doesn't quite settle the underlying question of what happens when California's toughest regulatory scrutiny meets $19 billion in venture funding. With Sam Altman's massive Bay Area real estate bets on one side and mounting legal pressure on the other, the company faces a high-stakes balancing act that could reshape both OpenAI's future and the state's AI dominance.

Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air, with improved cameras, battery life, and higher prices due to trade pressures; Pro models feature the A19 chip and new cameras.

RE+ expo in Las Vegas showcases sustainable power technologies with experts, solar energy innovations, hydrogen solutions, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems.

The Maui Economic Development Board honored students and educators for their STEM contributions, awarding Michael Siopes and projects like "Kūlia Scholarships Connect" during a fundraising event.