Joshua Vaughan, a former collegiate pitcher, now leads the Manufacturing Robotics and Controls Group at ORNL, focusing on developing robotics to improve American manufacturing and aid small and medium-sized enterprises.

Oak Ridge National Lab has developed a test bed to simulate space nuclear reactors for safer design and testing of autonomous systems for potential Mars missions.

Dong Zhang of the University of Oklahoma received an NSF CAREER Award and a $556,000 grant to enhance EV battery technology, focusing on computational modeling to address lithium-ion batteries' energy density and longevity.

Chauncey Joyce inaugurated as the first Mischell Endowed Professor at the University of Cincinnati, enhancing finance education with industry experience and innovative teaching methods.

Kao Corporation visited the Cincinnati Innovation District's Learning Lab to enhance communication strategies with third-party manufacturers, guided by Learning Lab’s director Nicholas Partridge.

The article reports on the rising number of deepfake scams, highlighting the case of Dr. Rachel Goldman, new legislation for digital content watermarks, and the scamming of a woman using actor Steve Burton's deepfake video.

Apple is set to reveal the iPhone 17 lineup on September 9, including the iPhone 17, 17 Air, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max, with pre-orders starting September 12. New features include LTPO OLED displays with 120Hz refresh rates across all models.

Researchers discuss the potential of psychedelics to treat substance use disorders, emphasizing their positive effects and the ongoing shift in how these substances are viewed in medical treatment.

The Washington Department of Ecology criticizes a federal report on climate change, highlighting factual inaccuracies and stressing the urgent need to address the issue based on real science.

MIT's popular class, led by Faez Ahmed, integrates AI with mechanical engineering, helping students create innovative designs and tackle complex problems with machine learning applications.

The U.S. Air Force awarded a $1.25 million contract to startup SkyNano to turn CO2 into carbon nanotubes for batteries, in collaboration with other companies and ORNL's Innovation Crossroads program.

MIT and Hasso Plattner Institute developed SustainaPrint, a method to reinforce biodegradable 3D printing materials with stronger materials at stress points, maintaining 70% strength with 20% reinforcement.

San José Mineta International Airport is set to introduce Waymo's autonomous vehicle service, starting with employee trials and planning to offer public rides later in the year.