University of Houston Alum and Pioneering Astronaut Bernard Harris to be Inducted into U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame
Dr. Bernard Harris, an astronaut and University of Houston alum, will be inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame for his achievements, including being the first African American spacewalker.
Sacramento Comcast Customers Hit by Widespread Xfinity Service Outage Amid Network Vandalism
Comcast Xfinity users in Sacramento faced a weekend outage due to network damage, affecting internet and TV services. Restoration was delayed, and the outage impacted local businesses. Investigations suggested deliberate sabotage of the network.
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan Announces Workforce Cuts and Stricter Office Policy Amid Restructuring Efforts
Intel's new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, is revamping the company through workforce cuts and stricter in-office policies, promoting a lean culture to improve productivity and reduce expenses, with no specific target for headcount reduction yet announced.
MIT Engineers Unleash Stretchy Strong Metamaterials Revolution, Flexibility Meets Strength in Science Breakthrough
MIT engineers have printed new metamaterials that are strong and stretchy, using a design that combines rigid and flexible structures, potentially revolutionizing material applications.
Jonaaron Jones Leads Beehive Industries to Aerospace Innovation in Collaboration with Oak Ridge National Lab
Jonaaron Jones, from studying at the University of Tennessee to Beehive Industries' president, has advanced aerospace additive manufacturing, fueled by a partnership with ORNL's MDF, spurring innovation and job growth.
ORNL's Vilmos Kertesz Honored with Prestigious 2025 Al Yergey Mass Spectrometry Scientist Award
Vilmos Kertesz receives the 2025 Al Yergey Mass Spectrometry Award for his impactful work in analytical chemistry and mass spectrometry, including pioneering techniques in molecule detection and with 21 patents to his name.
MIT Engineers Unveil Revolutionary Ultrathin Electronic Skin, Paving Way for Next-Gen Night-Vision Tech
MIT engineers have developed the thinnest pyroelectric film, potentially advancing night-vision technology and other electronic devices with its high precision far-infrared sensing capabilities.
New Yorkers and Stargazers Worldwide Set to Witness Rare 'Smiley Face' Celestial Event on April 25
Venus, Saturn, and the crescent moon will align to form a 'smiley face' in the sky on April 25, visible shortly before sunrise if conditions are clear.
New York City Enhances Emergency Alert System, Allows Sign-Up via Text to Notify NYC
NYC Mayor Adams and NYCEM Commissioner Iscol introduced a simplified signup to Notify NYC alerts via text, adding zip code-specific information for residents.












