The German-American Frontiers of Engineering Symposium at ORNL aimed to strengthen international collaboration, focusing on a "Digitally Connected World." Participants explored technology advances and the importance of global partnerships.

Oak Ridge National Lab received the FLC State and Local Economic Development Award for their "Fossil Fuels to Fusion Energy" initiative, and five other projects were also recognized for technological advancements.

Silicon Valley crosswalk buttons were hacked to emit AI-generated voice impersonations of tech leaders Zuckerberg and Musk, with local officials working to fix the issue.

Mark Zuckerberg testified in an FTC-led antitrust trial against Meta, which has been accused of monopolistic practices by buying companies such as Instagram and WhatsApp. Meta refutes the claims, citing competition from various platforms.

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 with 27 Starlink satellites into orbit from Cape Canaveral, marking its 27th mission and 30th launch from the Cape this year, with an upcoming ISS resupply mission scheduled.

Governor Hochul announces a $5 million initiative to improve mobile service in New York, seeking innovative solutions to enhance wireless coverage as part of the ConnectALL strategy.

MIT engineers have engineered bacteria to emit signals detectable by hyperspectral cameras from up to 90 meters away, promising advances in environmental monitoring.

Dr. Jennifer Mapes at Kent State uses geography to map human experiences, particularly the May 4, 1970 shootings, supported by over 200 narratives. Her upcoming lecture will discuss this project.

Raleigh's new $16 million water testing lab is now operational, improving the safety, quality, and taste of the water supply for the city's 650,000 residents.

WSU researchers are using trained dogs to detect Little Cherry Disease in trees, an approach that may be quicker and more accurate than standard PCR tests.

MIT engineers developed a thumb-sized hopping robot designed for search and rescue that leaps over obstacles and carries heavy payloads, potentially enhancing navigation in disaster-hit areas.

Meta confirms closing three of its Fremont offices, with employees to be reassigned to other locations. The downsizing reflects broader industry and company restructuring trends.

The 2025 Uber Lost & Found Index reveals various unusual items left in Ubers, with NYC being the top city for forgotten things, ranging from Viking drinking horns to live pets. Uber also hosted a pop-up in Manhattan for item retrieval and education.