ORNL successfully tested 3D-printed steel capsules in a high-neutron flux reactor, marking an advancement in additive manufacturing for nuclear applications.

Union County's IT department ranked seventh in the 2025 Digital Counties Survey, marking their seventh consecutive year of recognition for digital innovation among mid-sized U.S. counties.

President Trump extends compliance deadlines for sterilization facilities using ethylene oxide due to national security interests, delaying recently enacted environmental standards.

Dr. Drosatos of the University of Cincinnati has received a $2.6 million grant to investigate diabetic cardiomyopathy, with a focus on the role of the GLUT1 protein in heart disease among individuals with diabetes.

Minnesota's new SEOC, overseen by Riley Slimmer, features advanced sustainability with geothermal heating/cooling and a solar panel system for emergency readiness.

Raleigh and the Heart of Carolina Tuskegee Airmen chapter have launched a free Youth Aviation Academy for ages 9-16, starting in September, to explore aviation careers and history.

Saint Louis County introduced naloxone vending machines to combat opioid overdoses, reporting a decrease in related deaths for the third consecutive year.

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati found that certain spiders can trick AI into mistaking them for wasps, which was confirmed by a study published in Behavioral Ecology.

The largest piece of Mars on Earth, NWA 16788, sold for $5.3 million at a New York auction, surpassing estimates.

The inaugural gBETA accelerator program in Charlotte has successfully concluded, aiding five startups in areas like AI and data analytics across various industries.

Coconino County placed in the Top 10 digital counties for the sixth year, recognized for tech achievements like cybersecurity and broadband expansion.

UNC alumnus Zena Cardman will command SpaceX Crew-11 mission to the ISS, replacing a prior assignment due to issues with Boeing Starliner. The mission includes astronauts from NASA, JAXA, and Roscosmos, launching July 31.

The University of Cincinnati has announced a program funded by an NSF grant, which will enable engineering students to learn about semiconductor manufacturing in Taiwan over the next five years.