The El Paso Science Festival, featuring over 100 exhibits and a keynote by astronaut José Hernández, encourages scientific engagement, supported by UTEP and the local community.

MIT partners with GE Vernova in a $50 million effort to advance sustainable energy, focusing on decarbonization, energy storage, and renewable energy solutions.

Washington State University researchers developed a machine learning tool to predict potential animal hosts for viruses like orthopoxviruses, aiming to prevent pandemics by identifying zoonotic threats.

Bay Area skywatchers can enjoy the Lyrids and Eta Aquarids meteor showers in April, with peak viewings on April 22 and later in the month, respectively.

Elon Musk's AI venture xAI has acquired the social media platform X, previously known as Twitter, in an all-stock deal, aiming for strategic resource fusion.

Denver seeks AI experts for public service innovation, focusing on responsible, scalable AI solutions to improve city functions and residents' lives, shown by their RFP and AI summit.

Dr. Zhongjie Sun of UT Health Science Center has been honored as a 2024 Fellow of the AAAS for his contributions to cardiovascular and renal disease research.

Dave Weston at ORNL explores plant resilience using APPL's robotics and AI, with findings like the 'Booster' gene in poplars, and anticipates an underground imaging station to study root systems.

Niantic, creator of "Pokémon Go," is restructuring, resulting in 68 job cuts in San Francisco. The company is transitioning to a new focus on geospatial AI with its Niantic Spatial division.

King County scientists developed a soil mix to combat the harmful effects of the chemical 6PPDQ from tire dust on coho salmon. The soil, effective in lab studies, is being piloted in real-world conditions.

MIT CSAIL develops Tactile Vega-Lite, a system to create tactile charts for blind and low-vision individuals, simplifying the design process and adhering to accessibility guidelines.

A team from ORNL and University of Tennessee has developed a memory management tool for supercomputers, improving data storage efficiency and performance on machines like the exascale supercomputer Frontier.

MIT engineers developed a coating for pesticide droplets to stick to leaves, reducing environmental pollution and cutting farmers' costs. The technology, which aids in precise application, could significantly decrease chemical use in agriculture.