A study by MIT researchers shows that careful regional planning using detailed weather and energy data can improve the efficiency and economics of renewable energy projects.

The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Forensic Lab resumed DNA analysis after solving a contamination issue linked to a vendor's plastic plates. Fewer than 10 past cases may need retesting.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed an autonomous robot to speed up data collection on plant-soil interactions, aiding research into biomass productivity and carbon storage.

MIT researchers found that negative online content can worsen mental health in a study that suggests a feedback loop of poor mood and negative content consumption.

Microchip Technology Inc. plans to close its Tempe factory by September 2025 to cut costs, affecting 500 employees and saving the company $90 million annually.

New Orleans integrates Hyfi flood sensor data into the Streetwise platform to offer real-time flood information, enhancing safety and emergency response.

Michigan's AG Dana Nessel reissued a consumer alert on Computer Security Day, educating the public about ransomware risks and offering prevention tips.

NYC extends high school application deadline due to a glitch in the online admissions tool, particularly affecting applications to competitive schools.

John Walker, co-founder of AutoCAD, transformed the A&E industry by shifting from paper to digital design, revolutionizing drafting and design worldwide.

ORNL researchers, led by Vipin Kumar, have developed a technology that protects composite materials like turbine blades from lightning strikes. They successfully tested a resilient 6.5-foot blade tip.

A team of over 40 experts, including UC San Diego and Scripps Research, is working to make whole eye transplants a reality to restore vision, backed by a $56 million ARPA-H award.

xAI is expanding its Colossus supercomputer in Memphis, which may turn the city into an AI hub with one million new GPUs and the arrival of other tech companies.

Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy captured a rare photo of Saturn occulted by the Moon from Mauna Kea, Hawaii, overcoming challenges like atmospheric distortion and the flu.