Austin Energy's new Solar Standard Offer program enables property owners to host or lease rooftops for solar panels, with generated power sold back to the utility, promoting renewable energy and offering additional income.

Four ORNL researchers were named Highly Cited Researchers, indicating their work is in the top 1% of citations.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott plans to lead in advanced nuclear power to increase grid reliability and meet rising electricity demand from tech industries.

The IDNR in Illinois enforces rules against using drones, AI, and e-bikes while hunting to maintain ethical standards and legal compliance. Violators risk severe penalties, including equipment seizure.

Argonne National Laboratory used the Frontier supercomputer to run advanced cosmological simulations, including atomic and dark matter, for a detailed universe model.

MIT and Brigham and Women's Hospital engineers, with Novo Nordisk, developed a capsule for drug delivery inspired by squids, potentially replacing injections.

North Carolina partners with NC 211 to enhance digital literacy and internet connectivity, offering services like setting up email and finding free Wi-Fi to residents, especially in the wake of crises like Hurricane Helene.

The ForWarn tool from ORNL and the U.S. Forest Service uses satellite imagery to track forest disturbances and was key in monitoring damage after Hurricane Helene.

A University of Minnesota study reveals widespread contamination of Minnesota's water with neonicotinoids, posing health risks, particularly for those using shallow groundwater.

CivicPlus introduces a cloud-based recreation management system to improve park and rec admin tasks, accessible anytime, anywhere, offering a centralized solution for both staff and residents of Rockwall County, Texas.

Emvolon, an MIT spinout, repurposes automotive engines to convert methane into green fuels directly at sources like landfills, promising to revolutionize sustainable energy and reduce emissions.

The EPA's e-Manifest system tracks hazardous waste from origin to disposal, with waste generators responsible for accurate data entry and ongoing accountability. Paper records are still usable but digital records now hold official status.

The LLNL and NNSA launched El Capitan, the world's most robust supercomputer, with a 1.742 exaFLOP performance, supporting the mission of maintaining the US nuclear arsenal.