Oak Ridge National Laboratory is partnering in the Stor4Build Consortium to develop advanced thermal energy storage technologies to reduce the strain HVAC systems put on the electric grid.

Databricks raises $10 billion at a $62 billion valuation in a Series J funding round led by Thrive Capital, preparing for growth and market dominance in the AI and data sector.

A study describes a model that predicts how humans adapt to various walking environments, with potential applications in wearable robotics and rehabilitation.

Maximiliano Ferrari of ORNL was honored as an IEEE senior member for his work on microgrid stability and reliability, including developing networked microgrids in Puerto Rico.

Osceola County approves negotiations with Empyrean Medical Systems to potentially open a facility at NeoCity, aiming to create high-tech jobs and bolster economic development.

The Norman Police Dept. is seeking a Digital Marketing and Social Media intern to create content and assist with communications for Spring and Summer 2025. Eligible candidates should be university students able to earn course credit.

Colin Miller discusses the thriving tech industry in Minnesota, highlighting demand in healthcare and finance, the need for diverse IT skills, and the University of Minnesota's efforts to keep its curriculum up-to-date.

ORNL researchers use VR to enhance security at nuclear reactors by studying human behavior patterns to anticipate insider threats and improve safety protocols.

ORNL researchers are working on nuclear nonproliferation by studying uranium and developing methods to prevent the misuse of nuclear materials globally.

A study found that AI chatbots like GPT-4 can detect user race and may show less empathy in responses to Black and Asian users, raising concerns about AI in mental health support.

Amazon Web Services plans to invest $10 billion in Ohio for data center infrastructure expansion, expected to create high-paying jobs and strengthen the state's tech industry by 2030.

An MIT study reveals that leaked hydrogen fuel has a non-negligible climate impact, especially on greenhouse gases like methane, stressing the need for leak prevention in hydrogen infrastructure.

Arlington County has increased its public Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations from 15 to 31 and aims for further expansion with a federal grant, contributing to its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. New pricing models encourage efficient usage.