The ORNL's APPL lab uses robotics and AI to advance plant science, monitoring plant responses and planning to explore plant roots with new imaging technology.

MIT researchers have developed a 3D-printed polymer fused with copper nanoparticles, for use in resettable fuses, advancing potential in electronics manufacturing.

MIT economists Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson, with political scientist James Robinson, won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for work on the relationship between political systems and economic growth.

The DOE, SLAC, and other labs are collaborating on the ILLUMINE project to stream massive data sets to supercomputers, aiming to analyze data in real-time and improve scientific accuracy.

Scientists at MIT and Vanderbilt discovered how anesthesia impairs the brain's predictive cognition by disrupting communication between sensory and cognitive regions.

Comet C/2023 A3, discovered by Tsuchinshan Observatory and ATLAS, is visible in Arizona after sunset, between Sagittarius and Scorpio, offering a rare sighting that last occurred 80,000 years ago.

The Santa Monica Innovation Hub Technology Street Fair kicked off LA Tech Week, showcasing startups and tech activities with city sponsorship and free student entry.

Saildrone Inc. provided critical data to NOAA for hurricane forecasting during Hurricane Milton, deploying autonomous vessels to track the storm's conditions.

MIT researchers developed magnetic nanodiscs for non-invasive brain stimulation, potentially offering an alternative to surgical treatments for neurological disorders.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is set to speak at the It-Sa Expo&Congress in Germany, highlighting the region's cybersecurity expertise. He will also lead a trade mission in Europe to foster international business collaborations.

Elon Musk introduced Tesla's "Cybercab" and "Robovan" aimed at advancing full autonomous driving. The investor response was tepid with a stock price drop despite Musk's optimistic timelines for their roll out.

Oklahoma declares October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month to emphasize the importance of digital safety. Citizens are encouraged to adopt secure practices and participate in federal campaigns for cyber resilience.

Doctoral student Jordan Cannon's work on microbial engineering may lead to sustainable bioplastics with faster degradation, potentially solving issues with current biodegradable plastics' limited breakdown in natural conditions.