Scientists from MIT and other universities developed a silk material that can suppress noise up to 65 decibels, offering a lightweight solution to create quiet spaces.

The Bexar County crime lab is facing a backlog of 284 untested sexual assault kits, exceeding the Texas 90-day deadline for testing, putting additional pressure on the evidence analysis system.

San Antonio's School of Science and Technology reduces teacher aide positions due to ceased COVID-19 relief funds and unchanging state education budgets.

The RSA Conference 2024 began in San Francisco, with cybersecurity professionals gathering to share insights and Linda Gray Martin emphasizing the community's role in innovation.

The House Subcommittee postponed its hearing with the FCC, initially set for May 7, 2024, to discuss the Commission's budget and policy implications. No new date has been provided.

A study from The University of Texas at Austin indicates earthquakes in the Midland Basin are moving towards Big Spring, with 1,305 detected from 2017 to 2023.

UT graduate Barry Wilmore is set to command Boeing's Starliner on its test flight to the ISS, marking a significant milestone in NASA's commercial crew program.

MIT astronomers observed starlight around ancient quasars, gaining insights into early black hole-galaxy mass ratios using the James Webb Space Telescope.

Blue Earth County residents were reassured by the successful test of the outdoor warning sirens, which had experienced a previous glitch due to a faulty phone line. The test confirmed the system is functioning correctly.

A study highlights the negative impact of oil palm plantations on water quality in West Papua, with increased pollutants affecting Indigenous communities' water sources.

MIT's Jonathan Ragan-Kelley develops new programming languages to maximize hardware efficiency for AI and graphics, focusing on specialized accelerators and GPUs to surpass CPU limitations.

A missing 4-year-old autistic boy in Clarksville was found safe after an intensive search. He was discovered in the woods behind his home following community and police efforts.

UMass Amherst is conducting a study on self-care and anti-racist advocacy among women of color in academia, led by professors Childs and Swanier, with ethical oversight and a confidential survey process.