Michigan receives a $20 million federal grant to support its inaugural digital equity plan, aiming to improve internet accessibility and speeds statewide.

MIT's Haystack Observatory scientists plan to study the ionosphere's response to the April 8 solar eclipse, using instruments to capture atmospheric changes.

CJ Anderson, an Austin Community College student, expresses gratification in the sustainable agriculture program, combining hands-on farm experience with academic learning, aiming to live off-grid and transfer to Texas State University.

The University of Texas at Austin launches the Texas Quantum Institute to advance quantum science and engineering.

MIT researchers have 3D printed parts for a mass spectrometer to make it more affordable, potentially enabling in-home health monitoring for chronic diseases.

Kent County Animal Shelter introduces a 24-hour microchip-scanning station to help identify and reunite lost pets with their owners, becoming the first in Michigan to do so.

LG Energy Solution is building a $5.5 billion battery manufacturing complex in Queen Creek, Arizona, set to start production in 2026 and create thousands of jobs.

Republic Services provides a recycling guide to Apache Junction residents, emphasizing proper item preparation as part of the city's sustainability drive.

Minnesota schools are using the Solar for Schools program to install solar arrays, saving on energy costs and incorporating renewable energy education into their curricula, supported by state-funded grants.

Texas Original opens a new medical cannabis pickup location in Sugar Land, Texas, expanding access to patients and adding new products like THC-only gummies.

Arizona is set to experience up to 75% of a solar eclipse on April 8, with peak visibility at 11:20 a.m. Despite not being in the path of totality, SE Arizona can expect significant coverage. Viewing requires special glasses for eye protection.

MIT researchers developed a technique using a convolutional neural network to improve the engineering of proteins, which may aid in neuroscience by enhancing brain activity measurement tools.

ERCOT prepares for the April 8 solar eclipse, confident that Texas's energy grid will remain stable as other energy sources like natural gas and wind compensate for the temporary loss in solar power.