True Anomaly’s new Long Beach plant has landed Space Force prototype work and raised $260 million, promising hundreds of local engineering and manufacturing jobs. The company’s Jackal vehicles and Mosaic software will be built at a 90,000‑sq‑ft facility in Douglas Park.

Ohio University researchers report pegvisomant (Somavert) restored chemo sensitivity in lab models of non‑small cell lung cancer, animal and clinical tests are next.

UCSF researchers are measuring a 300‑ms brain wave and testing biomarkers to predict and potentially prevent schizophrenia.

The Space Force moved a GPS III‑8 launch off ULA’s Vulcan and onto a Falcon 9 as investigators probe repeated Vulcan booster issues; ULA will use Atlas V for near‑term Amazon launches.

LDH is testing AI chatbots and automated call handling to streamline Medicaid and SNAP services and could save roughly $10 million a year while promising consent and privacy protections.

DMNS’s new show brings a 60‑foot Mamenchisaurus, Argentinosaurus bones and hands‑on anatomy displays to Denver through Sept. 7, 2026.

LSU’s FUEL is funding proof‑of‑concept grants, a brewery‑turned startup hub and new university programs to turn Baton Rouge labs into energy‑sector jobs. Early investments and a repurposed maker space are meant to keep innovation and jobs in Louisiana.

A 20i survey finds Texas web designers report more pay satisfaction than peers on the coasts, even with lower average salaries. Cost of living and career stage appear to matter more than raw dollars.

GE HealthCare has closed its $2.3B purchase of Intelerad, adding cloud PACS and AI orchestration to its imaging lineup and expanding into outpatient networks. The deal boosts GE’s recurring‑revenue strategy.

An international drilling mission found low‑salinity water trapped beneath the Atlantic off New England. Early estimates say the supply could be huge — but tapping it would be complex.

UC’s top investor warned regents that AI could upend career prospects for nearly 300,000 students and put parts of the university’s $214 billion portfolio at risk.

UIC medical students celebrated Match Day on Friday even as state data and policymakers warn Illinois will need thousands more doctors. New licensing rules aim to help, but training capacity and retention remain constraints.

Merlin Labs went public this week via a SPAC merger, listing on Nasdaq under MRLN and closing at $9.03. The Boston startup arrives with fresh capital and a $105M defense contract to accelerate hiring and certification.