A SmileHub ranking puts Hawaiʻi 4th for cancer research output but 41st for funding — strong science, spotty resources. What that split means for patients and policy.

CIRM awarded $7.4M to a UC San Diego team to complete preclinical safety, off‑target testing and manufacturing scale‑up for a CRISPR‑edited stem‑cell therapy for Friedreich’s ataxia.

Tacoma partners with HTM Consulting to offer free virtual workshops on AI and cybersecurity for local small businesses, beginning January 26, with follow-ups in February.

Intuitive Machines has teamed with Leonardo and Telespazio to link U.S. and European lunar communications and navigation systems, with the first relay satellite planned for IM‑3.

UT Austin led the U.S. in NSF-funded research in FY2024, drawing $176.4M and pushing total R&D past $1.14B. The ranking highlights major federal investments on campus.

TVA invests $3 million in the University of Tennessee's nuclear engineering program to bolster the field and support a skilled workforce for the nuclear industry's future.

The Tampa Police Department is implementing new technologies like real-time translation tools, virtual reality training, and a drone response program to improve safety and efficiency.

Shannon Cass transitioned from education to a key security role at ORNL, now fostering a positive security culture and earning recognition for her dedication and supportive nature.

Dr. James Dale was awarded Innovator of the Year by UT Research Foundation for his work on a vaccine against Group A streptococcus, which causes rheumatic heart disease. His partnership with Moderna could revolutionize mRNA vaccine development.

The Chicago Tribune joined other newsrooms in asking a Manhattan judge to sanction OpenAI, alleging the company deleted and substituted millions of ChatGPT logs.

Lynn Pickering, a UC graduate, advocates for trustworthy AI in aerospace, emphasizing the need for systems that humans can understand and control, as she discusses her work with the Ohio Federal Research Network.

Giri Prakash of Oak Ridge National Laboratory has become a senior member of IEEE, a distinction held by only 10% of members, highlighting his expertise and contributions in data systems.

Lawton installs a Naloxone vending machine for opioid overdose prevention, offering free access to the public without prescription or ID, funded by the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Grant.