NSF Launches Tech Accelerators to Boost Deep-Tech Commercialization
The National Science Foundation announces a new program to accelerate the development and market adoption of…
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University of Virginia Wins NASA’s 2026 Lunabotics Challenge for Lunar Robots
University of Virginia topped NASA’s 2026 Lunabotics Challenge, showcasing student-built robots designed for lunar construction and advancing technologies for the Artemis Moon missions
Chemical Tank Implosion Kills One, Leaves Nine Missing at Washington Paper Mill
A chemical tank implosion at a Washington state paper mill killed one person and left nine workers missing, with several others injured, authorities confirmed
Texas Senate Democratic Nominee Talarico Denounces Opponent Paxton’s Corruption Amid Campaign Clash
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico acknowledges past debate missteps but accuses GOP rival Ken Paxton of using distractions to hide a history of corruption
China Executes Man for Poisoning Billionaire Behind Netflix’s “Three-Body Problem
A former company executive was executed in China for poisoning Lin Qi, the billionaire founder of Yoozoo Games linked to Netflix’s sci-fi hit “The…
Johnny Garcia projected to win Texas Dem runoff amid antisemitism controversy
Johnny Garcia is projected to defeat Maureen Galindo in the Texas Democratic runoff after antisemitism accusations unsettled the race
Five of Seven Villagers Found Alive in Flooded Laos Cave
Rescuers found five of seven villagers trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for over a week, while two remain missing
NASA Astronaut Jessica Meir to Answer Student Questions Live from Space
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir will respond to prerecorded STEM questions from New York students during a live stream from the International Space Station
Kevin Warsh Faces Inflation Challenge as New Fed Chair
Newly sworn-in Fed Chair Kevin Warsh confronts rising inflation and political pressure while pledging reforms and maintaining the central bank’s independence
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara Resigns After Internal Investigation
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara stepped down following findings that he interfered with an investigation into his conduct, prompting city leadership to appoint an…