MIT Astronomers Map Magnetic Fields Guiding Star Formation in DR21
Researchers from MIT Haystack Observatory have traced magnetic fields that funnel gas into the DR21 stellar…
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NASA’s ERNEST Rover Prototype Completes 16-Mile Desert Test
NASA’s ERNEST rover prototype demonstrated advanced mobility and autonomy over 16 miles in California’s desert, testing capabilities for future higher-speed lunar exploration
OpenAI Launches Patch the Planet to Secure Open-Source Software
OpenAI introduces Patch the Planet, a global effort to help open-source projects fix vulnerabilities using AI tools amid growing AI-driven cyber threats
Prediction Markets Leverage Star Power to Expand User Base
Prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket are using celebrity endorsements from sports and entertainment stars to increase brand awareness and attract new users
Indiana Caps Hospital Prices to Ease Employer Healthcare Costs
Indiana sets statewide price limits on major nonprofit hospitals for employer-covered patients, aiming to contain rising healthcare expenses and improve employer negotiating power
AI Powers a Surge in Sophisticated World Cup Scams, Tech Firms Fight Back
AI is enabling scammers to create highly convincing World Cup ticket and merchandise frauds, while companies such as Meta deploy advanced tools and cross-industry…
From Suriname to NASA: Rohit Goeptar’s Path to Spaceflight Engineering
Rohit Goeptar, a NASA engineer working on launch vehicle communications, shares his journey from Suriname to U.S. citizenship and contributing to key NASA missions
Memphis xAI Data Center Expansion Faces Legal and Environmental Scrutiny
Elon Musk’s AI company xAI’s rapid expansion in Memphis and Southaven has sparked lawsuits and community concerns over unpermitted turbines, water use, and transparency
Juneteenth 2026: What Businesses and Services Are Open or Closed
Most stores will remain open on Juneteenth 2026, but banks, the stock market, and USPS will be closed, while FedEx and UPS continue operations…
Firefighters Make Progress on Boyle Heights Warehouse Blaze Amid Ongoing Smoke
Crews in Los Angeles continue battling a large fire at a Boyle Heights cold storage warehouse, with smoke expected to linger for several more…