March 12, 2025 Robot uses lasers to make chemical-free farming a reality The LaserWeeder G2 uses lasers, artificial intelligence and advanced robotics to offer an alternative to chemicals traditionally used in farming.
March 12, 2025 NASA spent $13M on DEI under Biden while critical mission, quality controls flailed, watchdog group says While issues at NASA compounded under Joe Biden, the space agency continued to embed diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives into its workforce, according to a new report from watchdog group OpenTheBooks.
March 11, 2025 NTSB calls for ban on some helicopter routes near Reagan Airport after midair collision that killed 67 people The National Transportation Safety Board is calling for a ban on some helicopter flights near Reagan Airport after an airliner and Army Black Hawk collided in January.
March 11, 2025 Archaeologists unearth rare artifacts beneath Harriet Tubman's family home Artifacts tied to American abolitionist Harriet Tubman were found by archaeologists at her father's home in Hanover, Maryland. Plates, pitchers, and bowls were found at the site.
March 11, 2025 Measles cases continue to rise in Texas — see the latest numbers Texas has released its latest numbers of reported measles cases amid the ongoing outbreak in the South Plains region. Twenty-nine of the patients have been hospitalized.
March 11, 2025 DOGE and agencies cancel 200,000 federal government credit cards DOGE has announced that it has deactivated more than 200,000 credit cards linked to more than a dozen federal agencies following an audit showing they were unused or unneeded.
March 11, 2025 Measles more likely to be severe among malnourished, RFK says RFK Jr. emphasized the link between nutrition and measles severity in an interview with Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ' Dr. Marc Siegel. Here's what to know about why malnourished children are at higher risk.
March 10, 2025 NASA shutters DEI office as Trump admin downsizes federal agencies NASA acting Administrator Janet Petro has emailed employees informing them several offices within the agency, including a DEI branch, will be closing.
March 10, 2025 Trump to sign disaster relief order putting states, localities in the driver's seat of catastrophe response President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Monday that will emphasize the role localities play in preparing for and responding to disasters.
March 10, 2025 Maryland confirms first measles case in traveler at major DC airport The state of Maryland has confirmed its first measles case in a Howard County resident who recently traveled internationally. Here's what you should know.