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For the first time in American history, quantum computing was mentioned by a candidate during a presidential debate, on Sept. 10, 2024. After Vice President Kamala Harris brought up quantum technology, she and former President Donald Trump went on to have a heated back-and-forth about American chipmaking and China’s rise…

The new zero-emission train, known as Zemu, will run through an area that has long suffered from poor air quality. Will it be the start of a clean energy rail movement in the US?

The 36-inch telescope and its dome has been decommissioned as part of a deal that will hopefully see the Thirty Meter Telescope receive a permit for construction on Maunakea.

The universe is being revealed in exquisite detail with the current generation of large optical telescopes.

Since 1999, 28 of the last 34 Scripps National Spelling Bee champions have been Indian American

An erupting star system in Orion has finally provided an answer to the mystery of how stars fed for over 100 years, something that has puzzled astronomers for almost as long.

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson lamented spending cuts in his agency during his annual address on March 11, as the agency released its 2025 budget request.

Today is the start of Sleep Awareness Week 2024 and Daylight Saving Time – here’s what you need to know

A new agreement between multiple U.S. government agencies aims to improve space weather forecasts and the government's ability to mitigate the effects of solar storms on critical infrastructure.