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US Scientists Reach Long-Awaited Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough

For the first time ever, US scientists at the National Ignition Facility at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California successfully produced a nuclear fusion reaction resulting in a net energy gain.

NASA’s Historic Artemis I Mission Is Coming To A Close

The historic Artemis I mission, which is sending an uncrewed spacecraft on an unprecedented trip around the moon, is now in the final stretch of its historic journey.

Black Women In Tech Might Be the Key To Climate Justice

The WISE Fund supports communities hit hardest by climate change through investing in climate justice technologies created by Black women.

STEM Is the Future. So How Do We Get More Black Kids Involved?

Black adults say STEM professions aren’t welcoming to them, and in 2019, only 8% of STEM teachers were Black.

NASA’s DART Mission Successfully Slams Into An Asteroid

By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) -- A NASA spacecraft has intentionally slammed into an asteroid in humanity's first test of planetary defense. The impact occurred at...

Employers Need Workers. That’s Good News For These People

With nearly two job openings available for every job seeker, the shortage of workers in the United States has many employers over a barrel in the fight to acquire and retain talent.

Nasa Reveals Webb Telescope’s New Images Of Stars, Galaxies And An Exoplanet

After decades of waiting, it's finally time for the world to see the first images taken by the most powerful space telescope ever -- the James Webb Space Telescope.

Biden Administration Wants To Standardize Electric Vehicle Charging, Like Gas Stations

The Biden administration wants to standardize electric vehicle charging, like gas stations. Charging stations funded under the federal program would also be open to anyone.

Boeing Launches Starliner Astronaut Capsule On Uncrewed Test Mission

Boeing launched its Starliner spacecraft, designed to ferry astronauts to and from the International Space Station, on an uncrewed test mission toward the orbiting outpost.

From Tesla To Gm, Automakers Eye ‘white Gold’ In This Toxic Desert Lake

The "brine" beneath this remote Californian lake could provide more lithium than any source on the planet, enough to power all domestic EV car batteries for decades to come. But will the "white gold" rush be all that it promises?

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Health Officials Confirm Measles Case Linked To Gresham Grocery Store Exposure

Public health officials in Multnomah County have confirmed a case of measles linked to a March 7 exposure at a Gresham grocery store, though the risk to the general public remains low and most Oregonians are vaccinated against measles.