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Right-To-Repair Laws Gain Steam In State Legislatures
A growing number of states are adopting laws that force companies to give consumers better options to repair their devices.
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Indigenous Nations Are Fighting To Take Back Their Data
Indigenous data sovereignty is the idea that Indigenous Peoples should decide how to collect, own, and use their own data.
Return Of The GEDI: Scanning The Amazon With Lasers
Data collected by an instrument on the International Space Station gives scientists insight into deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.
15:18
High-Speed Rail Gets A Boost In The U.S.
After decades of under-development, spending on high-speed rail projects is ramping up in California, Florida, and the Northeast Corridor.
11:51
Could Vaccines Of The Future Be Made With Nanoparticles?
Extremely small particles might help scientists develop vaccines that are stable at room temperature and easier to administer.
17:19
How To Recycle Rare Earth Elements
Scientists have developed a way to recycle rare earth elements found in discarded electronics without using acid or harsh chemicals.
5:02
Boeing Plans To Fly Humans To The ISS Next Week
Boeing’s Starliner craft was scheduled to carry humans to the International Space Station in 2017. Its launch is now set for May 17, 2024.
12:07
How Underwater Telecom Cables Could Help Detect Tsunamis
Scientists are adding sensors to an underwater cable network to monitor changes in the ocean and quickly detect earthquakes and tsunamis.
17:14
New Products Collect Data From Your Brain. Where Does It Go?
An array of new products monitors users’ brain waves using caps or headbands. That neural data has few privacy protections.
Silk, The Ancient Material With High-Tech Possibilities
“Silk: A World History” describes the unique qualities of silk that make it a sustainable material with a wide variety of applications.