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Transocean Wins Big Deals for Deep‑Sea Rigs

June 17, 2026

A major oil drilling firm has secured two new contracts for its tough‑weather submersible rigs, adding about $185 million to its firm order book. The first deal involves the Transocean Norge rig, which will work on five wells for a Norwegian company. The job is expected to start early next year and

technology

Nvidia’s New AI Plant Could Revive U. S. Jobs

June 17, 2026

A Texas factory is set to test a bold claim: that artificial intelligence will create more work than it replaces. The plant, located just north of Dallas, is a joint effort between Nvidia and Coherent, with a $2 billion investment. It will produce indium phosphide lasers that let computer chips talk

technology

Why can driverless cars drive cities but not farms?

June 17, 2026

California first put rules in place for farm vehicles back in 1977, long before smartphones existed, let alone robots that could steer a tractor. Today’s farms use smart tools like AI cameras and GPS maps to grow food more carefully and cheaply. But those same farms are stuck with an old rule that s

environment

Alaska's Pollock Fishing: How Gear Works and Why Sustainability Matters

June 17, 2026

Pollock fishing in Alaska relies on trawl gear, but contrary to claims, this method doesn't destroy ocean floors. Most fishing happens on sandy or muddy seabeds in the Bering Sea, where pollock gather. The gear used is designed to follow fish schools at different depths, not to scrape the seafloor c

politics

What's happening to science careers in the U. S. right now?

June 17, 2026

Emma Scales had big dreams when she chose science as her path. Growing up near the coast in New Jersey, she loved the ocean and decided to study how tiny living things inside fungi can help food grow better. Now studying as a PhD student at Cornell University, she’s seen firsthand how research labs

science

Old Science Stories Re‑imagined for Today

June 16, 2026

"The first story takes us to a quiet mine in Gabon, where scientists uncovered evidence of a natural nuclear reactor that operated billions of years ago. The uranium deposits in the Oklo region had just enough concentration and the right mix of materials to sustain a chain reaction, much like an art

science

Big Earth Shakes and Storms That Changed the World

June 16, 2026

A volcanic blast on Thera about 4, 600 years ago pushed the Minoan Empire toward collapse and paved the way for the Mycenaeans to rise. The eruption threw ash into the sky, flooded nearby coasts with tsunamis, and shattered trade routes that had kept the Minoans powerful. Historians even link this e

science

Iron‑Based Antioxidants That Fight Cell Damage

June 16, 2026

Recent research looks at iron compounds that can act like natural antioxidants. Scientists tested a group of water‑soluble iron complexes built from 12‑membered rings. Each ring contains nitrogen atoms arranged in different patterns, giving the iron distinct properties. The study examined how

opinion

Hidden Wealth and Hidden Struggles in a Mountain Town

June 16, 2026

Boulder sits high on the Flatirons, its skyline a mix of modern glass towers and lush green hills. People often gather on the trails or in cafés to talk about how authoritarian ideas are spreading worldwide, pointing out that leaders use fear and blame to gain power. The conversation feels safe from

lifestyle

Summer Fun Awaits in Loyalist Township’s Free Learning Labs

June 16, 2026

This summer, Loyalist Township is turning childhood curiosity into hands-on fun with Exploration Days, a series of free weekly workshops happening at two spots—Babcock Mill in Odessa and Bath Museum & Visitors Centre. From July to August, every Thursday and Friday, kids and adults can drop in betwee