Technology

Strained Relations Between Musk and the Presidency Raise Questions About Federal

SMGN Publishing June 6, 2025

Elon Musk’s longstanding collaboration with the U.S. government has been pivotal across multiple sectors, including space exploration, national security, and electric transportation. However, recent comments from the president suggesting a potential end to federal contracts and subsidies for Musk’s companies have brought new uncertainties to this alliance. For over two

A guide to switching appliances from gas to electric

SMGN Publishing May 13, 2025

After replacing their gas car with an electric one and installing solar panels on their century-old home, Lindsey Williamson and her husband looked for more ways to reduce their carbon footprint. They learned about heat pump water heaters but struggled to find a local installer familiar with this technology. Williamson’s

How technology shapes parenthood: Amanda Hess shares her personal journey

SMGN Publishing May 12, 2025

Journalist Amanda Hess was seven months pregnant when an ultrasound revealed that her baby appeared to be sticking out his tongue. While Hess initially found the image charming, doctors warned it could be a sign of a rare genetic condition. This discovery led to a series of MRIs, genetic tests,

Economists warn that research cuts could severely impact U.S. GDP

SMGN Publishing May 8, 2025

Economists have raised concerns about proposed federal budget cuts in the United States that would significantly reduce funding for scientific research. The plan includes substantial reductions in funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other key scientific agencies. Experts warn that these cuts

Former Palantir employees raise concerns over company’s government contracts on immigration

SMGN Publishing May 6, 2025

Thirteen former employees of data analytics firm Palantir have publicly expressed concerns over the company’s recent collaborations with the U.S. government, specifically with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Their comments follow a $30 million agreement between Palantir and ICE to provide tools enabling near real-time monitoring of migrant movements within

Soviet probe launched in 1972 expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere soon

SMGN Publishing May 5, 2025

A Soviet spacecraft named Kosmos 482, originally launched in 1972 with the goal of reaching Venus, is expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere this weekend after spending over 50 years in low Earth orbit. Due to an engine malfunction shortly after launch, the spacecraft failed to leave Earth’s orbit and has

Scientists and organizations work to preserve public scientific data amid potential removals

SMGN Publishing April 23, 2025

Scientists and organizations are actively working to back up and archive publicly accessible scientific data from U.S. government websites that may be removed. The affected data covers areas such as public health, environmental monitoring, climate change, and extreme weather, with some datasets representing decades of federally funded research. In response

U.S. reconsiders space-based missile defense system proposed by Trump

SMGN Publishing April 22, 2025

Former President Donald Trump has asked the Pentagon to reassess the country’s missile defense capabilities. The proposed initiative, referred to as “Golden Dome,” envisions a network of interceptors potentially based in space, marking a significant escalation in complexity and cost compared to current systems. Unlike Israel’s “Iron Dome,” which is

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AI Investment Bubble Fears Grow as Tech Stocks Face a Reality Check

Felipe Cardona June 23, 2026

The AI investment bubble debate is returning to the center of Wall Street conversations. This follows a sharp sell-off across major technology stocks. The sell-off raised fresh concerns about whether the extraordinary sums being poured into artificial intelligence can generate sustainable profits. After months of relentless optimism surrounding AI-driven growth,

US-Iran Nuclear Inspections Dispute Raises New Challenges for Permanent Peace Agreement

Felipe Cardona June 23, 2026

The US-Iran nuclear inspections dispute has become one of the most sensitive issues threatening ongoing efforts to transform a fragile ceasefire into a permanent peace agreement. Meanwhile, negotiators continue working on technical details of a broader settlement. Conflicting statements from Washington and Tehran regarding access to Iranian nuclear facilities have

Hantavirus Cruise Ship Quarantine Ends as Final U.S. Passengers Leave Nebraska Facility

SMGN Publishing June 23, 2026

The Hantavirus cruise ship quarantine officially came to a close after the last group of American passengers monitored in Nebraska following a deadly outbreak aboard the Dutch expedition vessel MV Hondius were cleared to return home. Federal health authorities confirmed that the final eight U.S. citizens completed a 42-day observation period without