Mississippi State biologists receive NSF CAREER awards for genetics, invasive-species research
Two Mississippi State University biological-sciences faculty members received NSF CAREER awards for research into genetic errors and invasive species.
Science & Technology
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Six University of Kentucky researchers selected for federal Genesis Mission, including grid-resilience project
Six University of Kentucky researchers are part of the first cohort of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission, including a UK-led project studying power-grid resilience during extreme wind events.
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Jamaica selectboard considers DVFiber withdrawal, server and utility agreement
The Jamaica Selectboard scheduled discussion of a full or partial withdrawal from DVFiber for February 9, alongside reviews of a Green Mountain Power agreement and a new town-office server.
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Delaware County says June cyberattack disrupted services for Glenolden-area residents
Delaware County officials disclosed that a sophisticated cybercriminal attack in late June disrupted county services and gave attackers limited access to data on county network systems.
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USPTO postpones 2026 Innovation Expo, changing national entrepreneurship event
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office postponed its 2026 Innovation Expo, which had been scheduled for Sept. 21–22 with virtual and in-person programming in Alexandria, Virginia.
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FCC places California telecom company with Chinese links on national-security risk list
The FCC added California-based Digitalsystem Technology to a national-security risk list on July 7, citing links to Chinese telecommunications firms and ownership by a Chinese national.
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Pakistan Government Issues Foreign Media Guidelines on Aug. 6, 2026; CPJ Warns of Added Restrictions
Pakistan has formalized reporting requirements for foreign media outside Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi, prompting warnings from press-freedom advocates.
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FTC proposes policy targeting AI companies that suppress warnings about inaccurate outputs
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comment on a proposed Section 5 policy statement addressing how AI companies present information about accuracy and system limitations.
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USPTO and National Academy of Inventors launch five-year commercialization initiative
The USPTO and National Academy of Inventors announced a five-year effort focused on intellectual-property education, commercialization and partnerships connecting U.S. research with economic and societal use.
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FCC sets August 14, 2026, deadline for broadband data submissions
The Federal Communications Commission has set August 14, 2026, as the deadline for the relevant filing cycle in its national Broadband Data Collection process.
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NASA completes fueling of Roman Space Telescope ahead of targeted August 30 launch
NASA says technicians have completed propellant loading for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, moving the observatory into payload integration and other final preparations for a targeted August 30, 2026, launch from Florida.
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Copyright Office opens new DMCA exemption cycle, setting Aug. 24 deadline for petitions
The U.S. Copyright Office has opened its 10th triennial review of DMCA access-control exemptions. Petitions for new or renewed exemptions are due Aug. 24, 2026.
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USPTO moves AI trademark tools into agency-wide use after 250,000 applications processed
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office says its Trademarks organization has fully adopted an AI tool and used a separate system to analyze 250,000 applications, while human examiners remain responsible for decisions.
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FTC seeks public comment on policy targeting AI systems that suppress accuracy
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a proposed policy statement addressing whether AI companies manipulate system behavior in ways that undermine accuracy and consumer expectations.
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NASA schedules three August spacewalks to upgrade the International Space Station
NASA says U.S. astronauts will conduct three spacewalks in August 2026 to upgrade space station solar arrays, replace a communications antenna and connect power and data cables.
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NASA research-security certification begins for covered GW award applicants
A new NASA research-security certification requirement took effect Aug. 5 for covered individuals on financial-assistance awards, according to George Washington University.
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University of Hawaiʻi research targets safer drinking water after fuel contamination
A new NSF-supported University of Hawaiʻi project will study how chlorine reacts with fuel in drinking-water supplies, with the goal of improving treatment decisions after contamination.
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European Commission Publishes EU AI Act Transparency Guidance as Rules Begin Applying Aug. 2
The European Commission has issued guidance for providers and deployers of certain AI systems as the EU AI Act’s transparency obligations began applying on Aug. 2, 2026.
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Salem discloses early Oakline data-center proposal at Mill Creek
Salem says Verrus is exploring an Oakline data-center project at Mill Creek Corporate Center, but no formal development application has been filed.
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UNO tests AI-enabled cybersecurity defenses for drones with NSF-backed research platform
University of Nebraska at Omaha researchers are using the MM-AIR testbed to study AI-powered defenses for drone systems, backed by a $175,000 National Science Foundation award.
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UNC Charlotte launches Student AI Fellows program to pilot campus uses for large language models
UNC Charlotte’s Office of OneIT selected six computer-science students for its inaugural Student AI Fellows cohort, which worked with university units on supervised pilots using licensed large language models.
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Carson City schedules Aug. 6 public review of hazard plan addressing cyber risks
Carson City’s updated 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies information-technology security and cyber events among the technological hazards considered in the city’s planning framework.