Four Companies Just Signed CHIPS Research Deals. The U.S. Government Gets a Stake in Each.
The Commerce Department signed letters of intent for up to $389 million in semiconductor R&D funding aimed at power electronics for the grid, data centers and fusion energy - and will take a minority equity stake in every recipient.
Why Leaves Change Color - and What Sets the Clock Each Fall
Every October, the same quiet chemistry turns hillsides from green to gold to scarlet. Scientists know exactly how it works - and why no two autumns are alike.
Why the Northern Lights Keep Showing Up So Far South
The Sun is in the most active phase of its 11-year cycle, and it is pushing auroras into skies that almost never see them. The show is not over yet.
Can a Newsletter Signup Protect Your Video History? The Supreme Court Has Heard the Question
A newsletter signup may seem far removed from the old video store. But a Supreme Court case argued on Wednesday, October 14, asks whether that signup can establish the relationship that makes a person's video-viewing history protected by federal law. The dispute is about who counts as a consumer, and how a law written for videotapes operates on websites that mix text, video and advertising.