TD’s Brew & BBQ Secures State Aid to Expand Lovington Operations, Add 16 Jobs
TD’s Brew & BBQ has received state economic development funding to expand its Lovington operations, create 16 new jobs, and bring production back to southeast New Mexico.
Pipe Manufacturer Endurance Technologies to Open First U.S. Facility in New Mexico
Canadian pipe manufacturer Endurance Technologies is set to open its first U.S. facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico, creating 43 jobs and investing $18.6 million over the next three years. The move supports the state’s broader push to attract manufacturing and diversify its economy.
Sunspot Solar Observatory Closed After Mercury Spill, Reviving Memories of 2018 Shutdown
The Sunspot Solar Observatory in New Mexico has been closed for weeks after liquid mercury was discovered inside its main telescope facility. While officials say there is no public risk, the lack of details has revived public speculation, echoing a controversial 2018 shutdown that fueled online rumors.
New Study Explains How Emotions Spread Among Football Fans and Teams
Football emotions don’t stay on the pitch. A new international study maps how feelings and attitudes spread among players and fans, treating emotion like data that moves through social and digital networks.
New Mexico Supreme Court Ended ‘Home Wrecker’ Lawsuits
The New Mexico Supreme Court has ruled that so-called “home wrecker” lawsuits are incompatible with the state’s no-fault divorce system, effectively ending a legal practice once allowed in only a handful of US states.
Advances Revive Debate On Terraforming Mars, Researchers Say
New research argues that terraforming Mars should be studied as a long-term scientific program, not science fiction, as advances in space technology and biology reshape what may be possible.
‘Two-faced’ Nanoparticles Could Revive Antibiotics Against Superbugs
Scientists from Osaka University and US collaborators have developed ‘two-faced’ Janus nanoparticles that help antibiotics penetrate superbugs. This breakthrough could restore the effectiveness of existing drugs against drug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria.
Amazon’s Internet Satellites Too Bright, Pose Risk to Astronomy – Study
A recent study finds that satellites from Amazon’s planned internet constellation exceed brightness limits set by astronomers, adding to growing concerns that satellite megaconstellations could interfere with observations of the universe.
How to Lock Your Windows PC with a USB Flash Drive
You can turn a simple USB flash drive into a physical lock for your Windows PC. With a free tool called USB Raptor, your computer automatically locks when the USB is removed and unlocks when it’s plugged back in—an easy way to add extra security without new hardware.
ISS Astronauts Study Heart Health, Test AI Tools as SpaceX Dragon Boosts Orbit
The International Space Station crew spent the week studying how space affects the human heart and testing artificial intelligence tools to make daily operations more efficient. The science work coincided with a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft firing its engines to raise the station’s orbit.