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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.

Lock Your Windows PC with a USB Flash Drive: Here’s How

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.

Mexico is Becoming Latin America’s Top Hub for AgriFood Tech Investment

Mexico is emerging as Latin America’s AgriFood Tech hotspot, attracting investments in biotechnology, digital agriculture, and sustainable solutions to feed a growing population.

Universities Weigh Financial Impact After One Year of Trump’s Higher Education Policies

One year into President Donald Trump’s second term, U.S. colleges and universities are beginning to see the financial consequences of policy shifts that have altered funding, research priorities and institutional planning. Despite some proposed cuts being scaled back or blocked, uncertainty around federal support and regulatory changes is starting to affect campus budgets and strategic decisions.

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Forget the Monsoon Washout. New Mexico Is Set for a Weekend of Sunshine, Red Rocks and High-Desert Magic.

After days of monsoon storms and flash-flood warnings, New Mexico is drying out, with Sunday promising sunshine, cooler temperatures and spectacular high-desert scenery.

Man Dies in Albuquerque Shooting Outside Oasis Event Center, APD Investigating 

Albuquerque police are investigating the death of a man who was shot outside the Oasis Event Center in northwest Albuquerque on Saturday.

Record 254 Bears Killed After Roaming Into Towns as Drought Drives Desperate Animals From the Mountains, Making 2026 a Bad Year for Bears

New Mexico has already killed a record 254 black bears in human conflicts this year as drought and food shortages drive hungry animals into towns.

Healthy School Meals, Unhealthy Workload? Cafeteria Staff Sound the Alarm Over APS Cooking Rules

Albuquerque Public Schools' push for healthier, scratch-cooked meals is raising concerns among cafeteria workers who say the ambitious program could increase workloads and expose gaps in staffing, training and kitchen capacity.

El Niño Is Back — and It Could Soak New Mexico This Winter. But Don’t Get Too Comfortable.

After years of drier La Niña influences, a strengthening El Niño offers New Mexico hope for moisture relief — but also brings risks of extreme rain, flooding and unpredictable extremes in a warming climate.