Technology

Smartphones Ban in Catholic Schools—And It’s Working

Catholic schools in Florida, Texas, and Maryland are banning smartphones and social media to boost student focus, social interaction, and mental health. The surprising result: students are more engaged, parents are supportive, and classrooms are thriving.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Leaks Reveal Colors, Pricing Plans

Leaked details suggest Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra will come in familiar colors, while the company works to keep prices steady despite higher memory chip costs.

Cheap Chinese EVs Surge in Mexico, Raising Alarm for US Auto Industry and USMCA

Cheap Chinese electric vehicles are surging in Mexico despite new tariffs, exposing a growing challenge for the US auto industry.

Solar Flares Start Small, Then Explode: New Study Reveals Avalanche-like Eruptions on the Sun

Solar flares don’t erupt out of nowhere. New observations from ESA’s Solar Orbiter reveal that massive solar explosions begin with subtle magnetic shifts that cascade into violent eruptions—an avalanche-like process that could reshape space weather forecasting.

Insect-like Robots May Define the Future of Search and Rescue and Military Reconnaissance

Tiny insect-inspired robots could help rescuers and soldiers navigate dangerous spaces humans can’t safely enter. Here’s how the technology works — and why it matters.

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Oracle Offers to Scrap $155M Project Jupiter Power Plan After New Mexico County Commissioners Object

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Fentanyl Deaths are Ravaging New Mexico, But This Clinic is Giving People a Second Chance at Life

As Bernalillo County declares an emergency over fatal fentanyl overdoses, the University of New Mexico’s ASAP clinic is helping patients pursue recovery through outpatient treatment, community support and stories of hope.

Wrong-Way Crash Kills Four on Interstate 40, NMSP Confirms

Authorities reported a deadly wrong-way crash on Interstate 40 after a commercial truck crossed the median and hit two vehicles on Sunday.

NMDOJ’s Operation Midnight Harvest Leads to 10 Arrests 

The New Mexico Department of Justice announced the arrests of 10 men accused of trying to meet children they contacted during a sting operation in the Albuquerque metro area from October 15 to 17.

Ancient Pollen Reveals Early New Mexicans Lived Through Climate Change at White Sands 23,000 Years Ago

Ancient pollen from White Sands National Park in New Mexico reveals how early humans may have witnessed dramatic climate change more than 20,000 years ago, as rising temperatures shrank a large lake and transformed conifer forests into oak woodlands and sagebrush.