A 17-year-old designed a cheaper, more efficient drone. The Department of Defense just awarded him $23,000 for it.

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Cooper Taylor poses with his drone circuit board.

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Nuclear engineers want the industry to get 'unstuck' after years of bad PR. The AI boom could be the key.

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Interest from Big Tech could help propel the nuclear industry out of a slump.

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14 of the most significant archaeological sites in the US

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Structures at Mesa Verde National Park.

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Lauren Sanchez's first trip to space gave her major perspective. Here's what she realized while floating above the Earth.

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Lauren Sánchez hugs Jeff Bezos after her spaceflight.

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Meet Lauren Sánchez, Jeff Bezos' fiancée who went to space with an all-female crew

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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez got engaged in 2023.

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Nvidia's healthcare boss talks changes coming to doctors' offices — and which companies may get a boost and lower costs

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Kimberly Powell Nvidia healthcare general manager

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Photos show what daily life is like on the International Space Station, from sleeping arrangements to haircuts

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The eleven Expedition 68 crew members aboard the International Space Station.

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Photos show the 1,000 pounds of space debris that crash landed in Kenya. It's unclear who it belongs to.

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Kenyan officials examine a metallic ring that fell from space.

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Gen Alpha is no longer the youngest generation — Gen Beta has arrived

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Gen Alpha members are occasionally nicknamed "iPad kids" due to their perceived reliance on tech.

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Miami's beachfront high-rises are sinking fast. It's a warning for coastal properties worldwide.

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High-rises on barrier islands near Miami are sinking, a new study found.

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