Feb. 28, 1997: GRB 970228 bursts on the scene

On Feb. 28, 1997, the Gamma Ray Burst Monitor on the Italian-Dutch Satellite BeppoSAX detected GRB 970228. The gamma ray burst (GRB) lasted about 80 seconds. BeppoSAX’s rapid determination of its position allowed multiple other observatories to quickly begin campaigns in multiple wavelengths.  On March 27, the Hubble Space Telescope […]

Harnessing the Sun to Extract Oxygen on the Moon

Light shines onto a solar concentrator being tested in this Aug. 7, 2025, photo. The concentrator is part of the Carbothermal Reduction Demonstration (CaRD) project, which aims to produce oxygen from simulated lunar regolith for use at the Moon’s south pole. For this test, the team integrated the solar concentrator, […]

A look at a local group’s lawsuit against Micron over its $100B New York manufacturing complex, alleging a rushed permitting process and environmental review (Fast Company)

Fast Company: A look at a local group’s lawsuit against Micron over its $100B New York manufacturing complex, alleging a rushed permitting process and environmental review  —  Lawsuit over Micron’s massive Syracuse project raises concerns about toxic risks and alleges a rushed environmental review.