The infinite expanse of space is increasingly intertwined with our daily lives, from GPS navigation to weather forecasting to satellite communications. As our reliance on space-based technologies grows, the U.S. government is grappling with a critical question: should space be designated as a critical infrastructure? 

Climate change is no longer a distant threat, it's a pressing reality impacting our planet and future. From extreme weather events and rising sea levels to disrupted ecosystems and resource scarcity, the consequences are undeniable. To combat these challenges, climate tech emerges as a beacon of hope, offering innovative solutions to mitigate climate change and build a more sustainable future.

Air Force and commercial pilots are learning how VR and AI can help train pilots. Interactive virtual reality flight training programs like Project Fusion and Capitol Tech’s upcoming simulator help meet the field’s growing demands.

The internet's insatiable appetite for data is causing an energy crisis of its own. Data centers, the humming behemoths behind every Google search and Netflix stream are guzzling electricity at an alarming rate. Microsoft, recognizing this growing power crunch, is leading the charge toward a radical solution: powering data centers with small nuclear reactors (SMRs).

The rapid emergence of artificial intelligence is disrupting supply chains –– in a good way. Through complex calculations and advanced natural language processing, AI is allowing organizations to analyze massive amounts of historical data from a variety of operational sources more quickly and accurately than ever before.

Women in space exploration continually break through historic barriers. A recent study on female astronauts of spacewalks demonstrated that women excel in this work, underscoring the importance of diversity in space missions.