Public land‑grant research university in Indiana with West Lafayette and Indianapolis campuses.
American universities are racing to embed AI literacy across majors as demand for AI skills grows. AI-focused programs—from minors to graduation requirements—are expanding beyond computer science, while employers seek graduates with responsibly applied AI knowledge.
Scientists have linked a dust cloud from an asteroid impact to extreme climate effects that contributed to the end-Cretaceous mass extinction. New simulations show fine post-impact dust amplified atmospheric heating and wildfire risk, reshaping how we understand the extinction trigger and the environmental aftermath.
Bedbug infestations are rising in the summer, with some scientists suggesting potential links to MRSA. Parallel mosquito-borne diseases remain deadly, with malaria, dengue, and West Nile outbreaks increasing in the US. Public health officials warn that infestations and infections are resurging as travel and urban living alter exposure.
Heavy rains have inundated central Indiana, prompting local officials to seek federal help. Governors say President Trump has pledged to approve a presidential emergency declaration, unlocking resources for rescue and recovery as floodwaters crest along the White River. Dozens have been rescued; several fatalities are confirmed amid the deluge.
Federal agents have seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his San Francisco home as part of investigations into sexual misconduct allegations. The chronology places the events in the days surrounding Swalwell’s resignation from Congress and his earlier gubernatorial bid. Multiple outlets corroborate the seizure and an ongoing inquiry extends to other jurisdictions.
Officials say 23 people in Minnesota have fallen ill with E. coli or salmonella, linked to alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts (Calco/Everything Sprouts). Wisconsin cases also connect to the same supplier. Investigators are coordinating with federal authorities to pinpoint the source and scope of contamination.
The World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing have set three 100m sprint records with the Tiangong Ultra, outpacing human benchmarks and showcasing advances in embodied AI. The event also tests robots in real-world tasks like housework and hotel services, highlighting both capability gains and remaining limits.
Fujifilm has opened a new fabrication building in Japan to triple production of post-CMP cleaners used in semiconductor wafer processing, addressing supply bottlenecks triggered by global data-center expansion.
President Trump has signed an executive order to begin creating a U.S. Space Academy to train astronauts, engineers and civil operators for NASA, the U.S. Space Force and the civilian spaceflight industry. A presidential commission chaired by NASA administrator Jared Isaacman will deliver proposals within 120 days; the academy’s location and funding remain undecided.
Presidential attention during a high-stakes Texas-Tennessee game has prompted teams to plan for potential headset disruptions as officials note security movements can interrupt on-field communication. The Texas quarterback Arch Manning is set to play in Neyland Stadium, with Trump’s attendance adding a unique layer to the SEC showdown.
A re-examination of 46 skulls from Abydos suggests 18 show signs of lethal trauma, indicating retainer sacrifice around the death of First Dynasty rulers. The study, using modern forensic techniques, reopens debate about whether these officials were killed or died naturally, with some possibly volunteering for an afterlife service.
A 17-member team from Purdue University and the Archaeological Legacy Institute is conducting a five-day expedition to Nikumaroro in Kiribati to investigate the Taraia Object. Researchers aim to determine whether the object is Amelia Earhart’s Lockheed Electra 10E tail and fuselage, or another natural/man-made feature, while braving giant land crabs and El Niño conditions.