Category: Science & Tech

Nearly finished, the SS United States will sink gently to create the world’s largest man-made reef. The ship made the fastest Atlantic voyage between 1900 and 1910. Presidents and celebrities rode it. It will make one last mission off Florida after decades of inactivity. After 30 years on Philadelphia’s Delaware River, the ship set out…

New Jersey residents were alarmed by odd drones last year. Things have taken a bizarre turn. Officials initially brushed it off as government-approved harmless conduct. Recent military technology event allegations are bringing it back to the public’s notice. According to a source, a private company may have operated the unusual planes seen above many New…

The US government has vowed that it would not wait for a single corporation to deliver lunar plans, marking a new phase in America’s space ambitions. This declaration, which has caused a public conflict between the government and the corporate space sector, emphasizes the importance of lunar exploration and the expanding competitiveness beyond Earth. Acting…

As electricity rates go up and government support for solar power projects goes down, people in New Jersey who use energy are having a hard time right now. The state’s lawsuit against the federal government shows that the fight over clean energy funding, cost, and policy direction is getting worse. New Jersey has joined a…

Helpers found a dead newborn humpback whale on Long Beach Island, New Jersey, over the weekend. On Friday afternoon, NJDEP flights sighted the animal in shallow water near Beach Haven. The Coast Guard and Marine Mammal Stranding Center acted promptly, but the whale was too damaged to save. A Coast Guard helicopter found the whale…

The U.S. Department of State advises Level 3 “Reconsider Travel” for Madagascar. Starting September 27, the latest notice predicts escalating violent crime and political unrest nationwide. The advisory warns Madagascar is unstable. Nationwide protests can become violent without warning. These events have seen looting, vandalism, and property damage, according to authorities. Bystanders and guests have…

A high-cost New Jersey private college wants to waive tuition for select students. This gives low- and middle-income families a rare college chance. Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken charges hefty tuition. Annual tuition and fees are $65,000. Many prospective kids and their families find the school one of the state’s most expensive. According to…

After a Volvo SUV’s hands-free tailgate abruptly closed and hit her head, a Toms River, New Jersey woman sued Volvo and connected parties for traumatic brain injury. The late October Ocean County Superior Court case highlights automated vehicle concerns. The plaintiff was behind the SUV with the tailgate open when a dog walked under the…

Monday’s nor’easter swamped Jersey Shore streets, disrupting life. Seas and surf flooded Manasquan, Monmouth County, and Brigantine, Atlantic County. Today, afternoon high tide, rain, and winds overwhelmed drainage systems with ocean water. Brigantine’s East Shore Drive and 12th Street homes flooded. Roads became streams as Berkeley Township submerged Bayview Avenue. Many roads and seaside businesses…

As utility rates rise and power sources are unpredictable, New Jersey’s energy condition is stretched. An ambitious electrification and renewable energy plan failed, demonstrating the gap between ambition and reality. Energy policy must combine affordability, reliability, and environmental goals. Power price fluctuations hurt many state households. Multiple utility territories have seen double-digit energy bill hikes…