Library Cuts Across Massachusetts Deepen Digital Divide In an era where digital access is paramount, the recent wave of library cuts across Massachusetts is sounding alarm bells for community members and policymakers alike. Online tools, literacy classes, and research databases are vanishing from local libraries, exacerbating the already troubling issue of the digital divide. This […]
Mars Sample Return under threat as Trump budget slashes NASA science
Mars Sample Return Mission Faces Uncertainty as Trump Administration Cuts NASA Science Budget Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking insights into the challenges and opportunities of exploring the final frontier. In his latest piece, Young sheds light on the potential threat facing the Mars Sample Return […]
A ‘dark age’ for NASA could be China’s golden era in space
A ‘Dark Age’ for NASA Could Be China’s Golden Era in Space Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking insights into the future of space exploration. In recent years, NASA has faced budget cuts, shifting priorities, and political uncertainties, leading some experts to suggest that the agency […]
FTC Seeks Delay in Amazon Prime Case Over Resource Shortages
FTC Seeks Delay in Amazon Prime Case Over Resource Shortages The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has found itself facing a significant hurdle in its pursuit of justice against tech giant Amazon over alleged unfair Prime subscription practices. The Trump administration’s aggressive stance on reducing federal budgets has resulted in severe resource constraints for the FTC, […]