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Auburn University Secures $11.4M DOD Contract to Lead Nation’s First University-Based Space Radiation Testing Facility

Auburn University has been awarded a groundbreaking $11.4 million Department of Defense (DOD) contract through the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to establish the first university-led radiation hardening, or “rad hardening,” facility in the United States. This cutting-edge initiative, located at Auburn’s Applied Research Institute (AUARI) in Huntsville’s Cummings Research Park, will ensure the reliability of … Read more

Coinbase Claims Victory: SEC Poised to Drop High-Profile Crypto Case

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In a surprising turn of events, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff has tentatively agreed to dismiss its enforcement case against the company, pending approval from SEC Commissioners. This development marks a potential shift in the ongoing regulatory battle between crypto firms and U.S. financial authorities. The case, … Read more

Tech Job Market Surges: 228,000 New Positions in January Despite Economic Uncertainty

In a strong start to 2025, the U.S. tech job market has shown remarkable resilience and growth, according to the latest report from CompTIA. The tech sector added 6,787 new positions in January, with a significant boost in IT services and software development roles. However, the most striking figure comes from across all sectors of … Read more