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A Wired report says researchers have found that some pancreatic cells may be just one genetic modification away from producing insulin, offering a potential new route to treating diabetes. The finding suggests certain cells in the pancreas could be reprogrammed to compensate for lost insulin-producing beta cells. Scientists and health commentators are sharing the study as a promising, though still early, development in diabetes research.

A physics professor at New Mexico State University has received a five-year Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award from the U.S. National Science Foundation. The NSF CAREER program is one of the foundation's most prestigious forms of support for early-career faculty, funding both research and education work over five years. The university announced the honor, highlighting it as recognition of the professor's research potential and teaching contributions.

Bill Nye, the US science educator and television presenter, has been awarded the Key to the Las Vegas Strip after Clark County declared a 'Bill Nye Day' in his honor. The honor recognizes his decades of work promoting science education, and locals have been sharing the announcement, with many recalling his famous 'Bill Nye the Science Guy' show.

The 2026 Golden Goose Awards are being presented, honouring researchers whose seemingly obscure basic science work later produced major real-world benefits. The awards, long used to make the case that curiosity-driven research deserves public funding, are again drawing attention to how unexpected discoveries pay off over time.

Navitas Semiconductor has received an award from the US Army to supply high-voltage silicon carbide chips. The technology is valued for efficient power conversion, with potential uses in military power systems and electric vehicles. The announcement highlights growing defence-sector interest in wide-bandgap semiconductor technology and gives Navitas a government endorsement that investors and industry watchers are taking note of.

Quantum computing company Rigetti Computing has secured a $100 million award under the US CHIPS Act to advance its quantum scaling efforts. The funding will support the development and expansion of Rigetti's quantum computing technology, marking a notable federal investment in the semiconductor and quantum sector.

Illinois State University's Department of Technology held its awards ceremony, honoring students and faculty for their achievements over the academic year. Such events typically recognize academic excellence, research contributions and service within the department. Further details about the winners and categories were not included in the announcement.

The Jackson-Madison County Library in Tennessee has been awarded a $19,762 grant to support its technology services. The funding comes from a technology-focused grant program and will help the library update or expand the digital resources it offers to residents of Jackson and the surrounding county. The announcement was made by local news outlets, drawing attention to the library's role in providing public access to technology.

Delaware will distribute $5 million in grants through a new rural health technology accelerator, aimed at boosting health innovation in the state's rural communities. The program, reported by Delaware Business Times, is expected to fund technology projects that improve healthcare access and services outside the state's urban centers.

The City of Texarkana, Texas Finance Department has been awarded the GFOA Triple Crown, a recognition from the Government Finance Officers Association. The honor reflects excellence in governmental financial reporting, budgeting and related practices, marking the department out among municipal finance offices in the United States.