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Rutgers astronomer joins Chile project creating ‘movie of the universe’(NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory via AP)

Science & Technology

Rutgers astronomer joins Chile project creating ‘movie of the universe’

A 10-year quest for data, pulled from deep space, holds promise to change understanding of solar system

Joanna Gagis, Katie Crist | July 17, 2026
How to cut your risk of contracting gastric bug sweeping the US(NJ Spotlight News)
How to cut your risk of contracting gastric bug sweeping the US

About 80 cases in NJ, and that is likely an undercount because federal government cut back on pathogen monitoring, expert says

Joanna Gagis | July 16, 2026
‘Stand Up for Science’: State House rally against research cuts
WATCH 4:09
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‘Stand Up for Science’: State House rally against research cuts

Protesters included researchers, professors and others

Ted Goldberg | March 7, 2025
Is NJ’s power grid prepared for large-scale AI data centers?
WATCH 4:10
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Is NJ’s power grid prepared for large-scale AI data centers?

Lawmakers consider the growing energy demands — and costs — of artificial intelligence

Raven Santana | March 3, 2025
Hazard NJ Season 2, Episode 4: Nothing is “Forever”
Hazard NJ Season 2, Episode 4: Nothing is “Forever”

Jordan Gass-Poore’, Michael Sol Warren | January 16, 2025
NJ teen helps girls to master AI
WATCH 3:40
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NJ teen helps girls to master AI

Lincroft senior Ishani Singh gives free classes in artificial intelligence

Raven Santana | January 10, 2025
Hazard NJ Season 2, Episode 3: Tainted Blood
Hazard NJ Season 2, Episode 3: Tainted Blood

Jordan Gass-Poore’, Michael Sol Warren | December 4, 2024
Hazard NJ Season 2, Episode 2: Soaked in Foam
Hazard NJ Season 2, Episode 2: Soaked in Foam

Jordan Gass-Poore’, Michael Sol Warren | November 25, 2024
Hazard NJ Season 2, Episode 1: First a Miracle, Then a Curse
Hazard NJ Season 2, Episode 1: First a Miracle, Then a Curse

Jordan Gass-Poore’, Michael Sol Warren | November 18, 2024
Hazard NJ Season 2: ‘Forever Chemicals’
Hazard NJ Season 2: ‘Forever Chemicals’

The toxic chemicals are now even in our blood

Jordan Gass-Poore’, Michael Sol Warren | November 11, 2024
Major scientific advance as Princeton researchers map brain of fruit fly
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Major scientific advance as Princeton researchers map brain of fruit fly

The research could lead to long-term developments in science and human health

Ted Goldberg | October 11, 2024
Rutgers University: Cows and a new innovation in solar energy
WATCH 4:17
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Rutgers University: Cows and a new innovation in solar energy

Cows graze beneath solar panels that rotate and maximize sun exposure

Raven Santana | September 30, 2024
Camden looks to cut down on student truancy
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Camden looks to cut down on student truancy

The $250,000 program intends to help at-risk students learn computer skills

Ted Goldberg | August 27, 2024
Princeton HS students build robot to help save a Mayan language
WATCH 4:22
NJ Spotlight News
Princeton HS students build robot to help save a Mayan language

Students are winners in a national innovation competition

Ted Goldberg | May 8, 2024
Pallone pushes for more online privacy protections
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Pallone pushes for more online privacy protections

Congressman hosts roundtable on ways to bolster protections

Raven Santana | May 7, 2024
Seton Hall conference explores social media impact on young people
WATCH 4:30
NJ Spotlight News
Seton Hall conference explores social media impact on young people

NJ among attorneys general across the US suing Meta

Joanna Gagis | April 12, 2024
Optimism – and caution – at Princeton’s NJ AI Summit
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Ted Goldberg/NJ Spotlight News
Optimism – and caution – at Princeton’s NJ AI Summit

Princeton’s AI Summit welcomed Gov. Phil Murphy and Microsoft President Brad Smith

Ted Goldberg | April 11, 2024
Low-cost internet for more Newark families
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Low-cost internet for more Newark families

Families in 12 public housing buildings will be able to purchase internet for $20 per month

Raven Santana | April 9, 2024
NJ skywatchers flock to view partial solar eclipse
WATCH 4:30
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NJ skywatchers flock to view partial solar eclipse

New Jersey was outside the area where the full eclipse could be seen

Ted Goldberg | April 8, 2024
NJ joins antitrust lawsuit against Apple
WATCH 4:49
NJ joins antitrust lawsuit against Apple

Interview: New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin

Briana Vannozzi | March 22, 2024
NJ students develop app to track accessibility of local businesses
WATCH 4:26
NJ Spotlight News
NJ students develop app to track accessibility of local businesses

Access Wayfinder was designed by two Westfield teens to inform people with mobility challenges

Raven Santana | February 23, 2024
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