Maryland lawmakers prepare to rein in, unleash AI

ANNAPOLIS — State Del. Caylin Young said artificial intelligence is potentially as “transformative” for the nation as electricity. Many members of Maryland’s General Assembly — who will soon consider several proposals to regulate AI — are equally...

Newsom launches nationwide alliance to keep public health decisions science-based

California and 14 other states form the Governors' Public Health Alliance to coordinate science-driven guidance and protect communities from political interference. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Governor Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that California is...

Maryland expands tech workforce training through Bowie State partnership

Through a new partnership, Maryland is working to grow its tech workforce. The Maryland Higher Education Commission and the Maryland Department of Labor have launched a partnership between CodePath and Bowie State University to expand technology...

Local teen uncovers Alexandria’s forever che...

By Jack Kiyonaga | Alexandria Journalism Project Virginia high schooler Hera Lu-Yang set out in the spring to determine how safe drinking water is in Northern Virginia by conducting tests in numerous localities, including Alexandria, for Per- and...

10 Indian American scientists among 2025 American Physical Society Fellows

Ten Indian American and an Indian scientist have been honored by the American Physical Society as 2025 APS Fellows recognizing excellence in physics, significant contributions to physics education and exceptional service to the APS community....

Nobel Prize winner talks about life on BI, Seattle biotech

Immunologist Dr. Frederick Ramsdell jointly received a Nobel Prize in Medicine Oct. 6 with researchers Dr. Mary Brunkow and Dr. Shimon Sakaguchi for a discovery in cell biology that revolutionized the field of preventative medicine. Bainbridge...

Did a NASA exoplanet-hunting balloon really 'crash' in Texas? Not according to the scientist behind the flight

A special exemption allowed a NASA-funded weather balloon to launch as planned Oct. 1, despite the ongoing government shutdown that began that day. But news about the balloon, and an exoplanet-hunting experiment on board, got a little confused...

Aliens may have stopped trying to contact humans because they simply got bored, Nasa scientist claims

Is there a reason aliens are ghosting us? Maybe they are bored of trying? That’s the latest theory from scientists who suggest that, contrary to popular belief, aliens are handling equipment similar to our own and so simply cannot detect humans....

Maryland judges rebuke attorney over AI-generated citations: ‘A serious problem’

Adam Hyman told the three Maryland appellate judges he did not intend on taking up much of their time. In fact, Hyman said, there were moments when he considered simply relying on the filings he had submitted in the appeal, which stemmed from a...

Bessent says IMF should stick to core mission, could sell Maryland golf course

By David Lawder and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund could sell a golf course it owns in Maryland, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday, repeating his call for the global lender to focus on its...

Inside Baltimore’s shadow war of corporate espionage: stolen secrets, rivalries, and lawsuits

A top research executive for leading drugmaker Lupin Inc. resigned in August 2021, citing a move from the U.S. to China to care for his aging parents—but on his final day, he accessed his laptop at 6:33 p.m., copied 128 company files and walked...

Maryland needs to fix its ‘bad reputation’ in business | GUEST COMMENTARY

You may know the 1980s song “Bad Reputation” by Maryland native Joan Jett. This could be the theme song for Maryland’s reputation today in the business community. I base this on two annual surveys that assess how attractive a state is for doing...

Maryland college receives largest gift in over 150-year history

McDaniel College has received the largest gift in its over 150-year history as part of a $50 million fundraising campaign. The $15 million donation from the late Jonas Eshelman will go toward improving McDaniel's science education by outfitting...

Cleaning Up Maryland Eastern Shore Tributaries

The wastewater treatment plant at the upper end of La Trappe Creek is scheduled to get a major upgrade to reduce nutrients flowing from the facility. In our weekly series with the Bay Journal Delmarva Public Media's Don Rush talks with reporter...

US science, health sectors face funding, staffing shortages amid government shutdown

ISTANBUL Hundreds of scientists have been laid off, federal laboratories shuttered, and new research funding halted in the US as the ongoing government shutdown deepens, Nature reported Wednesday. Federal funding expired on Oct. 1 after Congress...

Kiddie Academy to open new Baltimore location

Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care, a national provider of early childhood education programs headquartered in Harford County, began construction on a new location in Baltimore. The upcoming facility named Kiddie Academy of Roland Park, located...

Nearly 10,000 People Jumped Into “Super AI” Last Week: Here’s How You Can Too

A look inside the launch that showed how AI can deliver hedge-fund-level results... Editor’s Note: Last week’s Super AI Trading Event broke every record in TradeSmith’s 20-year history – and for good reason. Nearly 10,000 investors tuned in to see...

Maryland failed to document many deaths from suspected child abuse or neglect

The state’s Department of Human Services repeatedly violated a policy mandating detailed reports when children die from suspected abuse or neglect, a requirement that experts say is needed to provide transparency, force accountability and prevent...

Amazon adding more than 3,000 jobs in Baltimore-area for holidays

Amazon is expanding its workforce in the Baltimore region ahead of the holiday season, adding thousands of temporary jobs as part of a nationwide hiring effort. The company announced plans to hire 250,000 seasonal workers across the U.S.,...

Bits & Bites: What are the spiciest wings in the Baltimore area?

As the Baltimore air begins to cool, a colleague and I decided that the best way to warm up would be to try some of the Baltimore area’s hottest wings. There is much debate over the best wings in the Baltimore area. But Assistant Multimedia Editor...