FDA approves updated covid vaccines, but with severe new limits
On Wednesday, the FDA approved the new round of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax for use by seniors over the age of 65. But for anyone younger than…
Trump administration suspends FEMA employees who warned about disaster response
FEMA has suspended at least 30 employees after they warned that spending limits, staffing cuts, and gaps in leadership hurt the agency’s ability to respond to disasters. The employees received…
Looks like nuclear fusion is picking up steam
Nuclear fusion is on the upswing, as more companies pile into the space to achieve what’s often described as the Holy Grail of clean energy, according to an updated map…
Trump told a major offshore wind project to stop construction just before it reached the finish line
Attendees during a media tour of the Revolution Wind construction hub at the Port of Providence in Providence, Rhode Island, on Thursday, June 13th, 2024. | Photo: Getty Images The…
They’re trying to make deep-sea mining happen
A protest in Netherlands. This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on deep-sea mining and critical minerals, follow Justine…