US childhood literacy rates are lagging. Pediatricians could be part of the solution

• For some young children in Columbus, Ohio, reading assessments don’t start in the kindergarten classroom-they happen first in the doctor’s office.

Science · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 1 min · 54 words
Pentagon buyer: We're happy with our launch industry, but payloads are lagging

Pentagon buyer: We're happy with our launch industry, but payloads are lagging

• DALLAS-The Space Force officer tasked with overseeing more than $24 billion in research and development spending says the Pentagon is more interested in supporting startups build

Science · February 23, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 3 min · 594 words