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Snowstorm, Arctic temperatures expected through Monday

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning in Pittsburgh in effect from 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, to 12 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 23. A Cold ...
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette shutters after 240 years of publication

The closure of the Post-Gazette is a call to arms for all of us to lean in, seize this moment, and do more,” said Andrew Conte, managing director of Point ...
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CMU Cloud Lab to bring remote science into mainstream

Nestled in the corner of an old warehouse in Bakery Square, the Carnegie Mellon Cloud Lab is one month away from becoming the nation’s first remote academic laboratory after six years in development.
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Trump Visits CMU for Energy Summit, Sparks Campus Protests and Fence Dispute

President Donald J. Trump visited Carnegie Mellon University on July 15, 2025, for the inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit, hosted by Senator Dave McCormick (R-Pa.). Billed as a ...
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Pittsburgh Start-Up noVRel Transforms Neurosurgery Through Augmented Reality

Pittsburgh startup noVRel won second place in Carnegie Mellon’s McGinnis Venture Competition, receiving $5,000. Courtesy of CMU Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship via Youtube Students from the ...
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New Research Sheds Light on In-Flight Turbulence

Predicting turbulence is incredibly difficult because it’s a classic example of a “chaotic system,” in which seemingly small changes lead to unpredictable outcomes. Owen Noble/ Design Editor Have you ...
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Scientists find way to remove chromosome in Down syndrome, raises ethical questions

For genetic disorders such as sickle cell anemia or Huntington’s disease, doctors have often focused on how effectively patients’ symptoms can be managed. Recently, scientists have discovered how to ...
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World’s largest spider web found in Balkans

Researchers have just discovered the world’s largest spider web — and no, it’s not in Doherty. Located in Sulfur Cave along the Albania-Greece border, the web spans over 1,140 square feet and is home ...
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Family, friends, and french fries: Tartan tailgating tradition

If you’ve ever glanced up at the East Campus Garage during a Tartan football game — or if you live right across the way in Forbes Beeler — you’ve likely noticed the colorful canopies that line the ...
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The Invisible Shift: Fear and Fatigue Define CMU’s Overnight Ug2 Staff

“I’m so beat up, I don’t have the energy to go home and spend time with my children and my wife. What’s the point?” said Alex, a custodian who has worked the night shift at Carnegie Mellon for over ...
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Astrology vs. Astronomy: A 2,000-year Ecliptic Drift

Astronomy and astrology once existed as the same discipline, but they diverged during the Age of Enlightenment. Although astrology and astronomy once existed as a singular discipline, the ...