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CHICAGO (WLS) – Jerry Taft, who worked as a meteorologist at ABC7 for 33 years before retiring in January 2018, died peacefully on Thursday night surrounded by family members. He was 77 years old. Jerry is survived by his wife Shana and their children Skylar, Storm, Dana and Jay. While …

The Department of Energy solicits ideas from the private sector on the construction of autonomous nuclear power plants on the Moon and Mars, paving the way for long-term exploration The US Department of Energy made a formal request for ideas They want to build a nuclear power plant that allows …

NASA is preparing to launch its Perseverance rover, a car-sized nuclear powered robot, to Mars on July 30. After reaching Mars, the rover will make a heartbreaking descent to the surface that will require a heat shield, supersonic parachute, and a rocket-powered crane. NASA hopes to record much of the …

CHICAGO (WLS) – Jerry Taft, who worked as a meteorologist at ABC7 for 33 years before retiring in January 2018, died peacefully on Thursday night surrounded by family members. He was 77 years old. Jerry is survived by his wife Shana and their children Skylar, Storm, Dana and Jay. While …

The new Lego-type building blocks can be used to heal broken bones more effectively than current methods, new research reveals. Scientists believe the new technology could even help build organs for transplants in the future. 3D printed bricks can be used to repair broken bones by helping hard and soft …