Nuclear Power Takes a New Route to Space
The BOHR satellite, launched in July, demonstrated a commercially developed nuclear-powered spacecraft technology using tritium-based betavoltaic power. Unlike conventional solar-powered satellites, the system generates electricity from radioactive decay, potentially enabling…
Read moreSilicon Takes a Step Toward Scalable Quantum Computing
Two research teams reported advances in silicon-based quantum processors, including integrated cryogenic control electronics and improved multiqubit operations. These developments address some of the engineering challenges involved in building larger…
Read moreComputing Goes Vertical
Scientists demonstrated a 3D silicon chip architecture that stacks circuits on top of one another, opening a potential path to higher computing performance and greater chip density as conventional scaling…
Read moreA Battery That Charges in Four Minutes
Researchers developed a new sodium-metal battery capable of charging in around four minutes while retaining its capacity over long-term use. The technology could offer a more affordable route to next-generation…
Read moreQuantum Technology Moves Toward the Real World
The U.S. NSF launched Project Triad, bringing quantum sensing, networking and computing together in one integrated system. The initiative aims to move quantum technologies closer to practical applications in healthcare,…
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Autonomous AI Agents
Autonomous AI agents are intelligent software systems that can perform tasks, make decisions, and achieve goals with minimal human intervention. Unlike traditional AI systems that only respond to user commands,…
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Synthetic Biology: Engineering life itself as the next technology platform
Human civilization has repeatedly been transformed by technological revolutions. The steam engine powered industrialization, electricity changed modern life, and computers launched the digital era. Today, another revolution is quietly taking…
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Quantum Computing’s Commercial Moment: The industries it will destroy and create
For many years, quantum computing was regarded as a fascinating scientific concept with little immediate impact on everyday business. Today, that perception is changing rapidly. Major technology companies, startups, and…
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Brain-Computer Interfaces: The decade that will merge mind and machine
Human interaction with technology has evolved dramatically over the past century. From keyboards and touchscreens to voice assistants, each advancement has brought machines closer to understanding human intentions. Today, a…
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The agentic age: When AI systems begin making decisions without us
Artificial intelligence is entering a new phase of development. For years, AI systems have mainly served as tools that respond to human instructions. Today, however, advances in machine learning and…
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