Major fashion houses adopt digital product passports to track garments from atelier to resale
Major fashion houses adopt digital product passports to track garments from atelier to resale Luxury leaders are turning garments into data-rich assets that tell their complete life story. Digital product…
New CRISPR off-switch enables reversible gene editing in human cells without lingering side effects
New CRISPR off-switch enables reversible gene editing in human cells without lingering side effects Researchers report a CRISPR off-switch that delivers reversible gene editing in human cells with minimal residual…
Tech giants roll out default AI answers in search, triggering publisher backlash and fresh antitrust scrutiny
Tech Giants Make AI Answers the Default in Search, Fueling Publisher Backlash and Antitrust Scrutiny Search is shifting as tech giants place AI-generated answers above traditional results. Platforms now summarize…
Cities pilot AI-managed traffic lights that cut congestion and emissions in real-world trials
Urban streets face mounting pressure from population growth, delivery traffic, and rising travel demand. Traditional timing plans struggle to keep pace. Engineers now deploy artificial intelligence to manage traffic signals…
Breakthrough in solid-state batteries promises faster charging and improved safety for next-gen EVs
Solid-state batteries are moving closer to electric vehicles. A new wave of results shows meaningful progress. Researchers engineered interfaces that carry higher currents without shorting. Automakers now see faster charging…
COP30 in Belém opens with a global pact to fund Amazon rainforest protection and indigenous-led conservation initiatives
COP30 opened in Belém with a global pact to fund Amazon protection and indigenous-led conservation initiatives. Delegates highlighted the rainforest’s central role in stabilizing climate and sustaining livelihoods across South…
Perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell surpasses 33% efficiency in independent lab validation
Researchers have crossed a critical threshold for solar conversion efficiency. A perovskite‑silicon tandem solar cell has surpassed 33% in independent testing. Accredited laboratories validated the result under standard test conditions.…
Global coral bleaching emergency prompts rapid reef protection measures and tourism curbs across multiple nations
Record ocean heat has pushed coral reefs into a global bleaching emergency. Scientists, governments, and tourism operators are responding quickly. The measures aim to reduce local stress while temperatures remain…
Breakthrough solid‑state battery hits 1,000 fast‑charge cycles with minimal degradation, edging EVs closer to mass adoption
A leading battery developer reports a solid‑state cell that endures 1,000 fast‑charge cycles with minimal degradation. The result targets the toughest EV requirement: frequent rapid charging with long service life.…
New sodium-sulfur battery prototype delivers high energy density without rare metals
Researchers have unveiled a sodium-sulfur battery prototype that targets high energy density without using rare metals. The design leverages abundant elements to cut material risk and improve supply chain resilience.…