Luxury brands embrace lab-grown diamonds on flagship runways amid mounting sustainability scrutiny
Top fashion and watch houses now showcase laboratory-grown diamonds on their most visible stages. Runway unveilings signal a strategic pivot toward materials innovation and accountable storytelling. Pressure from consumers, investors,…
Microreactor startups target remote communities with plug-and-play nuclear power to cut diesel reliance
Remote villages and mine sites still burn costly diesel for electricity and heat. Long supply lines, harsh weather, and volatile prices strain budgets and reliability. Startups now target these communities…
Gene-editing therapy halts inherited blindness in first results from a small human trial
First clinical results suggest gene-editing therapy can halt progression of an inherited form of blindness. A small human trial reported stabilized or improved vision in several participants after a single…
AI-driven traffic lights begin real-world trials in major cities to cut congestion and emissions
City streets face mounting pressure from traffic, emissions, and unpredictable travel times. Urban leaders are testing smarter signals to help. AI-driven traffic lights are leaving the lab and entering major…
AI-generated music royalties spark lawsuit as artists seek protections against deepfake vocals
Artificial intelligence now makes convincing songs that mimic famous voices within minutes. That power has created urgent legal fights. Artists fear deepfake vocals will flood platforms and dilute their livelihoods.…
CRISPR-based nasal spray shows promise blocking respiratory viruses in early human trial
A CRISPR-based nasal spray reported encouraging findings in an early human trial. Investigators observed signals consistent with antiviral activity. Participants tolerated the spray without serious safety concerns. The results support…
Quantum dot solar windows enter commercial pilot phase, promising power-generating glass for high-rise buildings
Quantum dot solar windows are leaving the lab and entering commercial pilot programs worldwide. Developers are installing power-generating glazing on occupied buildings to validate performance and durability. These pilots aim…
Gene-edited coral shows increased heat tolerance, raising hopes for large-scale reef restoration
Scientists report that gene-edited coral can withstand heat stress better than unedited counterparts in controlled experiments. The results strengthen confidence in an ambitious goal: restoring reefs at meaningful, ecosystem scales.…
Scientists unveil a biodegradable semiconductor that could cut e-waste and power transient medical implants
Scientists have introduced a biodegradable semiconductor that operates reliably, then safely disappears. The breakthrough suggests a new path for electronics that do not persist for centuries. It also supports temporary…
JWST spots water vapor on a small habitable-zone exoplanet, igniting debate over early evidence of a temperate atmosphere
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has revealed water vapor signatures around a small, temperate exoplanet. The observation targets K2-18 b, a sub-Neptune orbiting within its star’s habitable zone. Astronomers see…