COP30 in Belém: key stakes as nations debate deforestation commitments and a climate finance overhaul
COP30 in Belém: Key Stakes as Nations Debate Deforestation Commitments and a Climate Finance Overhaul COP30 will convene in Belém, the gateway to the Amazon, in late 2025. The location…
Perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells clear durability hurdle in real-world tests, edging closer to mass production
Perovskite-Silicon Tandem Solar Cells Clear Durability Hurdle, Near Mass Production Perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells are moving from lab promise to market reality. Field tests now show durable performance under real…
Luxury brands roll out digital passports for handbags as authenticated resale platforms reshape fashion’s secondhand market
Digital Passports and Authenticated Resale Are Rewiring Luxury Handbag Ownership Luxury brands are accelerating digital passports for handbags as authenticated resale platforms redefine secondhand fashion. The two shifts reinforce each…
Gene-edited wheat shows strong drought resilience in large-scale field trials
Gene-Edited Wheat Shows Strong Drought Resilience in Large-Scale Field Trials Field trials across diverse dryland environments are highlighting a promising advance for global grain production. Gene-edited wheat lines are demonstrating…
Chipmakers scramble for advanced packaging capacity as AI server demand strains global supply chains
Chipmakers Scramble for Advanced Packaging Capacity as AI Server Demand Strains Global Supply Chains AI Servers Push Packaging to the Forefront AI servers now dominate semiconductor roadmaps and capital plans…
Breakthrough gene editing therapy shows early success reversing inherited blindness in a first-of-its-kind human trial
Breakthrough Gene Editing Therapy Shows Early Success Reversing Inherited Blindness in a First-of-Its-Kind Human Trial A pioneering gene editing therapy has produced early signs of restored vision in people with…
Governments move to mandate labels for AI-generated political ads as deepfakes surge ahead of pivotal elections
Governments Push Mandatory Labels for AI Political Ads as Deepfakes Surge Before Pivotal Elections Deepfakes are moving from novelty to election weapon, and policymakers are responding with disclosure mandates. Officials…
Sodium‑ion breakthrough promises cheaper EV batteries as new cell matches lithium‑ion range in early tests
Sodium‑ion breakthrough promises cheaper EV batteries as new cell matches lithium‑ion range in early tests Battery developers report a significant milestone for sodium‑ion technology. A new cell chemistry delivered EV…
Single-dose CRISPR therapy slashes LDL cholesterol in first human data, signaling a potential shift in heart disease treatment
Single-dose CRISPR therapy slashes LDL cholesterol, signaling a potential shift in heart disease treatment Early human data show that a one-time CRISPR-based therapy can markedly lower LDL cholesterol. Investigators reported…
Breakthrough blood test detects early-stage pancreatic cancer with unprecedented accuracy in a multicenter clinical trial
Breakthrough blood test detects early-stage pancreatic cancer with unprecedented accuracy in a multicenter clinical trial A new blood test has demonstrated remarkable accuracy for detecting early-stage pancreatic cancer. Investigators reported…