In a historic move, European ministers agreed to almost the entire budget request from the European Space Agency. The €22.1 billion package funds major science missions and a new push for reusable rockets and space security tech.
Microsoft appears to be ending the legacy of its long-running fictional demo companies, Contoso and Fabrikam. The tech giant has introduced a new brand, Zava, as its updated storytelling tool for the AI era.
The push for renewables needs long-duration energy storage. After a fire at the world’s biggest battery site, attention is shifting to compressed air systems. It’s a proven, if imperfect, technology getting a major new lease on life.
Siemens Energy is diving deep into the small modular reactor (SMR) boom by partnering with Rolls-Royce SMR. The company will supply its high-efficiency SST-8000 steam turbine-generator sets, a key component for the factory-built nuclear plants. This move leverages decades of nuclear “conventional is
AI companies are raising money at a dizzying pace, with valuations skyrocketing into the tens of billions. Investors are betting on the next OpenAI, but history suggests not everyone will win big.
According to Business Insider, venture funding for legal technology companies soared to $3.2 billion in 2025. A wave of startups, from contract review to predictive analytics, pulled in massive checks as law firms finally moved AI from pilot programs to production.
A new report warns that solar and wind farms are often misconfigured when they connect to the power grid, posing a serious stability threat. The solution? A mandatory third-party verification system, similar to a home inspection.
Solar technology is undergoing its biggest transformation in decades. Perovskite tandem cells are now hitting commercial scale with 20%+ power gains, while printable solar cells are eliminating batteries in everyday electronics.
The banking industry is shifting from AI hype to precision, focusing on autonomous agents that can handle complex workflows. While this could reduce costs by 15-20%, it also threatens $170 billion in profits if banks don’t adapt. Experts predict 2026 will be the tipping point for widespread adoption
Scientists have cracked the code on economically viable lithium recycling from dead batteries. Their new method costs just $12.70 per kilogram, beating current market prices. This could revolutionize how we source critical battery materials.
