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NSF announces $1.5B for foundational research to drive scientific breakthroughs for American technological leadership | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation

NOFOs advance NSF's core mission to support foundational research that leads to scientific breakthroughs and opens new frontiers of knowledge. NSF investments in foundational research underpin technological innovation across industries, strengthening U.S. economic competitiveness, enhancing ...

Science Snapshots: August 16, 2026 - The Hindu

Discover key scientific breakthroughs: a cosmic black hole, mouse memory stability, and the climate benefits of electric vehicles.

Science Breakthroughs Unveiled: Three Decades of Expert Research Insights – ICO Optics

Over the past three decades, the landscape of global research has shifted dramatically, unveiling groundbreaking insights that redefine our understanding […]

Technology breakthroughs

Vantage Expands Pre-IPO CFD Offering with Unitree Robotics as Interest in Frontier AI Grows | The Manila Times

The launch extends Vantage's existing range of Pre-IPO CFDs linked to OpenAI and Anthropic, reflecting increasing interest in companies operating at the forefront of artificial intelligence and emerging technology. "As innovation increasingly happens before companies reach public exchanges, ...

Can India become a global hub for high-end medical technology manufacturing? | Artificial Intelligence News - News9live

If these capabilities develop together, ... medical technology to becoming a significant designer, manufacturer and exporter of it. This article is written by Dr Sudhir Srivastava, Founder, Chairman & CEO, SS Innovations International · Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the guest author and do not necessarily reflect the editorial position of News9Live. Click for more latest Artificial ...

Strategy Sold Bitcoin Four Times This Year, and Its Stock Now Trades Below NAV - Startup Fortune

Julian Lim is an entrepreneur, technology writer, and a researcher. He started JL Data Analysis after graduating from NUS in Intelligent Systems. Julian writes about technology innovations and entrepreneurship on Business Times, Asia Pacific Magazine and occasionally contributes to Startup Fortune.

Space exploration

Watch European astronaut make history during spacewalk today | Space

Coverage will begin at 7:00 a.m. ET today (Aug. 18).

The US Launches a New Service to Solve Problems in Space – Zamin.uz, 18.08.2026

The Space Development Agency (SDA) of the US Department of Defense and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) have launched the initial phase of the…

Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea | AP News

President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back annual joint military exercises with South Korea.

Renewable energy progress

Big batteries meant to stabilize the grid are stuck in limbo - Los Angeles Times

Demand for batteries has skyrocketed as electricity use across the U.S. swells, driven by data centers’ booming energy needs and increasing electrification.

America's clean energy future will depend on securing critical minerals

America needs critical minerals like copper and lithium to power its clean energy transition and ensure national security.

The Next Frontier of Europe’s Energy Transition: Why Clean Power Moves Home | Euronews

EcoFlow's CEO on why millions of European households are about to become their own energy managers.

Medical advancements

Anthropic CEO Says AI Could Cure Most Human Disease in 5-10 Years — but Admits Big Promises Haven't Lande - Benzinga

Amodei said AI could help cure many diseases within a decade, but real medical breakthroughs are needed to build public trust.

Fidji Simo says she believes AI can 'cure all diseases,' agreeing with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei

Simo agreed with Amodei's point on delivering on medical breakthroughs and said the problem is that people often draw a straight line from intelligent AI models to cures without accounting for the infrastructure needed in between.

General Atlantic Plans IPO Once Again: Report - Benzinga

Amodei said AI could help cure many diseases within a decade, but real medical breakthroughs are needed to build public trust.

World news

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The global stakes of China's slowdown

"Although Chinese exports are still benefiting from the global tech/AI boom, the re-escalation of tensions in the Middle East and the broadening of weakness in domestic demand mean that the balance of risks to the Chinese economy is shifting into a negative direction again," he wrote. Driving the news...

Trump calls concerns about conditions on USS Lincoln ‘fake’ | AP News

Acceding to Iranian control over the critical international waterway where global energy supplies moved freely before the war would be tantamount to admitting defeat. Escalating the deeply unpopular war would jolt the world economy and drive up prices ahead of U.S. elections. ... Add AP News on ...

Artificial intelligence

🔒 China Wants Its Data to Power the World’s A.I. - The New York Times

The plan calls on China to share its data sets worldwide. That was reinforced last month when China pledged to share data to help the dozens of developing countries that attended the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai build their own A.I.

Operation Battery is Back!

On Rational Security, Scott Anderson ... the latest revelations about OpenAI’s agents hacking other companies, the cost and implications of the continued National Guard presence in D.C., and more. On Scaling Laws, Anil Seth joins Kevin Frazier to examine whether artificial intelligence (AI) could ever be conscious. Drawing on Seth’s recent essay, they attempt to define consciousness, develop arguments ...

UK PM Andy Burnham Duped by Susie Wiles Imposter, White House Denies Hack | Times Now

This incident highlights ongoing issues with impersonation using artificial intelligence, which has previously targeted other political figures, US News, Times Now

Climate solutions

Climate School Students Analyze Extreme Heat Risk and Mitigation Efforts at the 2026 FIFA World Cup – State of the Planet

A Columbia Climate School student team examined extreme heat, poor air quality and emergency management at MetLife Stadium during the FIFA World Cup in New York/New Jersey.

Can fish feel hot? - EWASH

While the challenges posed by climate change are significant, there are steps that can be taken to mitigate its impact on fish populations. Habitat Restoration: Restoring degraded habitats, such as riparian zones, can provide shade and cooler water refuges. Water Management: Implementing water management strategies ...

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NPR's full coverage of climate change and related issues.

breakingNews

Iran live updates: Trump says US control of Strait of Hormuz a 'great idea' - ABC News

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

Smith+Nephew and Imperial College London launch centre to accelerate innovation in surgical robotics

Smith+Nephew and Imperial College London have launched a five-year partnership to deliver research for robotic surgery for musculoskeletal conditions....

Vantage Expands Pre-IPO CFD Offering with Unitree Robotics as Interest in Frontier AI Grows | The Manila Times

China, India throw away renewable power as grids struggle to keep up

The clean-energy transition, in other words, is entering a new phase.

Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, scholars’ research on electric vehicles published in Emerald’s Q1 journal - The Tribune

A research paper by two scholars of Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak, analysing global research trends in electric vehicles (EVs), government policies and sustainable transportation has been published in a Q1 journal of Emerald Publishing.

📜 History Fact

The Safavid Empire (1501–1736) made Shia Islam the state religion of Iran, shaping its distinct identity in the Islamic world.

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