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  1. 001MIT TECH REVIEW

    Roundtables: A Conversation With the Creator of AI-Designed Viruses

    Listen to the session or watch below Can AI design new life forms? In 2025, Stanford University PhD student Samuel King came up with a preliminary answer when he used a generative AI model to propose genetic blueprints for microscopic viruses. It isn’t yet an …

    AI
  2. 002ENGINEERING.COM

    Semiconductor companies adopt CUDA-X libraries for AI-defined fabs

    The libraries support chip simulation, inspection, testing and fab automation using GPU-accelerated tools and AI models. The post Semiconductor companies adopt CUDA-X libraries for AI-defined fabs appeared first on Engineering.com .

    Digital
  3. 003ENGINEERING.COM

    MAIT Group partners with Sigmetrix on variation management

    The collaboration adds tolerance analysis and simulation to PTC and Siemens development environments. The post MAIT Group partners with Sigmetrix on variation management appeared first on Engineering.com .

    Digital
  4. 004ESG TODAY

    LanzaTech Boosts Stake in SAF Business LanzaJet in New Financing Round

    Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technology and production company LanzaJet announced that it has secured at [ ]

    Sustainability
  5. 005MIT TECH REVIEW

    The Download: failed social media bans, and extending pets lives

    This is today s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what s going on in the world of technology. Kids are outsmarting social media bans. That’s not a problem we need to solve. —Michal Luria, Aliya Bhatia, and Danah Boyd…

    AI
  6. 006ENGINEERING.COM

    RoboParty launches open-source RP1 humanoid robot

    The platform offers 24-DoF and 30-DoF versions, open hardware designs, motion-control tools and simulation resources for embodied AI research. The post RoboParty launches open-source RP1 humanoid robot appeared first on Engineering.com .

    Digital
  7. 007ENGINEERING.COM

    Pluralsight launches AI learning integration and skills tools

    New assessments, redesigned analytics and expanded course translations help organizations verify workforce proficiency and measure learning outcomes. The post Pluralsight launches AI learning integration and skills tools appeared first on Engineering.com .…

    Digital
  8. 008ESG TODAY

    Google, Stripe, Shopify Sign Carbon Removal Deal with CO2-Into-Rock Startup 44.01

    Carbon removal buyer coalition Frontier announced new offtake agreements with carbon sequestration technology company 44.01, [ ]

    Sustainability
  9. 009ESG TODAY

    Over 800 Companies Commit to TNFD-Aligned Nature Reporting Ahead of New ISSB, ISO Standards

    The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) revealed that more than 800 companies and financial [ ]

    Sustainability
  10. 010MIT TECH REVIEW

    This implant can restore sight for patients with macular degeneration

    More than 5 million people around the world with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) experience atrophy in their retinas. And until now, no treatment could restore their vision. The PRIMA system, which was approved in Europe in July and is awaiting FDA clea…

    AI
  11. 011MIT TECH REVIEW

    Love is infrastructure

    I. Meet cute Barnabas and Mainspring grew up near at hand, about an hour apart with good traffic, but for a long time they weren’t close. They traded glimpses and occasional hellos and then went about their business. Both of them carried on livelier conversati…

    AI
  12. 012MIT TECH REVIEW

    Can’t bear to say goodbye to your pet? Biotech’s got you covered.

    I don’t remember much about Peppy, my first and only pet cat. I can conjure the sensation of stroking her while she purred, recall how she used to get stuck in trees (just like in cartoons!), and chuckle about the time she pooed in my baby sister’s cot. That’s…

    AI
  13. 013MIT TECH REVIEW

    Kids are outsmarting social media bans. That’s not a problem we need to solve.

    Social media bans are stacking up. In July, France joined Australia in restricting minors from accessing social media—barring children under 15 from major platforms, before the ban was blocked by the country’s top court on human rights grounds. The UK aims to …

    AI
  14. 014ENGINEERING.COM

    Elektrobit and Microchip streamline AUTOSAR software development

    The collaboration combines EB tresos software with Microchip's automotive platforms, with initial market efforts targeting high-growth segments in Asia. The post Elektrobit and Microchip streamline AUTOSAR software development appeared first on Engineering.com…

    Digital
  15. 015ENGINEERING.COM

    FF launches Nova humanoid robots and Physical AI programs

    The lineup includes developer tools, educational curricula and a reinforcement learning program, alongside a planned $200 million robotics business acquisition. The post FF launches Nova humanoid robots and Physical AI programs appeared first on Engineering.co…

    Digital
  16. 016ENGINEERING.COM

    Siemens partners with Skeleton on data center power systems

    Supercapacitors manage millisecond-scale load changes and support AC retrofits, with a potential path to 800 V DC architectures. The post Siemens partners with Skeleton on data center power systems appeared first on Engineering.com .

    Digital
  17. 017ENGINEERING.COM

    IBM and Siemens collaborate to advance 3D nanostack technology

    The companies will develop virtual models, simulation and lithography techniques to address fabrication challenges and prepare the architecture for production. The post IBM and Siemens collaborate to advance 3D nanostack technology appeared first on Engineerin…

    Digital
  18. 018ENGINEERING.COM

    Opinion: What’s actually holding XR back in engineering

    The headsets were never the main problem. The post Opinion: What’s actually holding XR back in engineering appeared first on Engineering.com .

    Digital
  19. 019ESG TODAY

    AEP to Build $4 Billion Fuel Cell Project to Supply Low-Carbon Power to Google

    Ohio-based electric utility American Electric Power (AEP) announced a $4 billion investment to develop a [ ]

    Sustainability
  20. 020ENGINEERING.COM

    Formlabs introduces Form Studio 1 resin 3D printer

    The enclosed system uses 28 LEDs, 35 µm pixels and Alpha Resins for indoor printing and detailed prototypes. The post Formlabs introduces Form Studio 1 resin 3D printer appeared first on Engineering.com .

    Digital
  21. 021ESG TODAY

    In-House Research, Engagement Overtake ESG Ratings as Investors’ Top Sustainability Tools: Survey

    Investors are increasingly turning to internal resources to gauge companies’ ESG performance, with in-house research [ ]

    Sustainability
  22. 022MIT TECH REVIEW

    The Download: reviving frozen pig kidneys and boosting nuclear power

    This is today s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what s going on in the world of technology. Pig kidneys that were “frozen” for a year have been brought back to life Pig kidneys that were cooled to -150 °C and store…

    AI
  23. 023ESG TODAY

    L G, NTR Raise $370 Million for New Clean Power Transition Fund

    UK financial services group Legal General (L G) and sustainable infrastructure investor NTR announced today [ ]

    Sustainability
  24. 024ESG TODAY

    Hy24 Acquires Clean Hydrogen Platform Hynamics from EDF

    French clean hydrogen-focused investment firm Hy24 announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire [ ]

    Sustainability
  25. 025MIT TECH REVIEW

    How much more can nuclear power plants give?

    In this age of rising electricity demand, people are trying to squeeze every last bit of power out of every power plant possible. Over the past few weeks, there’s been big news about nuclear power plants trying to do just that. Constellation, the largest nucle…

    AI
  26. 026ESG TODAY

    California Locks in November Deadline for First Corporate Climate Reports

    The California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has approved the state’s new corporate greenhouse gas [ ]

    Sustainability
  27. 027MIT TECH REVIEW

    Six wild ideas for perpetuating your mind

    Have you ever thought about what makes you you? Science assures us it has everything to do with the three-pound organ between our ears, with its billions of neurons and trillions of delicate connections. But it’s a lot trickier to explain why we have a sense o…

    AI
  28. 028MIT TECH REVIEW

    Pig kidneys that were “frozen” for a year have been brought back to life

    Pig kidneys that were cooled to -150 °C and stored in a freezer for months have been successfully rewarmed and shown to work again for the first time, say scientists. They hope to replicate the findings with human organs. The kidneys—which are similar in size …

    AI
  29. 029ESG TODAY

    Engie, CMA CGM to Build New Clean Fuel Plant to Drive Fleet Decarbonization

    French energy company Engie announced that it has signed a new framework agreement with multinational [ ]

    Sustainability
  30. 030TRIPLEPUNDIT

    Support for Global Sustainability Reporting Standards is Growing. Here s What That Means for Businesses.

    The International Sustainability Standards Board is inching closer to its goal of creating a global baseline for disclosing sustainability-related risks and opportunities that could impact company financial performance. TriplePundit

    Sustainability
  31. 031ESG TODAY

    JPMorgan Recalibrates Sustainable Finance Strategy to Balance Emissions Reduction with Energy Security

    U.S. banking giant JPMorganChase announced on Wednesday a series of updates to its approach to [ ]

    Sustainability
  32. 032TRIPLEPUNDIT

    Mexico s Maya Train Promised an Economic Boom. What Went Wrong?

    The Maya Train promised to bring tourism to lesser-known locations across the Yucatán Peninsula. Nearly three years later, locals say that promise has yet to materialize. TriplePundit

    Sustainability
  33. 033TRIPLEPUNDIT

    Farmers Say U.S. Immigration Policies Are Making Food More Expensive

    Federal immigration agents began targeting agricultural communities in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas last month, leading livestock organizations to issue a joint public statement in protest. The farming and ranching advocates warned the violent arrests and deport…

    Sustainability
  34. 034TRIPLEPUNDIT

    U.S. Cities Set Limits As Data Centers Feed the Urban Heat Island Effect

    Urban policymakers are struggling to keep pace with data center development. The consequences of the policy vacuum are evident in cities like Phoenix, the hottest major city in the United States and an area of high interest for new data centers. TriplePundit…

    Sustainability
  35. 035TRIPLEPUNDIT

    Battling Deception: Advocates Rally Against Misinformation and Voter Suppression as U.S. Midterms Near

    Election integrity advocates say misinformation and voter suppression efforts are rampant ahead of the U.S. midterm election. They’re fighting back in the court of law and the court of public opinion. TriplePundit

    Sustainability
  36. 036TRIPLEPUNDIT

    From Highway to Hockey Rink: How Tires Are Recycled Into New Products

    Scientists have yet to figure out how to recycle old tires into new ones at scale, but they can still find valuable second lives in new rubber products. We took a peek behind the tire recycling curtain to find out what really happens to tires when they retire …

    Sustainability
  37. 037TRIPLEPUNDIT

    Opinion: At the World Bank, “Efficiency” is Code for “Weak Accountability”

    The World Bank Group is in the midst of an accountability crisis of its own making. The institution needs to change course to ensure that cutting accountability is not mistaken for efficiency. TriplePundit

    Sustainability
  38. 038TRIPLEPUNDIT

    The Devastation in Nepal is a Canary in the Coal Mine as Flood Risk Rises Worldwide

    Climate-related floods are becoming more frequent, deadly and unpredictable worldwide, forcing emergency planning professionals to rethink their strategies for keeping communities safe. TriplePundit

    Sustainability
  39. 039TRIPLEPUNDIT

    India’s Community Health Workers Are Filling a Critical Gap in Menopause Care

    Menopause-related depression remains overlooked, especially in low- and middle-income countries where access to mental healthcare is limited. In India, some community health workers are stepping in to support women despite receiving no formal training in menop…

    Sustainability
  40. 040TRIPLEPUNDIT

    Libraries Are Beacons of Credible Information in the Age of Fake News

    As credible sources of information are cut off in the United States, from lost newspapers to deleted government data, the nation’s public libraries play a crucial role in educating the public and serving communities. But budget cuts threaten their mission. Tri…

    Sustainability