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• Recent studies from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology highlight the potential risks posed by the shrinking of the upper atmosphere, potentially leading to a significant reduction in the number of low Earth orbit satellites. Rude Baguette
• While North American and European studies emphasized the need for formal, structured AI training to enhance clinical decision-making, studies from regions like Nigeria and India expressed concerns about the dehumanization of healthcare and the risk of technology overreliance [33, 34, 35, 36, 37]. BioMed Central
• By studying South Korea's investment in digital education technology, similar efforts could result in creative applications that enhance learning results. Nature
• A study by McKinsey & Company emphasises that AI-led education technologies have the potential to mitigate the achievement gap between high and low-performing students by up to 20%. EDEXLIVE
• A study by New York University has demonstrated benefits that could not be achieved with conventional beauty methods by utilizing science and technology that targets skin cell regeneration. ABITA LLC&MARKETING JAPAN
• ICREA did a study on the size of digital economy and it says that digital technology was 7% 10 years ago, it is now at 13% in Indian economy and will go to 20% by the end of this decade. Lotus Times | Madurai | Tamilnadu | Lotus Times
• Using state-of-the-art energy efficiency technologies to renovate existing properties and construct new ones could enable Europe's construction sector to almost eliminate its carbon emissions by 2060, a new study suggests. Tech Xplore
• A UCL research team developing an artificial fiber technology to accelerate neurodegenerative disease clinical trials will be one of the first studies supported by e-money venture Science Card. UCL News
• Qatar could focus on developing programs to encourage local companies to participate in and support pilot studies, as well as providing financial incentives for entities to collaborate with research institutions and utilize technologies or processes that reduce carbon emissions. Middle East Council on Global Affairs
• A recent study by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has revealed a startling public health threat: About 17 million people are at risk of gastrointestinal problems due to excessive sulfate levels in groundwater. ScienceDaily
• Under the Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) program, the United States and Japan will cohost a nuclear energy study tour for nuclear experts and policymakers in Japan for the Philippines and other FIRST partner nations. Center for Strategic and International Studies
• Under the Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) program, the United States and Japan plan to co-host a nuclear energy study tour in Japan for nuclear experts and policy decision-makers from the Philippines and other FIRST partner countries. The White House
• Patients scheduled for most imaging services at any Mercy facility - hospital or outpatient - will benefit from advanced AI technology assisting radiologists in prioritizing and analyzing imaging studies. Mercy
• Argonne-led studies investigate how hydropower could help Alaska add more clean energy to its grid, how it generates value as grids add more renewable energy, and how liner technology can improve hydropower efficiency. Tech Xplore
• A series of studies on the potential of vehicle to grid technologies have underlined the huge benefits it can bring to Australia's grid and its transition to green energy. The Driven
• University of Maryland researchers studying how lithium batteries fail have developed a new technology that could enable next-generation electric vehicles (EVs) and other devices that are less prone to battery fires while increasing energy storage. ScienceDaily
• Given that AI is expected to see an annual growth rate of 36.6% from 2023 to 2030, according to a 2023 study by PwC, it's no surprise that businesses are embracing this technology. Forbes
• A study by the National Institute of Standards and Technology highlighted that reflective materials could significantly improve the thermal comfort of small structures. CatsCaress
• A new study led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has warned over the health risks from shipping's switch to using ammonia as its future fuel. Splash247
• NASA's Psyche spacecraft, set to study an Earth-like asteroid, will test advanced optical communication technology during its six-year journey, laying the groundwork for future space missions. SciTechDaily
• Shifts in power facilitated by emerging technologies could prove highly destabilizing if not properly managed, with a recent study finding that over 80% of countries less-prepared to adopt the benefits of AI reside in the Global South, especially in Africa. Stimson
• A growing number of studies show how AI technologies can increase the pace of decarbonisation and it is seen as a critical technology to enable significant emissions cuts by 2030. UK Government
• The FDA drug administration's most recent approvals and the advancements in clinical studies serve as additional proof that CRISPR technology has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of human diseases. Finance Craze

Last updated: 26 June 2025