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  • [New] A team of astronomers from several countries, led by researchers in Canada, has identified a galaxy cluster that appears far earlier and far hotter than current science predicts. ScienceDaily
  • [New] In 2026, life-science R&D will cross a meaningful inflection point as AI-augmented molecular design becomes the default mode of early discovery. PharmaVOICE
  • [New] Some of the year's most anticipated approvals are based on brand-new, disease-modifying science while others, like oral GLP-1 advances, change the mode of administration for an existing medicine. PharmaVOICE
  • [New] Quantum is poised to unlock previously impossible computations, accelerating AI training, drug discovery, materials science, and optimization - potentially adding trillions in economic value by 2035. Quantum's Business
  • [New] The SAR-equipped spacecraft will monitor the Earth for emergency response, science and defence applications from about 385 miles (620 km) up. Without cables
  • [New] The science-fiction-like dream is being driven by AI and space industry leaders who are growing increasingly worried that data centers will eventually require more energy and land than are available on Earth. Herald/Review Media
  • [New] For science and human potential, we see divergence in talent strategies: the U.S. and EU bank on attracting global talent and open science, China is rapidly building its domestic talent pipelines, and India and Qatar focus on education reforms and international partnerships to develop human capital. GeoIntelligence
  • [New] Quantum computing will become part of Trump's Genesis Mission, aimed at using AI to advance science. Medium
  • [New] AI in 2026 is predicted to transition from merely summarizing research papers to actively participating in scientific discovery, accelerating breakthroughs in drug discovery, materials science, and climate modeling. hyperight.com
  • [New] The ambitious goals set for 2026 are expected to ignite renewed enthusiasm for science, engineering, and careers in space worldwide. Dxb News Network
  • [New] The year 2026 will be decisive in determining whether extractive regulations are established or if the precautionary principle prevails to avoid irreversible damage to ecosystems that have not yet been fully explored by science. Noticias Ambientales
  • [New] The head of a U.S. CHIPS and Science Act-funded center devoted to digital twins for semiconductor chip manufacturing has informed its 121 members that the U.S. Department of Commerce will terminate its US $285 million five-year contract. MIT Initiative for New Manufacturing Substack
  • [New] The additional production responds to accelerating demand for hypersonic test capacity as the Pentagon, National Science Foundation and U.S. Congress back new systems intended to counter advanced threats from near peer competitors. Space War
  • [New] China is in 2026 expected to make progress in key fields of science and technology - especially artificial intelligence - while its relations with the United States continue to deteriorate and its leverage over Europe gains in strength. Merics
  • [New] €33 million will go towards efforts to increase the efficiency, productivity and reproducibility of science, and the deployment of automated research environments systems integrating AI-driven decision-making processes. Science|Business
  • [New] Calls for proposals across five topics in 2026-27 will act as pilots for the European Commission's upcoming AI in Science strategy. Science|Business
  • [New] Japan plans to launch its Martian Moons eXploration mission to study Phobos and Deimos, collecting surface samples from Phobos and returning them to Earth in 2031, a first in planetary science. tovima.com
  • [New] By the end of 2026, the Science of Reading will be the baseline expectation rather than a reform. Marzano Research
  • [New] Combining Internet of Things emerging technology with existing self-healing materials is a leading 2026 breakthrough in materials science that could shift industries to predictive maintenance for all types of infrastructure based on real-time data analysis. CAS
  • [New] Space-based connectivity is no longer science fiction-it's happening, and by 2026, we will see it become mainstream. Skillz Middle East
  • [New] The most successful companies will proactively articulate clear value narratives that demonstrate long-term commitment to UK science and patient access, whilst transparently navigating geopolitical and policy shifts responsibly. Curious Health
  • [New] In 2026, leadership will hinge less on compliance and more on professional judgement - based on evidence, science, and strategic context. IMD business school for management and leadership cours
  • [New] The shortage of skilled workers in data science, logistics IT, and AI management will worsen in 2026. All Things Supply Chain

Last updated: 12 January 2026



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