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  • [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
  • [New] Google DeepMind plans to open its first automated science laboratory in the UK in 2026, deepening its partnership with the UK government. FTI Strategic Communications
  • [New] Quantum computing-related revenues could reach $72 billion by 2035, driven by applications in optimization, materials science, drug discovery and complex financial modeling. Nasdaq
  • [New] If SpaceX goes public, that will mean more scrutiny, more shareholder interest and - perhaps most critically for space science - more investment to bolster its research and development work. Scientific American
  • [New] QuEra has delivered a quantum machine ready for error correction to Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, and plans to make it available to global customers in 2026. IEEE Spectrum
  • [New] Astronomers are still working to catch more glimpses of the elusive object-expect more science to come from 2025's visit in 2026. Scientific American
  • [New] Harnessing cutting-edge AI for science will dramatically increase the productivity of American scientists and researchers. Energy.gov
  • [New] In 2025, the FWF awarded a total of €495,554 in funding to five Top Citizen Science projects, which will run from 2026 to 2027. Austrian Science Fund (FWF)
  • [New] NASA Armstrong will continue advancing flight research across aeronautics and Earth science, building on 2025's achievements. NASA
  • [New] Funding from bodies like the National Science Foundation is flowing toward projects that fuse remote sensing with machine learning for predictive analytics. WebProNews
  • [New] The Department of Energy plans to address at least 20 key issues, marking a major push to advance science and technology through AI. / USA Market Insights
  • In collaboration with MIT Lincoln Laboratory, industry leaders and end users from all domains, researchers from across the traditional quantum disciplines will work to identify and advance the most significant practical applications in science, technology, industry and national security. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Last updated: 05 January 2026



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