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• [New] Among the myriad experiments packed into Artemis II's science payloads will be AVATAR (A Virtual Astronaut Tissue Analog Response), a system designed to mimic individual astronaut organs. Scientific American
• [New] The higher the temperature rise, the higher the costs of shielding society against climate cataclysm, warns the IPCC, the world's top climate science authority. The Daily Star
• [New] The Semiconductor Industry Association reports tens of thousands of open roles across design engineering, fabrication, materials science and technician disciplines, with shortages expected to intensify as new facilities become operational. DEV Community
• [New] The scientific community demands a science law and a progressive increase to reach 1% of GDP by 2032. / Uruguay Noticias Ambientales
• [New] NASA's Science Mission Directorate saw the largest funding cut in its history proposed in 2025, threatening to close out, cancel, or otherwise eliminate many of the most ambitious opportunities for 21st century science in the entire world. / USA Big Think
• [New] While widespread commercial adoption is still likely years away, quantum computing could significantly improve areas such as drug discovery, materials science, logistics, and supply chain management - each highly relevant to Amazon's diverse business operations. Barchart.com
• [New] While no one can predict the exact timing or location of future disasters, climate science does point to the types of impacts that are becoming more likely as the climate of our planet continues to change. Voices.earth
• [New] President Donald Trump's decision to slash academic research funding could give other nations, such as China, an edge in science and technological innovation. Edge and Odds -
• [New] 2026 will be the year that skin science reaches its most futuristic heights. The Independent
• [New] Through science and investigation born of unprecedented global suffering hope comes in the form of risk mitigation using a readily available, non-invasive, completely free of charge therapy one can take advantage of in their very own home. HCPLive
• [New] Optical links between Earth and orbit could move data at speeds that open new possibilities for science and industry. Bernard Marr
• [New] Precision medicine generated an estimated $151.57 billion globally in 2024 and is projected to grow to $469 billion by 2034, driven by advances in genomics, data science, and AI-powered clinical tools. CURE
• [New] At the same time, to improve original knowledge creation, China is reforming its science funding to be less bureaucratic and more merit-based, and encouraging scientists to pursue 10-year, 100-year projects that could yield big breakthroughs (like basic research programs for quantum, math, etc.). GeoIntelligence
• [New] Beyond factories, 2026 will see AI accelerate scientific and healthcare discovery, designing experiments, predicting outcomes and co-authoring breakthroughs in drug development and materials science. Forbes
• [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

Last updated: 19 January 2026