Global Scans · Transhumanism · Weekly Summary

• [New] As argued in Presence Secure's exploration of transhumanism, the next decade could blur the line between human and machine. Presence Secure
• [New] A Trump administration rule will likely make it more difficult for international students to gain H-1B status. Forbes
• [New] Conservative leaders in the US have reignited debates over H-1B visas, outsourcing, and Indian talent, framing it as a threat to American jobs. The Times Of India
• [New] The H-1B visa cap for fiscal year 2026 had been reached, as the Trump administration simultaneously revives a plan to fundamentally alter the selection process. / USA National Immigration Forum
• [New] H&M has committed to sourcing 100% of its materials from recycled or sustainably sourced origins by 2030. Coface
• [New] H&M's goals include sourcing 30% of commercial goods from certified recycled materials by 2025, expanding to 100% recycled or sustainably sourced materials by 2030. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] H&M has pledged to use 100% recycled or sustainably sourced materials by 2030 and has reduced its supply-chain emissions by 22% from 2019 levels. Textile Focus
• [New] OBBB's 1% remittance tax targets money transfers abroad starting 2026, impacting H-1B families who might face higher costs and shift to informal or cryptocurrency transfers. VisaVerge
• [New] Monkeys were housed with 12-h light-dark cycles at 22-26 °C and 45-55% humidity and provided a commercial monkey diet (Teklad 2050, Envigo), assorted fruits, ad libitum water, and rubber and plastic toys for environmental enrichment. Nature
• [New] As a rule, Intel's H - and HX-series chips will deliver the highest power for the most demanding uses and will be found in mobile workstations and creator laptops, while U-series CPUs are made for midrange thin-and-light laptops. PCMAG
• [New] While a 72-h cadence happening across all pads at a given launch complex is presently challenging for operators, it is certainly within the envelope of industry discussions and aspirations by 2030 - particularly for major providers, whose outputs dominate emission products. Nature
• [New] By staying informed on policy changes and planning for visa-related risks, international professionals on H-1B visas can successfully navigate the U.S. real estate investment landscape. USA Admission
• [New] At present, the peak hour speed in Ulaanbaatar is around 5-7 km/h, but with the introduction of the dedicated BRT system, the bus speed is projected to increase 4-5 times, reaching an average of 20-25 km/h. MongolBeat
• [New] Chauffeur (expected commercial launch in 2027), is targeted at highway L3 systems (up to 130 km/h speeds), and fuses cameras, its own proprietary imaging radar and a front-facing LiDAR. Forbes
• Personal accident and health (PA & H) insurance, projected to account for 9.2% of general insurance premiums in 2025, is expected to expand at a CAGR of 5.4% to 2029. Insurance Business
• Increased consumption of UPFs globally will lead to higher incidence of diseases, and resultant claims in L & H lines of business. Swiss Re Institute
• Though infusing ANI into the hippocampus before the first memory retention test impairs memory retrieval at 24 h, it is resistant in the following test sessions, suggesting that the protein inhibitor impairs extinction without affecting consolidated fear memory. SpringerLink
• Future models like the Cadillac Escalade IQ, Cadillac Optiq, and 2025 Silverado EV and Sierra EV are expected to support V2 H. EVinfo.net
• 14 test pilots have accumulated more than a combined 300 h flying the demonstrator - which will be powered by two Eurojet EJ 200s from the Eurofighter Typhoon - in a simulator at BAE's Warton site in Lancashire. Flight Global

Last updated: 15 September 2025