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• [New] NASA plans to continue launching science and discovery missions, including placing the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope into operation before the end of the year. / USA SciTechDaily
• [New] By 2026, breakthroughs across energy, data science, materials, and infrastructure are expected to significantly reshape the global climate landscape, often outpacing regulatory frameworks. Mexico Business
• [New] 2) China and open source will remain hardware constrained, falling markedly behind in SOTA level reasoning (math / science) ~18 months, but closer in performance on specific tasks like coding, long-context, and agentic workflows (~6 months). both flesh and more
• [New] Dedicated budgetary support for clinical research and evidence-based nutrition will be crucial to strengthening consumer trust and enhancing the global credibility of Indian-made supplements, firmly positioning India as a trusted, science-led hub for preventive health and long-term well-being. The Indian Express
• [New] In 2026, expect clearer claims and stronger science as consumers seek targeted support for energy, sleep, immunity, stress resilience, and metabolic health. Lakanto USA
• [New] Companies might conduct science in Tel Aviv or Zurich; co-develop parts with Korean or Japanese partners; test designs near Shenzhen; and mass-produce in the Yangtze River Delta or Mexico's Bajio. Swiss Institute of Artificial Intelligence
• [New] We can expect cutting-edge science, environmental storytelling, and bold exploration. Live Science
• [New] In 2026 Cannabis marketing and content will continue to move away from the stoner content further towards science-based content. Cannabis Health News
• [New] Xuntian's 2-meter primary mirror and extremely wide field of view will allow it to conduct large-scale sky surveys, study galaxies, search for exoplanets and map cosmic structures, making it one of the most ambitious Chinese space science projects to date. Moneycontrol
• [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

Last updated: 26 January 2026