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Global clean energy leader BLUETTI has reinforced its partnership with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) to expand renewable energy access across Africa. Building on the Lighting An African Family (LAAF) initiative, now in its fourth year, the collaboration continues to empower underserved communities in Kenya, with long-term plans to scale across the continent. Africa faces a dual challenge of rapid urbanization and limited energy infrastructure. Many peri-urban and informal settlements remain off-grid, leaving households—often female-headed—without reliable electricity. Through the LAAF program, BLUETTI and UN-Habitat aim to bridge this gap by delivering affordable, clean, and sustainable energy solutions tailored…

IBM and NASA have announced the release of Surya, the world’s first open-source AI foundation model trained on high-resolution solar observation data. Now available on Hugging Face, Surya represents a breakthrough in space weather forecasting—offering powerful new tools to anticipate solar storms that can disrupt satellites, power grids, GPS, and telecommunications. Why It Matters The Sun, 93 million miles away, plays a critical role in sustaining life—but it also poses risks to our technology-dependent civilization. Solar flares and coronal mass ejections can: Damage satellites and spacecraft Disrupt aviation navigation Knock out power grids Threaten astronaut safety Even impact global food…

3M is revolutionizing the future of mobility by tackling key challenges faced by the automotive industry—from enhancing electric vehicle (EV) battery range and powertrain efficiency to reducing vehicle weight and streamlining repairs. Through science-driven solutions across materials, adhesives, thermal management, and more, the company is helping build a smarter, more sustainable transportation ecosystem. Mobility Solutions Driving Innovation at 3M Lightweighting for Range and Efficiency 3M’s Glass Bubbles—high-strength, low-density microspheres—enable up to 30% weight reduction in composite materials, helping vehicles consume less energy and extend EV range. These lightweighting strategies have already helped some manufacturers reduce vehicle weight by 15–20%—a direct…

Unitree Robotics introduces the A2 Stellar Explorer, a formidable quadruped robot designed for industrial-grade missions. Demonstrating unmatched agility and endurance, the A2 represents a leap forward in four-legged robotic capabilities. It’s lighter, stronger, faster—and purpose-built for demanding environments. Technical Highlights & Performance Weight & Endurance: The A2 weighs approximately 37 kg with its batteries. It achieves up to 5 hours (or 20 km) of continuous operation when unloaded, and 3 hours (around 12.5 km) under load. Load Capacity: Supports a 100 kg payload while stationary; during motion, it handles up to 25 kg, with tests showing a 30 kg load…

In an exciting development in the world of robotics, Boston Dynamics and Toyota Research Institute (TRI) unveiled a groundbreaking demonstration of their humanoid robot Atlas, powered by Large Behavior Models (LBMs). This marks a pivotal step toward autonomous general-purpose robots capable of integrated manipulation and locomotion—without the need for task-specific coding. The Rise of Embodied AI in Robotics Humanoid robots have traditionally required separate controllers for walking and manipulation. Now, LBM technology combines these capabilities into a unified, language-conditioned neural policy. This innovation simplifies behavior development and vastly expands the robot’s ability to perform long-duration, multi-step tasks. TRI and Boston…

Perceptyne, a rising innovator in robotics, has unveiled a new milestone in humanoid capabilities with a demonstration of its robot performing dual-arm coordination. The video release highlights how humanoids are evolving from simple single-arm tasks to more complex, collaborative movements that resemble human dexterity. Humanoid robots have long been envisioned as machines capable of replicating human movements in industrial, service, and research settings. While single-arm functionality has been widely adopted, the ability to coordinate both arms simultaneously in precise, synchronized tasks represents a critical step toward greater autonomy and usefulness. Operational Details Perceptyne’s humanoid showcases advanced control algorithms that allow…

The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory has announced a groundbreaking research mission led by the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM). The experiment will evaluate how 3D bioprinted liver tissue constructs mature in a microgravity environment, potentially paving the way for breakthroughs in regenerative medicine and future organ transplantation. Bioprinting and Regenerative Medicine Bioprinting enables scientists to engineer complex 3D structures using living human cells. These constructs replicate tissue and organ functions, offering applications in disease modeling, drug testing, and tissue repair. WFIRM has previously developed vascularized liver constructs that remain functional for 30 days on Earth, but…

ideaForge Technology Limited, a global leader in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, has announced the launch of its Q6V2 GEO, the company’s most versatile mapping drone to date. The official unveiling took place at PRAGYA 2025, ideaForge’s inaugural customer event, centered on the theme “Advancing Possibilities in Geospatial Intelligence.” A Leap in UAV Innovation The Q6V2 GEO represents a significant milestone in India’s rapidly evolving UAV industry. Designed to operate across diverse terrains, from Himalayan glaciers to dense forests and urban landscapes, the drone is engineered for survey-grade precision and mission-critical intelligence gathering. Performance and Payloads Weighing under 7 kg,…

Deep Sky, Canada’s leading carbon removal project developer, has officially launched operations at Deep Sky Alpha, North America’s first facility to permanently store CO₂ captured directly from the atmosphere. Located in Innisfail, Alberta, the project demonstrates how rapid deployment of carbon removal infrastructure can accelerate global decarbonization. A Defining Climate Milestone In just 12 months, Deep Sky transformed five acres of industrial land into a fully operational carbon removal hub. The Alpha facility integrates multiple Direct Air Capture (DAC) technologies, positioning Canada at the forefront of scalable climate action. CEO Alex Petre emphasized that this achievement is proof of concept…

The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) has launched “Emma – Your AI Guide to Germany”, a conversational travel assistant powered by Matador Network’s GuideGeek artificial intelligence. The initiative aims to make travel planning seamless for American visitors by providing real-time, personalized recommendations about Germany’s diverse destinations. Context: AI Meets Tourism Innovation Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming global tourism, and GNTO is among the early adopters. By integrating GuideGeek’s award-winning AI platform, GNTO enables travelers to move beyond the familiar highlights of Berlin and Oktoberfest, showcasing Germany’s castles, cultural heritage, cuisine, and natural landscapes in a more engaging way. Operational Details:…