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• [New] In 2025, patient engagement will continue to be an area of focus for healthcare organizations and technology will play a vital role. Medical Guardian
• [New] Technology was evolving to assist with maintaining cognitive function through stimulation and engagement, while other technology could compensate for certain health challenges. UNSW Sites
• [New] RNA sequencing will be conducted to analyze global gene expression changes and further elucidate the molecular pathways involved in BDTO-induced senescence. Texas Alzheimer's Research and Care Consortium
• [New] 86% of health systems are now using some form of AI, with the majority applying it to detect clinical patterns and generate insights that humans might overlook. National Association of Counties
• [New] Dealmaking in health services is poised for a rebound in 2026 as companies improve in quality and use technology - particularly artificial intelligence - to attract buyers. Healthcare Dive
• [New] AI Integration: Generative AI is being used in late 2025 to personalize the shopping experience, with AI Personal Shoppers helping customers plan weekly meals and automatically adding items to carts. Observer News Enterprise
• [New] Researchers from the University of Geneva, working with colleagues at the University of Salerno and the CNR-SPIN Institute (Italy), have now made a significant advance by identifying a hidden form of geometry that was previously only predicted by theory. SciTechDaily
• [New] As teachers grapple with assignments written by ChatGPT and artists struggle to protect the integrity of their work amid a sea of AI-generated images, AI has entered the world of biologics, bringing tremendous potential in areas such as clinical development, discovery, and manufacturing. BioProcess International
• [New] In the UK, Center for Net Zero finds that widespread V2G adoption could absorb larger volumes of variable renewable generation, leading to a reduction in average wholesale electricity prices of up to 10% by 2030. RMI
• [New] In 2026, access will expand to include AlphaEvolve, AlphaGenome, and WeatherNext, AI models supporting advanced algorithm design, genomic research, and state-of-the-art weather forecasting. Digital Watch Observatory
• [New] Washington's Clean Energy Transformation Act requires state utilities to end all coal-fired generation by 2026 as part of a push toward greenhouse gas neutrality in 2030 and emission-free grid by 2045. Engineering News-Record
• [New] Companies in 2025 learned the hard way just how prevalent security risks in AI-generated code are. SD Times
• [New] Most of the world will not judge the United States by its breakthroughs in artificial general intelligence. Medium
• [New] Formed through a merging of the UK-led Tempest and Japan's F-X programmes, GCAP will produce a sixth-generation fighter with industries from the three partner nations collaborating on design and manufacture. Naval Technology
• [New] As 2026 approaches, experts are closely monitoring trends such as innovation in gene therapy, oncology treatments, and personalized medicine. GeneOnline News
• [New] The first CCS project began operations in 2025, and additional projects with partners like Linde, Nucor, and New Generation Gas Gathering will start up in 2026. JPT
• [New] The Genesis Mission will help America's scientists automate experiment design, accelerate simulations, and generate predictive models that will lead to breakthroughs in energy, manufacturing, drug discovery, and beyond. Energy.gov
• [New] The solar project, scheduled for commissioning in 2026, is expected to generate about 4.25 lakh MWh of clean electricity annually, powering over 3.60 lakh Indian households. Guidely

Last updated: 28 December 2025