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Scientists Turn Methane Into Building Blocks for New Medicines
Researchers developed an iron-based catalytic approach to convert methane into higher-value chemical building blocks used in pharmaceutical production.
Global Leaders Back Open, Responsible AI at New Delhi Summit
More than 500 delegates at the India-AI Impact Summit backed global cooperation, open access, and responsible AI development frameworks.
Majorana Qubits Decoded in Quantum Computing Breakthrough
Researchers at QuTech and the Spanish National Research Council have demonstrated the first single‑shot, real‑time readout of Majorana‑based qubits, solving a long‑standing readout problem and moving topological quantum computers closer to practical use.
Record renewable build‑out, circular‑economy models and AI‑driven solutions set the sustainability agenda for 2026
A forward‑looking analysis from The Optimist Daily identifies five sustainability shifts that will define 2026 – a record‑breaking surge in renewable‑energy capacity, rapid scaling of circular‑economy business models, AI‑enabled resource efficiency, electric‑vehicle market maturity and nature‑positive finance – signalling a decisive turn toward a greener global economy.
U.S. life expectancy hits all‑time high of 79 years in 2024
The CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics says the average American can now expect to live 79 years – a 0.6‑year jump from 2023 and the highest level ever recorded.
NHS waiting list falls to lowest level in three years, 7.29 million patients still awaiting treatment
Data released in January 2026 shows England’s NHS waiting list dropped to 7.29 million patients at the end of December 2025 – the lowest figure since February 2023 – after a record year of elective activity.