Category Critical & Emerging Technologies

Photonic Chip-Based Microwave Oscillators: Revolutionizing Microwave Generation for Communication, Radar, and Sensing Technologies

The fields of communication, radar, and sensing technologies are undergoing a transformative leap forward, driven by groundbreaking advances in photonic chip-based microwave generation. These developments promise to revolutionize next-generation devices across defense, navigation, and commercial sectors by dramatically enhancing signal…

Building a Greener Future: Biocement, Bioconcrete, and the Rise of Biomanufacturing

The construction industry, responsible for 8–10% of global CO₂ emissions, faces a reckoning. Concrete and steel—cornerstones of modern cities—are both environmental liabilities. Cement production alone generates 2.5 billion tons of CO₂ annually, while steelmaking guzzles energy at scorching temperatures. These materials…