Critical & Emerging Technologies

  Introduction: The New Diagnostic Revolution Biosensors have garnered attention for their potential to address a wide array of biomedical and public health issues. These include early disease diagnosis, identification of drug-resistant organisms, detection of emerging epidemics, and identifying low-concentration toxins and pathogens in food and water. However, the road …

  In the world’s most advanced laboratories, where scientists probe the very foundations of matter, resistive magnets stand as monumental achievements in human engineering. These colossal machines generate magnetic fields exceeding 400,000 times the strength of Earth’s own, creating conditions so extreme that they force electrons into uncharted trajectories, distort …

The global photonic sensors market is entering a pivotal phase of expansion and innovation. Estimated at USD 33.01 billion in 2025, the market is expected to grow to USD 56.38 billion by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3% over the forecast period. This impressive trajectory is …

The Pivot That Shook Defense Tech In February 2025, a major turning point in defense technology was announced: Microsoft would transfer leadership of the U.S. Army’s $21.9 billion Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program to Anduril Industries, pending Pentagon approval. The IVAS initiative—one of the most ambitious military modernization efforts …

Introduction In modern warfare, the uniform is far more than just a symbol of allegiance—it is a critical layer of defense. For soldiers operating in extreme environments, from arid deserts to chemical-threat zones, the fabric they wear and the materials that surround them can mean the difference between mission success …

As the world accelerates its transition to clean energy, hydrogen has emerged as a cornerstone of decarbonization strategies—particularly in hard-to-electrify sectors like steelmaking, shipping, and heavy transport. However, the majority of today’s hydrogen is still produced from fossil fuels through carbon-intensive processes like steam methane reforming, known as “grey hydrogen.” …

Introduction Quantum sensing is no longer confined to the realm of lab-based experiments or science fiction. Once limited by the harsh requirement of cryogenic cooling, this transformative technology is now emerging into the real world—powered by breakthroughs that allow quantum sensors to operate at room temperature. This leap is not …

The Electronic Arms Race Redefining 21st-Century Conflict Modern warfare is being radically reshaped by the invisible yet decisive domain of the electromagnetic spectrum. In the skies over Ukraine, where more than 10,000 drones are deployed weekly, battles are increasingly won or lost through electronic supremacy rather than firepower alone. Uncrewed …

Imagine a future where cities on the Moon aren’t built from steel and glass but from the very dust beneath our feet. That future is now taking shape, as lunar regolith becomes humanity’s greatest ally in surviving the harshest conditions of space. Lunar Habitation: Building for Survival and Sustainability Living …

The $10 Trillion Data Mismatch The modern digital world is drowning in data—and paradoxically, our most advanced infrastructure is part of the problem. Fiber-optic networks move information at staggering rates of up to 200 terabits per second, but as soon as that data reaches a processor, it hits a wall. …