Critical & Emerging Technologies

Agentic AI marks the transition from AI as tools — to AI as autonomous workforce, reshaping industry, security, and global labor.” Rethinking AI: From Tools to Teammates Artificial intelligence is undergoing a dramatic transformation. While generative AI amazed the world with its ability to produce text, images, and code on …

Introduction Proteins are essential to virtually all biological processes, playing vital roles in cell signaling, metabolism, immunity, and more. Traditionally, protein production has relied on growing cells in bioreactors—a process that is time-consuming, expensive, and often inefficient, especially when manufacturing complex therapeutic proteins. A revolutionary shift is now underway in …

  The maritime industry, long dependent on fossil fuels, is undergoing a transformative shift with the emergence of electro-hydrogen propulsion. This innovative approach, which merges hydrogen fuel cells with electric motors, is poised to decarbonize shipping operations while dramatically improving the passenger experience. Companies such as Green Navy and Sandia …

The Expanding Horizon of Biosensor Applications Biosensors are redefining how we detect, monitor, and respond to biological and environmental changes. Valued at $26.75 billion in 2022, the global biosensor market is expected to nearly double by 2030, reaching $49.6 billion. Once confined to clinical laboratories, these devices now span a …

Metamaterials and Metasurfaces: Redefining Wave Manipulation Metamaterials are artificially engineered materials that manipulate electromagnetic, acoustic, and seismic waves in ways not found in nature. By carefully designing their internal micro- or nanoscale structures, these materials can achieve extraordinary behaviors—such as bending seismic waves around buildings to protect against earthquakes, diverting …

As counterfeit electronics and hardware Trojans silently infiltrate global systems, next-generation technologies like AI, nanophotonics, and blockchain are emerging as the digital shield protecting the silicon heartbeat of modern civilization. The Invisible Threat Reshaping Our Digital World The global electronics supply chain—an intricate network spanning continents and thousands of vendors—is …

This cinematic explainer video visually brings to life how quantum computing is transforming drug discovery—unlocking faster, cheaper, and more precise medicines at the atomic level. The drug discovery process has long been a costly and time-consuming endeavor, with traditional methods requiring decades of research and billions of dollars to bring …

Nations are no longer just competing for territory and technology—they are racing to control human aging itself, turning longevity into the next frontier of global power. The global race to reverse aging is no longer confined to biotech startups or elite laboratories—it is now firmly embedded in national agendas. Countries …