AI and Autonomy Caterpillar bets on NVIDIA AI to advance autonomy, manufacturing, and supply chains Artificial intelligence is moving from back-office analytics into physical environments Joseph MortonJanuary 9, 2026
Alternative Energy Duke Energy Florida uses solar-made hydrogen to reinvent gas power The project is located at Duke Energy Florida’s existing DeBary solar site Joseph MortonJanuary 9, 2026
Cannabis Morocco considers swapping antibiotic poultry feed with cannabis-infused fodder Local investigators will be assessing a cannabinoid formulation over the next 10 months Rowan DunneJanuary 9, 2026
Copper S&P Global predicts major rise in copper demand brought on by AI The firm is warning that a major shortage will cause 'systemic risk' for world industries and economies Rowan DunneJanuary 9, 2026
Alternative Energy Vast lithium find in Oregon ignites debate over jobs, water, and wildlife Supporters say a domestic lithium source could reduce reliance on overseas supply chains Joseph MortonJanuary 8, 2026
AI and Autonomy D-Wave Quantum Inc. cracks wiring bottleneck with on-chip cryogenic control breakthrough D-Wave adapted control technology originally developed for its commercial annealing quantum processors Joseph MortonJanuary 8, 2026
Rare Earths Tensions escalate between China and Japan as rare earth export curbs enter force Japanese officials are pretty upset about it Rowan DunneJanuary 8, 2026
Medical and Pharmaceutical UAE plans to make cancer screening mandatory nationwide By doing so, the nation seeks to reduce the burden on its healthcare sector Rowan DunneJanuary 7, 2026
Crypto/Blockchain Goldman Sachs flags policy momentum as turning point for digital assets The SEC stepped back from many lawsuits filed against crypto firms in prior years Joseph MortonJanuary 7, 2026
Alternative Energy Peter Thiel–backed nuclear startup lands USD$900 million in U.S. enrichment push The plan aims to reduce reliance on foreign nuclear fuel, particularly from Russia Joseph MortonJanuary 7, 2026