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
Psychedelics ‘Psychedelic’ tarantula added to Fauna & Flora’s endangered species list The neon-coloured Indian spider is being threatened by habitat loss and the illicit pet trade Rowan DunneJanuary 7, 2026
Medical and Pharmaceutical Stomach bacteria discovery offers hope for improved lung cancer treatments It could potentially increase the success of immune therapies 2-fold Rowan DunneJanuary 7, 2026
Medical and Pharmaceutical Lung Cancer Research Foundation expands 2025 grant program The partnership reflects a shared focus on improving survival by catching disease earlier Joseph MortonJanuary 6, 2026
AI and Autonomy Boston Dynamics turns to AI to make humanoid robots safer around people The goal is to give humanoid robots stronger perception, reasoning, and social awareness around humans Joseph MortonJanuary 6, 2026
Psychedelics American DEA boosts psychedelic drug production quotas The agency increases production every year as domestic research demands escalate Rowan DunneJanuary 6, 2026
Sleep Korea Lighting to unveil ‘Neurélux’ infrared brain health lamp at CES 2026 The tech it utilizes bears similarity to an emerging in-clinic therapy called transcranial photobiomodulation Rowan DunneJanuary 6, 2026
Copper Copper nears all-time high on U.S. tariff concerns and Chile strike Benchmark copper futures climbed about 3 per cent in London, nearing last week’s peak just below USD$13,000 a ton Joseph MortonJanuary 5, 2026
Uranium Denison positions Phoenix uranium project for 2026 construction start Management framed the coming months as a turning point for the company Joseph MortonJanuary 5, 2026
Technology AgiBot launches miniature humanoid robot you can carry in a backpack Wee robotic creations are a niche that a select handful of companies have been taking interest in Rowan DunneJanuary 5, 2026