A witness at a confirmation hearing told lawmakers that while commercial benefits and company valuations around AI "may be overhyped," the underlying technology is not, urging attention to how models are improving and the concrete risks that follow.

Scientists at EPFL have created a revolutionary biosensor that doesn’t need a light source—it makes its own glow using quantum tunneling. By guiding electrons through a nanostructure of gold and aluminum...

Tim Walsh, assistant secretary for the Office of Environmental Management, spoke from the robotics lab at the Advanced Manufacturing Campus, describing the site as a collaborative hub for industry, academia and the Office of Science and saying it could connect manufacturing work through to fusion technology.

KUALA SELANGOR, July 30 (Bernama) — The Selangor state government has allocated RM500,000 to strengthen the development and expansion of the state’s drone technology ecosystem, in line with efforts to drive growth in the high-impact sector by 2027. State Islamic Affairs and Innovation Culture Committee chairman Dr Mohammad Fahmi Ngah said the allocation also covers upgrading works for the Droneport-1000 project at Universiti Selangor (Unisel), as well as supporting strategic programmes to attract greater participation from local and international companies in the drone industry. “This allocation is higher than before. Our main focus is to complete upgrading works at existing […]

DARPA unveiled the DARPA Lift Challenge, a competition that requires an aircraft (including power source) to weigh no more than 55 pounds and lift at least 110 pounds, with teams to compete on a five‑nautical‑mile course. DARPA said it coordinated with the FAA on an exemption pathway and proposed an August event in Dayton, Ohio.

New office will coordinate state agency technology development and enhance cybersecurity measures

Imagine drones that map disaster zones today and scout military targets tomorrow. Or seismic activity sensors built for construction that go on to detect submarines underwater. These ideas represent the...

Russia's ZNTC and Belarus's Planar have completed the development of a 350nm-class lithography system, but despite its symbolic value, the machine lags far behind global standards.

Governor Maura Healey announced the Massachusetts Strategic Hub for Innovation, Exchange, and Leadership in Defense (SHIELD), an initial $47,000,000 statewide investment meant to grow defense-related companies, create jobs and expand veteran leadership in the industry.

Bill creates fund to support AI development and entrepreneurship in Massachusetts

Senators discuss funding for advanced technology initiatives amid concerns over a limited budget.

Maryland establishes partnership program to enhance technology and entrepreneurship at selected universities.

Staff reported Quaser — the next‑generation replacement for SGS web — has completed core reentencing submission features and will pilot with several counties; the commission approved a Carbon Creek contract and hired software engineer Shriant Tuma to support development.

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for Malaysia to accelerate the development of strategic technologies and strengthen home-grown technological capabilities, warning that rapid advances in artificial intelligence are transforming the country’s cybersecurity landscape. Chairing the National Cyber Security Committee meeting at Perdana Putra, the Prime Minister said Malaysia must respond proactively … The post PM Calls for Faster Development of Strategic Technologies as AI Reshapes Cybersecurity Landscape first appeared on Wilayah.com.my.

Aviation News – The US Army has announced plans to purchase one million drones as part of a sweeping modernization program aimed at strengthening its battlefield surveillance, logistics, and combat capabilities. The large-scale acquisition marks one of the most significant expansions of unmanned aerial systems in US military history. The initiative aligns with ongoing lessons learned from recent conflicts, where drones have proven crucial for reconnaissance, targeting support, and rapid response in contested environments.

Companies are going to great lengths to protect the infrastructure that provides the backbone of the world’s digital services—by burying their data deep underground.