To move beyond the limitations of protein-only production, the Finnish RETHINK project is pushing a new circular model that derives value from every fraction of plant raw materials. By treating side streams as assets rather than waste, researchers and local food companies aim to secure long-term profitability.
For the third consecutive year, Seattle Children's has secured a position on the U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll. The distinction places the facility among the top 10 pediatric centers in the United States, cementing its role as a regional leader in complex medical care.
For the 11th consecutive year, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford has secured national recognition across every pediatric specialty surveyed. The Palo Alto-based facility tied for the top spot in Northern California and claimed the No. 2 position statewide in the latest U.S. News & World Report assessment.
For the 20th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has released its annual assessment of the nation’s top pediatric facilities. The 2026-2027 rankings evaluate 90 hospitals across 11 medical specialties, offering a data-driven roadmap for families navigating the complexities of specialized care for children with serious or rare conditions.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has become the first philanthropic entity to join the Agentic AI Foundation, signaling a push to integrate the needs of underserved populations into the core development of autonomous AI systems and open-source standards that currently define the emerging agentic technology stack.
For the 18th consecutive year, Texas Children's Hospital has secured the top spot in its home state, while earning a place on the U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll. The Houston-based institution also claimed the nation's number one ranking in two critical pediatric specialties.
Tripadvisor has released its 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards, spotlighting the top one percent of global dining establishments based on a year of user reviews. This year’s list expands beyond traditional restaurants, introducing new categories for food tours, cooking classes, and trending social media sensations to capture evolving travel habits.
The RETHINK project, a three-year collaboration between VTT and the Finnish food industry, argues that the future of plant-based profitability lies in full-stream utilization. By moving beyond simple protein extraction and finding high-value applications for carbohydrate side-streams, local producers hope to secure a competitive edge in international markets.
San Francisco-based WaterField Designs has unveiled the SteamPack, a structured carrying case engineered to transport a complete Steam Deck setup. Designed for gamers who want to bring their dock, controllers, and power accessories on the road, the case provides a dedicated space for the handheld and its peripherals.
Eindhoven startup EUCLYD has closed a €200 million Series A round to develop specialized silicon and datacenter systems designed to slash the power and memory demands of foundation AI models. The investment signals a push to dismantle the current economic and physical barriers preventing the widespread scaling of artificial intelligence.
Eindhoven-based semiconductor startup EUCLYD has closed a Series A funding round exceeding €200 million, aiming to dismantle the efficiency barriers currently throttling AI development. The capital injection arrives alongside the appointment of former ASML chief Peter Wennink as Chairman, signaling a major push to industrialize new AI hardware architectures.
Brussels-based Wooclap has acquired the UK audience engagement platform Vevox, aiming to dominate the global active learning sector. By merging two distinct approaches to classroom and corporate training, the companies plan to leverage their combined network of 1,000 institutions to develop next-generation engagement tools for the AI era.
At the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater, 124 Full Sail University graduates saw their work recognized across 52 winning projects. The ceremony, hosted by Mariska Hargitay, highlighted the university's deep integration into the professional landscape of modern television production.
Seoul-based Inculab plus has secured the kidSAFE SAFE CERTIFIED seal for its edutainment platform, KidsTopia, marking a significant milestone in the company’s international expansion. The certification acknowledges the platform’s rigorous safety protocols, which now include advanced AI interaction safeguards and automated personal data masking for young users across 11 countries.
Frost & Sullivan has named TrueFoundry the recipient of its 2026 Global Enterprise AI Control Plane Transformational Innovation Leadership Recognition. The award highlights the startup’s success in building a unified operational layer that manages governance, security, and agent lifecycles for complex, large-scale enterprise AI deployments.
At the Hannover Exhibition Center, ZYT is showcasing its end-to-end intelligent driving-assistance system for heavy trucks, marking the technology's European debut. By integrating proprietary sensing hardware and software algorithms, the company aims to scale its automated logistics solutions alongside global partners like FAW Jiefang and Sinotruk.
With sophisticated threat actors now leveraging AI to automate espionage campaigns, the pressure on enterprise security has reached a critical threshold. AV-Comparatives' 2026 Endpoint Prevention and Response test pitted 14 industry-leading products against 50 multi-stage attack scenarios, revealing that only 11 possess the resilience to stop AI-generated intrusion chains.
With attackers increasingly deploying AI-built tooling to automate espionage, the latest AV-Comparatives Endpoint Prevention and Response test has set a new, higher bar for enterprise security. Out of 14 leading products evaluated against 50 complex, multi-stage attack scenarios, only 11 achieved the organization's highest Certified Leader status.
A jury of 24 commercial vehicle journalists has crowned Volvo Trucks’ heavy-duty electric lineup as the International Truck of the Year 2027. The award, presented at the IAA Transportation event in Hanover, marks the eighth time the manufacturer has secured the industry’s most prestigious title for its vehicle innovation.
Former Australian cricket star Brett Lee has transitioned from the pitch to the lottery circuit, appointed by The UAE Lottery as its first Chief Celebration Officer. The role tasks the legendary fast bowler with documenting winner stories and spearheading community engagement initiatives across the Emirates' regulated commercial gaming sector.
HawkEye 360, a specialist in space-based radio frequency data, has launched its first European subsidiary in Luxembourg. The move signals a strategic shift to embed the company within the EU defense ecosystem, aiming to provide sovereign nations and regional industry partners with direct access to its intelligence and analytics capabilities.
Moving beyond mere product exports, Chinese corporations are entering a third phase of globalization focused on transferring technical standards, supply-chain expertise, and business models to foreign markets. A new joint report from CKGSB and IE University warns that success now depends on deep localization rather than scale alone.
For the second consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has named Scottish Rite for Children the nation's premier destination for pediatric orthopedic care. The Dallas-based institution secured the top spot in the 2026-2027 rankings, marking a historic streak for a facility long recognized for its specialized medical expertise.
A new partnership between Virginia-based HawkEye 360 and Italy’s Leonardo aims to reshape European intelligence gathering by integrating specialized radio-frequency sensing into regional satellite architectures. The collaboration prioritizes data sovereignty, routing signals intelligence through Italian ground stations and EU-based cloud infrastructure to provide high-fidelity, low-latency insights for defense and security clients.
“We are trying to run a 2026 aviation industry on a 1970s operating system,” said Justin Erbacci, Director General of ACI World. The trade association is pushing for an urgent regulatory upgrade, arguing that antiquated slot allocation frameworks are strangling competition and failing to meet the demands of modern air travel.
Aviation regulators are attempting to manage modern global travel using a 1970s operating system, according to Airports Council International. The trade group warns that antiquated slot allocation rules are stifling market competition and failing to accommodate a projected doubling of passenger demand by the mid-2040s.
As global brands struggle to transform raw supply chain data into actionable compliance, Stockholm-based TrusTrace has launched a new platform designed to automate workflows and provide real-time intelligence. The system aims to help companies meet mounting regulatory pressures without the need to proportionally scale internal compliance teams.
More than 55,000 runners across seven international cities will receive specialized nutrition support as Science in Sport signs on as the official performance fuel and hydration partner for the Nike After Dark Tour, marking Nike’s first-ever co-branded venture into the competitive sports nutrition market.
HawkEye 360 and Czech surveillance firm ERA a.s. have entered a strategic partnership to accelerate the delivery of signals intelligence to European defense sectors. The collaboration merges satellite-derived radio frequency data with passive terrestrial tracking, aiming to streamline mission workflows and enhance situational awareness for allied military forces.
Conflict lead: While retaining ownership of its premium jack-up rigs, Bermuda-based Borr Drilling is offloading its 51% stake in two Mexican joint ventures, Perfomex, to a local partner. The move marks a strategic pivot to streamline the company's regional corporate structure while maintaining existing service contracts with PEMEX.
