Long-lasting grid battery. New iron-based batteries are made using cheaper and more abundant material that is more practical for grid storage.
Practical fusion reactors. A startup plans to deliver limitless, carbon-free electricity to the grid by the early 2030s, using a powerful new magnet to build smaller, less expensive reactors.
Carbon removal factory. The world’s largest carbon removal factory recently opened in Iceland to mitigate climate change.
The end of passwords. New forms of more secure authentication will replace passwords, such as a link sent via email, push notification, or a biometric scan.
Proof of stake. It offers a way to verify cryptocurrency transactions and cut energy use by 9...
AI for protein folding. The body uses proteins for nearly everything, The way protein folds determine its activity, yet it can take months to figure out its structure. An AI called AlphaFold2 has figured out how to quickly design drugs for various diseases.