Could China be a hedge against risk of AI investment boom going bust?

These are testing times for the artificial intelligence (AI) trade that has been driving global equity markets. No other investment theme comes close to rivalling the importance of the AI boom as the world’s largest technology companies spend vast sums of money on data centres, memory chips and computing power. At the same time, no other risk divides opinion more than the threat of a dramatic and sustained sell-off in AI-related stocks. According to the latest Bank of America global fund manager

STAT+: An investigation into Commure, and Medicare’s new-tech incentives for AI devices

In this edition of STAT Health Tech: a deep dive into General Catalyst-backed Commure, and Medicare's tech incentives for AI devices.

IEA slashes global oil demand forecast as war drives up prices

Global oil demand is likely to fall more sharply than previously thought this year as high prices and supply disruptions caused by the US-Iran war curb fuel use, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). The Paris-based organisation expects demand to decline by 1.6 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2026, widening its forecast by […]

Drinking orange juice every day may change thousands of genes

Orange juice may have a much bigger effect on the body than scientists once realized. Drinking it regularly appears to influence genes tied to inflammation, blood pressure, metabolism, and blood sugar control, while studies have also found improvements in cholesterol and blood vessel health. Researchers suspect natural citrus compounds such as hesperidin may be partly responsible. Even the gut microbiome may benefit.

India Expands AI and Geospatial Systems for Weather Forecasting

India’s Ministry of Earth Sciences has operationalised three artificial intelligence-based global weather models to improve forecasting accuracy and strengthen preparedness for severe weather events. The ministry said the systems are being used alongside geospatial technologies and machine learning applications to support real-time forecasting of cyclones, heavy rainfall and other natural hazards across the country, including […]

BioflexBot robot hand aims to replicate key human hand motions

Researchers created the BioflexBot, a novel robot that mimics and even exceeds core motions of the hand with a simple design. The post BioflexBot robot hand aims to replicate key human hand motions appeared first on The Robot Report.

India Expands Research and Innovation Measures Across Key Sectors

The Government of India has outlined a broad set of policy, institutional and financial measures aimed at strengthening the country’s research and innovation ecosystem. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on 13 August 2026, Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh said the initiatives are intended to support research and development, incubation, entrepreneurship, intellectual […]

Decoding Cashfree Payments' 0% payment gateway fee offer, and why it's a no-brainer for early-stage businesses

Hong Kong and Hainan Deepen Healthcare Innovation Cooperation

Hong Kong’s Secretary for Health, Prof Lo Chung-mau, led a delegation to Hainan Province on 13 August 2026 to strengthen co-operation on healthcare innovation, medical regulation and cross-boundary health services. During meetings with provincial health authorities and visits to the Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone, the delegation discussed drug approval systems, public hospital […]

Where USPS could benefit the most from AI

The Postal Service sees upside in areas like dynamic routing as it looks to stay competitive among parcel carriers, the agency's Office of Inspector General said.