Technology
Rocket One backs university research on nanomagnetic memory
A one-year research program will test device-level switching for SKYMRAM, a proposed memory technology for AI chips.
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Agriculture
Spinach peptide-based treatment for citrus greening receives EPA registration
USDA’s NIFA reported unconditional EPA registration for a citrus-greening treatment developed from Texas A&M research.
Technology
Meta introduces Muse Wonder models for agents
Meta says its two Muse Wonder models target personal and professional agent tasks.
Technology
Saudi AI business registrations rose 31% in a year, ministry says
Saudi Arabia’s Commerce Ministry said registrations for AI activities exceeded 24,000 in the third quarter of 2026.
Agriculture
Scotland reports 48 holdings affected by bluetongue
A Scottish Government update on October 12 listed 22 sheep and 92 cattle cases, across 48 affected holdings.
Economy
Brunswick reports 302-metre spodumene-bearing pegmatite interval at Anatacau
The company’s downhole interpretation estimates about 30% spodumene; lithium assays are pending.
Economy
Copper Intelligence reports copper in all 19 Butembo drill holes
The company reported an average 10.0 metres grading 1.49% copper in three new holes; the results are not a resource estimate.
Technology
Figma launches Specs in open beta for paid plans
Specs places written product context and canvas references together for teams and agents.
Agriculture
Frederick County to host Farm2Food accelerator cohort in 2027
The Maryland county announced a 12-week program for businesses developing value-added foods from local farm ingredients.
Climate
EPE publishes climate-resilience roadmap for Brazil’s electricity system
The roadmap assesses climate risk through the interaction of hazards, exposure and vulnerability.
Technology
Cohere study compares coding agent team strategies
In Cohere’s ProgramBench tests, planning-focused teams reached similar scores at lower reported cost.
Energy
EPE says Brazilian public lighting used about 2.4% of electricity in 2024
EPE says public lighting consumed about 13,300 GWh in 2024 and served roughly 94% of localities.