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FAULHABER BXI: Made for the Next Generation of Robotics
NewsMar 10, 2026

FAULHABER BXI: Made for the Next Generation of Robotics

FAULHABER introduced the BXI, its most powerful integrated drive system yet, delivering up to 20 Nm torque within a 34 mm package. The unit combines an internal‑rotor motor, stepped planetary gearhead, and a 15‑bit absolute encoder, operating up to 50 V. Its flat...

By RoboticsTomorrow
Gothenburg Regional Operating Contract Awarded
NewsMar 10, 2026

Gothenburg Regional Operating Contract Awarded

Swedish state‑owned operator SJ has won an 11‑year regional rail contract for Gothenburg, valued at roughly SKr 12 billion ($1.32 bn). The deal, awarded by Västtrafik and its county partners, merges the Västtågen and Kinnekulle networks under SJ Götalandståg and designates Alstom as...

By International Railway Journal
Enduring Storage Deficits in Key Regions Could Further Bolster Natural Gas Forward Prices
NewsMar 10, 2026

Enduring Storage Deficits in Key Regions Could Further Bolster Natural Gas Forward Prices

Natural gas inventories in major consuming regions ended February in significant deficits despite robust production and near‑normal overall storage. The East is 17% below its seasonal average, the Midwest 16% short, and the South Central also lagging. These regional shortfalls...

By Natural Gas Intelligence (NGI)
Crystal Sphere Event in Slay the Spire 2: Which Option Should You Pick
NewsMar 10, 2026

Crystal Sphere Event in Slay the Spire 2: Which Option Should You Pick

The Crystal Sphere event in Slay the Spire 2 offers a mini‑game where players reveal hidden items by choosing either Small or Big Divination. Players can either pay 52 gold for three picks or take on debt for six picks, each...

By Destructoid
Embedder v0.3.1 Nominated for Embedded Award 2026 as the AI Firmware Platform Moves Into Production
NewsMar 10, 2026

Embedder v0.3.1 Nominated for Embedded Award 2026 as the AI Firmware Platform Moves Into Production

Embedder’s AI‑powered firmware platform v0.3.1 has been nominated for the Embedded Award 2026 in the Startup category, signaling its shift from experimental to production‑validated. The tool grounds large‑language‑model agents in hardware‑specific documentation, enabling real‑time code generation, compilation, flashing and hardware‑in‑the‑loop...

By Manufacturing Tomorrow
SteamOS 3.7.20 Released with NTSync Driver, Plus Big New Steam Client Update for All
NewsMar 10, 2026

SteamOS 3.7.20 Released with NTSync Driver, Plus Big New Steam Client Update for All

Valve rolled out SteamOS 3.7.20, introducing the NTSync driver from Linux 6.14 and patching CVE‑2025‑66005 and CVE‑2025‑14338. The same release ships a major Steam Client update for Windows, macOS, Linux and the Deck, adding hardware‑spec attachment to reviews, a beta framerate‑sharing option,...

By GamingOnLinux
Britain Working with Allies to Support Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz
NewsMar 10, 2026

Britain Working with Allies to Support Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz

Britain announced it is collaborating with Italy and Germany to develop options that safeguard commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating Iranian threats. The three leaders reaffirmed the vital importance of freedom of navigation and pledged close cooperation...

By Al-Monitor
Donna Ockenden to Chair Leeds Maternity Investigation
NewsMar 10, 2026

Donna Ockenden to Chair Leeds Maternity Investigation

Former senior midwife Donna Ockenden has been appointed chair of an independent review into Leeds Teaching Hospitals' maternity services, following intense lobbying by bereaved families and MPs. The inquiry, approved by Health Secretary Wes Streeting, will examine care, governance and...

By New Statesman – Books
From Tickets To Outcomes: Your Service Desk As A Product Team
NewsMar 10, 2026

From Tickets To Outcomes: Your Service Desk As A Product Team

Service desks are shifting from ticket‑centric operations to product‑team models that prioritize business outcomes over volume metrics. Traditional KPIs like ticket count and handling time are being replaced by measures of employee productivity, user sentiment, and time‑to‑value. By adopting product‑owner...

By Forrester Blogs
China Is Going After the World's Most Expensive Drugs: Endpoints Signal
NewsMar 10, 2026

China Is Going After the World's Most Expensive Drugs: Endpoints Signal

China is actively targeting ultra‑expensive gene therapies, challenging the notion that these treatments are immune to price competition. Recent regulatory approvals and centralized procurement initiatives have forced manufacturers to negotiate steep discounts on therapies that once commanded multi‑million‑dollar price tags....

By Endpoints News
China-North Korea Rail Services Restored as Neighbours Try to Get Relations Back on Track
NewsMar 10, 2026

China-North Korea Rail Services Restored as Neighbours Try to Get Relations Back on Track

China announced the resumption of passenger train services to North Korea, marking the first such link in six years. The move is presented as a barometer of Pyongyang's willingness to restore ties with its largest trading partner. The rail service...

By South China Morning Post — Economy
FDA Widens Use of Leucovorin without New Trial Data
NewsMar 10, 2026

FDA Widens Use of Leucovorin without New Trial Data

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the generic form of leucovorin, also known as folinic acid, for treating cerebral folate deficiency (CFD). The decision widens the drug’s label despite the absence of new clinical trial data, relying on...

By Endpoints News
Secureframe Unveils New Platform to Cut Defense Cyber Certification Timelines to Weeks
NewsMar 10, 2026

Secureframe Unveils New Platform to Cut Defense Cyber Certification Timelines to Weeks

Secureframe Inc. launched Secureframe Defense, an AI‑powered platform that automates CMMC Level 2 compliance for defense industrial base contractors. The solution deploys a compliant CUI enclave in under 30 minutes, generates system security plans, policies, and continuous monitoring, and compiles audit...

By SiliconANGLE
Czech Venoms to Support Poland
NewsMar 10, 2026

Czech Venoms to Support Poland

The Czech Republic is sending a detachment of Bell UH‑1Y Venom helicopters to Poland to protect its airspace against unmanned aerial systems. The Venoms replace Mil Mi‑171ŠM helicopters that have been on standby since September after a wave of Russian...

By Defence24 (Poland)
Lux Aeterna Raises $10 Million Ahead of 2027 Reusable Satellite Demo
NewsMar 10, 2026

Lux Aeterna Raises $10 Million Ahead of 2027 Reusable Satellite Demo

Lux Aeterna, a Denver startup founded by former SpaceX engineer Brian Taylor, announced a $10 million seed round led by Konvoy, bringing its total capital to $14 million. The funding will support development of Delphi‑1, a 200 kg reusable satellite with a 30 kg...

By SpaceNews
New Proteins, Biomanufacturing & Green Energy: China Charts Path to 2030 in 15th Five-Year Plan
NewsMar 10, 2026

New Proteins, Biomanufacturing & Green Energy: China Charts Path to 2030 in 15th Five-Year Plan

China’s draft 15th Five‑Year Plan (2026‑30) places new protein sources, biomanufacturing and green energy at the core of its climate and food‑security strategy. The plan calls for expanding grain output to 725 million tonnes, advancing AI‑driven seed innovation and commercialising gene‑edited...

By Green Queen
Honda Will Make New Parts For Your Old Acura NSX
NewsMar 10, 2026

Honda Will Make New Parts For Your Old Acura NSX

Honda’s Heritage Works division has introduced Honda Heritage Parts, a new line of genuine reproduction components for classic Honda and Acura models, beginning with the first‑generation Acura NSX. The program offers both exact‑spec reproductions and modern compatible parts, and will...

By Motor1
'The Future of the Space Economy': Colorado Startup Lux Aeterna Raises $10 Million to Develop Reusable Satellites
NewsMar 10, 2026

'The Future of the Space Economy': Colorado Startup Lux Aeterna Raises $10 Million to Develop Reusable Satellites

Colorado startup Lux Aeterna announced a $10 million seed round to accelerate its fully reusable satellite program. The funding, led by Konvoy, brings total capital to $14 million and will support the 2027 test flight of its Delphi prototype on a SpaceX...

By Space.com
Lux Aeterna Closes $10M Seed to Build Reusable Sats
NewsMar 10, 2026

Lux Aeterna Closes $10M Seed to Build Reusable Sats

Lux Aeterna, a Colorado‑based startup founded by former Starlink engineer Brian Taylor, closed a $10 million seed round led by Konvoy Ventures to develop its reusable satellite platform Delphi. The 200‑kg demo satellite, built with COTS parts and a NASA‑partnered heat...

By Payload
Fred Segal’s Daughter Lists Her Revamped 1950s L.A. Home for $10 Million
NewsMar 10, 2026

Fred Segal’s Daughter Lists Her Revamped 1950s L.A. Home for $10 Million

Annie Segal, daughter of late fashion icon Fred Segal, is listing her renovated 1950s Toluca Lake estate for just under $10 million, nearly double the $4.8 million she paid in early 2024. The overhaul, done with Asom Home, modernized the roof, electrical,...

By Robb Report
Honda Is Firing Up Parts Production for the 1st-Gen Acura NSX
NewsMar 10, 2026

Honda Is Firing Up Parts Production for the 1st-Gen Acura NSX

Honda announced the launch of a Heritage Parts program to supply genuine and compatible components for the first‑generation Acura NSX, coinciding with Acura’s 40th anniversary. The initiative offers two categories—original‑material reproductions and modern‑method supplier parts—available through U.S. dealers this summer....

By Road & Track
Samsara Expands AI Driver Coaching Features
NewsMar 10, 2026

Samsara Expands AI Driver Coaching Features

Samsara has broadened its Coach platform to cover the entire driver shift, adding pre‑shift audio briefings, continuous in‑drive AI voice coaching, and post‑trip feedback. The system now monitors over 45 risk factors, using AI to triage low‑risk events for self‑coaching...

By Transport Topics – Technology
Secret Burger Kitchen Targets 'Institutional-Grade' Scaling with Trio of Industry Heavyweights
NewsMar 10, 2026

Secret Burger Kitchen Targets 'Institutional-Grade' Scaling with Trio of Industry Heavyweights

Secret Burger Kitchen (SBK) has enlisted three restaurant veterans—Capriotti’s COO David Bloom, former Dave’s Hot Chicken CMO Brad Haley, and ex‑Subway North America president Douglas Fry—to engineer an "institutional‑grade" rollout. Each advisor will own a strategic pillar: Bloom on development discipline,...

By Fast Casual
Acura Will Kick Off NSX Heritage Parts Program in US This Summer
NewsMar 10, 2026

Acura Will Kick Off NSX Heritage Parts Program in US This Summer

Acura announced that Honda Heritage Works will launch in the United States this summer, beginning with the first‑generation NSX. The program supplies two categories of parts: genuine reproductions built with original materials and methods, and newly engineered compatible components for...

By The Drive
WISPA Raises Interference Concerns About SpaceX's Mega Constellation
NewsMar 10, 2026

WISPA Raises Interference Concerns About SpaceX's Mega Constellation

SpaceX has filed an FCC application for a mega‑constellation of up to one million low‑Earth‑orbit satellites that would host space‑based AI data centers. The system would operate in the 18.8‑19.3 GHz (space‑to‑Earth) and 28.6‑29.1 GHz (Earth‑to‑space) bands, relying on narrow‑beam optical links....

By Light Reading
How Emerson Applies Automation to Deliver Custom Pneumatic Valves Within 5 Days
NewsMar 10, 2026

How Emerson Applies Automation to Deliver Custom Pneumatic Valves Within 5 Days

Emerson’s Bonneville facility has digitized its entire valve‑making workflow, turning customer configurations into production‑ready CNC programs in about ten minutes and cutting manual engineering time by two to four hours. The system automatically creates 3D CAD models, machining instructions and...

By Automation World
Vermont Catalog of Pre-Approved Middle Housing Designs Harkens Back to Sears Catalog Homes
NewsMar 10, 2026

Vermont Catalog of Pre-Approved Middle Housing Designs Harkens Back to Sears Catalog Homes

Vermont has launched the 802 Homes catalog, a publicly accessible library of pre‑approved, construction‑ready designs for missing‑middle housing types such as ADUs, duplexes, townhomes, cottages and small multiplexes. The initiative integrates design, permitting, infrastructure and financing into a single production...

By Planetizen
Starliner and Artemis: Commercial Label Vs. Commercial Discipline
NewsMar 10, 2026

Starliner and Artemis: Commercial Label Vs. Commercial Discipline

NASA classified Boeing's 2024 Starliner crewed test flight as a Type A mishap, pinpointing decision‑making and leadership failures rather than hardware flaws. The investigation revealed a pattern of closing anomalies without full root‑cause analysis, exposing a gap between the program’s commercial...

By SpaceNews
Nigeria Considers Age Restrictions for Children on Social Media
NewsMar 10, 2026

Nigeria Considers Age Restrictions for Children on Social Media

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, launched a public consultation on child online safety, proposing possible age limits and stronger verification for social‑media accounts. The consultation, open to parents, educators, youth and digital professionals, will gather...

By Techpoint Africa
Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing Market to Skyrocket to $146B by 2032
NewsMar 10, 2026

Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing Market to Skyrocket to $146B by 2032

Credence Research forecasts the global cell and gene therapy manufacturing market to surge from $19.3 billion in 2024 to $146.2 billion by 2032. The compound annual growth rate is estimated at 28.8%, propelled by rising demand for advanced therapies, expanding commercialization, and...

By PharmaLive
Kaohsiung Mayor to Visit U.S. to Strengthen Semiconductor Ties
NewsMar 10, 2026

Kaohsiung Mayor to Visit U.S. to Strengthen Semiconductor Ties

Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi‑mai will lead a city delegation to the United States to deepen semiconductor ties, beginning with Arizona and then attending Nvidia’s GPU Technology Conference in San Jose. The mission seeks cooperation on advanced manufacturing, AI applications, and...

By Focus Taiwan (CNA) – English News
Relativity Reinforces Its Role in Legal Data Intelligence with Brand Refresh at Legalweek 2026
NewsMar 10, 2026

Relativity Reinforces Its Role in Legal Data Intelligence with Brand Refresh at Legalweek 2026

Relativity unveiled a refreshed brand identity at Legalweek 2026, signaling its evolution from a pure e‑discovery provider to a broader legal data intelligence platform. The company highlighted that more than 55 percent of RelativityOne’s data now stems from non‑litigation workflows, underscoring the...

By EDRM (Electronic Discovery Reference Model)
Insurtech Akur8 and RSM Extend Partnership to Enable Data-Driven Regulatory Intelligence Solutions
NewsMar 10, 2026

Insurtech Akur8 and RSM Extend Partnership to Enable Data-Driven Regulatory Intelligence Solutions

Insurtech Akur8 has expanded its strategic alliance with RSM US LLP, deploying the Akur8 Discover module across the consulting firm’s entire North American practice. The AI‑powered solution converts unstructured regulatory filings from SERFF and state departments into searchable, actionable data,...

By Crowdfund Insider
A Decade After It Was Announced, the Jay and Silent Bob Beat ’Em up Is Finally Coming Next Month
NewsMar 10, 2026

A Decade After It Was Announced, the Jay and Silent Bob Beat ’Em up Is Finally Coming Next Month

Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch, a beat‑em‑up game, finally announced for release on April 20, 2024 after a decade‑long development. The title, originally crowdfunded in 2016, hit its $400,000 goal on Fig and later saw a retro spin‑off,...

By Video Games Chronicle
Tom Thumb Continues to Move Into North Texas
NewsMar 10, 2026

Tom Thumb Continues to Move Into North Texas

Albertsons’ Tom Thumb banner opened its third North Texas store, a 63,000‑square‑foot location in Argyle, marking the largest of three new stores launched within six months. The earlier December openings in Sanger (50,000 sq ft) and Sunnyvale (59,000 sq ft) also feature full‑service grocery...

By Grocery Dive
Kettlemans Bagel Eyes Franchising Push as Sandwich Sales Drive Growth: Amer Wahab Interview
NewsMar 10, 2026

Kettlemans Bagel Eyes Franchising Push as Sandwich Sales Drive Growth: Amer Wahab Interview

Kettlemans Bagel, an Ottawa‑based chain, is shifting its growth engine toward franchising and sandwich‑centric formats. The company reports an average unit volume of $4.3 million, with 63 % of sales coming from sandwiches, and is piloting 100‑sq‑ft sandwich hubs that generate $7,000...

By Retail Insider Canada
City OKs Updated San Diego Zoo Lease
NewsMar 10, 2026

City OKs Updated San Diego Zoo Lease

The San Diego City Council unanimously approved a 52‑year lease extension for the San Diego Zoo, moving the expiration from 2034 to 2078 and adding a $3 million annual payment with a 3% escalator after 2030. The deal splits net parking...

By Blooloop — Theme Parks
Statement on Biomedical Countermeasures Initiative
NewsMar 10, 2026

Statement on Biomedical Countermeasures Initiative

BIOTECanada welcomes the launch of the National Research Council of Canada’s Biomedical Countermeasures Initiative, a key component of the federal Defence Industrial Strategy. The program is designed to strengthen Canada’s domestic capacity to develop and manufacture diagnostics, vaccines, and therapeutics...

By BIOTECanada
Viridien Starts Seismic Reprocessing Initiative for India’s Offshore Basins
NewsMar 10, 2026

Viridien Starts Seismic Reprocessing Initiative for India’s Offshore Basins

Viridien has launched a regional multi‑client seismic reprocessing initiative targeting India’s offshore basins, beginning with a Phase 1 reimaging of roughly 9,000 sq km of 3D data in the Mahanadi Basin. The project will deliver fast‑track results by June 2026 and complete datasets by...

By Offshore Engineer (OE Digital)
Major Upgrade for Commuter Line C5 in Madrid
NewsMar 10, 2026

Major Upgrade for Commuter Line C5 in Madrid

Spain’s transport minister announced a €1.35 billion upgrade of Renfe’s commuter Line C5 in Madrid, comprising 28 infrastructure projects. The programme will boost line capacity by 60%, extend platforms, add a new station and depot, and introduce ERTMS Level 2 signalling with...

By International Railway Journal
DRC Boosts Oil Revenue and Fights Fraud with Innovative Fuel Traceability Program
NewsMar 10, 2026

DRC Boosts Oil Revenue and Fights Fraud with Innovative Fuel Traceability Program

The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a molecular marking program for petroleum products, using invisible chemical tracers to track fuel from import to retail. Partnering with Authentix Inc., the initiative aims to curb smuggling and improve tax compliance. Early...

By Copperbelt Katanga Mining
Trump ‘Not Happy’ with New Iranian Leader; Netanyahu Says Military Offensive ‘Not Done Yet’
NewsMar 10, 2026

Trump ‘Not Happy’ with New Iranian Leader; Netanyahu Says Military Offensive ‘Not Done Yet’

U.S. President Donald Trump told Fox News he is "not happy" with Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, while claiming the war will end "very soon," prompting oil prices to slip below $90 a barrel. The United States and Israel...

By The Irish Times – Business
How Universities Can Close a Critical Healthcare Gap
NewsMar 10, 2026

How Universities Can Close a Critical Healthcare Gap

The United States faces a critical shortage of physician assistants, with only 56 per 100,000 residents nationally and just 36 in California. Universities are stepping in by partnering with regional health systems to create pipeline programs that train PAs directly...

By University Business
Deepki Launches New Benchmark for Decarbonising Real Estate
NewsMar 10, 2026

Deepki Launches New Benchmark for Decarbonising Real Estate

Deepki has introduced a Sustainability CapEx Index that benchmarks the capital expenditure required per square metre to decarbonise real‑estate portfolios by 2050. The index leverages Deepki’s AI and thermodynamic software to model virtual renovation scenarios across more than 3,000 European...

By Property Week – Technology & Data (UK)
Sector Warns of ‘All Bark and No Bite’ in Draft Revision to National Planning Policy Framework
NewsMar 10, 2026

Sector Warns of ‘All Bark and No Bite’ in Draft Revision to National Planning Policy Framework

The government’s draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) consultation closes on 10 March 2026, promising reforms to accelerate delivery of 1.5 million homes and unlock an additional 300,000 dwellings. Proposed changes include automatic approvals near rail stations, a new medium‑site category, and streamlined...

By New Civil Engineer – Technology (UK)
War in Iran – Congestion, Rerouting of Trade and Higher Fuel Prices
NewsMar 10, 2026

War in Iran – Congestion, Rerouting of Trade and Higher Fuel Prices

The war in Iran is already causing shipping congestion, trade rerouting and higher fuel prices, prompting urgent discussion at the Capital Link International Shipping Forum. Panelists warned that liner freight rates could stay elevated longer than anticipated, and that if...

By Seatrade Maritime
FCC Chair Calls on AI Regulators to Take Humble Approach
NewsMar 10, 2026

FCC Chair Calls on AI Regulators to Take Humble Approach

FCC Chair Brendan Carr urged regulators to adopt a humble, light‑touch approach to AI policy, likening it to the United States’ hands‑off stance on the early internet. He warned that over‑regulation could stifle innovation and emphasized AI’s massive upside. Carr...

By Mobile World Live
U.S. Army Adopts First New Lethal Hand Grenade Since 1968
NewsMar 10, 2026

U.S. Army Adopts First New Lethal Hand Grenade Since 1968

The U.S. Army has approved the M111 Offensive Hand Grenade, the first new lethal hand grenade fielded since the 1968 Mk3A2. The M111 replaces the asbestos‑lined Mk3A2 with a plastic‑cased device that relies on blast overpressure rather than fragmentation. Designed...

By Defence Blog
Rising Amid Flurry of CAR T Deals, Stylus Proves Cell Therapy Is Not Dead
NewsMar 10, 2026

Rising Amid Flurry of CAR T Deals, Stylus Proves Cell Therapy Is Not Dead

Stylus Medicine entered the cell‑therapy arena in May 2025 with an in‑vivo CAR‑T platform that delivers a lipid nanoparticle‑encapsulated recombinase to engineer T cells inside patients. The move comes after major pharma acquisitions—BMS buying Orbital Therapeutics for $1.5 billion and Gilead...

By BioSpace